10-day ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon goes into effect
· DWThe temporary ceasefire came after US President Trump spoke with Lebanese President Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Hezbollah says its commitment to the truce depends on Israel stopping attacks.
- A temporary ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has gone into effect
- Iran-backed Hezbollah says its commitment to the truce depends on whether Israel ceases hostilities
- Hegseth warns US forces are ready to restart combat if Iran doesn't agree to a deal
- The Pakistani delegation, led by Field Marshal Asim Munir, is in Tehran to shore up the fragile ceasefire
- Lebanese president reportedly refuses to speak to Israeli PM
- Israeli strike severs the last bridge connecting southern Lebanon to the rest of the country
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Below is a round-up of developments on the US-Israeli war with Iran and the wider Middle East from Thursday, April 16, 2026: