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current conflict erupted in March, Israel was violating the November 2024 ceasefire signed with Hezbollah
conflict. For the Lebanese government, Hezbollah is both a threat to stability and the only bargaining chip it has against Israel in this context. For the US, despite its military presence and political involvement
current invasion.](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3002x3000+916+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F37%2Ff9%2F92385639419cb4885ce9c3a893ac%2F20260325-dsc1308.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/18/nx-s1-5761904/lebanon-war-israel-hezbollah-displacement-ceasefire) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Born in south Lebanon, displaced to Beirut, two grandmothers reflect on Israeli invasions](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/18/nx-s1-5761904/lebanon-war-israel-hezbollah-displacement-ceasefire) The Israeli military says one of its soldiers
current path imposed by the US and Israel. ## Hezbollah, the state and the limits of force No serious argument for Lebanese statehood can evade what Hezbollah has done; more than any other Lebanese actor
conflict between the two sides. The terms of the ceasefire return Lebanon to a status quo very similar to the period after the previous November 2024 ceasefire. Like that deal, it allows Israel the “right
conflict, the Lebanese government also outlawed Hezbollah’s military wing. But in January, Israel [said](/news/2025/12/20/first-phase-of-hezbollahs-disarmament-close-to-complete-lebanons-salam) Hezbollah still had a presence close to the border and was rebuilding its military capabilities “faster than the [Lebanese
Hezbollah is to blame for Israel's demolition of Lebanese homes and villages. An NPR team went as far south as possible during this current ceasefire, all the way to the edge of the Israeli
current ceasefire holds. ## In Israel - An Israeli military official said the army remained on high alert and was monitoring the situation after the US destroyed Iranian boats and shot down missiles. ## In Lebanon - Lebanese President
Hezbollah cells](/news/2026/5/6/syrian-authourities-dismantle-hezbollah-linked-cell-plotting-assassinations)” allegedly plotting to assassinate senior government figures. ## Israel-Lebanon peace talks The meeting comes as Lebanon prepares for another round of direct talks with Israel in Washington next week, with negotiations scheduled
currently one week into a two-week ceasefire.** The [chances of a resolution are complicated](https://one.npr.org/?sharedMediaId=nx-s1-5786030:x) by the fact that Iran wants the peace deal to include an end to the fighting between
Israel's recent attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The same child had been photographed holding a sign welcoming the pope during his visit to Lebanon last year. "When conflicts arise," Leo said, "the question
current state of conflict as merely a “lesser fire”. “We do believe that we should revisit the decision, actually, to withdraw the UNIFIL,” Fu said, using the acronym for the UN Interim Force in Lebanon
current war, Lebanon’s government – which says it is committed to disarming the Lebanese militant Hezbollah group – called for direct talks early on. Last week, Israel announced its approval of talks. Lebanon hopes
Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel following the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran on Feb. 28. Israeli forces responded with airstrikes and a ground invasion of southern Lebanon. In his remarks shortly after
Israel’s traditional support base there. ## The three clocks, ticking in different directions What makes this conflict so explosive is that the three protagonists are operating on conflicting timelines. Trump needs a resolution before November
Israel. Motorcades led by pick-up trucks broadcasting religious songs also moved through neighbourhoods at night with participants waving flags of armed groups in other countries that are in Iran’s “axis of resistance”, including
conflict and securing safe passage for shipping through the strait should be obtainable, officials said. “Our priority is that they announce a permanent end to war and the rest of the issues could be thrashed
current ceasefire must also apply to Israel’s ongoing invasion of Lebanon. On Thursday, Trump announced a 10-day pause in the fighting in Lebanon. The deal had been struck between the governments of Lebanon
Hezbollah’s attack was also in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei two days later. Over the next few days, Israel would displace more than 1.2 million people
conflict. The Lebanese group Hezbollah has introduced a new weapon to the battlefield: first-person view (FPV) attack drones guided by a physical fibre optic cable. ## The ‘unjammable’ threat Unlike traditional drones that rely