Israel Requests US Pressure on Lebanon Over Hezbollah

The ceasefire began on April 16, 2026, and was initially set for 10 days before an extension of three additional weeks. Since its start, Hezbollah has violated the agreement multiple times by launching projectiles and drones toward northern Israeli communities and IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon. IDF troops were operating in the area, according to images published by the IDF Spokesperson's Unit.

Lebanese Dynamics KAN reported internal divisions within Lebanon regarding the ceasefire talks. A source from a Lebanese-Christian party opposing Hezbollah told KAN that Lebanese Christians support the talks and the prospect of formal relations with Israel. The source added that Hezbollah must not be allowed to create divisions among groups.

The source also stated that Israel's effort to repair a damaged statue of Jesus sent an important message to Christians.

identified Hezbollah and its political ally Nabih Berri, Lebanon's parliament speaker and leader of the Shi'ite Amal Movement, as the main obstacles in the ceasefire talks. Berri warned in an interview with Lebanese newspaper al-Joumhouria that Israeli forces in southern Lebanon would face resistance if they do not withdraw.

He stated that Lebanon could not tolerate losing any land and that continued occupation would lead to daily resistance.

“If Israel 'maintains its occupation, whether of areas, positions, or by drawing yellow lines, it will smell the scent of resistance every day,' said Berri." According to KAN, both Saudi Arabia and the United States are working to align Berri in order to isolate Hezbollah and prevent internal disruptions in Lebanon.”