News From Israel

• Lebanese Army accuses: Israel violated the ceasefire April 17, 2026
  The Lebanese Army claimed that Israel violated the ceasefire that went into effect at midnight, and reported intermittent shelling in several villages in the south of the country.In its statement, the Lebanese Army called on citizens to avoid returning to the southern settlements at this stage. No response has yet been received from the IDF.
• US official: Vance played role in Israel-Lebanon ceasefire April 17, 2026
  Vice President JD Vance played a significant role in brokering the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, a senior administration official tells CNN.