Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal begins: What happens next?
4 months ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal begins: What happens next?

Hindustan Times  

Israel and Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire after two months of all-out war that sent tensions soaring across the Middle East. "If Hezbollah or anyone else breaks the deal and poses a direct threat to Israel, then Israel retains the right to self-defense consistent with international law," Biden said. Given that "Hezbollah is extremely weak at this moment, both militarily and politically," the ceasefire presents "the opportunity for Lebanon to reestablish its sovereignty over its territory," the US official said. Over the next 60 days, the Lebanese Army and State Security Forces will deploy and reassert control over their land, marking a "new start" for Lebanon, Biden said. The ceasefire in Lebanon could become "a stepping stone towards getting a ceasefire deal in Gaza and bringing the hostages home," the US official said.

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Israel launches more strikes on Lebanon after rocket fire
6 days, 12 hours ago

Israel launches more strikes on Lebanon after rocket fire

The Hindu  

Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Lebanon in response to a rocket attack from across the border on Saturday, as militant group Hezbollah denied responsibility for the launch. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz ordered “a second wave of strikes against dozens of Hezbollah targets in Lebanon”, the Defence Ministry said, in the largest …

Gaza ceasefire: Hamas has ‘not closed the door’ on talks, official says
1 week, 3 days ago

Gaza ceasefire: Hamas has ‘not closed the door’ on talks, official says

The Hindu  

Hamas has not shut the door on negotiations, an official from the Palestinian Islamist group said Wednesday, after Israel launched its most intense bombardment of Gaza since a January 19 ceasefire. “Hamas has not closed the door on negotiations but we insist there is no need for new agreements,” Taher al-Nunu told AFP on the phone from Cairo, also calling …

What happens to Israel-Gaza ceasefire as Tel Aviv launches fresh airstrikes claiming 200 lives? Hamas says…
1 week, 4 days ago

What happens to Israel-Gaza ceasefire as Tel Aviv launches fresh airstrikes claiming 200 lives? Hamas says…

Live Mint  

Hamas warned that Israel's airstrikes early Tuesday violated their ceasefire agreement and jeopardized the fate of hostages. Israel's fresh airstrikes Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, saying it was striking Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January. “This comes after Hamas repeatedly refused to release …

Lebanon and Syria agree to ceasefire after 2 days of border clashes, Syrian defense ministry says
1 week, 5 days ago

Lebanon and Syria agree to ceasefire after 2 days of border clashes, Syrian defense ministry says

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Lebanese and Syrian defense officials reached an agreement late Monday for a ceasefire to halt two days of clashes along the border, Syria’s state-run SANA news agency reported. Syrian News Channel, citing an unnamed Defense Ministry official, said the Syrian army shelled “Hezbollah gatherings that killed Syrian soldiers” along the border. “I have given my orders to the …

Why are the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks stuck? An explainer on the latest
1 week, 5 days ago

Why are the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks stuck? An explainer on the latest

NPR  

Why are the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks stuck? An explainer on the latest toggle caption Abdel Kareem Hana/AP TEL AVIV, Israel and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Arab mediators are working to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas after weeks of concerted U.S. involvement, including secret direct talks with the group. Naim says Hamas will do so on condition …

Hamas Says It Will Only Release American-Israeli Hostage If Truce Agreement Is Implemented
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1 week, 6 days ago

Hamas Says It Will Only Release American-Israeli Hostage If Truce Agreement Is Implemented

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CAIRO — Hamas said Saturday it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip, calling it an “exceptional deal” aimed at getting the truce back on track. A senior Hamas official said long-delayed talks over the ceasefire’s second phase would need to …

Middle East latest: Hamas says it will free a US-Israeli hostage to keep ceasefire talks rolling
2 weeks ago

Middle East latest: Hamas says it will free a US-Israeli hostage to keep ceasefire talks rolling

