CIS LEBANON SECURITY INDEX – April 20 2026

Monday, April 20, 2026

⚠️ ACTIVE CEASEFIRE — DAY 4 OF 10 | INDEX: 87/100 🔴

INDEX LEVEL: 🔴 HIGH DANGER OVERALL INDEX: 87/100 TREND: ➡️ SUSTAINED HIGH — Ceasefire Day 4 holding in Lebanon; Iran situation dramatically escalating

CEASEFIRE STATUS: ⚠️ FRAGILE — IDF DEMOLITIONS CONTINUE; HEZBOLLAH IEDs HIT IDF ARMOR; US SEIZES IRANIAN SHIP; IRAN CEASEFIRE EXPIRES IN 2 DAYS; SECOND ROUND OF ISRAEL-LEBANON TALKS SET FOR THURSDAY

⛔ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY — MONDAY APRIL 20, 2026 (EASTER SUNDAY)

Today is Easter Sunday — Lebanese Christians across the country are marking the holiday in churches that have, for 49 days, endured the sound of war. The 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire enters its fourth day. It is holding at the level of rockets and airstrikes — but in almost every other dimension, it is being violated or stressed:

1. IRAN ESCALATION: US NAVY SEIZES IRANIAN SHIP M/V TOUSKA — Yesterday (April 19/Sunday), the USS Spruance fired on and seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship Touska in the Gulf of Oman after a six-hour standoff. Trump: “Our Navy ship stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engine room.” Iran’s military command called it “armed piracy” and warned it “will soon respond and retaliate.” The US-Iran ceasefire expires in 2 days — Wednesday April 22 — and Iran has not confirmed it will send negotiators to Islamabad for Tuesday’s planned talks.

2. JESUS STATUE INCIDENT — IDF SOLDIER SMASHES CHRIST STATUE IN CHRISTIAN VILLAGE OF DEBEL — A photograph circulated on Saturday-Sunday showing an IDF soldier using a sledgehammer to smash the head of a statue of Jesus Christ in Debel, a Maronite Christian village approximately 4 miles west of Bint Jbeil. The IDF confirmed the photo’s authenticity Sunday night. Netanyahu stated Monday he was “stunned and saddened” and condemned the act “in the strongest terms.” PM Aoun’s office, the Vatican’s representative, US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, and Lebanese Maronite community leaders all condemned the act. The IDF is investigating and committed to restoring the statue.

3. SECOND ROUND OF ISRAEL-LEBANON TALKS CONFIRMED FOR THURSDAY APRIL 24 — The United States confirmed that direct Israel-Lebanon ambassador-level talks will resume Thursday at the State Department in Washington. Lebanon will be represented by former Ambassador Simon Karam; Israel by Ambassador Yechiel Leiter. Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri told media after meeting US Ambassador Michel Issa that the US is working to extend the ceasefire beyond April 26. The diplomatic track is the most hopeful development of the week.

4. HEZBOLLAH SETS OFF EXPLOSIVES AGAINST IDF ARMOR — On Sunday April 19 (ceasefire Day 3), Hezbollah triggered a series of explosive devices planted earlier against a column of eight IDF armored vehicles driving between Taybeh and Deir Siryan. The IDF confirmed one armored vehicle was “likely hit by an explosive device” and that no injuries were reported. Hezbollah also continues to document ceasefire violations: the group claims it has tallied over 200 Israeli ceasefire breaches since April 16.

5. IDF CONTINUES KILLING HEZBOLLAH OPERATIVES CROSSING THE YELLOW LINE — IDF Paratroopers in the Bint Jbeil area spotted a group of Hezbollah operatives crossing the Yellow Line and advancing toward IDF forces — air strikes killed them. Golani soldiers also spotted Hezbollah operatives near a Litani River crossing in Qaaqaait al-Jisr — IAF struck them. Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed he ordered “full military force” to be applied in Lebanon including from the air, even during the ceasefire.

6. HEZBOLLAH LAWMAKER: “WE WILL BRING DOWN THE YELLOW LINE THROUGH RESISTANCE” — In an interview with AFP, Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah vowed that Hezbollah would not lay down its weapons and would use “military action” to bring down Israel’s Yellow Line. He also castigated the direct Israel-Lebanon talks. A senior Hezbollah-allied politician told media that Israeli forces had carried out “varying degrees of destruction” in 39 of the 55 occupied villages. Mahmoud Qamati (Hezbollah political VP) previously threatened to topple PM Salam’s cabinet after the war, comparing it to Vichy France.

