The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations
5 days, 6 hours ago

The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — A fragile ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has held up for over a month, even as its terms seem unlikely to be met by the agreed-upon deadline. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print An Israeli soldier gestures from his vehicle in northern Israel, near the border with Lebanon, on Dec. 3, 2024. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Hezbollah, which was severely diminished during nearly 14 months of war, has threatened to resume fighting if Israel does not fully withdraw its forces by the 60-day deadline. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print What does the ceasefire agreement say? Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Over the final two months of the war, Hezbollah suffered major blows to its leadership, weapons and forces from a barrage of Israeli airstrikes, and a ground invasion that led to fierce battles in southern Lebanon.

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Israel, Hezbollah fighting stretches a cease-fire deal to the limit
1 day, 2 hours ago

Israel, Hezbollah fighting stretches a cease-fire deal to the limit

Live Mint  

An Israel-Lebanon cease-fire that calmed months of cross-border bloodshed is being strained as the two sides accuse each other of violations and the U.S. races to make sure the deal holds. A collapse of the deal would risk reigniting the fighting that has depopulated a stretch of northern Israel and, according to Lebanon’s health authorities, left thousands of Lebanese dead. …

Israel warns Lebanon truce could collapse if Hezbollah doesn’t withdraw in south
4 days, 11 hours ago

Israel warns Lebanon truce could collapse if Hezbollah doesn’t withdraw in south

CNN  

CNN — Israel warned on Sunday that the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah could collapse if the Iran-backed group does not withdraw beyond the Litani River in southern Lebanon, one of the key stipulations of the truce. On Sunday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said: “If Hezbollah does not withdraw beyond the Litani River, there will be no agreement. Less than …

The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations
4 days, 11 hours ago

The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations

LA Times  

Mariam Kourani removes a toy car from the rubble of her destroyed house after returning with her family to the Hanouiyeh village in southern Lebanon on Nov. 28 following a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. The deal struck on Nov. 27 to halt the war required Hezbollah to immediately lay down its arms in southern Lebanon and gave Israel 60 …

15 killed, 20 injured as Israel continues strikes in northern Gaza
1 week ago

15 killed, 20 injured as Israel continues strikes in northern Gaza

Deccan Chronicle  

Israeli forces continued their strikes on Jabalia in Northern Gaza, killing 15 people and injuring 20 others on Wednesday, France 24 reported.The Israeli forces have been continuously targeting the town of Jabalia in recent months.Gaza's civil defence agency stated that an Israeli airstrike targeting a house resulted in the deaths of 15 people. The Israeli military has said it has …

Is Israel backing out of the Lebanon ceasefire terms?
1 week, 1 day ago

Is Israel backing out of the Lebanon ceasefire terms?

Al Jazeera  

Israeli media announced the army may stay past the 60-day agreed upon withdrawal date. Confirming what many observers have concluded, Israeli paper Israel Hayom says Israel may decide to stay in south Lebanon beyond the 60-day withdrawal period specified in a ceasefire. Israel is supposed to withdraw its troops from south Lebanon within 60 days of November 27, to be …

Syria war to have ‘massive’ effect on Lebanon: US envoy Hochstein
1 month ago

Syria war to have ‘massive’ effect on Lebanon: US envoy Hochstein

Al Jazeera  

The top Biden diplomat said a weakened Syrian government will make it difficult for Iran to transfer weapons to Hezbollah. Doha, Qatar – The weakening of Syria’s government with the recent gains made by the opposition forces is going to have “massive implications” in neighbouring Lebanon, according to US envoy Amos Hochstein. A rebel alliance led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham …

Blinken says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is 'holding' in Lebanon despite attacks
1 month ago

Blinken says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is 'holding' in Lebanon despite attacks

Firstpost  

Both Israel and Hezbollah have been accusing each other of breaching the US-brokered ceasefire that came into effect last week Smoke rises over southern Lebanon, as seen from a farm in Metula, Israel, December 1, 2024. File Image/Reuters US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Wednesday said that the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is “holding” despite attacks from both warring sides. “The ceasefire …

Israel threatens to escalate attacks if truce with Hezbollah collapses
1 month ago

Israel threatens to escalate attacks if truce with Hezbollah collapses

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-04 09:52 Men stand on a balcony at a damaged site, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect, in Tyre, southern Lebanon Dec 3, 2024. The warning followed Hezbollah's launch of two mortars at a disputed area along the Lebanese, Syrian, and Israeli border on Monday, accusing Israel of repeated ceasefire violations. Speaking to military …

