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16.04.2026

The Day the Ceasefire Took Effect

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 16.04.2026.

It displays 221 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

16.04.2026The Day the Ceasefire Took Effect

Morning headlines reported continued military clashes in southern Lebanon, with Israeli airstrikes and Hezbollah operations intensifying around Bint Jbeil and other areas. Midday coverage shifted to diplomatic developments, with multiple sources detailing a phone call between U.S. President Trump and Lebanese President Aoun that reportedly secured a ceasefire commitment. Evening headlines announced the implementation of a 10-day ceasefire starting at midnight, with Trump declaring the agreement and inviting both leaders to the White House, while Hezbollah issued conditional acceptance and cautioned displaced civilians against immediate returns.

16.04.2026
00:25
Head of the Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc, Hajj Mohammad Raad, blasted the “negotiation” session between a Lebanese delegation and the representative of the Zionist entity in Washington, describing it as a “photo-op”. MP Raad affirmed that the ‘photo-op’ negotiating session in Washington between representatives of the Lebanese authorities, the Zionist enemy entity, and the …
00:25
00:39
الكتائب

اجتماع الكابينت ينتهي بلا اتفاق على وقف النار في لبنان

00:39

04:04Ceasefire's Prearranged Dawn

The newspapers report on conflicting narratives about a Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, with multiple sources indicating it was pre-arranged a week ago and will be announced tonight following Iranian pressure, while noting continued military clashes in southern Lebanon (almanar_fr, L'Orient-Le Jour, Janoubia, Al Joumhouria, Lebanon Files, El Nashra). Simultaneously, outlets cover Hezbollah's rejection of Washington negotiations as cooperation with Israel and Netanyahu's stated goal of dismantling the group (almanar_en, Naharnet, Addiyar).
06:09
07:22
الكتائب

الكويت تضرب شبكة تمويل سرّية بخيوط تصل إلى "حزب الله" وإيران

07:22

07:57Ceasefire's Fragile Implementation

The newspapers report on the implementation of a ceasefire in Lebanon, with multiple sources detailing its fragile status, continued Israeli military operations seeking victory images, and Hezbollah's ongoing attacks (Lebanon24, almanar_fr, Al Joumhouria, MTV Lebanon, Addiyar, El Nashra). Simultaneously, outlets cover diplomatic developments including Trump's announcement of upcoming Israeli-Lebanese talks and Kuwait's strike on a Hezbollah-Iran funding network (L'Orient-Le Jour, Kataeb).
08:08
الكتائب

بين الهزيمة في الميدان والاستقواء على الداخل: "حزب الله" يكشف وجهه الحقيقي

08:08
08:29
الكتائب

خطاب "الحزب" تصعيدي في ظل تضييق هامش الخيارات السياسية

08:29
09:01
الكتائب

نديم الجميّل: ليكن لبنان كلّه خاليًا من السلاح ووضع حد للأطماع الخارجية الهادفة إلى جعله "دكانة مسلحة"

09:01
09:09
الكتائب

المفاوضات بين لبنان وإسرائيل تعيد رسم دور "الميكانيزم"

09:09
09:15
الكتائب

تصعيدٌ سياسي وعسكري... محاولة تثبيت معادلة "الحزب أولاً"!

09:15

09:17Riyadh's Ceasefire Gambit

The newspapers report on the implementation of a ceasefire in Lebanon, with multiple sources detailing Riyadh's diplomatic role in containing Iranian and Israeli interests (L'Orient-Le Jour, Al Joumhouria), while noting continued military operations around Bint Jbeil and Hezbollah's retaliatory strikes (Lebanon24, Al-Manar). Simultaneously, outlets cover political escalations framing negotiations as prioritizing Hezbollah's interests (Kataeb, El Nashra).
10:37
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf has stated that any potential ceasefire in Lebanon would be the direct result of the sustained resistance by Hezbollah and the broader Axis of Resistance. “The completion and consolidation of a comprehensive ceasefire in Lebanon will be the result of the resistance and steadfast struggle of the great Hezbollah and …
10:37
11:03
The Resistance repelled an advance attempt in Qantara, destroying four tanks and two armored personnel carriers. Islamic Resistance fighters confronted an Israeli force attempting to advance from the direction of the town of Taybeh towards the reservoir area in the town of Qantara. Beginning at 5:30 AM, they engaged the enemy force in a firefight, …
11:03

11:08Clashes and Denials

The newspapers report on continued military clashes in southern Lebanon, with Hezbollah's resistance operations and Israeli airstrikes (almanar_en, Al-Manar, almanar_fr), alongside diplomatic developments including Lebanon's denial of upcoming contact with Israel and U.S. reports advocating for Lebanese-Israeli talks (Lebanon Files, Naharnet, Lebanon24, Al Joumhouria).
11:11
الكتائب

