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Israel, Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikes

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire for 45 days and will hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the US announced. Despite the truce, Israel conducted new strikes, claiming they are not subject to the ceasefire, leading to civilian casualties and further displacement in southern Lebanon.

The Economic Times

Israel and Lebanon agree to extend Iran war ceasefire, US says

President Trump announced a truce on April 16 but Israel and Lebanon have continued to trade blows since then

Evening Standard

Lebanese President Says Contacts With Israel Are Ongoing To Extend Ceasefire

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said contacts are ongoing with Israel to extend the ceasefire between the countries.

International Business Times

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Netanyahu Caught Off Guard by Trump's Lebanon Ceasefire Declaration, Report Reveals

Trump's social media directive banning Israeli military actions in Lebanon contradicts a ceasefire agreement, causing diplomatic confusion and urgent clarifications from the White House.

International Business Times UK

Iranian Foreign Minister Announces Reopening Of Strait Of Hormuz For 'Remaining Period Of Ceasefire' But Says Coordination Is Needed

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open for the remaining period" of the ceasefire with the U.S. following the one announced between Lebanon and Israel.

International Business Times

Trump Announces 10-Day Ceasefire Between Israel And Lebanon

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon "in order to achieve PEACE between their countries."

International Business Times

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.

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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

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.

International Business Times

Israel and Lebanon have ‘wonderful exchange’ but remain in deadlock after first talks in decades

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the talks a "historic opportunity" but made it clear that no immediate breakthrough agreement was anticipated

The Independent UK

Israeli Official Says Lebanon Agreed On The Need To 'Liberate' The Country From Hezbollah

Israel's Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, said Tuesday's meeting with Lebanese officials went as well as it could have as both parties agreed on the need to "liberate" the country from Hezbollah.

International Business Times

Israeli ambassador hails 'wonderful exchange' following talks with Lebanon

Lebanon was pulled into the region-wide Iran war on 2 March after Hezbollah attacked Israel, it said in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Euronews

What Israel’s Netanyahu said to Trump during secret phone call that led to Iran strikes: report

Trump has said Iran was ‘going to attack first’ if the U.S. didn’t strike

The Independent UK

Exclusive: The Trump-Netanyahu call that changed the Middle East

The call answers the question the world has been asking since Saturday: why now?

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The Independent UK

Trump-Gaza latest: Hostages set to be released as US president flies to Israel saying ‘war is over’

Palestinian prisoners and detainees will be freed once the Israeli hostages have crossed the border, most likely on Monday morning

The Independent UK

US joins UN Security Council’s condemnation of Doha airstrike ahead of Trump’s meeting with Qatari PM: Latest

Donald Trump has reportedly held a heated phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu over Tuesday's strike that killed six

Al Jazeera

After Qatar attack, Israel ambassador to US says ‘we’ll get them next time’

Israeli diplomat Yechiel Leiter says countries criticising Israel over launching air strikes on Doha will ‘get over it’.

The Independent UK

What to know about bunker-buster bombs and Iran's Fordo nuclear facility

If the U.S. decides to support Israel more directly in its attack on Iran, one option for Washington would be to provide the “bunker-buster” bombs believed necessary to significantly damage the Fordo nuclear fuel enrichment plant, built deeply into a mountain

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Roll Call

Trump urges Iran to make deal ‘before it’s too late’ in conflict with Israel - Roll Call

President Trump on Monday started a G7 summit by warning Iran it should cut a deal “before it's too late.”

International Business Times

Israel Targets Iran's Military Capabilities

Israel targeted Iran's air defences and missile launchers on Saturday as it pressed its bid to dismantle its arch-foe's military capabilities, after a night of mutual attacks.

The Guardian - US

Suspect charged with murder in shooting of Israeli embassy staffers

US attorney general says Chicago-based suspect believed to have acted alone in killing of couple at Jewish museum

Al Jazeera

Israeli embassy staffers shot dead in DC: What we know of attacker, victims

A 31-year-old suspect, Elias Rodriguez, is in custody for shooting dead two Israeli embassy staffers on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

France condemns 'abhorrent' killing of Israeli embassy staff in Washington

France has condemned the killing of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington as an “abhorrent act of anti-Semitic barbarity”, after a gunman opened fire outside a Jewish museum late Wednesday shouting “Free Palestine”. French political leaders also expressed solidarity with the victims and their families while warning against rising anti-Semitism.

Evening Standard

Pictured: Israeli embassy couple shot dead by man shouting 'free Palestine' in Washington DC

The suspected gunman has been named by police as Elias Rodriguez, 30

Al Jazeera

Biden issues more Israeli settler sanctions ahead of Trump term

Curbs come as US President-elect Donald Trump has named staunch Israeli settlement supporters to his incoming cabinet.

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