Israel has expressed support for a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, but clarified that the temporary truce does not apply to Lebanon, contradicting earlier statements from regional mediators that suggested otherwise. The announcement comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions following weeks of heightened conflict across the Middle East. In an
Israeli airstrikes hit the southern suburbs of Beirut on Easter Eve, hours after residents were warned to evacuate, as church leaders used the holy period to call for an end to escalating violence across the region. The strikes targeted areas in the Lebanese capital’s southern districts, a known stronghold of Hezbollah, amid a widening conflict
Tensions between Israel and Iran continue to intensify following the outbreak of conflict in late February 2026, with both sides exchanging missile and drone strikes. Recent reports that Iran may have attempted a long-range strike targeting a U.S.-U.K. military facility in Diego Garcia have further heightened fears over Tehran’s expanding missile capabilities. According to the