7. IRAN CEASEFIRE EXPIRES WEDNESDAY — HORMUZ CLOSED — OIL AT $89 — The US-Iran ceasefire expires at 8pm Washington time on Wednesday April 22 (2 days). Iran’s Strait of Hormuz remains closed. No tankers passed through on Sunday. WTI crude hit $89/barrel; Brent $95.50 after the Touska seizure. US gas prices: $4.05 national average — Energy Secretary Chris Wright said under-$3 gas unlikely until next year. The Strait has been effectively closed for nearly two months. 20,000+ seafarers are stranded in the Gulf.

📅 KEY EVENTS: APRIL 16 → APRIL 20

🚨 BREAKING DEVELOPMENTS — MONDAY APRIL 20, 2026

🔴 #1 — US SEIZES IRANIAN SHIP TOUSKA: IRAN THREATENS RETALIATION

[CNBC April 20; CNN April 19 “Day 51”; NPR April 19; Al Jazeera April 19; Fox News live blog April 20; Trump Truth Social]

In the most dramatic maritime escalation since the war began, the USS Spruance (guided missile destroyer) fired on and seized the Iranian-flagged cargo ship M/V Touska in the Gulf of Oman on Sunday April 19. The operation came after a six-hour standoff in which the Touska — en route from Malaysia (Port Klang, last docked April 12) to the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas — refused multiple US warnings to stop.

Trump’s Truth Social post: the US Navy “gave them fair warning to stop. The Iranian crew refused to listen, so our Navy ship stopped them right in their tracks by blowing a hole in the engine room.” US Marines boarded the vessel. CENTCOM stated forces “acted in a deliberate, professional, and proportional manner.” The vessel was under US Treasury sanctions for prior illegal activity.

Iran’s response was immediate and bellicose. Iran’s top joint military command (Khatam al-Anbiya): “We warn that the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will soon respond and retaliate against this armed piracy by the US military.” Iran’s FM Araghchi had previously called the US blockade “an act of war.” Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan wrote minutes before the seizure: “As long as the naval blockade remains, faultlines remain.”

Impact on Lebanon: Iran has linked the Lebanon ceasefire and the Hormuz reopening together throughout this conflict. Any Iranian military retaliation for the Touska seizure could destabilize the US-Iran ceasefire and by extension the Lebanon ceasefire. The US-Iran ceasefire expires Wednesday April 22 — 48 hours from now. Iran has not confirmed participation in Islamabad talks scheduled for Tuesday.

Markets: WTI crude jumped more than 6% to $89/barrel; Brent climbed 5.6% to $95.50 overnight. US stock futures fell. The IMF warned global growth will “inevitably take a hit” even if the ceasefire holds.

🕌 #2 — IDF SOLDIER SMASHES JESUS CHRIST STATUE IN DEBEL — EASTER SUNDAY

[Times of Israel April 20; Jerusalem Post April 20; NBC News April 20; CNN April 20; IDF statement; Netanyahu Truth Social/X]

A photograph — confirmed genuine by the IDF late Sunday — shows an IDF soldier using a sledgehammer to smash the head of a statue of Jesus Christ in the village of Debel, a Maronite Christian community approximately 6km northwest of Bint Jbeil and 5km from the Israeli border. Debel is inside the 55-village IDF occupation zone.

Timeline:

• The photo circulated on social media on Saturday April 19.
• IDF spokesperson Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani announced investigation on Saturday.
• IDF confirmed authenticity Sunday night: “It was established that the photograph depicts an IDF soldier operating in southern Lebanon.”
• Monday (today): Netanyahu posted he was “stunned and saddened” and condemned the act “in the strongest terms.” “We express regret for the incident and for any hurt this has caused to believers in Lebanon and around the world.”
• Foreign Minister Gideon Saar called the photo “grave and disgraceful.”
• US Ambassador Mike Huckabee: “swift, severe, and public consequences are needed.”
• Maroun Nassif (Deputy Head of Debel municipality): “an attack on our sacred beliefs.”
• The IDF is investigating via Northern Command and committed to restoring the statue.

