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Received — 16 April 2026 ⏭

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Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon, as Trump sounds optimistic on Iran talks NPR Staff
The leaders of Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire in Israel's fight against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, but Israel vowed to keep troops in southern Lebanon.(Image credit: Hassan Ammar)
16 April 2026 at 11:45

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Israel starts a tense ceasefire in Lebanon, as Trump sounds optimistic on Iran talks

16 April 2026 at 11:45

Tracer rounds illuminate the night sky as people fire live ammunition and fireworks into the air as a ceasefire was beginning between Israel and Hezbollah, in Beirut, Lebanon, in the early hours of Friday.

The leaders of Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire in Israel's fight against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, but Israel vowed to keep troops in southern Lebanon.

(Image credit: Hassan Ammar)