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10 April 2026, 18:05

Iran's Ghalibaf said a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of Iran's blocked assets must take place before the Islamabad talks with Washington can begin.

10 April 2026, 17:58

The Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to Washington, the U.S. ambassador to Lebanon and a State Dept. official held a phone meeting to prepare for Tuesday's talks.

10 April 2026, 16:16

Twelve State Security members have been killed in fierce Israeli airstrikes that targeted most areas of the southern city of Nabatieh.

10 April 2026, 16:13

JD Vance hoped for a "positive" outcome as he headed to Pakistan, calling on Iran to negotiate in good faith and not to "try to play" the U.S. negotiating team.

10 April 2026, 15:31

TV networks: The Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to Washington and the U.S. ambassador to Lebanon will hold a preparatory phone meeting today ahead of Tuesday's direct talks.

10 April 2026, 15:15

Naim Qassem in written letter: The resistance will continue till the last breath, we won't accept a return to the previous situation and we urge officials to stop the free concessions.

10 April 2026, 14:50

A series of Israeli airstrikes targeted the city of Nabatieh, several towns near it and two towns in the Baalbek district, killing at least six people.

10 April 2026, 12:25

A senior Lebanese official confirmed Lebanon will take part in Washington talks on a ceasefire in the coming days and that a ceasefire would be a condition for further talks.

10 April 2026, 12:05

British PM Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed the "need for a practical plan" to get shipping moving again through the Strait of Hormuz.

10 April 2026, 12:00

Trump accused Iran of doing a "very poor job" as to allowing oil through the Strait of Hormuz and of breaching the terms of their two-week ceasefire agreement.

10 April 2026, 11:58

Sirens rang out across Israel after midnight, including in Tel Aviv and in the southern coastal city of Ashdod following rocket fire from Lebanon.

09 April 2026, 23:03

Diplomatic sources told CBS that Trump had agreed to include Lebanon in the Iran ceasefire but changed his stance after a phone call with Netanyahu.

09 April 2026, 22:19

Al-Hadath channel: Salam will travel to the U.S. next week and will meet senior U.S. officials.

09 April 2026, 22:15

Israeli strikes hit more than 10 south Lebanon towns, as Israel said it is targeting missile launching sites and warned its citizens of long-range missiles.

09 April 2026, 21:45

Mediators to Wall Street Journal: Lebanon asked for a temporary ceasefire to discuss a separate agreement with Israel independently from Iran.

09 April 2026, 21:25

Netanyahu: There is no ceasefire in Lebanon, we'll continue to strike Hezbollah forcefully, and the talks aim to disarm Hezbollah and achieve sustainable peace.

09 April 2026, 21:15

The Israeli army warned that launches of projectiles by Hezbollah, usually limited to the border area, may expand to other parts of Israel in the coming hours.

09 April 2026, 21:06

Trump on Israeli attacks in Lebanon: I spoke with Bibi [Netanyahu] and he's going to low-key it. I just think we have to be sort of a little more low-key.

09 April 2026, 20:58

Trump said he's "very optimistic" a peace deal with Iran is within reach, adding the Iranians are "agreeing to all the things that they have to agree to."

09 April 2026, 20:05

Minister Rasamni said he has received assurances from diplomatic sources and relevant authorities that Beirut Airport and its route would remain safe from any bombing.

09 April 2026, 19:57

Israeli reports: The direct talks with Lebanon will be held Tuesday in Washington.

09 April 2026, 19:49

Lebanese official source to Al-Jazeera: The negotiations with Israel will be direct and sponsored and guaranteed by the United States.

09 April 2026, 19:46

Lebanon wants a ceasefire before talks with Israel can begin, a Lebanese official told AFP.

09 April 2026, 19:30

Diplomatic sources to Al-Jadeed: International pressures following the bombing of Beirut pushed Israel to lower escalation in return for opening negotiations with Lebanon to reach an agreement and disarm Hezbollah.

09 April 2026, 19:28

Israel's Channel 13 quoting Trump: Netanyahu will lower the intensity of fighting in Lebanon.

09 April 2026, 19:27

Israeli official to Channel 12: There are no big Israeli expectations regarding the success of the negotiations with Lebanon.

09 April 2026, 19:24

Lebanese official source to MTV: The Lebanese side is insisting on the initiative launched by President Aoun, which calls for a ceasefire before going to negotiations.

09 April 2026, 19:22

Lebanese official to MTV: We have not been informed of a date for the direct negotiations with Israel until now.

09 April 2026, 19:16

Senior Lebanese official to Reuters: We call for a temporary ceasefire to allow for talks with Israel.

09 April 2026, 19:15

Al-Jadeed: The Lebanese delegation to the negotiations will be comprised of Simon Karam and Paul Salem.

09 April 2026, 19:13

Axios quoting Israeli official: On the U.S. side, the talks will be led by U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa. On the Israeli side, the ambassador in Washington, Yechiel Leiter. On the Lebanese side, the ambassador in Washington, Nada Mouawad.

09 April 2026, 19:11

Axios quoting Israeli official: Direct negotiations between Israel and Lebanon will begin next week. The first meeting will be held at the State Department in Washington.

09 April 2026, 19:02

Israel's Channel 12: The Israeli ambassador to Washington will lead the negotiations with the Lebanese president.

09 April 2026, 18:57

Axios: Netanyahu’s statement comes after phone calls he held yesterday with President Trump and White House envoy Witkoff. Senior U.S. officials said Witkoff asked Netanyahu to “calm down” the strikes in Lebanon and open negotiations.

09 April 2026, 18:55

Israeli official to Axios: No ceasefire in Lebanon. The negotiations with the Lebanese government will begin in the coming days.

09 April 2026, 18:41

Netanyahu: In light of Lebanon’s repeated requests to open direct negotiations with Israel, I instructed yesterday to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon as soon as possible. The negotiations will focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between Israel and Lebanon. Israel appreciates the Lebanese prime minister’s call today to demilitarize Beirut.

09 April 2026, 18:32

Trump asked Netanyahu to scale back Israel’s Lebanon strikes to help ensure negotiations' success and Israel agreed to be a helpful partner, a senior U.S. official said told NBC.