Israel threatens to escalate attacks if truce with Hezbollah collapses
1 month ago

Israel threatens to escalate attacks if truce with Hezbollah collapses

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-04 09:52 Men stand on a balcony at a damaged site, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect, in Tyre, southern Lebanon Dec 3, 2024. The warning followed Hezbollah's launch of two mortars at a disputed area along the Lebanese, Syrian, and Israeli border on Monday, accusing Israel of repeated ceasefire violations. Speaking to military …

Israel threatens to escalate attacks if truce with Hezbollah collapses
1 month ago

Israel threatens to escalate attacks if truce with Hezbollah collapses

China Daily  

Men stand on a balcony at a damaged site, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect, in Tyre, southern Lebanon Dec 3, 2024. JERUSALEM - Israel warned on Tuesday that it would expand its attacks and include targets linked to the Lebanese state if the fragile truce with Hezbollah collapses. The warning followed Hezbollah's launch of two mortars …

Israel threatens to go deeper into Lebanon if Hezbollah ceasefire fails – as Syria conflict intensifies
1 month ago

Israel threatens to go deeper into Lebanon if Hezbollah ceasefire fails – as Syria conflict intensifies

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In the bleakest threat over the deal yet, Israel’s …

An Israeli strike kills a shepherd in Lebanon, further shaking the tenuous ceasefire
1 month ago

An Israeli strike kills a shepherd in Lebanon, further shaking the tenuous ceasefire

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Israeli forces carried out several …

‘Won’t differentiate Lebanon from Hezbollah if truce fails,’ says Israel as Beirut turns to US, France
1 month ago

‘Won’t differentiate Lebanon from Hezbollah if truce fails,’ says Israel as Beirut turns to US, France

Firstpost  

“If the ceasefire collapses, there will be no more exemption for the state of Lebanon. If until now we have differentiated between Lebanon and Hezbollah, that will no longer be the case,” said Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz Israel on Tuesday threatened that if the ceasefire in Lebanon collapses, Israel’s forces “will no longer” differentiate “between Lebanon and Hezbollah” even …

Will the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah hold?
1 month ago

Will the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah hold?

Firstpost  

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is under severe strain, with escalating violence threatening to unravel the US-brokered agreement less than a week after its inception. Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 11 people in Lebanon, while Hezbollah retaliated with missile fire, accusing the Jewish nation of violating the truce 54 times Smoke rises over southern Lebanon, as seen from …

Israel launches fresh airstrikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, ceasefire hangs in balance
1 month ago

Israel launches fresh airstrikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, ceasefire hangs in balance

Firstpost  

Smoke rises above Lebanon following an Israeli strike, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, on Israel's border with Lebanon. Even though the full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah has stopped, Israel has continued to conduct sporadic ceasefire inside Lebanon and Hezbollah has also carried out attacks. Even as Israel has rejected the accusations of violating the ceasefire, …

Fragile ceasefire holds in Middle East
1 month ago

Fragile ceasefire holds in Middle East

ABC  

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Amid ceasefire, Israel launches airstrikes in Lebanon killing 11 after Hezbollah attack
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1 month ago

Amid ceasefire, Israel launches airstrikes in Lebanon killing 11 after Hezbollah attack

Hindustan Times  

Israel unleashed its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last week, killing at least 11 people on Monday after the Lebanese militant group fired a volley of projectiles as a warning over what it said were Israeli truce violations. In the United States, President-elect Donald Trump demanded the immediate release of Israeli hostages …

Israel strikes in response to Hezbollah attack, kills 11 in Lebanon amid ceasefire
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1 month ago

Israel strikes in response to Hezbollah attack, kills 11 in Lebanon amid ceasefire

India TV News  

Within a week of the announcement of ceasefire, Israel unleashed its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon, killing at least 11 people on Monday. Israeli Defence Force carried out a string of airstrikes against what it said were Hezbollah fighters, infrastructure and rocket launchers across Lebanon, in response to Hezbollah firing two projectiles toward Mount Dov — a disputed Israeli-held …

9 killed as Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon threatening ceasefire deal
1 month ago

9 killed as Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon threatening ceasefire deal

India Today  

At least nine people were killed and three injured on Monday from Israeli strikes on two southern Lebanese towns, Talousa and Haris, as the Israeli military said it struck dozens of Hezbollah targets throughout Lebanon. Earlier on Monday, Lebanese authorities reported two additional deaths in Israeli strikes on other parts of southern Lebanon, including a state security member killed while …

