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French soldier killed by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, Macron says

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:22:56 GMT

"Everything suggests that responsibility for this attack lies with Hezbollah," said French President Emmanuel Macron on X/Twitter.

IDF strikes Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon who approached troops, yellow line

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:25:18 GMT

The IDF argued that these attacks were in accordance with the political echelon and the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, while Hezbollah politicians saw it as a "violation of the ceasefire."

Iran reimposes Hormuz Strait control, accuses US of breaching terms - report

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND REUTERS — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:55:26 GMT

Additionally, two merchant vessels reported being hit by gunfire while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, according to three maritime security and shipping sources.

‘Collateral damage’: Exiled Lebanese tells 'Post' refugees back Israel’s fight against Hezbollah

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:15:49 GMT

LEBANON AFFAIRS: Lebanese refugees support Israel’s efforts to defeat Hezbollah, fearing the return of the Iranian proxy if Israel withdraws before the job is done. Their plea: Finish the fight.

Iranians fear increased repression despite ceasefire, economic collapse

BY REUTERS — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:45:06 GMT

Amid a fragile ceasefire, Iranians face mounting concerns about their future, with an economy in tatters and fears of growing government control.

Ex-al Qaida member decries Iranian leadership, claims Israel-Lebanon ceasefire actually about Iran

BY GOLDIE KATZ — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:14:30 GMT

“For days now, Tehran has been hiding behind the same excuse: no serious engagement... until there’s a ceasefire in Lebanon,” Aiman Dean claimed in a post on X/Twitter.

Lebanon president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements

BY REUTERS — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:13:31 GMT

"Today, we negotiate and decide for ourselves. We are no longer a card in anyone's game, nor an arena for anyone's wars, and we never will be again," Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said.

Iran denies claim that US will retrieve enriched uranium, accuses Trump of lies

BY REUTERS AND GOLDIE KATZ — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:52:45 GMT

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf asserted that the US "did not win the war with these lies," adding that "they will certainly not get anywhere in negotiations either.”

Trump says Iran agreed to stop funding Hamas, Hezbollah, will hand over uranium

BY ARIELLA ROITMAN AND REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:17:40 GMT

Iran has "agreed to everything," said Trump, adding that the current US blockade against Iranian traffic in the Strait of Hormuz will remain until a deal is reached.

IDF to continue to attack Hezbollah in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:36 GMT

The military views the Litani River as the new indefinite security line in case Lebanon can't guarantee Hezbollah's disarmament.

Without Chinese help, it will take years for Iran to have thousands of missiles

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:30 GMT

Iran lost hundreds of billions, which could destabilize vulnerable Mojtaba Khamenei; 60% uranium to be removed in US deal.

IDF expects Hamas to enter disarmament process soon

BY YONAH JEREMY BOB — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:00:17 GMT

The announcement was aspirational in that Hamas has not yet done so, and no one can really know whether the Gazan terror group will follow through.

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."