Ceasefire
Israel and Lebanon Cessation of Hostilities (April 2026)
Status: began April 16, 2026; no end announced in the sources checked; latest development on record June 26, 2026.
- Announced
- April 16, 2026 by U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesperson
- Start
- April 16, 2026. 17:00 EST, April 16, 2026, for an initial period of ten days
- Parties
- Israel, Lebanon
- Forces covered
- Hezbollah
- Mediators
- United States
Announcing Sources
Terms as Worded in the Announcing Text
- "Israel and Lebanon will implement a cessation of hostilities beginning on April 16, 2026, at 17:00 EST, for an initial period of ten days, as a gesture of goodwill by the Government of Israel, intended to enable good-faith negotiations"
Later Developments
- June 3, 2026 Joint statement of the United States, Lebanon and Israel: "Israel and Lebanon agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire. The ceasefire is contingent on a complete cessation of Hizbollah fire and the evacuation of all Hizbollah operatives from the South Litani Sector." Source
- June 26, 2026 The United States, Israel and Lebanon signed a Trilateral Framework establishing a Military Coordination Group for Lebanon. Source
Cite: Middle East Forum, "Israel and Lebanon Cessation of Hostilities (April 2026)," Axis Attacks and Ceasefires, https://attacks.meforum.org/ceasefires/israel-lebanon-2026/.
Reported Violations
Each entry is the claim of the party or UN office named. MEF does not adjudicate the claims.
| Date | Stated by | Against | Statement | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2026 | United Nations (Secretary-General) | Israel | "I strongly condemn today's Israeli strikes on Beirut. The strikes took place despite the ceasefire" | Statement by the Secretary-General on the Middle East, June 14, 2026 (UNSCOL) |