ceasefire

'We are no longer a pawn'

Lebanon’s President defends talks with Israel

In a national address following the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, President Joseph Aoun defends direct talks with Israel, declaring Lebanon has reclaimed its decision-making power.

Lebanese crossing Litani River southwards, despite warnings

Residents of southern Lebanon, together with Lebanese Army, rebuild bridges over Litani River, allowing mass return after Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir promised southern Lebanon would be a 'kill zone.'

IDF soldiers receive word of ceasefire - in enemy territory

IDF soldiers deep in Lebanon describe confusion regarding ceasefire as battles continue on the ground.

Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon maintained overnight

Ceasefire agreement between Jerusalem and Beirut took effect at midnight. The ceasefire held throughout the night, even though Lebanon claimed there had been violations on Israel’s part.

'Future as good neighbors'

World welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

European Commission President welcomes 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, calling it a relief after heavy loss of life. Germany and the UN call for long-term regional peace through Hezbollah’s disarmament.

US official:

Vance played role in Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Vice President JD Vance played a significant role in brokering the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a senior administration official tells CNN.

Key clauses of Lebanon ceasefire agreement

The ceasefire agreement with Lebanon includes mutual recognition of sovereignty and preserves the IDF’s freedom of action for self-defense.

Trump:

Iran agreed to hand over the nuclear dust

President Donald Trump says Iran is nearing agreement on key demands, warning fighting could resume if talks fail despite reported progress.

Ceasefire? Cabinet members explain

In a conversation with Arutz Sheva, three cabinet ministers commented this evening (Thursday) for the first time on U.S. President Donald Trump’s dramatic announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon.

Netanyahu: A historic opportunity

Prime Minister Netanyahu claims that the 10-day ceasefire presents a historic opportunity to reach a peace agreement with Lebanon that sees Hezbollah disarm.

Graham: No peace without disarming Hezbollah

Senator Lindsey Graham voices skepticism over a ceasefire with Hezbollah, warning any deal must ensure disarmament to prevent renewed threats.

Starting at midnight

Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon

US President Donald Trump informed Lebanon of an imminent ceasefire, but Hezbollah launched missiles at Haifa shortly after reports emerged.

The IDF's terms for a ceasefire in Lebanon

IDF top brass outlines 'red lines' necessary to ensure security of northern Israel in any ceasefire with Lebanon.

White House

'Not true we requested ceasefire extension'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says talks with Iran are ongoing, calls reports US asked for a ceasefire extension 'bad reporting.'

Ceasefire?

Chief of Staff: We approved attack plans for Iran and Lebanon

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visits IDF troops in southern Lebanon, promises area up to Litani River to become 'no-go zone for Hezbollah operatives.'

Lebanese media: Ceasefire in Lebanon to begin tonight

Al-Mayadeen Network quotes a senior Iranian source, saying: "Following pressure from Iran - a ceasefire in Lebanon will begin tonight."

Bereaved families: Hamas disarmament failed, it's time to win

Dozens of bereaved families pen harsh letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, warn Hamas has had time to regroup.

Deterrence and muscle, not diplomacy, produced the Iran ceasefire

The ceasefire reveals what much of the commentary missed: diplomacy did not produce quiet - deterrence did. In the Middle East, calm follows consequences, and Israel understands this. Opinion.

Security official:

'Ceasefire is fragile, we're preparing to resume fighting'

Israel, US, see eye-to-eye on demands to end Iran war, are preparing to resume fighting. 'More pessimistic than optimistic,' security source says.

Hamas, Gaza 'Peace Council' hold talks in Cairo

Hamas terror group refusing to discuss ceasefire's second stage until first stage is fully implemented.

Fair mediator?

Pakistani minister calls Israel 'evil' and 'cancer'

Israel’s Foreign Minister condemns Pakistan’s defense chief for inflammatory rhetoric, questioning its role as mediator between allies and Iran.

Beyond the Buffer:

Why South Lebanon demands a new strategic logic

An adversary that does not accept the permanence of the opposing state does not experience a ceasefire as a settlement. It experiences it as a reloading interval. Israel must act in accordance with that unpleasant truth. Opinion.

Analysis:

Iran's rulers bet on fragile calm to preserve power, manage chaos

Reality will remain unchanged unless internal fracture within the regime, sustained pressure from an increasingly disillusioned society, and the willingness of external forces to move beyond ambiguity to a defined strategy, change it. Opinion.

Analyst warns: We ended the war too early

Channel 12 analyst Nir Dvori warns ceasefire with Iran is premature, gives Iran time to regroup and weakens Israel’s position ahead of negotiations.

Not "if", but "when", that "ceasefire" blows up into smithereens

The ceasefire exposed Trump’s bluster, lending him the climb-down of all climb-downs, thereby, endangering the free world. Opinion.

VP Vance:

'Israelis have offered to check themselves in Lebanon'

Vice President JD Vance outlines US stance on Iran ceasefire, citing misunderstandings, ongoing negotiations, and warning of consequences if terms are not upheld.

Just hours in:

Ceasefire showing signs of collapse

Iranian parliament speaker accused the US of violating key ceasefire terms before negotiations, raising doubts about further talks. Israel believes Iran may strike, as Tehran blocks Strait of Hormuz.

Lapid on ceasefire:

'Netanyahu cheated Israel and its partners'

Opposition leaders lash out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling the Iran ceasefire a failure and accusing him of mismanagement and deception.

