General News Update — April 17, 2026 6 AM Eastern

Clockwise General News — A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has officially begun in Lebanon, prompting celebrations and the return of displaced residents. This is Clockwise general news, 6 AM Eastern. Displaced Lebanese are driving back to their villages, while tracer rounds lit up Beirut early this morning. United States President Trump announced the truce and indicated the US and Iran are "very close" to a broader peace deal. New rounds of US peace talks with Tehran are expected to begin as early as this weekend.