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The Truce in Lebanon Is Key to Ending the Wider Iran War, but Challenges Remain

  • A truce began Friday between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah, easing border tensions and allowing Iran and the U.S. to pursue a wider war resolution.
  • Hezbollah has not formally accepted the truce and insists on Israeli withdrawal, while Israel plans to occupy southern Lebanon until threats are neutralized.
  • The U.S. described the ceasefire as enabling negotiations toward permanent peace if Lebanon asserts sovereignty and disarms Hezbollah.
  • Lebanon's president seeks Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese control of the border, while Hezbollah may resume attacks if Israel remains in southern Lebanon.
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A 10-day cease-fire between Israel and Lebanon, announced by Donald Trump, came into effect this Thursday after more than six weeks of conflict.The recent Israeli offensive on Lebanese territory against the militant group Hezbollah, backed by Iran, began in early March, a few days after the beginning of the U.S. and Israel war against Iran.And the clashes have been devastating for Lebanon: more than 2,000 people have died and more than 1.2 milli…

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The truce in Lebanon is key to ending the wider Iran war, but challenges remain

A truce took hold Friday between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah, providing relief on both sides of the border and an opening for Iran and the United States to reach a deal to end the wider war.

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Arab American News broke the news on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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