An Israeli soldier was killed and six others wounded in an FPV drone attack in southern Lebanon on April 27, 2026. Hezbollah leader Naim Qasim rejected direct negotiations with Israel as ceasefire efforts stall.
Israeli air strikes hit Beirut and southern Lebanon this week even as both sides agreed to extend their ceasefire for three more weeks. Iran called the strikes a grave violation. Hezbollah claimed it shot down an Israeli drone. Lebanese officials said they would only join peace talks if the ceasefire holds.
Hezbollah shoots down an Israeli drone and conducts an FPV attack on soldiers in Lebanon on Day 56 of the 2026 Iran War. Meanwhile, Iran publishes a target list of eight Gulf energy facilities, raising alarm over global oil supplies.
Israel and Lebanon signed a US-brokered 10-day ceasefire that took effect overnight. Trump invited Netanyahu and Aoun to the White House within two weeks.
Trump announces 10-day Lebanon ceasefire, Israel-Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993, US allies refuse Hormuz deployment, and Iran clears missile base debris during truce lull.
Trump considers limited strikes on Iran, 158 Iranian naval vessels destroyed, and Israel-Lebanon negotiations begin in Washington as the Strait of Hormuz blockade reshapes global oil markets.
Israel launched Operation Eternal Darkness on Lebanon hours after the US-Iran truce. Iran reclosed the Strait of Hormuz. Over 300 killed in Beirut strikes.
After 40 days of war, the United States and Iran reached a Pakistan-brokered truce. Iran published a 10-point demand list. Israel struck Lebanon hours later, killing 89.
Israel declares permanent security control over south Lebanon to the Litani River as airstrikes expand beyond Hezbollah areas into central Beirut.
Hezbollah declares the Iran conflict an existential struggle and escalates military operations along Lebanon's southern border with Israel
Hezbollah launches missiles and drones at Israeli military positions in Haifa for the first time in over a year, prompting Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs that kill 52 people
Eight Israeli soldiers killed, two captured in attack that ignites 34-day conflict
Israel launches major operation against Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, escalating proxy conflict
Bombing of Israeli Embassy in Argentina demonstrates Iran's international terrorist capabilities
Simultaneous attacks on US and French forces in Beirut demonstrate Iran's expanding proxy capabilities