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Israel prohibited from 'bombing Lebanon any longer,' warns Trump

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:24:58 GMT

US President Donald Trump also confirmed that the US plans to work with Lebanon separately.

Strait of Hormuz open for all ships following Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Trump confirms

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:12:40 GMT

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that ships wanting to cross the Strait will need to do so on the coordinated route announced by the Islamic regime.

021kid: Bringing Iran's revolution to the London drill scene

BY ALEX WINSTON — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:06:26 GMT

IRAN AFFAIRS: From Tehran’s underground to London’s drill scene, 021kid is using UK music to show the world Iran’s revolution.

Iran negotiators, citing possible Israeli attack, got Pakistan escort home from peace talks

BY REUTERS — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:48:38 GMT

Two dozen jets, along with Pakistan's Airborne Warning and Control System for aerial surveillance, were deployed to escort the Iranian delegation back from Islamabad.

Lebanese civilians force past barriers to reach southern Lebanon despite IDF warnings

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:52:25 GMT

According to videos circulating on social media, the civilians who fled north at the start of Israel's war with Hezbollah are trying to make their way back south via the Litani's central bridge.

US releases details of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Israel preserves right to self-defense

BY DANYA SAPERSTEIN — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:22:32 GMT

Both countries also recognize that Hezbollah’s activity “must be curtailed,” as Lebanon’s security forces are the only ones authorized to bear arms.

Behind the scenes of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Why did Netanyahu, Aoun agree to 10-day truce?

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:13:11 GMT

During a security cabinet meeting, Netanyahu was asked what led to the sudden change and Israel’s decision to agree to a ceasefire. “It's a Trump request,” he answered.

Peace talks between US, Iran could take six months, officials tell Bloomberg

BY TZVI JASPER AND REUTERS — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:19:07 GMT

The officials recommended that the existing ceasefire between the US and Iran be extended, so as to allow for a more suitable timeframe in which to make the deal.

Lapid says Israel's promises 'crash into reality' as opposition rages at Lebanon ceasefire

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:55:17 GMT

Internationally, the ceasefire has received more support, with the President of the EU and the Secretary General of the UN praising the announcement.

Pressure on Strait of Hormuz threatens global energy, Red Sea exposed to disruption - explainer

BY STEVEN GANOT/THE MEDIA LINE — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:48:02 GMT

As of April 15, Hormuz remains heavily disrupted, the Red Sea remains under credible threat, and both waterways are central to the strategic contest now unfolding.

Israel, Lebanon agree to ten-day ceasefire, Netanyahu confirms

BY GOLDIE KATZ AND AMICHAI STEIN — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:46:44 GMT

IDF to maintain positions in southern Lebanon during truce, Israeli official tells 'Post' • Trump invites Netanyahu, Aoun for historic White House talks after separate phone calls

Israeli settlers block Palestinian students' path to West Bank school with barbed wire

BY REUTERS — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:05:33 GMT

Khalil Hathaleen, head of the Umm al-Khair village council, said the barbed wire prevented children from taking their usual path through a valley to the school in the village center.

Syrian authorities intercept large shipment of 6,000 explosive detonators heading to Lebanon

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:04:28 GMT

The detonators could have been used in IEDs and were likely destined for Hezbollah.

Iran-backed Houthis accused of recruiting children in summer camps for combat training

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:48:34 GMT

The footage of the camps was allegedly taken in the Houthi-controlled Amran Governorate, the same area embroiled in deadly tribal clashes in recent days.

Pakistan's role in advancing US-Iran talks watched by Gulf nations amid rising tensions - analysis

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:40:38 GMT

Meanwhile, at sea, US Central Command says the US blockade of Iran is working. Iran claims that at least one Iranian supertanker had crossed the blockade line and made it to Iran’s Imam Khomeini port

Iran to execute first woman prisoner linked to January protests as regime executions surge

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD AND THE MEDIA LINE STAFF — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:30:57 GMT

Bita Hemmati and three others have been sentenced to death for 'collusion' and 'propaganda.' Advocates claim the charges are baseless, citing a secretive process and state-televised interrogations.

