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Hezbollah Pauses Attacks Under US-Iran Ceasefire, Sources Close to Group Say
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 8, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 8, 2026
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Hezbollah has halted fire on northern Israel and Israeli troops in Lebanon early on April 8 as part of the US‑Iran two‑week ceasefire (Islamabad Accord), though Israel’s PM Netanyahu says the truce does not cover Lebanon and has issued evacuation orders there.
Hezbollah Pauses Attacks Amid Disputed US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement
Ceasefire Developments and Regional Implications
Hezbollah's Temporary Halt in Hostilities
BEIRUT, April 8 (Reuters) - Lebanon's Hezbollah halted fire on northern Israel and on Israeli troops in Lebanon in the early hours of Wednesday as part of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire announced earlier, three Lebanese sources close to the group told Reuters.
Role of International Mediators
Pakistan's Mediation Efforts
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, a key intermediary in ceasefire talks, said the two-week ceasefire would include Lebanon, where a new war between Iran-backed Hezbollah and Israel broke out on March 2.
Iran's Position on Lebanon's Inclusion
Reuters reported last month that Iran wanted Lebanon included in any deal it made with the United States.
Conflicting Statements from Israel
Netanyahu's Exclusion of Lebanon
But Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said early on Wednesday the truce would not include Lebanon. Israel has issued a new evacuation order for one southern city, indicating it would strike there soon.
Hezbollah's Anticipated Response
Iran-backed Hezbollah is likely to issue a statement outlining its formal position on the ceasefire and on Netanyahu's assertion that Lebanon is not included, the three Lebanese sources said.
Hezbollah's last public statement on its military activity was posted at 1 a.m. (2200 GMT Tuesday), saying it had targeted Israeli troops inside Lebanon on Tuesday evening.
Humanitarian Impact
Civilian Casualties and Displacement
More than 1,500 people have been killed in Israel's air and ground campaign across Lebanon, including 130 children and more than 100 women.
Israel's strikes and orders for people to leave swathes of the south, east and Beirut's southern suburbs have displaced more than 1.2 million people.
Lebanese Army's Warning
Lebanon's army on Wednesday urged displaced families to delay their return home, warning of ongoing Israeli attacks and the risks posed by unexploded ordnance.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Beirut bureau; Editing by Hugh Lawson and Kevin Liffey)
Key Takeaways
- •Hezbollah suspended hostilities on April 8 under the US‑Iran ceasefire framework, per sources close to the group and the Islamabad Accord context (en.wikipedia.org).
- •Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif, acting as mediator, stated the ceasefire includes Lebanon, but Israel’s PM Netanyahu immediately contradicted that, confirming Lebanon is excluded (en.wikipedia.org).
- •The conflict has caused extensive devastation: over 1,500 killed—including many children and women—and over 1.2 million displaced; Lebanon’s army is warning displaced residents against return due to ongoing risks (yahoo.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hezbollah pauses attacks under US-Iran ceasefire, sources close to group say
1Why did Hezbollah halt its attacks on Israel?
Hezbollah paused attacks as part of a US-Iran ceasefire, according to sources close to the group.
2Is Lebanon included in the new ceasefire?
There is dispute: the ceasefire aims to include Lebanon, but Israel's Prime Minister says Lebanon is not included.
3How has the conflict affected civilians in Lebanon?
Israel's strikes and evacuation orders have displaced over 1.2 million people, with more than 1,500 killed.
4What actions has the Lebanese army taken during the ceasefire?
The Lebanese army advised displaced families to delay returning home, cautioning ongoing risks from attacks and unexploded ordnance.
5What is Hezbollah's expected response to the ceasefire and truce terms?
Hezbollah is likely to release a statement outlining its formal position regarding the ceasefire and Israel's comments.