‘Flagrant violations’: Lebanon's parliament speaker accuses Israel of breaching ceasefire with Hezbollah
1 month ago

‘Flagrant violations’: Lebanon's parliament speaker accuses Israel of breaching ceasefire with Hezbollah

Hindustan Times  

Lebanon's parliament speaker on Monday accused Israel of violating the ceasefire 54 times since the end of the war with Hezbollah, urging immediate action to stop these “flagrant violations.” A woman reacts next to a temporary grave of a relative, as a civil defence member removes bodies of people killed during hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah in Tyre, southern Lebanon …

Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon after fire exchanges with Hezbollah that test ceasefire’s limits
1 month ago

Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon after fire exchanges with Hezbollah that test ceasefire’s limits

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel unleashed its largest wave of airstrikes across Lebanon since agreeing to a ceasefire with Hezbollah last week, killing at least 11 people on Monday after the Lebanese militant group fired a volley of projectiles as a warning over what it said were Israeli truce violations. In the United States, President-elect Donald Trump demanded the immediate release of …

Israel says Hezbollah fires at disputed border zone in first attack since ceasefire began
1 month ago

Israel says Hezbollah fires at disputed border zone in first attack since ceasefire began

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Israeli military says Hezbollah …

Deadly Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon after Hezbollah attacks, testing shaky ceasefire
1 month, 1 week ago

Deadly Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon after Hezbollah attacks, testing shaky ceasefire

CNN  

CNN — Israeli strikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon, Lebanese authorities said Monday, the deadliest day since a ceasefire brokered by the United States and France came into effect last week. Hours later, Israel’s military said it began striking “Hezbollah terrorists, dozens of launchers, and terrorist infrastructure throughout Lebanon,” after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to retaliate, …

Israel strikes southern Lebanon, citing Hezbollah ceasefire violations
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel strikes southern Lebanon, citing Hezbollah ceasefire violations

China Daily  

People walk in the street in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, on Nov 29, 2024. JERUSALEM - Israel's military confirmed on Sunday that it had carried out several strikes in southern Lebanon over the past two days, describing the actions as efforts to "thwart" violations of the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. According to the statement, the militants -- identified …

Hezbollah claims first attack on Israeli position since truce
1 month, 1 week ago

Hezbollah claims first attack on Israeli position since truce

New Indian Express  

BEIRUT: Hezbollah on Monday claimed an attack on an Israeli position, its first since a fragile ceasefire in the war in Lebanon took effect last week. Earlier on Monday, Lebanon accused Israel of violating the truce, though Israel hit back to insist it was enforcing the agreement by responding to the militant group's violations. The fighting escalated after Israel moved …

​First step: The Hindu Editorial on the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
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1 month, 1 week ago

​First step: The Hindu Editorial on the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

The Hindu  

When Hezbollah decided to start firing rockets into Israel in October 2023 after the Israel-Hamas war broke out, “in solidarity with the Palestinians”, the then chief of the Shia militant group, Hassan Nasrallah, said he would cease fire only if Israel ceased fire in Gaza. When Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to send ground troops into Lebanon on October …

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire explained: What is deal struck between Hezbollah and Israel – and will it hold?
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire explained: What is deal struck between Hezbollah and Israel – and will it hold?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Lebanese health ministry says nearly 3,800 people have …

Israel says it struck Hezbollah weapons smuggling sites in Syria, testing a fragile ceasefire
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel says it struck Hezbollah weapons smuggling sites in Syria, testing a fragile ceasefire

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Israeli aircraft struck Hezbollah weapons …

Hamas officials to hold meeting in Cairo to discuss possible ceasefire in Gaza
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas officials to hold meeting in Cairo to discuss possible ceasefire in Gaza

Firstpost  

The development comes days after Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire deal brokered by the US and France. After the Israel-Hezbollah truce deal came into effect last week, US President Joe Biden said that Washington would now push for the Gaza ceasefire with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar and Israel A displaced boy covers his head with a pan as he runs …

Analysis: Can the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire hold?
1 month, 1 week ago

Analysis: Can the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire hold?

