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The Independent UK · Apr 9

Israel's cabinet instructed 'to begin direct negotiations' with Lebanon, Netanyahu says

The statement from the prime minister's office comes on the same day that the Israeli military warned residents of Beirut's southern suburbs of imminent strikes and called for them to evacuate.

Euronews · Apr 9

Israel Reportedly Says 'No Ceasefire In Lebanon' Despite Negotiations Announcement, Casting Doubt On Iran Talks

An Israeli official said there is "no ceasefire in Lebanon" despite the announcement of negotiations between the countries, potentially casting doubt on conversations between the U.S. and Iran to achieve a stop to hostilities in the region.

International Business Times · Apr 9

Netanyahu announces negotiations with Lebanon after U.S. pressure

Witkoff asked Netanyahu to "calm down" the strikes in Lebanon and open negotiations.

Axios · Apr 9

Why is Israel continuing to attack Lebanon, despite the ceasefire? Expert Q&A

The ceasefire in the Middle East is on shaky ground. Israel continued its bombardment of Lebanon on Wednesday, claiming its activities there are not part of the deal with Iran. These attacks killed at least 254 people across Lebanon and injured over 800 more in what was Israel’s largest offensive…

The Conversation · Apr 9

Iranians Say Trump's War Is Punishing Civilians, Not Just The Regime

Iranian civilians say US strikes are damaging lives and livelihoods, not just the regime, as ceasefire tensions grow across the Middle East.

International Business Times UK · Apr 9

‘I don’t know how the genie goes back in the bottle’: Trump declared victory in Iran, but his own Pentagon officials are telling a different story

That victory lap feels early.

We Got This Covered · Apr 9

Schrodinger's ceasefire: Decoding the 'peace treaty' amid US-Israel War with Iran

The term Schrödinger’s XYZ has since slipped into the modern lexicon to describe any situation of uncertainty, and it certainly fits the description for the current imbroglio in the Middle East.

The Times of India · Apr 9

Stock Indexes Rebound Despite Rising Oil Prices

Gemini said Major U.S. stock indexes are rebounding today, led by a 0.48% gain in the Nasdaq 100, even as crude oil prices surge over 5% due to the ongoing blockage of the Strait of Hormuz and escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon.

Barchart · Apr 9

'Hands remain on trigger': Iranian President Pezeshkian warns Israel's incursion into Lebanon a violation of truce deal

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday issued a sharp warning over Israel’s military actions in Lebanon, saying Tehran remains ready to respond and that continued strikes risk derailing ongoing diplomatic efforts.

The Times of India · Apr 9