The Home Front Command's new guidelines after the ceasefire

In accordance with the ongoing situational assessment of the Home Front Command, it has been decided to update the defense policy starting tomorrow at 6:00 a.m.

Ceasefire

Iran insists on uranium enrichment as Trump promises ban

While President Trump insists Iran will not be allowed to enrich uranium under the negotiated agreement, Iran's version of the plan includes an acknowledgement of its right to enrichment.

Netanyahu:

Two-week ceasefire does not include Lebanon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backs President Trump’s pause on Iran strikes, stressing it hinges on Tehran’s actions and excludes Lebanon.

The fantasy of a ceasefire while Iran arms for war

If Israel stops-does Iran stop? Opinion.

IDF eliminates Hamas weapons smuggler in central Gaza

Terrorist Ali Ahmad Ali Amrain, involved in supplying weapons for terror attacks, killed in precision strike.

Pakistan's ceasefire proposal

Pakistan advanced a two-stage ceasefire proposal as US President Donald Trump warned Iran of escalation amid ongoing regional conflict.

Hamas spokesman urges attacks to defend holy sites

The spokesman of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades again rejected Israel's demand to disarm and urged terrorist organizations to carry out attacks against Israel to protect the holy sites and to help free security prisoners held in Israel.

Trump:

Iran deal possible by Tuesday

Trump says US in 'deep negotiations' with Iran ahead of deadline, warns failure to reach deal could trigger sweeping military strikes

IDF eliminates terror cell threatening troops in northern Gaza

Forces identify and carry out precision strike on cell operating near troops; IDF says operations continue under ceasefire to neutralize immediate threats.

Trump:

Iran's president asked for ceasefire

US President claims the Iranian president asked for a ceasefire, says he will consider it when the Strait of Hormuz reopens. ' Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion.'

IDF eliminates armed Hamas terrorists in central Gaza

Hamas cell operating in northern Gaza violates ceasefire agreement, is eliminated by IDF troops.

Europe working toward a ceasefire with Iran

Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, says talks are underway to achieve a ceasefire with Iran.

Israeli assessment:

Trump may announce ceasefire by Saturday

Israeli officials predict that US President Donald Trump may announce a ceasefire with Iran by the end of the week or the middle of next week at the latest.

IDF eliminates armed Hamas cell in central Gaza

IDF troops eliminate group of armed Hamas terrorists traveling in an SUV in central Gaza.

No imposed ceasefire - no more pretend peace

What is the next pretend peace going to be - hudna, tahida, hudaybia or sulch? None of these misused Arabic words mean peace, just different periods of relative quiet during which they can restock weapons stores. Opiniion..

Report:

Israel and Lebanon may hold talks on ceasefire, Hezbollah

Israel and Lebanon reportedly preparing talks aimed at a durable ceasefire and Hezbollah disarmament, though no date has been set.

Report:

Lebanon proposed direct negotiations with Israel

According to Axios, Lebanon proposed direct talks with Israel through the Trump administration as war escalates, but US and Israeli officials respond with skepticism.

These are Israel's demands of Hamas

Lebanese report says Israel is demanding full disarmament, tunnel maps, and exclusion of Hamas from future Gaza security structures.

Gaza terrorists violate ceasefire - again

In third incident in three days, Gaza terrorists violate ceasefire, threatening IDF forces.

IDF officials against UNIFIL

UNIFIL does more harm than good, Israel prefers to communicate directly with Lebanese Army, security officials say.

IDF eliminates terrorist threat in northern Gaza

'IDF troops operating near the 'yellow line' in northern Gaza eliminate a terrorist who approached their position, posing immediate threat.

Watch: Terrorist crosses yellow line, is eliminated

IDF soldiers identify terrorist crossing yellow line, call in IAF aircraft.

Israel warns: Hamas setting conditions for 2nd stage of ceasefire

Ahead of transition to second stage of ceasefire, Gaza reconstruction, Hamas demanding to control Gaza politically.

IDF eliminates terrorist threat in northern Gaza

IDF troops identifies, eliminates, terrorist who crossed Yellow Line in Gaza, posing imminent threat to their safety.

Terrorist who attacked IDF soldiers eliminated

IDF eliminates Hamas terrorist behind multiple deadly attacks on soldiers.

IDF retaliates for Hamas ceasefire violation

After terrorists fired at IDF troops from a tunnel in Rafah, IDF and ISA target Hamas operatives in Gaza.

Soldiers warn: This is how Hamas challenges the border

Hamas sending women and children to test IDF reaction to ceasefire violations, as IDF prepares for largescale Nukhba infiltration, Doron Kadosh reports.

Blatant ceasefire violation:

Four terrorists fire at IDF soldiers in Rafah

In yet another blatant violation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, four terrorists fire at IDF troops operating in the Rafah area.

IDF eliminates approaching terrorists

IDF troops operating in both the southern and northern Gaza Strip identify, eliminate terrorists who crossed the Yellow Line, posing an immediate threat.

IDF eliminates October 7 terrorist

October 7 terrorist nears IDF forces in Gaza, is eliminated.

Ceasefire violation in Gaza - again

IDF troops identified approaching terrorists, neutralized threat, military statement confirms.

This is how the smuggling network to Gaza operated

Israeli citizens and reserve soldiers among those charged in massive smuggling case which helped the Hamas terror group regain power during the US-brokered ceasefire.