Tensions escalate in Strait of Hormuz; 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire holds despite UN peacekeeper death
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified due to renewed security incidents. These include reported attacks on vessels in the area and a recent interception by US forces of an Iranian cargo ship. The operational environment in the strait remains volatile with ongoing security concerns. In Lebanon, the 10-day ceasefire agreement with Israel continues to hold. Thousands of civilians have returned to southern Lebanon despite widespread destruction from previous hostilities. The ceasefire status remains stable with no reported violations as of the latest updates. Over the past weekend, a United Nations peacekeeper was killed in Lebanon. Reports indicate the... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 20 Apr 2026 16:36 LONDON
10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire begins amid ongoing conflict
A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel went into effect at midnight local time on April 16-17, 2026.The truce was announced by US President Donald Trump following direct talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.The ceasefire aims to halt hostilities that have severely affected southern Lebanon and border areas amid a wider regional conflict involving Iran.It began at 21:00 GMT on April 16 and is intended to provide a temporary pause in fighting.The conflict has resulted in over 2,000 deaths in Lebanon and displaced more than one million people.Israeli strikes have targeted Hezbollah positions, while... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 17 Apr 2026 01:00 LONDON
