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Issued on: 17/04/2026 - 03:17Modified: 17/04/2026 - 03:31

Israeli soldiers next to artillery vehicles ( SIGMA 155) deployed in the Upper Galilee near the Israel-Lebanon border. Israeli soldiers next to artillery vehicles ( SIGMA 155) deployed in the Upper Galilee near the Israel-Lebanon border on April 16, 2026. © Jalaa Marey, AFP

A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the US, went into effect at 5pm EST on Thursday. Lebanon's army soon after reported “acts of aggression” by Israel that it said violated the ceasefire agreement. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Yesterday's key developments:

• A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon went into effect at 5pm EST on Thursday.

• French Finance Minister Roland Lescure told reporters Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz needs to reopen “but not at any price,” adding that G7 leaders stand ready to mitigate the war's economic fallout.

• IMF economists warned Thursday that the war in Iran could have “very, certainly severe” consequences far outside the region, especially for energy-importing countries.

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