On April 11, 2026, the Middle East remains on high alert, even after a fragile ceasefire between Israel, the United States, and Iran came into effect on April 8
The short but violent conflict began in late February when Israel and the US carried out heavy airstrikes against Iranian targets, including a bunker in Tehran, resulting in the deaths of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the Defense Minister, and several Revolutionary Guard generals.
Iran responded with missiles and drones, killing 12 Israeli soldiers, 23 Israeli civilians, and 11 American military personnel, in addition to injuring more than 7,500.
Iran suffered damages estimated at up to $145 billion.
While peace negotiations progress, other fronts remain active.
In northern Israel, Hezbollah continued firing rockets at Israeli communities.
On the night of April 10, more than 30 rockets were launched, with one directly hitting a parking lot in Safed and damaging an ambulance.
Shrapnel fell near a kindergarten playground in Kiryat Shmona, just as children were playing shortly before – residents called it a “miracle” that no one was seriously injured.
There was also damage in Nahariya and other areas of Galilee.
The Israeli Air Force intercepted a suspicious drone coming from the direction of Jordan, possibly a smuggling attempt.
On the diplomatic front, a high-level Iranian delegation, led by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and including the Foreign Minister and other military and economic officials, arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, to talk with representatives of the United States.
Negotiations should only begin if Washington accepts the preconditions presented by Iran.
Within Iran itself, there are internal disagreements: the commander of the Revolutionary Guard, Ahmad Vahidi, is reportedly trying to limit the authority of the Foreign Minister and the Speaker of Parliament in the composition of the negotiating team.
US President Donald Trump commented on the situation on his social media, stating that the Iranians “have no cards up their sleeve” other than threatening the Strait of Hormuz to carry out a “short-term extortion” of the world.
According to him, the only reason Iran is still “alive” is to negotiate.
The United States has also offered to mediate direct talks between Israel and Lebanon on the disarmament of Hezbollah.
Lebanon and the US have asked Israel to pause attacks against the group as a gesture of goodwill before the discussions.
Israel is evaluating the request.
On another topic, the Gaza reconstruction plan, led by a “Peace Commission” supported by Trump, faces serious financial difficulties.
Of the $17 billion pledged by Gulf Arab countries, less than $1 billion is available, paralyzing the reconstruction project following Hamas’ disarmament.
Finally, a court in Beersheba approved the request of Iris Haim, mother of hostage Yotam Haim (killed during the October 7, 2023 attack), to use her deceased son’s sperm to fulfill her dream of becoming a father.
The situation remains delicate, with isolated exchanges of fire in northern Israel, uncertain diplomatic progress with Iran, and humanitarian and financial challenges in Gaza.
Any misstep could reignite tensions in the region.
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On April 11, 2026, the Middle East remains on high alert, even after a fragile ceasefire between Israel, the United States, and Iran came into effect on April 8: pic.twitter.com/2xpqZmO9Wk
Published in 04/11/2026 07h40
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