TN Live – War in the Middle East | Saturday, April 18 Live Recap

Written by: Adel Khelifi on April 20, 2026

The ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, announced by Donald Trump, took effect on Thursday. The Lebanese army condemned acts of aggression and Israeli bombardments, while Hezbollah retaliated by targeting Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon. For its part, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all actors to fully respect the truce. On the other hand, Donald Trump announced a forthcoming joint White House meeting between Benjamin Netanyahu and the Lebanese president Joseph Aoun, and he asserted that Iran had agreed to relinquish its enriched uranium. Follow TN Live for real-time updates on the Middle East war.

Adel Khelifi

My name is Adel Khelifi, and I’m a journalist based in Tunis with a passion for telling local stories to a global audience. I cover current affairs, culture, and social issues with a focus on clarity and context. I believe journalism should connect people, not just inform them.