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STANDARD POLITICAL UNVERIFIED

Israeli military confirms no ceasefire preparations for Lebanon front

Apr 16, 2026 12:08 AM CT Lebanon ceasefire,lebanon,hezbollah,idf,political-statement

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The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that the IDF has received no political directives to prepare for a ceasefire in Lebanon, indicating a continued commitment to military operations against Hezbollah. This development suggests that the conflict trajectory remains focused on active engagement rather than de-escalation or diplomatic resolution in the immediate term. The lack of ceasefire instructions reinforces the current stalemate and ongoing hostilities along the northern border.

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No instructions for ceasefire in Lebanon, Israeli Broadcasting Authority says The Israeli Broadcasting Authority reported that the army command confirmed it had not received any instructions from the political leadership to prepare for a ceasefire in Lebanon. Meanwhile, the Israel Hayom news...

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Confirmed via the Broadcasting Authority that the military has not received instructions to prepare for a ceasefire in Lebanon.

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