Al Jazeera  

Israel’s army has launched strikes inside Lebanon despite terms of the ceasefire and is restricting people from returning to their homes in parts of the south. Israel has also been trying to restrict people’s movement in southern Lebanon, releasing a map with a zone marked in red, demanding that people from there not go home, “which is not part of …

Hezbollah chief Qassem declares 'great victory' over Israel, claims success surpassed 2006 conflict
1 month, 1 week ago

Hezbollah chief Qassem declares 'great victory' over Israel, claims success surpassed 2006 conflict

Firstpost  

“I have decided to declare… officially and clearly that we are facing a great victory that surpasses that of July 2006,” said Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem in a televised address Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem delivers an address from an unknown location, on Friday, in this still image from video. Reuters In his first speech since a ceasefire went …

How Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal is a fragile peace
1 month, 1 week ago

How Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal is a fragile peace

Firstpost  

Despite the cessation, the future remains fraught with peril. Israel is unlikely to tolerate Hezbollah’s inevitable rearmament, as evidenced by the sporadic strikes on arms convoys and weapons depots that continued even during negotiations The Lebanese people are frustrated with Hezbollah, often perceived as dragging Lebanon into unwinnable conflicts, further undermining the group’s position. A Buffer Zone Restored For Israel, …

Israel and Lebanon trade accusations of violation of ceasefire deal on the second day of truce
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel and Lebanon trade accusations of violation of ceasefire deal on the second day of truce

Firstpost  

Israel and Lebanon have exchanged accusations of violating the fragile ceasefire deal as thousands struggle to recover from a long-drawn conflict Israel and Lebanon traded accusations of breaching the fragile ceasefire agreement which was imposed in the region earlier this week. While accusing Lebanon’s Hezbollah of breaching the deal, the Israeli military said it attacked the Iran-backed group’s facilities in …

Hezbollah chief says will work with Lebanon army to implement ceasefire
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1 month, 1 week ago

Hezbollah chief says will work with Lebanon army to implement ceasefire

Al Jazeera  

Hezbollah considers the ceasefire to signal a victory larger than 2006, but remains ready for war, its leader said. In his first televised address since the truce went into effect, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said on Friday that he did not envision “problems or disagreement” with the army, which under the terms of the deal will deploy to southern Lebanon …

Israel, Hezbollah exchange ceasefire violation accusations on day 2 of truce
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel, Hezbollah exchange ceasefire violation accusations on day 2 of truce

India Today  

The Israeli military said its air force struck a facility used by Hezbollah to store mid-range rockets in southern Lebanon on Thursday, after both sides accused each other of breaching a ceasefire that aims to halt over a year of fighting. Earlier, Israeli tank fire hit five towns and some agricultural fields in southern Lebanon, state media and Lebanese security …

Israel defies ceasefire deal? Air strike hits Hezbollah facility in south Lebanon, says army
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel defies ceasefire deal? Air strike hits Hezbollah facility in south Lebanon, says army

Live Mint  

The Israeli military said on Thursday that the air force struck a facility used by Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah to store mid-range rockets in southern Lebanon. Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah militants began a ceasefire Wednesday in a major step toward ending nearly 14 months of fighting as a region on edge wondered whether it will hold, news agency Associated Press …

After Hezbollah, will Israel agree to a ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza?
1 month, 1 week ago

After Hezbollah, will Israel agree to a ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza?

Firstpost  

The ceasefire in Lebanon with Hezbollah has given momentum to an Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza. “We have informed mediators in Egypt, Qatar and Turkey that Hamas is ready for a ceasefire agreement and a serious deal to exchange prisoners,” a senior Hamas official told the AFP news agency, at the same time accusing Israel of obstructing an agreement. — President …

Mint Quick Edit | Will the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire last?
1 month, 1 week ago

Mint Quick Edit | Will the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire last?

Live Mint  

The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon could not have come a moment too soon, especially since Tel Aviv had seemed determined to pursue its war against the Iran-backed militia with the same intensity as its campaign against Hamas in Gaza. The agreement is for 60 days, within which Israel must withdraw troops from Lebanese territory and Hezbollah must …

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Hezbollah claims victory, vows to keep fighting in 1st statement after deal
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Hezbollah claims victory, vows to keep fighting in 1st statement after deal

Firstpost  

In the first statment after the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal was put into effect, Hezbollah claimed victory over Tel Aviv and vowed to keep on fighting any form of aggression from the Jewish nation In its first statement after the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire came into effect, Hezbollah vowed to continue resistance, claiming victory over Israel. “Our forces will remain fully ready to …