Associated Press  

Hamas said on Friday it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual nationals who died in captivity in Gaza. UN condemns widespread violence against civilians in Syria that especially targeted the minority Alawite sect The U.N. Security Council statement, co- Member nations expressed “grave concern” at the impact on …

Israel releases four Lebanese captives, agrees to join border talks
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Israel releases four Lebanese captives, agrees to join border talks

Al Jazeera  

Lebanese media reported that the released hostages had arrived in a hospital in southern Lebanon city of Tyre. Lebanon says it has received four hostages taken by Israel during its war with Hezbollah, as Israel said it has agreed to hold talks to demarcate its border with Lebanon. The handover occurred after Israel said on Tuesday that it had agreed …

Gaza hostage deal possible ‘within weeks,’ US envoy says after direct Hamas talks
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Gaza hostage deal possible ‘within weeks,’ US envoy says after direct Hamas talks

Firstpost  

Last week, US President Donald Trump threatened further destruction of Gaza if all remaining hostages were not released, issuing what he called a “last warning” to Hamas leaders. A new Gaza ceasefire agreement, which would see Israel recover all hostages held by Hamas, could be reached within weeks, according to a US negotiator following rare direct talks with the Palestinian …

US Envoy Says New Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Deal Possible in Weeks
2 weeks, 5 days ago

US Envoy Says New Gaza Ceasefire, Hostage Deal Possible in Weeks

Live Mint  

-- A new Gaza ceasefire deal under which Israel would recover all hostages held by Hamas is possible, even within weeks, a US negotiator said after holding rare direct talks with the Palestinian militant group. “I think something could come together within weeks,” Adam Boehler, the US envoy for hostages, said Sunday on CNN’s State of the Union. “I will …

Israel will send a delegation to Qatar to try to ’advance’ ceasefire negotiations
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Israel will send a delegation to Qatar to try to ’advance’ ceasefire negotiations

The Hindu  

Israel said that it would send a delegation to Qatar on Monday “in an effort to advance the negotiations” around the ceasefire in Gaza, while Hamas reported “positive signals” in talks with Egyptian and Qatari mediators on starting negotiations on the truce's delayed second phase. Please, sir, do not allow Netanyahu to sacrifice them.” Also on Saturday, Foreign Ministers from …

Israel will send a delegation to Qatar to try to ‘advance’ cease-fire negotiations
3 weeks ago

Israel will send a delegation to Qatar to try to ‘advance’ cease-fire negotiations

LA Times  

A boy looks over a newly established tent camp for displaced Palestinians whose homes were damaged by Israeli army strikes in the Zeitoun neighborhood of Gaza City on Friday. Israel said that it would send a delegation to Qatar on Monday “in an effort to advance the negotiations” around the cease-fire in Gaza, while Hamas reported “positive signals” in talks …

Uncertainty grows surrounding the ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Uncertainty grows surrounding the ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas

NPR  

Uncertainty grows surrounding the ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas The first phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas ended with no agreement on what comes next. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: But that was six weeks ago, and that phase of the ceasefire deal ended with no agreement between Israel and Hamas on what comes next. In contrast, …

US proposes 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, Israel PM Netanyahu not happy with Washington-Hamas talks: Reports
3 weeks, 1 day ago

US proposes 60-day ceasefire in Gaza, Israel PM Netanyahu not happy with Washington-Hamas talks: Reports

Firstpost  

Hamas warned Thursday that some hostages were “likely to be killed” if Israel resorts to resuming the war. Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida stated that Israeli threats of war and blockade would not lead to the release of hostages The US has reportedly proposed a deal to the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas involving a 60-day ceasefire with Israel in exchange for …

In a first, US holds 'secret talks' with Hamas on Gaza hostages: Report
3 weeks, 2 days ago

In a first, US holds 'secret talks' with Hamas on Gaza hostages: Report

Firstpost  

The Trump administration has been holding secret negotiations with Hamas on the potential release of US hostages being held in Gaza and the possibility of a broader deal to end the war, according to a report Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands with US President Donald Trump on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, US, September 15, …

