French soldier serving with UNIFIL killed in Lebanon attack
The deadly incident comes just days after Israel and Lebanon announced a 10-day ceasefire.
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Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?
Lebanon and Israel are holding first direct talks in decades.
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Displaced family reunited with grandfather in Lebanon’s Tyre
A grandfather was reunited with his son and grandchildren in Tyre, southern Lebanon.
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What has Trump said before possible US-Iran talks and what could it mean?
In rapid-fire posts, Trump says Iran will give up nuclear material and ‘never close’ Hormuz, but questions remain.
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Southern Lebanon’s only functioning hospital damaged by Israeli strikes
Al Jazeera’s Obaida Hitto reports from Tibnin Hospital – the only functioning hospital in southern Lebanon.
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Controversy as Lebanese banker Sehnaoui is praised for supporting Israel
Trump envoy Morgan Ortagus says Antoun Sehnaoui is a committed Zionist, even as Israel attacked Lebanon.
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How the Lebanon ceasefire is viewed in Israel
Al Jazeera’s Tony Cheng describes how people and the press in Israel are reacting to the ceasefire with Lebanon.
Published On 17 Apr 2026
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Could the Lebanon ceasefire lead to US-Iran talks breakthrough?
Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi discusses the prospect that the ceasefire in Lebanon could lead to a US-Iran peace deal.
Published On 17 Apr 2026
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Lebanese celebrate return to homes as 10-day ceasefire begins
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into effect.
Published On 17 Apr 2026
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What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
US President Donald Trump announced the 10-day ceasefire between the two countries.
Lebanese return to devastated south as fragile 10-day truce takes hold
Hezbollah warns it has its ‘finger on the trigger’ in case of Israeli violations of the temporary ceasefire.
