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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.

International Business Times

Israel and Lebanon are negotiating for the first time in decades - but will it achieve anything?

Israel’s ambassador said the first day of talks with Lebanon were ‘wonderful’ but it remains to be seen whether they can lead to a full ceasefire

The Independent UK

Lebanon places doubt on Trump’s claim of historic Israel peace talks

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Foreign media group slams Israel military over AI image of killed Lebanese reporter

An international media association has accused the Israeli military of discrediting a Lebanese journalist it killed last month by circulating an AI‑generated image of him in Hezbollah fatigues.

Radio France Internationale

'Trying to get a little breathing room': Trump says Israel-Lebanon talks to be on Thursday

President Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon are set to hold peace talks, aiming to ease long-standing tensions. This follows a historic trilateral meeting hosted by the US, where both nations expressed willingness for direct negotiations, a ceasefire, and a broader peace framework.

The Times of India

Gunfire reported in Beirut as truce comes into effect – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

The Latest: Pakistan’s army chief to meet Iranian officials in Tehran to push new US-Iran talks

Pakistan’s army chief is meeting with Iranian officials in Tehran to ease Middle East tensions and arrange U.S.-Iran negotiations

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Iran-US war latest: Trump calls it a ‘historic day’ as ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect

The truce follows a heavy bombing campaign by Israel against targets it says are linked to Hezbollah

The Independent UK

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 Independent UK

'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.

The Times of India

Sanders’ effort to block arms sales to Israel falls short in Senate

The Senate on Wednesday defeated, largely along party lines, an effort by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., to advance two joint resolutions that would block the sale of $446.8 million worth of weapons and equipment to Israel. The first joint resolution would have disapproved a $295 million sale of D9R and…

Roll Call

Donald Trump Says Pope Leo XIV 'Should Be Thankful,' Claims He Put Him in the Vatican After Posting Wild AI Jesus Image

Donald Trump has intensified his feud with Pope Leo XIV by sharing new AI images of himself with Jesus and claiming the pontiff 'should be thankful' to him for becoming pope, even as Leo issues sombre appeals for peace in Ukraine, Lebanon and Sudan.

International Business Times UK

Major humiliation for Donald Trump as ships ignore his Hormuz blockade bluff and sail right through

Donald Trump’s high-stakes gamble to squeeze Iran by blockading the Strait of Hormuz just got a reality check. Within hours of the U.S. Navy’s supposed ironclad blockade taking effect, multiple ships — including some linked to Iran and even a Chinese tanker — sailed right through the waterway like it…

The Mary Sue

Trump would "welcome" Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: U.S. official

Trump would "welcome and be happy with an end of hostilities."

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The Guardian - UK

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

AAP

'Lebanon deserves peace': Australia urged to act

Australia has been urged to condemn Israel and help create peace as the Lebanese diaspora pays tribute to those killed in the region's bombings.

International Business Times

Israel Reportedly Considering Ceasefire In Lebanon Due To Heavy Pressure From Trump Admin

Israel's security cabinet is considering a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon as a result of heavy pressure from the Trump administration, according to a new report.

Euronews

EU pursues 'deeper and stronger' partnerships with Gulf states, Costa tells Euronews in Doha

In the highest-level EU visit to the Gulf since the Iran war started, European Council President Antonio Costa reinforced the EU’s strategic partnerships with the Gulf states and pushed for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning of “disastrous consequences”.

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The Conversation

Why the US and Israel’s alliance endures – even when it strains

Israel and the US have maintained a close alliance for decades. Their recent joint air campaign in Iran has once again underscored the depth of this partnership. Yet while the strength of their relationship is widely acknowledged, the reasons behind it remain contested.

Euronews

Trump says Iran war 'very close to over' as truce talks advance

A second round of talks between Washington and Tehran could take place within days, according to Trump. Meanwhile, Israel continues to press ahead with its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

The Independent UK

New Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon a day after historic talks in Washington

Israeli strikes have again rocked southern Lebanon, highlighting the fragility of diplomatic efforts

The Independent UK

This is what the historic Israel-Lebanon talks in the US actually achieved

ANALYSIS: Every way you try to force the pieces of this apocalyptic puzzle of the US, Iran, Israel, Lebanon and the wider Middle East together, they simply do not fit – and everything is at stake, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

Euronews

'A glimer of hope' for Lebanon after talks with Israel, says former French minister

"This is maybe our last chance to start in a good path," says Rima Abdul Malak, the Lebanese-born former France Culture minister. On Tuesday, Lebanon and Israel held first talks in 30 years. The now executive director of L'Orient-Le Jour asks the international community to "support" Lebanon.

Euronews

We want peace with Israel, Lebanon's economy minister tells Euronews

Lebanon's Economy and Trade Minister, Amer Bisat, told Euronews that his country is tired of war and wants peace with Israel, as direct talks between the two sides took place for the first time in decades.

Euronews

Europe Today: After historic Israel–Lebanon talks, is a ceasefire within reach?

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

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