Israel is criticized after it bars Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept a new ceasefire proposal
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Israel is criticized after it bars Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept a new ceasefire proposal

New Indian Express  

TEL AVIV: Israel faced sharp criticism as it stopped the entry of all food and other supplies into Gaza on Sunday and warned of “additional consequences” for Hamas if a fragile ceasefire isn't extended. Under that proposal, Hamas would release half the hostages on the first day and the rest when an agreement is reached on a permanent ceasefire, Israeli …

Netanyahu supports US proposal to extend first phase of Gaza ceasefire instead of heading to second stage
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Netanyahu supports US proposal to extend first phase of Gaza ceasefire instead of heading to second stage

Firstpost  

The announcement was made minutes after the first phase of the ceasefire came to an end. The statement also brings out the fact that the proposal to extend the first phase of the ceasefire was pushed by the United States Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Jewish nation supports the ceasefire proposal pushed by US President Donald Trump’s …

Israel agrees to Trump envoy’s proposal, approves temporary ceasefire during Ramzan, passover periods
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Israel agrees to Trump envoy’s proposal, approves temporary ceasefire during Ramzan, passover periods

Live Mint  

Israel has agreed to a proposal by US President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza during the Ramzan and passover periods, the Prime Minister's Office announced. Meanwhile, thousands of Israelis are protesting on Begin Street in Tel Aviv, demanding the release of the remaining captives in Gaza and the completion of the second phase of …

Israel approves US proposal to extend Gaza ceasefire for Ramzan
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Israel approves US proposal to extend Gaza ceasefire for Ramzan

The Hindu  

Israel said on Sunday it endorsed a proposal to temporarily extend the truce in Gaza as a bridging measure after the first phase of its ceasefire with Hamas drew to a close. The first phase of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas was set to expire over the weekend without any certainty as to the second …

Israel backs US proposal to extend ceasefire in Gaza
Top News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Israel backs US proposal to extend ceasefire in Gaza

Daily Mail  

Israel has backed a US proposal to extend the ceasefire in Gaza through the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the Jewish Passover holiday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Israel accepted the proposal from US President Donald Trump's envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff. On the first day of Witkoff's proposal, half of the hostages held in Gaza, …

Israel agrees on US plan to extend Gaza ceasefire, Hamas rejects proposal
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Israel agrees on US plan to extend Gaza ceasefire, Hamas rejects proposal

India Today  

Israel will adopt the proposal by US President Donald Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza for the Ramadan and Passover periods, the prime minister's office said early on Sunday, hours after the first phase of the previously agreed ceasefire was set to expire. On the first day of Witkoff's proposal, half of the hostages held in …

Israel supports a US proposal to extend Gaza ceasefire's first phase; Hamas wants Phase 2
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Israel supports a US proposal to extend Gaza ceasefire's first phase; Hamas wants Phase 2

New Indian Express  

CAIRO: Israel's government said early Sunday it supports a proposal to extend the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza through Ramadan and Passover, though Hamas has insisted on negotiating the truce's second phase instead. The statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office came minutes after the first phase ended, and as talks have begun on starting the second phase …

Israel supports US plan to extend first phase of ceasefire, but Hamas wants to move to phase two
Trending News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Israel supports US plan to extend first phase of ceasefire, but Hamas wants to move to phase two

ABC  

Israel's government says it supports a US proposal to extend the first phase of the ceasefire in Gaza through Ramadan and Passover, though Hamas has insisted on negotiating the truce's second phase instead. The statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office came minutes after the first phase ended, and as talks have begun on starting the second phase aimed at …

Israel supports U.S. proposal to extend cease-fire’s first phase. Hamas wants Phase 2
4 weeks ago

Israel supports U.S. proposal to extend cease-fire’s first phase. Hamas wants Phase 2

