Israel, Lebanon

French president in Lebanon to meet the country’s new leaders and discuss ceasefire with Israel
Emmanuel Macron’s trip to Lebanon, his first in more than four years, follows a 60-day ceasefire deal that aims to end the war.
Saudi foreign minister: Lebanon must adopt reforms, adhere to cease-fire with Israel
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said Thursday that the oil-rich kingdom stands by Lebanon, but stressed that the war-ravaged, crisis-ridden country needs to adopt necessary reforms.
Israel sees more to do on Lebanon ceasefire as deadline nears
Israel said on Thursday the terms of a ceasefire with Hezbollah were not being implemented fast enough and there was more work to do, while the Iran-backed group urged pressure to ensure Israeli troops leave south Lebanon by Monday as set out in the deal.
Israel Voices Concerns About Implementation of Ceasefire With Hezbollah Ahead of Withdrawal Deadline
The Israeli government said on Thursday a ceasefire deal with the Iran-backed group Hezbollah was not being implemented fast enough, days before Israel is meant to complete a withdrawal of its forces from southern Lebanon under the terms of the deal.
Hezbollah warns against Israel staying in south Lebanon beyond 60-day deadline
The post Hezbollah warns against Israel staying in south Lebanon beyond 60-day deadline appeared first on The Times of Israel.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire in Lebanon set to be extended beyond next week
Negotiations have been taking place on extending the January 27 deadline to ensure the conflict isn’t resumed.
Israel and Hezbollah likely to extend ceasefire agreement
The ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Hezbollah militia in Lebanon is expected to be extended when it comes up for renewal next week. according to Bloomberg.
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Israel asks US for delay in withdrawal from South Lebanon
Three days before the 60-day ceasefire deadline, Israeli forces remain in position, despite American pressure to withdraw ...
Israel, US Discuss IDF Lebanon Pullout
Israeli officials have said Lebanese troops are not deploying fast enough in the areas Israeli troops are supposed to vacate.
Saudi Arabia is optimistic about Lebanon under reforms, Saudi FM says in Beirut
Saudi Arabia will continue supporting Lebanon and is optimistic about the country's future after a ceasefire brought an end to a war between Israel and the militant Iran-aligned Hezbollah group, the ...
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Israel in talks with Trump administration to delay IDF exit from Lebanon
Separately, a Channel 13 News report claimed that Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, at the request of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, asked the U.S. to green-light a plan that would ...
Israel-Hezbollah truce set to be extended beyond next week
Both sides are unlikely to resume full-scale fighting, despite needing more time to implement the original terms of the truce ...
Despite truce, Israel has damaged or destroyed hundreds of buildings in Lebanon
The Israeli military also moved into dozens of new positions across southern Lebanon in the first 40 days of the ceasefire.
Report: Hezbollah-Israel war deepens Lebanon’s acute food insecurity
The escalation of Hezbollah-Israel war in late 2024, which led to widespread destruction and large displacement, has left 30% ...
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Helping Lebanon or Working for the US and Israel?
Canada is working to further subordinate Lebanon to US and Israeli dictates. And it’s been doing so for some time. Recently ...
After economic meltdown and war with Israel, Lebanon's new prime minister vows to rebuild
Lebanon’s prime minister-designate has vowed to rebuild the country following years of economic meltdown and a 14-month war ...
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Ghassan Kanafani: the Palestinian ‘commando who never fired a gun’ – book review
Michael Lavalette looks at the life and works of the Palestinian writer and activist Ghassan Kanafani and reviews two recent collections of his political writings Ghassan Kanafani was a Palestinian ...