Israel and Lebanon Implement 10-Day Ceasefire Amid Allegations of Violations on 17 April 2026

Key facts

• The Lebanese army reported multiple ceasefire violations by Israel, including intermittent shelling in southern border villages.
• The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah conducted 38 attacks on Israeli forces and 37 strikes on northern Israel in the 24 hours preceding the truce.
• Hezbollah's operations targeted three military bases, 25 settlements, four military barracks, and five border posts.
• Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations (UN), Danny Danon, stated that Israel would monitor the situation and react if threatened.
• United States (US) President Donald Trump indicated plans to invite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to Washington for diplomatic talks.
• Bahrain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the US-led diplomatic initiative and the role of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in de-escalating tensions.