LA Times  

Palestinians hang decorations next to their destroyed homes in preparation for the holy month of Ramadan in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, on Friday. Israel’s government said early Sunday that it supports a proposal to extend the first phase of the cease-fire in Gaza through Ramadan and Passover, though the militant group Hamas has insisted on negotiating the truce’s second …

Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas set to expire if first phase ends with no extension in place
Trending News
4 weeks ago

Gaza ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas set to expire if first phase ends with no extension in place

ABC  

Palestinian militant group Hamas says it has rejected an Israeli proposal to extend phase one of the ceasefire deal in Gaza, throwing the Middle East peace process into uncertainty just hours before the first stage of the agreement is set to expire. An Israeli delegation to Cairo, where peace talks have been taking place, returned from Egypt on Friday without …

Middle East latest: Israeli negotiators head home from ceasefire talks in Cairo, official says
1 month ago

Middle East latest: Israeli negotiators head home from ceasefire talks in Cairo, official says

Associated Press  

Negotiations on the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas are taking place in Cairo, and an Israeli official says the country’s negotiating team was returning home Friday evening. ▶ Israeli negotiators depart Cairo, official says The Israeli negotiating team sent to Cairo to discuss the second phase of the ceasefire deal with Hamas will return …

Gaza ceasefire: Israel says it won’t withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border as it sends team to ceasefire talks
1 month ago

Gaza ceasefire: Israel says it won’t withdraw from Gaza-Egypt border as it sends team to ceasefire talks

CNN  

CNN — Israel will not withdraw its forces from the Gaza-Egypt border as would be required under the second phase of a truce with Hamas, an Israeli source says, even as it dispatches a team for ceasefire negotiations. Hamas said in a statement that Israel’s failure to withdraw from the Gaza-Egypt border would be “a clear violation of the ceasefire …

‘Making a lot of progress’: US says Israel-Hamas talks for extending Gaza ceasefire on track
1 month ago

‘Making a lot of progress’: US says Israel-Hamas talks for extending Gaza ceasefire on track

Firstpost  

In Washington, US President Donald Trump’s top envoy on the Middle East said Israeli representatives were en route to talks on the next phase of the ceasefire deal Families and supporters attend a demonstration calling for the immediate return of hostages held in Gaza, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, outside the prime minister's office in Jerusalem. Reuters The …

Israel, US aim to extend cease-fire while delaying start of talks to end war
1 month ago

Israel, US aim to extend cease-fire while delaying start of talks to end war

Live Mint  

As a cease-fire that halted a 15-month-long war nears its end on Saturday, Israel and the U.S. are trying to push Hamas to extend the first phase of the truce, delaying a discussion of the hardest parts of a pact that would see a complete end to the war. On Saturday, after Hamas released the six remaining living hostages set …

Trump envoy says US expects phase two of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal to proceed
1 month ago

Trump envoy says US expects phase two of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal to proceed

Hindustan Times  

By Kanishka Singh Trump envoy says US expects phase two of Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal to proceed WASHINGTON -President Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday the U.S. expects the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal to go forward and that he would visit the Middle East in the coming week. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office …

Israel to Start New Ceasefire Talks With Aim of Disarming Hamas
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel to Start New Ceasefire Talks With Aim of Disarming Hamas

Live Mint  

Israel will start negotiations on a second phase of the ceasefire with Hamas as early as this week, aiming for the complete dismantling of the Palestinian group in Gaza. Discussions to extend the initial six-week truce and secure the rest of the hostages held by Hamas will start in coming days, Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Sa’ar told reporters on …

Israel to begin negotiations on second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal, Minister says
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel to begin negotiations on second phase of Gaza ceasefire deal, Minister says

The Hindu  

Israel will begin negotiations on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal, including an exchange of the remaining Israeli hostages with Palestinian detainees, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Tuesday, adding that Israel demanded a complete demilitarisation of the enclave. A "Hezbollah model" in Gaza would not be acceptable to Israel "and therefore we need a total demilitarisation of …