Syrian President Sharaa hosts Kurdish SDF leaders to talk integration

BY SETH J. FRANTZMAN — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:16:24 GMT

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with Kurdish leaders to advance talks on the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces into the national military.

Pakistan continues to insist Lebanon part of current Mideast ceasefire deal even as US, Israel deny

BY SHIR PERETS — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:33:54 GMT

"The Iranians thought that the ceasefire included Lebanon, and it just didn't," JD Vance told reporters. "We never made that promise. We never indicated that was going to be the case."

Lebanon's Aoun refused direct talks with Netanyahu before Trump announced truce

BY AMICHAI STEIN AND TOBIAS HOLCMAN AND JAMES GENN — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:47:01 GMT

"It seems a ceasefire in Lebanon is getting closer," the source told The Jerusalem Post, adding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump talked on Thursday.

US deploys additional troops to Middle East as Hormuz blockade enters third day - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:47:33 GMT

The deployment reportedly includes a carrier strike group with approximately 6,000 personnel aboard the USS George H.W. Bush, alongside roughly 4,200 Marines.

Hamas plans to use Iran, Lebanon negotiations to avoid disarmament, gain control of Gaza's BoP

BY AMIR BOHBOT — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:58:38 GMT

A source from the security establishment warned that Hamas is taking advantage of Israel's focus on the Hezbollah situation and the US focus on the Iranian front to buy time.

US Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers

BY REUTERS — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:28:35 GMT

The Senate voted 52-47 not to advance the war powers resolution, underscoring his party's continuing support for the Republican president's war policy more than six weeks after the war began.

Iran offers proposal allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says

BY REUTERS — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:25:57 GMT

The war with Iran has resulted in the largest-ever disruption of global oil and gas supplies due to Iran's interruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Hamas rejects JD Vance's claim that more humanitarian aid entering Gaza after ceasefire

BY TZVI JASPER — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:25:13 GMT

Vance made the claim at a Turning Point USA event on Tuesday, after being heckled by a member of the crowd shouting "Killing children," and "Slaughtering children."

UK defense official met Ramallah governor who held meetings with released terrorists

BY AMICHAI STEIN — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:50:45 GMT

The British Ministry of Defense’s Senior Adviser for the Middle East and North Africa, V.-Adm. Edward Ahlgren, met Ramallah Governor Laila Ghannam, a senior Palestinian Authority official.

Qatar warns 'full-fledged' Iran war impact about to hit global economy

BY REUTERS — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:40:08 GMT

At an IMF discussion in Washington, Qatari Finance Minister Ali Ahmed Al-Kuwari warned that the world will soon face huge economic ramifications resulting from the war with Iran.

No peace, no normalization: What Lebanon really wants - analysis

BY DR. EDI COHEN — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:28:39 GMT

The key question is why Lebanon, which until recently boycotted Israel, labeled it an enemy and avoided any form of public engagement, is now actively seeking direct talks.

Syrian authorities discover Hezbollah arms smuggling tunnel, warehouses near Lebanon border

BY JAMES GENN — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:10:09 GMT

Syrian authorities discover a Hezbollah tunnel linking Syria and Lebanon used for smuggling weapons, along with a large shipment of IED components destined for Lebanon.

Iran war pushes Israel-Turkey rift into more dangerous phase - analysis

BY GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:38:19 GMT

Competing claims over deterrence, restraint, and regional credibility are turning an already damaged relationship into a sharper strategic confrontation.

Iran’s economy could collapse within three months under naval blockade, experts warn

BY OMID HABIBINIA/THE MEDIA LINE — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:12:22 GMT

An expert on Iran's military noted that Iranian authorities have previously declared that if they are denied access to their ports, they will prevent other countries in the region from using theirs.