نديم الجميّل في مؤتمر "بيروت مدينة آمنة وخالية من السلاح": لبنان لم يعد ورقة تفاوض بين أيدي النظام السوري أو إيران بل أصبح هو المفاوض

11:11
11:31
الكتائب

إسرائيل تزعم إجراء اتصال بين نتنياهو وعون.. ولبنان: لا علم بأي اتصال وشيك

11:31
11:52
الكتائب

استهدافات مستمرة في الجنوب.. وأدرعي بالفيديو: عثرنا على مخزن وسائل قتالية تحت الأرض

11:52
11:59
الكتائب

استهدافات مستمرة في الجنوب.. وأدرعي بالفيديو: عثرنا على مخزن وسائل قتالية تحت الأرض ودمرنا 70 بنية تحتية لحزب الله في بنت جبيل

11:59
12:13
الكتائب

إسرائيل تزعم إجراء اتصال بين نتنياهو وعون.. ولبنان: لا علم بأي اتصال وشيك

12:13
12:20
Israeli warplanes intensified their attacks on Lebanese territory overnight and into Thursday, carrying out a wave of airstrikes across the southern and Bekaa that left civilians martyred and wounded, and caused extensive destruction to homes, infrastructure, and civilian facilities. In the southern town of Tebnine, an airstrike struck the vicinity of the governmental hospital in …
12:20
12:41
الكتائب

بالفيديو - اسرائيل تدمر جسر القاسمية.. وأدرعي: عثرنا على مخزن وسائل قتالية تحت الأرض ودمرنا 70 بنية تحتية لحزب الله في بنت جبيل

12:41
12:42

12:43Airstrikes and Ceasefire Calls

The newspapers report on intensified Israeli airstrikes across southern Lebanon and the Bekaa region, causing civilian casualties and infrastructure damage (almanar_en, Al-Manar), while Israeli military operations in Bint Jbeil are documented with video evidence (MTV Lebanon, Kataeb). Simultaneously, diplomatic efforts focus on ceasefire negotiations, with Lebanese and Iranian officials discussing the inclusion of Lebanon in any truce (Al Joumhouria, Al-Manar).
12:48
12:54
الكتائب

الرئيس عون: التفاوض تتولاه السلطات اللبنانية وحدها والقرار الحكومي بحصرية السلاح سيُنفذ

12:54
13:02
الكتائب

بالفيديو - غارة تستهدف مركبة على طريق ضهر البيدر.. وحزام ناري على النبطية

13:02
13:44
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a social media post that he thanked Pakistan for its “gracious hosting” of the US-Iran dialogue as he received the country’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, in Tehran on Wednesday. Araghchi received Munir, who is heading a high-level political-security delegation, at a formal meeting shortly after the Pakistani …
13:44
13:59
Al-Manar dismissed on Thursday reports alleging an Israeli landing operation in the southern Lebanese town of Dibbine, stressing that all field evidence contradicts the circulating claims. Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon said the rumors were part of misleading narratives promoted by the enemy, which falsely suggested its forces had reached the town. He affirmed that …
13:59

14:01Southern Lebanon Under Fire

The newspapers report on Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, with multiple sources detailing airstrikes causing civilian casualties (Addiyar, MTV Lebanon, Kataeb) and debunking claims of ground advances (almanar_en). Simultaneously, diplomatic efforts focus on ceasefire conditions, with Lebanese officials emphasizing the need for a truce before talks (Naharnet, Al-Manar) and international meetings involving Lebanese ambassadors (Al Joumhouria).
14:51
الكتائب

بالفيديو - تصعيد جنوبي..حزام ناري يلف النبطية تدمير جسر القاسمية وتفجيرات في بنت جبيل

14:51
15:05
الكتائب

إتصال بين عون وروبيو...ورئيس الجمهورية يرفض التحدث الى نتنياهو

15:05
15:13
الكتائب

بالفيديو - تصعيد جنوبي..حزام ناري يلف النبطية تدمير جسر القاسمية وتفجيرات في بنت جبيل

15:13
15:19
الكتائب

إتصال بين عون وروبيو...ورئيس الجمهورية يرفض التحدث الى نتنياهو

15:19
15:27
الكتائب

بالفيديو - تصعيد جنوبي..حزام ناري يلف النبطية تدمير جسر القاسمية وتفجيرات في بنت جبيل