Israel to begin negotiation for second phase of Gaza ceasefire, minister clears confusion
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel to begin negotiation for second phase of Gaza ceasefire, minister clears confusion

Firstpost  

A “Hezbollah model” in Gaza would not be acceptable to Israel “and therefore we need a total demilitarisation of Gaza and no presence of the Palestinian Authority”, Israel’s FM Saar said in a press conference Israeli captives, from left to the right, Ohad Ben Ami, Eli Sharabi and Or Levy, who have been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza since …

Lebanese Media Confirms Israel Troops Remain in Five Outposts
1 month, 1 week ago

Lebanese Media Confirms Israel Troops Remain in Five Outposts

Live Mint  

The Israeli military retained five outposts just over its northern border but has otherwise withdrawn from Lebanon in keeping with Tuesday’s deadline, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported. Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a statement troops would stay “in the buffer zone in Lebanon in five outposts and will continue to enforce forcefully and without compromise against any …

Israel's ceasefires with Hezbollah and Hamas are both in doubt again
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel's ceasefires with Hezbollah and Hamas are both in doubt again

Deccan Chronicle  

Israel's military says its forces will remain in five strategic locations in southern Lebanon after Tuesday's deadline for their withdrawal under a ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group, as Lebanon’s government expressed frustration over another delay.A separate ceasefire in Gaza was also in doubt as the region marked 500 days of Israel's war with Hamas, while Israel and the United …

Israel ‘just wanted to destroy’ in southern Lebanon, despite the ceasefire
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel ‘just wanted to destroy’ in southern Lebanon, despite the ceasefire

Al Jazeera  

In Naqoura, returning townspeople are saddened and perplexed by the ferocity of seemingly pointless destruction. It was after a ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah began in November that Israeli forces demolished the home where Awada’s children had grown up. “Shia are not always Hezbollah.” ‘I miss my village’ Getting news on whether your home was still standing …

Gaza ceasefire’s future uncertain as Netanyahu sidelines security chiefs in negotiations
1 month, 1 week ago

Gaza ceasefire’s future uncertain as Netanyahu sidelines security chiefs in negotiations

CNN  

CNN — In a move that brings the fate of the Gaza ceasefire even closer under his personal control, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is appointing a close political ally to lead talks over phase two of the current ceasefire in Gaza, replacing Israel’s previous chief negotiator. A second Israeli source told CNN the government wants to push Hamas “for …

Israel PM says 'committed' to Trump's Gaza plan
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel PM says 'committed' to Trump's Gaza plan

Raw Story  

by Delphine Matthieussent with Leon Bruneau in Riyadh Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday he was "committed" to a U.S. proposal to take over Gaza and displace its Palestinian residents, as Washington's top diplomat was in Saudi Arabia to push the plan opposed by Arab states. As U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a visit to Saudi Arabia, …

Israel security cabinet to discuss new phase of Gaza truce
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel security cabinet to discuss new phase of Gaza truce

Raw Story  

by Jay Deshmukh with Leon Bruneau in Riyadh Israel's security cabinet was set to discuss on Monday the next phase of the ceasefire with Hamas, as top U.S. diplomat Marco Rubio began a visit to Saudi Arabia where he will push Donald Trump's proposal for a U.S. takeover of Gaza. they must be eliminated," Rubio said in Israel of the …

Israel’s ceasefires with Hezbollah and Hamas are both in doubt again
1 month, 1 week ago

Israel’s ceasefires with Hezbollah and Hamas are both in doubt again

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel’s military says its forces will remain in five strategic locations in southern Lebanon after Tuesday’s deadline for their withdrawal under a ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group, as Lebanon’s government expressed frustration over another delay. A separate ceasefire in Gaza was also in doubt as the region marked 500 days of Israel’s war with Hamas, while Israel …

Everything we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal and what happens next
1 month, 1 week ago

Everything we know about the Gaza ceasefire deal and what happens next

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. open image in gallery Hostages were brought on stage …

