Israel-Lebanon Conflict: Israel's military objectives in south Lebanon failed - news.cgtn.com

In Israel and Lebanon around 17 April 2026, Trump said he had ‘prohibited’ Israel from bombing Lebanon: ‘Enough is enough’. A ceasefire took effect, and a lifeline to southern Lebanon reopened hours later. An Israeli drone killed a motorcyclist in southern Lebanon in the first recorded violation of the ceasefire, and IDF officers in Lebanon said they were not informed about the ceasefire.

Netanyahu said Israel had ‘not yet finished the job’ against Hezbollah, and Israel said its military operation was still not complete. Israel said it will hold captured areas in southern Lebanon, including a 10 km security zone, while Beirut insists on an IDF pullout. A senior IDF official said Iran was severely weakened but could recover and rebuild its ballistic arsenal and nuclear programme.