Significance for Lebanon: This incident lands on Easter Sunday, the most important day in the Christian calendar. It has inflamed Lebanon’s Christian community and created an extraordinary diplomatic moment — Israel, which claims to protect Christian holy sites, now faces demands from the Vatican, Lebanese Maronite leaders, and the US Ambassador for accountability. The IDF is investigating 8 soldiers: the one who smashed the statue, the one who filmed it, and six others who witnessed it without intervening.

🕊️ #3 — SECOND ROUND OF ISRAEL-LEBANON TALKS CONFIRMED: THURSDAY APRIL 24

[Times of Israel April 20; State Dept; Jerusalem Post April 21; Washington Times April 21]

The United States confirmed Monday that a second round of direct Israel-Lebanon talks will take place Thursday, April 24 at the State Department in Washington. The meeting follows the April 14 inaugural talks that led to the 10-day ceasefire.

Key personnel:

• Lebanon: former Ambassador Simon Karam (replacing Ambassador Nada Moawad from April 14 talks)
• Israel: Ambassador Yechiel Leiter (same as April 14)
• US: State Department officials

A State Dept spokesman told Times of Israel: “The United States welcomes the productive engagement that began on April 14.”

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri met Monday with US Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa and afterward told media that the US is “making an effort” to extend the ceasefire beyond its April 26 expiration date. This is the strongest signal yet that the ceasefire may be extended if Thursday’s talks are productive.

Hezbollah’s position: Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah condemned the talks and vowed in an AFP interview: “We will bring down this yellow line through the resistance.” Hezbollah did not participate in the April 14 talks and is not expected to participate in Thursday’s talks either. Hezbollah insists it will not disarm as long as Israeli forces remain in Lebanon.

PM Salam’s position (as of today): Committed to direct negotiations. “We are continuing along this path, convinced that diplomacy is not a sign of weakness but a responsible act.” Salam travels to Paris tomorrow (April 21) for talks with Macron.

⚔️ #4 — CEASEFIRE VIOLATIONS: BOTH SIDES

[Times of Israel April 20; Wikipedia Lebanon War; Al Jazeera; IDF statements; Hezbollah statements]

IDF violations documented by Lebanon/Hezbollah: Hezbollah says it has documented more than 200 Israeli violations since the ceasefire took effect April 16. These include:

• Artillery bombardment in Beit Lif, al-Qantara, Toul, and other villages
• Drone strikes on Hezbollah operatives within the Yellow Line zone
• Continued demolitions of buildings (entire residential blocks in border villages)
• Forest burning operations
• House-to-house searches within occupied villages
• IDF expansion into new areas within the Yellow Line

A senior Hezbollah-allied politician said Monday that Israeli forces carried out varying degrees of destruction in 39 of the 55 occupied villages. Satellite imagery cited by BBC shows entire residential blocks in southern Lebanese villages “systematically flattened.”

Hezbollah violations documented by IDF:

• April 19 (Sunday): Hezbollah detonated a series of explosive devices against a column of 8 IDF armored vehicles between Taybeh and Deir Siryan. IDF confirmed one vehicle was “likely hit” — no injuries.
• Paratroopers Brigade: spotted group of Hezbollah operatives crossing the Yellow Line in Bint Jbeil area — advancing toward IDF forces. IAF struck and killed them.
• Golani Brigade: Hezbollah operatives spotted near a Litani River crossing in Qaaqaait al-Jisr. IAF struck.
• Two further incidents Monday: IDF identified “armed terrorists” who crossed the ceasefire line — both struck.

Defense Minister Katz confirmed he ordered IDF to use “full military force” including from the air, even during the ceasefire, against any perceived threats.

