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2026-04-17 08:46:11
[Hot News Recap: Lebanon and Israel Reach 10-Day Ceasefire, Paving the Way for US-Iran Nuclear Talks] 1. Under US mediation, Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting Thursday at 2100 GMT (5:00 AM Friday Beijing time). Trump spoke separately with Lebanese President Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating he expects to host the two leaders in Washington within the next week or two. 2. The Lebanese ceasefire is considered a key condition for advancing US-Iran negotiations. Pakistan previously stated that peace in Lebanon is crucial for the Iranian nuclear negotiations. US and Iranian officials are considering holding a second round of face-to-face talks in Islamabad in the coming days. 3. Netanyahu stated that Israel has no intention of withdrawing its troops from Lebanon and will maintain a broad "safe zone" extending to the Syrian border. Israel's core demand remains the disarmament of Hezbollah. He stated that a 10-day ceasefire has been agreed upon and that there is an opportunity to reach a historic agreement with Lebanon. 4. Hezbollah responded that any ceasefire cannot allow Israel to move freely within Lebanon, and that the Israeli military presence on Lebanese territory gives Lebanon and its people the "right to resist." 5. Since Hezbollah launched its attacks on Israel in support of Iran on March 2, Israeli attacks have resulted in over 2,100 deaths and displaced over 1.2 million people in Lebanon. Hezbollah attacks have also killed two Israeli civilians and 13 Israeli soldiers in Lebanon. Both sides agreed to a six-point memorandum, demonstrating their intention to move towards a lasting peace.
