Trump says Israel and Lebanon agree to temporary ceasefire
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomes Trump announcement of 10-day truce that takes effect on Thursday.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomes Trump announcement of 10-day truce that takes effect on Thursday.



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An Israeli triple-tap attack on rescue workers in southern Lebanon has killed four and left several others injured.
No confirmation from Lebanon of US statement, which comes as Israel expands invasion.

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The Israeli army has bombed buildings in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district.

A European Union petition is on track to trigger a formal review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.
Fourth Senate War Powers vote – first since Trump threatened to destroy Iranian civilisation – fails to gain traction.
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Marwan Barghouti’s son is challenging human rights groups to do more to stop Israel’s abuse of Palestinian prisoners.
The experts call Israel’s bombardment of Lebanon on April 8 ‘a blatant violation of the UN Charter’.

Israel’s High Court heard petitions to oust Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.