☢️ #5 — IRAN CEASEFIRE EXPIRES IN 48 HOURS: CRITICAL WINDOW

[Al Jazeera April 21 analysis; CNBC April 20; CNN live blog April 21; Fox News; Wikipedia Iran war ceasefire]

The US-Iran ceasefire — the two-week truce announced April 7 — expires at 8pm Washington time on Wednesday April 22. As of today (April 20), no deal has been reached, and the situation is deteriorating:

Negotiating gaps remain enormous:

• US demands: end to Iran’s nuclear program, limits on missiles, Hormuz reopening, restrictions on Iran’s support for armed groups (including Hezbollah)
• Iran demands: end to all US-Israeli attacks, security guarantees, war reparations, international recognition of Iranian sovereignty over Hormuz
• Nuclear enrichment: US proposed a 20-year pause; Iran insists on five years maximum
• Iran’s existing stockpile of highly enriched uranium: unresolved

Islamabad talks for Tuesday (April 21): Trump announced US negotiators led by VP JD Vance would travel to Pakistan for a second round of talks. Iran’s Foreign Ministry had said “there is no plan for a second round of negotiations with the US for now.” Iranian sources told CNN a delegation would arrive Tuesday — but Tehran has not officially confirmed. The Touska seizure has put those talks in severe doubt.

Trump warning (Sunday): If Iran does not agree to US terms, he would “knock out every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge, in Iran.” Trump called Iran’s weekend actions “a total violation” of the ceasefire.

Xi Jinping called Saudi Crown Prince MBS on Monday urging the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened for trade. UK and France are convening military planners from 30+ nations in London on Wednesday to discuss Hormuz reopening options.

The Lebanon connection: Iran has repeatedly stated that the Lebanon ceasefire and the Iran ceasefire are linked. If the Iran-US ceasefire expires Wednesday without extension, it dramatically increases the probability that fighting resumes — with potential spillover implications for Lebanon.

LATEST (Tuesday, April 21 — tomorrow): Trump is expected to announce an extension of the Iran ceasefire until an Iranian proposal is submitted, at Pakistani request. Watch for this announcement.

🏛️ #6 — UNIFIL FRENCH SOLDIER KILLED: INVESTIGATION ONGOING; FRANCE FURIOUS

[France 24; Al Jazeera; Times of Israel; Reuters; Euronews April 21]

The investigation into the April 18 ambush killing of Sgt.-Chef Florian Montorio (17th Parachute Engineer Regiment, Montauban) continues. Three other soldiers were wounded in the attack in Ghandouriyeh (Bint Jbeil area) — two remain in serious condition.

France’s diplomatic position (as of today):

• Macron has confirmed Hezbollah was responsible: “Hezbollah did indeed target our soldiers… they targeted them because they were carrying out their mission.”
• Lebanese PM Salam told Macron: “I have instructed the police force to carry out all necessary inquiries.”
• UNIFIL formally labels the attack as carried out by “non-state actors” (code for Hezbollah).
• France’s diplomatic standing with Israel has been weakened by Paris’s criticism of Israeli strikes — Israeli Ambassador to Washington said last week France should be “excluded from any talks” and has “no positive influence.”
• France has ~700 UN peacekeepers in Lebanon; UNIFIL mission ends December 2026.
• France, Spain, Italy, Germany are in discussions about what international security force could replace UNIFIL after December.

CRITICAL NOTE: One of the three wounded soldiers — Corporal Anicet Girardin (132nd Cynotechnical Infantry Regiment, Suippes) — was repatriated to France in serious condition. His condition as of today is being monitored. [UPDATE: Corporal Girardin later died of his wounds on Wednesday April 22 — not yet confirmed as of this report date.]

🏘️ #7 — SOUTH LEBANON: DEMOLITIONS, DISPLACED, AND EASTER IN A WAR ZONE

[Al Jazeera; BBC; Swisher Post; Wikipedia]

Scale of destruction:

• Over 40,000 homes reportedly destroyed or damaged since March 2.
• Entire residential blocks in border villages “systematically flattened” (satellite imagery cited by BBC).
• IDF has used: artillery bombardment, drone strikes, house-to-house searches, trap-laying, forest burning, bulldozer demolitions — all continuing post-ceasefire.
• The Yellow Line zone (55 villages, ~8% of Lebanese territory, 10km deep from border) remains under IDF military control.
• IDF is also expanding into new areas within the Yellow Line zone during the ceasefire.

