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Lebanese president to meet Trump amid pressure to disarm Hezbollah

WASHINGTON - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun was preparing to meet with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, as Beirut’s military moved into an area of the south under a deal with Israel to disarm Hezbollah.

Bangkok Post · Jul 21

Lebanon's president will meet with Trump in Washington to push for Israeli troop withdrawal

Lebanon's president will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss long-term calm. Rare direct talks between Lebanon and Israel are currently being mediated by Washington. Lebanon hopes for Israeli troop withdrawal and military support to assert control. The U.S. State Department announced operations in three villages have begun. Washington…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Lebanon's army accuses Israel of firing near troops in 'pilot zone'

Lebanon's military said Tuesday that Israeli troops fired near its soldiers deploying in a so-called "pilot zone" that Israel is to withdraw from under a US-backed agreement, with Israel saying it only fired "warning shots". Meanwhile, Kuwait accused Iran of strikes against power plants and desalination plants, deploring significant damage.…

France 24 · Jul 21

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As its support in Lebanon wanes, Hezbollah faces a difficult decision about its future

Hamas announced this month it would dissolve its government in Gaza to transfer control to a US-backed Palestinian committee. This was one of the mandates of the US-brokered peace deal between Israel and Hamas last year.

The Conversation · Jul 21

Trump vows to help Lebanon with ‘Hezbollah problem’ in meeting with Aoun

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with his US counterpart Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday as Beirut's military moved into an area in the southern part of the country under a deal with Israel to disarm Hezbollah.

France 24 · Jul 21

Lebanese army deploys to three southern villages under US-backed security framework

The Lebanese army began assuming security responsibilities in three southern villages on Monday under a US-backed pilot initiative, the State Department said. Operations in Froun, Srifa and Zawtar al-Gharbiya mark the first implementation of a framework aimed at enabling a phased Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and Hezbollah's disarmament.

France 24 · Jul 20

The Iran War Is Back, Sort Of

The U.S.-Iranian peace memorandum has broken down, and violence is slowly ramping back up to a full-on war. Four Americans paid the price this weekend.

Reason · Jul 20

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A former prime minister who led Israel out of Lebanon fears mistakes are being repeated

Israel has again occupied much of southern Lebanon, 26 years after ending its 18-year occupation

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Netanyahu pushes back planned trip to US after Lindsey Graham’s funeral delayed

Israeli leader was due to attend the service for his ‘beloved friend’

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Netanyahu delays US visit as Lindsey Graham's funeral is rescheduled: Key details

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu postponed his United States visit. This trip was planned to meet President Donald Trump soon. Trump urged Israel to withdraw forces from southern Syria and Lebanon. US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon resumed in Rome. Discussions focused on implementing a framework agreement for troop withdrawal.

The Times of India · Jul 16

Syrian authorities seize truck of rockets allegedly bound for Lebanon's Hezbollah

Syrian authorities have thwarted an attempted weapons smuggling on its border with Iraq

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Iran-US war latest: US marines board tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Trump’s latest strikes kill seven

Tehran warns it could close a second key oil route as it retaliates against American allies

The Independent UK · Jul 16

Lebanon deal risks renewed endless conflict

Late last month, Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement with the United States that Lebanon's chief negotiator, Nada Hamadeh Moawad, described as a "first step on the road to restoring Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity." But, as the agreement implicitly acknowledges, Israel is not the only threat to Lebanon's…

Bangkok Post · Jul 15

Lebanon and Israel move toward implementing withdrawal agreement, US officials say

Lebanon and Israel have taken steps toward creating “pilot zones” in southern Lebanon, following U.S.-mediated talks in Rome

The Independent UK · Jul 15

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The Independent UK · Jul 15

Trump ‘asked Netanyahu’ to pull Israeli troops out of Syria and Lebanon: ‘They don’t want you there’

Israel currently occupies swathes of southern Lebanon and Syria despite international backlash

The Times of India · Jul 15

Trump pressures Netanyahu to pull Israeli forces out of Syria, Lebanon

In a significant move, President Trump has called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to retract Israeli military presence in Syria. However, Netanyahu remains steadfast, emphasizing the necessity of border security due to external threats. Meanwhile, the US is advocating for a mutual security arrangement between Israel and Syria. Escalating incidents in…

France 24 · Jul 14

US military reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports, launches new strikes

US forces on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade to prevent ships from sailing to or from Iran's ports and conducted strikes against the country for a fourth day in response to Tehran's attacks on commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and on Gulf facilities.

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks in Rome to implement framework deal

Lebanon and Israel resumed talks in Rome today regarding an Israeli withdrawal. Beirut hopes for progress on a U.S.-brokered deal for troop pullout. The discussions aim to implement a framework agreement for ending the conflict. Pilot zones are being considered for phased Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese troop deployment. Italy offered…

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France 24 · Jul 10

How top Syrian diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani’s road to Damascus is shaking the Mideast

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s diplomatic motorcade hit the road shortly after his appointment. From Riyadh to Beirut, Washington to Moscow, Shaibani has been at the forefront of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s bid to open a new chapter in Mideast history. But the rebel official-turned-diplomat may find Damascus does not hold…

The Conversation · Jul 10

Israel and Lebanon have a long history of failed ceasefires – will this time be any different?

If implemented, the framework agreement hammered out between Lebanon and Israel in June 2026 could serve as the most consequential agreement between the two countries in nearly 80 years.

Euronews · Jul 10

Serve and protect: How Europe can stabilise the Middle East by saving its culture and infrastructure

Europe can save ancient civilisations and stablise the Middle East. It's an ambitious but achievable target according to Nabil Al Lao, founder of Damascus Opera theatre and a refugee in Italy for more than a decade and Maria Francesca Corrao, a professor of Arabic at LUISS University.

The Independent UK · Jul 9

The Latest: After weeks on hold, deal between Israel and Lebanon is progressing, says US official

The U.S.-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon is moving to technical discussions in Rome after weeks of stagnation

The Independent UK · Jul 9

How a push to disarm Hezbollah is deepening divisions in Lebanon and raising fears of civil war

A deal reached between Lebanon and Israel was billed as paving the way for peace

International Business Times UK · Jul 8

Trump Vows To Scrap Syria's Terror Label After NATO Talks With Al-Sharaa: 'He's Done A Great Job'

President Trump announces plans to remove Syria's state sponsor of terrorism designation, following a meeting with Syrian President al-Sharaa at the NATO summit, aiming to boost Syria's economic recovery.

The Times of India · Jul 8

'I think I will': Trump hints at lifting Syria's terror label, calls interim president 'great job'

US President Trump suggested Syria could be removed from the terrorism sponsor list. He praised Syria's interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, for his leadership. This potential move follows the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's government last year. The US also previously revoked the terror designation for Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham. Trump expressed confidence…

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