Trump proclaims ‘historic day’ as 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire comes into effect IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 17
Iran-US war latest: Tehran accuses Trump of ‘piracy’ after US forces seize tanker in Strait of Hormuz Donald Trump threatened to strike Iran’s civilian infrastructure if Iran ‘don’t take the deal’ as ceasefire nears end The Independent UK · Apr 17
US-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon goes into effect Trump extended an invitation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold the first direct meeting at that level in decades. Euronews · Apr 17
US extends waiver allowing countries to buy Russian oil – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 17
Israel and Lebanon have a ceasefire, but global attention shouldn’t move on. This isn’t a tidy end to the war After weeks of bombardments in southern Lebanon that have killed more than 2,000 people and displaced more than one million residents, Israel has announced a ten-day ceasefire with Lebanon. The Conversation · Apr 17
Trump Says Israel And Lebanon Have Agreed To A 10‑Day Ceasefire, Here’s What That Actually Means Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10‑day ceasefire after weeks of deadly strikes and mass displacement in southern Lebanon. Pedestrian.tv · Apr 17
'We are not leaving': Netanyahu says Israeli forces will hold positions in Lebanon as 10-day ceasefire begins Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said Israeli forces will continue to remain in southern Lebanon during the ongoing 10-day ceasefire, asserting that "we are not leaving." The Times of India · Apr 16
Trump announces 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon after ‘excellent conversations’ Halt to seven weeks of fighting will be followed by first Israeli-Lebanese summit in decades The Guardian - UK · Apr 16
Inside the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire announced by Trump: When it starts, what it includes, and why it is historic President Donald Trump said Thursday that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, a potentially major diplomatic breakthrough in a war that has widened the fallout from the broader regional conflict with Iran and pushed the two longtime enemies into their most direct political engagement in decades. Latin Times · Apr 16
10-day truce deal announced: Trump invites Netanyahu, Lebanon prez for talks at White House US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, making both the belligerent sides stop all military actions. This comes after Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke to American counterpart Trump on a call and thanked MAGA supremo for his efforts to push for long-term stability,… The Times of India · Apr 16
Israel and Lebanon agree to 10-day ceasefire, Trump says in social media post Trump had announced earlier on Thursday that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon would speak about halting the fighting, in what would have been the first direct conversation in more than 30 years. Euronews · Apr 16
Lebanese President Refuses To Talk To Israeli PM Netanyahu Over Ongoing Strikes: Report Lebanese President Joseph Aoun refused to talk to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday despite announcements that a conversation between country leaders would take place. International Business Times · Apr 16
'Not ready to take that step': Lebanon's president declines talks with Netanyahu Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has reportedly refused to speak with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu. This comes after US President Donald Trump suggested the leaders would hold talks. Lebanese officials informed the US and Israel that negotiations will not proceed until a ceasefire is achieved. Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues… The Times of India · Apr 16
The Guardian - UK · Apr 16 Behind the bluster, Donald Trump desperately needs a peace deal with Iran. Here’s a solution Washington and Tehran will have to make compromises and the current deadline must be extended. But with the will there’s clearly a way, says Rajan Menon, a professor emeritus of international relations
International Business Times · Apr 16 Israeli And Lebanese Leaders To Speak Directly For The First Time In More Than 30 Years, Trump Says The leaders of Israel and Lebanon are set to speak directly for the first time in over 30 years as President Donald Trump is reportedly pushing Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a ceasefire between the countries as part of broader efforts to end hostilities in the Middle East.
We Got This Covered · Apr 16 The Pentagon calls on Ford to make weapons, and Marjorie Taylor Greene is sounding the alarm: ‘What kind of escalation are they planning’ Trump’s administration is making war preparations the U.S. has not seen since World War II.
We Got This Covered · Apr 16 IDF spokesman argues murdered one-year-old Lebanese baby probably terrorist, had it coming either way You'd think the IDF could at least come up with a new excuse for killing kids.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 16 Gunfire reported in Beirut as truce comes into effect – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Independent UK · Apr 16 Trump’s ‘favourite field marshal’ Asim Munir arrives in Tehran to revive US-Iran peace talks Pakistan is seeking to host the second round of peace talks before the fragile ceasefire expires next week
The Times of India · Apr 16 US Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Trump's Iran war US Senate Democrats are increasingly divided over arms sales to Israel, with over three dozen backing Bernie Sanders' resolution to halt them. Citing Prime Minister Netanyahu's "reckless decisions" and the expanded conflict, some Democrats shifted their stance. Despite bipartisan opposition, the measures were ultimately rejected, highlighting a growing internal party…
The Times of India · Apr 16 'Forces continue to strike Hezbollah': Netanyahu amid Lebanon talks; claims US-Israel have 'identical goals' on Iran Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said Israeli forces "continue to strike" Hezbollah in southern Lebanon even as negotiations are under way to secure long-term peace.
Axios · Apr 15 The Iran war has brought Israel to a new low point with Democrats in Congress Several lawmakers told Axios they can no longer support U.S. funding even for defensive weaponry.
Axios · Apr 15 Trump would "welcome" Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: U.S. official Trump would "welcome and be happy with an end of hostilities."
The Guardian - UK · Apr 15 US and Iran in indirect talks to extend two-week ceasefire White House feels ‘good about the prospects of a deal’ as Pakistani officials launch new round of diplomacy