Displaced Lebanese:

• 1.2 million+ displaced since March 2.
• Hundreds of thousands streaming south since ceasefire to assess damage.
• Many arriving to find their homes demolished: “There’s destruction and it’s unliveable. We’re taking our things and leaving again” (Fadel Badreddine, from Nabatieh).
• Residents of 55 occupied villages cannot return — blocked at the Yellow Line.
• Bridges remain damaged (Qasmiyeh Bridge over Litani was destroyed — makeshift road used; Qaasmiyeh Bridge linking south to rest of Lebanon was the “last remaining link” before ceasefire).

Easter Sunday: Lebanese Christians marked Easter today in a country that has endured 49 days of war. Churches across Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and accessible south Lebanon held services. In some villages inside or near the Yellow Line, Christian communities were unable to gather at their own churches. The Debel Jesus statue incident added profound symbolic pain to this Easter.

📊 SECURITY ZONE MAP — APRIL 20, 2026

📈 WHAT HAS CHANGED SINCE APRIL 19

🔑 CRITICAL DATES THIS WEEK

⚠️ GUIDANCE FOR RESIDENTS AND TRAVELERS — APRIL 20

IF YOU ARE IN BEIRUT: The city has not been struck since April 8. The ceasefire is holding in Beirut. Normal precautions apply. Dahiyeh: check IDF alerts are not active before entering. The Jesus statue incident has not caused protests or violence in Beirut as of today.

IF YOU ARE DISPLACED AND CONSIDERING RETURN:

• Do not return to any of the 55 villages inside the Yellow Line — the IDF is present and conducting active operations.
• Before returning to any south Lebanon village, check with the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and local municipalities for access status.
• The Qasmiyeh Bridge is damaged — access via makeshift road only.
• Unexploded ordnance is widespread in all combat areas. Do not return to war-affected areas without professional EOD clearance.

IRAN CEASEFIRE EXPIRATION — WEDNESDAY APRIL 22: The expiration of the US-Iran ceasefire in two days is the single largest risk factor for Lebanon’s security. If the Iran ceasefire collapses:

• The Lebanon-Israel ceasefire may come under renewed pressure as Iran’s ability/willingness to hold Hezbollah back diminishes.
• Additional IDF operations in Lebanon may follow.
• Hormuz remains closed, affecting Lebanon’s import economy and fuel costs. CIS recommends maintaining 72-hour emergency supplies (food, water, fuel, medications) through this critical period.

MENTAL HEALTH: Easter Sunday in Lebanon, 2026, is one of extraordinary sadness alongside extraordinary resilience. Lebanese families are celebrating the resurrection while rebuilding from destruction. 2,300 people were killed. 40,000+ homes destroyed. The National Mental Health Lifeline 1564 is operating 24/7. Please use it.

🛡️ CIS SECURITY — CEASEFIRE MONITORING OPERATIONS

MONDAY APRIL 20 PRIORITY SERVICES:

🕊️ CEASEFIRE MONITORING — 24/7 CIS is tracking all ceasefire developments in real time: IDF Yellow Line operations, Hezbollah IED and weapons activities, UNIFIL movements, and US-Iran diplomatic developments. The Thursday April 24 talks and Wednesday April 22 Iran deadline are the critical monitoring windows this week. Any deterioration will be communicated immediately.

🚢 HORMUZ WATCH CIS is monitoring the US-Iran maritime situation including the Touska seizure aftermath, IRGC response operations, and tanker traffic. 20,000+ seafarers are stranded. Lebanon’s import economy is directly affected by prolonged Hormuz closure. If Iran retaliates for the Touska seizure militarily, CIS will issue an immediate alert.

🏘️ YELLOW LINE VILLAGE STATUS CIS maintains a current database of the 55 barred villages and accessible south Lebanon communities. Contact CIS before attempting return.

🧹 EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE RISK South Lebanon is littered with unexploded ordnance, IEDs, and Hezbollah-planted devices after 49 days of intense warfare. The Taybeh-Deir Siryan IED detonations confirm active explosive hazards remain throughout the IDF-occupied zone. Do not return to war-affected areas without professional EOD clearance.

📞 EMERGENCY CONTACTS — APRIL 20, 2026

CIS Security 24/7: +961-3-539900 | www.cissecurity.net US Embassy Emergency: +1-202-501-4444 | BeirutACS@state.gov Lebanese Red Cross: 1760 | Civil Defence: 125 | ISF: 112 National Mental Health Lifeline: 1564 (24/7 — confidential) UNIFIL: Active in south Lebanon — contact through Lebanese Army

⚠️ FINAL ASSESSMENT — MONDAY APRIL 20, 2026

Lebanon’s ceasefire is entering its fourth day. The guns are largely silent — but the war is not over.

