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IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, April 10, 2026. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON UNIT) A senior Israeli official told  The Jerusalem Post  that, unlike in the past, the United States now intends to actively lead efforts to disarm Hezbollah and is prepared to use American resources to achieve this goal. “ Trump  wants this to happen, so this time the US  will be far more involved,” the official said. The official added that the current  ceasefire  terms are significantly better than those in November 2024, describing the situation as “much improved,” mainly because Hezbollah has suffered a substantial blow this time, including significant casualties, and because Israeli forces are present on the ground. “Forces are deployed from  Naqoura  to  Syria  and will not withdraw. In addition, Iran is in a much weaker position in terms of its ability to support the organization’s recovery.” The official added that the current cease...

US President Donald Trump walks toward reporters before answering questions prior to boarding Air Force One on April 10, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. President Trump is traveling to Charlottesville, Virginia. (photo credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images) US President Donald Trump  confirmed on Friday the opening of the Strait in a Truth Social message that read: "Iran has just announced that the Strait of Iran is fully opened and ready for full passage." Trump also said that the  US blockade of the Strait , which stopped Iranian-bound ships from crossing the waterway, will be enforced until a full agreement between the US and Iran is reached. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that ships wanting to cross the Strait will need to do so on the coordinated route announced by the Islamic regime. Go to the full article > >

🥳IDF activity in southern Lebanon, April 15, 2026. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT) The  Israel-Lebanon ceasefire  went into effect at midnight between Thursday and Friday, with the two countries committing to further negotiations toward a comprehensive agreement for lasting peace, according to a Thursday US State Department press release. The press release, the text of which was agreed to by the governments of both Israel and Lebanon, outlined the agreement for the  10-day ceasefire , stating that it could be extended should both countries agree and “as Lebanon effectively demonstrates its ability to assert its sovereignty.” As part of the ceasefire agreement, the Lebanese government has committed to, with international support, take “meaningful steps” to prevent Hezbollah and any other “rogue non-state armed groups” in Lebanon from attacking Israel. Both countries also recognize that Hezbollah’s activity “must be curtailed,” as Lebanon’s security forces are...

Israeli soldiers are seen along the Israeli border with Lebanon amid the ongoing war, April 10, 2026. (photo credit: AYAL MARGOLIN/FLASH90) Many in Israel will be furious with US President  Donald Trump  and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the impending 10-day ceasefire Trump declared with Hezbollah on Thursday. But the fact is that Israel had already achieved in this round of war most of what it could militarily. Top IDF commanders have repeatedly made it clear that they do not have the capacity to eliminate Hezbollah solely using military force. Go to the full article > >

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