Lebanese see hope and beauty ahead in fragile ceasefire
1 month, 1 week ago

Lebanese see hope and beauty ahead in fragile ceasefire

Al Jazeera  

Beirut, Lebanon – For the past two months, St Francis Church in Hamra has taken in displaced families from southern Lebanon and Dahiyeh, a constellation of Beirut suburbs. “It’s a victory for all of Lebanon, not just a single sect.” Hussein Ismail, 38, was standing nearby, watching his young son bounce a football in his hands. “I don’t know if …

Opinion: Ceasefire - Israel will be relieved, Hezbollah can't be believed
1 month, 1 week ago

Opinion: Ceasefire - Israel will be relieved, Hezbollah can't be believed

India Today  

The Israeli cabinet has finally approved a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. But will Hezbollah honour this deal and stop its rocket attacks to pave the way for the “safe return of settlers”, one of Israel’s four war objectives? The deal in a nutshell As per the deal, the Lebanese army will deploy in southern Lebanon over the next …

Israel alleges ceasefire violation by Hezbollah day after truce, fires on Lebanon
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1 month, 1 week ago

Israel alleges ceasefire violation by Hezbollah day after truce, fires on Lebanon

India Today  

Israel said on Thursday that its ceasefire with Hezbollah was breached hours after Lebanese security sources said Israeli tanks attacked six areas of southern Lebanon, calling into question a truce reached after more than a year of fighting. A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah took effect on Wednesday under a deal brokered by the US and …

Israel and Hezbollah have a ceasefire agreement. Here's what it says
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel and Hezbollah have a ceasefire agreement. Here's what it says

NPR  

Israel and Hezbollah have a ceasefire agreement. Sponsor Message Israeli military and armed groups must both end offensive operations Lebanon's government is required to prevent Hezbollah and any other armed groups that operate in Lebanon from conducting combat operations against Israel, while the Israeli military is expected to end its offensive actions against targets inside Lebanon, whether civil or military. …

On second day of truce, Israel and Lebanon trade accusations of violations
1 month, 1 week ago

On second day of truce, Israel and Lebanon trade accusations of violations

Al Jazeera  

Israeli military says it fired on people in southern Lebanon who were violating the Hezbollah ceasefire agreement. Israel and Lebanon have accused each other of breaching a ceasefire agreement as the Israeli military said it attacked a Hezbollah facility in southern Lebanon. The attack on Thursday came hours after the Israeli military said it had fired on people in several …

World must help Israel and Palestine resolve issues for lasting peace
1 month, 1 week ago

World must help Israel and Palestine resolve issues for lasting peace

New Indian Express  

The ceasefire deal brokered by the US and France between Israel and Hezbollah is a welcome step toward de-escalation in West Asia. As per the 13-point agreement between the governments of Israel and Lebanon, Israel will not carry out any offensive military operations against Lebanese targets, including civilian, military, or other state targets. Lebanon is expected to ensure the end …

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Here's why this deal has made a Gaza truce all the more unlikely
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Here's why this deal has made a Gaza truce all the more unlikely

Firstpost  

Netanyahu, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for potential war crimes, said that the ceasefire on the northern front would allow Israel’s military to regroup and focus on Hamas and Iran Due to Israel's ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, a truce in Gaza appears to be all the more unlikely. She is hopeful that after the ceasefire between Israel …

What the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah could mean for the war in Gaza.
55 years ago

What the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah could mean for the war in Gaza.

Slate  

In what might be his final achievement as president, Joe Biden, his diplomats, and their French counterparts have brokered a ceasefire in the increasingly brutal yearlong war between Israel and Hezbollah’s Islamist militia in Lebanon. Until this week, Hezbollah’s leaders had said they would keep firing rockets into Israel until there was a ceasefire in Gaza. Compounding Hamas’ weakness, President-elect …

Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Quiets One Front, But Gaza Sees No End To Misery
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Quiets One Front, But Gaza Sees No End To Misery

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING JERUSALEM — For many across the Middle East, the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire came as a relief: the first major sign of progress in the region since war began more than a year ago. Ashraf Amra/Anadolu via Getty Images The war between Israel and Hamas began on Oct. 7, 2023, when militants attacked Israel from Gaza, killing around 1,200 …

The ceasefire in Lebanon shows diplomacy can work – but hopes for Gaza are premature
1 month, 1 week ago

The ceasefire in Lebanon shows diplomacy can work – but hopes for Gaza are premature

The Independent  

It is hard to be optimistic about the situation in the Middle East. As one American headline put it, “Biden tries to go out with a Middle East miracle.” Unusually, there is a synergy between the incentives operating on him and on his successor; in that Donald Trump is, as the world knows, very much against the US financing foreign …

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