What is working:

• The ceasefire is holding at the level of rockets and airstrikes — no Hezbollah rockets fired, no IDF air strikes on Beirut or Lebanese cities since April 16.
• A second round of direct Israel-Lebanon talks is confirmed for Thursday — the diplomatic track is alive.
• The US is actively working to extend the ceasefire and is making the effort through ambassador-level contacts.
• Lebanese PM Salam has held the government’s line: committed to direct talks, not seeking confrontation with Hezbollah, not intimidated by Hezbollah threats.

What is failing:

• The ceasefire is being violated daily by both sides: IDF demolitions, drone strikes, and Yellow Line enforcement; Hezbollah IEDs and armed operatives crossing the line.
• The Jesus statue incident on Easter Sunday is a diplomatic and community relations catastrophe that will require sustained management.
• The US-Iran ceasefire expires in 48 hours. The Touska seizure has placed those negotiations in serious jeopardy. Iran has threatened military retaliation.
• Hezbollah is not at the table, not disarming, and explicitly promising to destroy the Yellow Line “through resistance.”
• 1.2 million displaced Lebanese cannot return to 55 villages. 40,000+ homes are destroyed. The south is a ruin.

The most important development of today: The confirmation of Thursday’s talks in Washington is the most hopeful signal of the week. It means both Israel and Lebanon remain committed to the diplomatic track, and the US remains engaged as broker. If Thursday’s talks are productive, a ceasefire extension becomes possible. If they fail — or if the Iran situation explodes before Thursday — the entire framework collapses.

Lebanon has endured 49 days of war. The ceasefire is holding — barely. The next 72 hours, as the Iran deadline approaches, are the most dangerous period since the ceasefire began.

CIS Lebanon Security Index™ | Monday, April 20, 2026 — Easter Sunday | CEASEFIRE DAY 4 OF 10

Sources: CNBC “Ceasefire toward brink” (April 20 — Touska seizure; oil markets; Islamabad talks); CNN “Day 51” (April 19 — Touska; Iran threats; Hormuz no tankers; gas prices); Fox News live blog (April 20 — Touska; Ghalibaf; Iran Islamabad); Al Jazeera “Four scenarios” (April 21 — Islamabad talks; ceasefire deadline; Macron-Salam);

Washington Post/Times “Macron-Salam” (April 21 — Paris meeting; Thursday Washington talks); Times of Israel “New round of Israel-Lebanon talks” (April 20 — Thursday talks confirmed; Simon Karam; Berri/Issa meeting; Fadlallah AFP interview; Hezbollah 200+ violations; Bint Jbeil/Litani strikes); Times of Israel “IDF Jesus statue” (April 20 — Debel; IDF confirms; Netanyahu condemnation); Jerusalem Post “Jesus statue” (April 20 — Debel investigation); NBC News “Jesus statue” (April 20 — Netanyahu, Saar, Huckabee condemnations); CNN “Jesus statue” (April 20 — CNN video); Wikipedia “2026 Lebanon war” (April 20 update — Yellow Line; demolitions; IED attacks; Taybeh-Deir Siryan; Qaaqaait al-Jisr; Debel; expanded zone); Wikipedia “2026 Israel-Lebanon ceasefire” (April 20 — ceasefire terms; violations;

Hezbollah conditional acceptance); Al Jazeera “Israel Yellow Line” (April 19 — 10km zone; 55 villages; demolitions; Hezbollah condemnation); CNBC/NPR (April 19 — Touska; USS Spruance; CENTCOM; Trump Truth Social); Democracy Now (April 22 — summary of April 20 events); Wikipedia “2026 Iran war ceasefire” (April 21 extension); JNS “IDF Hezbollah ceasefire violation” (April 21 — forward reporting of timeline).

All Lebanon casualty figures from Lebanese Ministry of Public Health (MoPH). All IDF data from IDF official statements and AFP tally. All ceasefire terms from US State Dept, Trump social media, and named officials.

Index compiled: Monday, April 20, 2026 — 23:59 Beirut time.