Israel wants to extend presence in Lebanon, testing Trump diplomacy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israel wants to extend presence in Lebanon, testing Trump diplomacy

Live Mint  

BEIRUT—Israel is seeking to keep control of five strategic points on high ground in southern Lebanon after the deadline for its forces to withdraw, setting up a diplomatic test for the Trump administration as it works to manage shaky cease-fires in the region. U.S. Major General Jasper Jeffers, who is working to coordinate the new security arrangement in southern Lebanon, …

Hamas says will not accept threats from US and Israel as group’s delegation arrives in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hamas says will not accept threats from US and Israel as group’s delegation arrives in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks

Firstpost  

As Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for Gaza truce talks, the Palestinian group said it will not accept threats from the US and Israel, amid an impasse between the parties over the implementation of the ceasefire deal. AP As Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for Gaza truce talks, the Palestinian group said it will not accept …

Hamas says will not accept threats from US and Israel as group’s delegation arrives in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hamas says will not accept threats from US and Israel as group’s delegation arrives in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks

Firstpost  

As Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for Gaza truce talks, the Palestinian group said it will not accept threats from the US and Israel, amid an impasse between the parties over the implementation of the ceasefire deal. AP As Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo on Wednesday for Gaza truce talks, the Palestinian group said it will not accept …

Israel begins withdrawing forces from key Gaza corridor under ceasefire deal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israel begins withdrawing forces from key Gaza corridor under ceasefire deal

India Today  

An Israeli official said Sunday that Israeli forces have begun withdrawing from a key Gaza corridor, part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas that is moving ahead. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was sending a delegation to Qatar, a key mediator in talks between the sides, but the mission included low-level officials, sparking speculation that it won't lead to a …

War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years to end deadlock
1 month, 2 weeks ago

War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years to end deadlock

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Lebanon’s new prime minister on Saturday formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022. He also promised to follow up on implementation of a ceasefire agreement that ended the most recent war between Israel and the Lebanese militant group and political party Hezbollah in late November and to ensure that Israeli forces “withdraw from Lebanese territory until the …

War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in more than 2 years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in more than 2 years

LA Times  

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, center, meets with Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, right, and parliament speaker Nabih Berri, left, in Baabda, east of Beirut. Lebanon’s new prime minister on Saturday formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022. President Joseph Aoun announced in a statement that he had accepted the resignation of the former caretaker government and signed a decree with …

U.S. draws ‘red line’ over including Hezbollah in Lebanon’s govt: New envoy Ortagus
1 month, 3 weeks ago

U.S. draws ‘red line’ over including Hezbollah in Lebanon’s govt: New envoy Ortagus

The Hindu  

A newly appointed U.S. envoy said Friday that she hoped Lebanese authorities are committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group is not a part of the new government in any form. Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department spokesperson and U.S. Navy Reserves officer, recently assumed the role of deputy special envoy for Middle East peace in Donald Trump’s …

The US draws a ‘red line’ over including Hezbollah in Lebanon’s government, new envoy says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The US draws a ‘red line’ over including Hezbollah in Lebanon’s government, new envoy says

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — A newly appointed U.S. envoy said Friday that she hoped Lebanese authorities are committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group is not a part of the new government in any form. Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department spokesperson and U.S. Navy Reserves officer, recently assumed the role of deputy special envoy for Middle East peace in …

Israel Orders Army To Plan Palestinians' 'Voluntary' Departure From Gaza After Trump Proposes US Takeover
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel Orders Army To Plan Palestinians' 'Voluntary' Departure From Gaza After Trump Proposes US Takeover

ABP News  

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has ordered the military to prepare for the "voluntary" departure of Palestinians from Gaza, a move that follows US President Donald Trump's controversial proposal to relocate Gazans. "The Gaza Strip would be turned over to the United States by Israel at the conclusion of fighting," Trump reiterated on his Truth Social platform on Thursday. Hamas …

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