Israel and Lebanon Reach Deal on a 10-Day Cease-Fire

The New York Times | April 16, 2026, 5:23 p.m. | Original
A pause in the fighting between Israeli forces and Iranian-allied Hezbollah militants may help smooth the way to a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran.
The cease-fire goes into effect after Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire. Forced into a corner by the U.S., Netanyahu agrees to a cease-fire in Lebanon.