15:27

16:05Aoun's Diplomatic Calculus

The newspapers report on diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, with multiple sources detailing contacts between Lebanese President Aoun and U.S. officials including Senator Rubio, while other outlets emphasize that Aoun will not speak directly with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu (Al Joumhouria, MTV Lebanon, Addiyar, Lebanon Files, Lebanon24). Simultaneously, coverage continues of Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, including withdrawals from villages and escalations around Nabatieh and Bint Jbeil (L'Orient-Le Jour, Kataeb, Al-Manar).
16:12
الكتائب

وقف إطلاق النار الليلة؟

16:12
16:32
الكتائب

بالفيديو - تصعيد جنوبي..استهداف في السعديات وتدمير جسر القاسمية وتفجيرات في بنت جبيل

16:32
16:32
17:46
الكتائب

إتصال بين عون وترامب...المفاوضات ونتنياهو ووقف النار بينهما!

17:46
18:01
الكتائب

بالفيديو والصور- تصعيد جنوبي..يوم الأحزمة النارية

18:01

18:06Trump's Ceasefire Call

The newspapers report on a potential ceasefire announcement following a phone call between U.S. President Trump and Lebanese President Aoun, with multiple sources detailing the U.S. commitment to stop hostilities and Israeli reports of an impending halt to fire (Al Joumhouria, MTV Lebanon, Addiyar, Lebanon Files, Naharnet, Janoubia). Simultaneously, coverage continues of military escalations in southern Lebanon (Kataeb, Al-Manar).
18:45
الكتائب

لقاء موسّع بين الكتائب و"وطن الانسان"...الجميّل: مبادرة التفاوض تمثّل المسار الوحيد القادر على تحقيق الأهداف الوطنيّة وافرام: السلام لأجل المتضرّرين وليس على حسابهم

18:45
19:01
الكتائب

ترامب يعلنها: وقف إطلاق النار في لبنان لمدة عشرة أيام

19:01
19:14
الكتائب

بالفيديو والصور- تصعيد جنوبي..يوم الأحزمة النارية

19:14

19:33Trump's Ten-Day Truce

The newspapers report on the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, with multiple sources detailing President Trump's declaration and the agreement's terms (L'Orient-Le Jour, Janoubia, Lebanon24, Al Joumhouria, Addiyar, Al-Manar, Naharnet). Simultaneously, coverage continues of military escalations in southern Lebanon, including drone strikes (Kataeb, MTV Lebanon).
19:37
الكتائب

ترامب يعلنها: وقف إطلاق النار في لبنان لمدة عشرة أيام..ودعوة لعون ونتنياهو

19:37
19:46
الكتائب

‏نتنياهو: القوات الإسرائيلية ستبقى في جنوب لبنان

19:46
19:53
الكتائب

بالفيديو والصور- تصعيد جنوبي..يوم الأحزمة النارية

19:53
19:59
Des sources ont assuré pour notre chaîne Al-Manar que l’ambassadeur iranien a informé le Hezbollah à l’aube du jeudi que le président américain Donald Trump contacterait le président libanais Joseph Aoun et le Premier ministre israélien Benjamin Netanyahu pour les informer d’un cessez-le-feu prévu cette nuit. Selon ces sources, l’ambassadeur iranien avait confirmé au Hezbollah …
19:59
20:15
الكتائب

‏نتنياهو: القوات الإسرائيلية ستبقى في جنوب لبنان...ماذا عن حرية الحركة؟

20:15
20:23
الكتائب

ترامب يعلنها: وقف إطلاق النار في لبنان لمدة عشرة أيام..ودعوة لعون ونتنياهو

20:23
20:58
الكتائب

الجميّل: وقف إطلاق النار إنجاز رئاسي ... واليوم بداية استعادة لبنان‬ زمام قراره ومستقبله

20:58

21:00Midnight Ceasefire Takes Hold

The newspapers report on the implementation of a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, with multiple sources detailing its midnight start and Hezbollah's conditional acceptance (Lebanon Files, Lebanon24, almanar_fr, Al-Manar, Naharnet). Simultaneously, coverage continues of calls for caution regarding civilian returns to southern regions (Al Joumhouria, Al-Manar).
21:55
الكتائب

النص الكامل لاتفاق وقف إطلاق النار بين لبنان وإسرائيل

21:55

22:47The Ceasefire Text Unveiled

The newspapers report on the publication of the full ceasefire agreement text between Lebanon and Israel, with multiple sources detailing the U.S. State Department's release of the memorandum of understanding (Kataeb, Lebanon24, Addiyar, Janoubia, Naharnet). Simultaneously, coverage continues of reactions to the ceasefire, including Hezbollah's call for caution and Israeli military preparations (Al-Manar, Al Joumhouria).
23:45