Israel and lebanon
Egyptian analyst slams Lebanese leaders, warns of country’s political, social destruction
Egyptian analyst Majdi Khalil claims that Israel saved Christians in Lebanon, blames Arafat and Hezbollah for the destruction of the country, and warns against a Saudi-sponsored Turkish takeover.
Israel's successful ceasefire with Lebanon weakens Iran's hold in diplomatic talks - comment
US mediates unprecedented Israel-Lebanon deal, introduces exclusive zones - analysis
Israel-Lebanon talks resume, Hezbollah keeps fighting in violation of agreement with Trump - report
'People don't want wars anymore': Inside Lebanon's shifting calculus on Israel
As Hezbollah’s grip weakens and war fatigue deepens, a growing number of Lebanese are beginning to see peace with Israel not as betrayal but as necessity
The illusion of a sovereign Lebanon: Why past agreements keep collapsing - analysis
Negotiations with Beirut risk repeating past failures unless Hezbollah’s grip on state power is dismantled
Third round of Israel-Lebanon talks to take place in US next week - report
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam assured reporters on Wednesday that Lebanon was not heading towards normalization but towards peace with Israel.
Hezbollah chief rejects direct talks with Israel, says move would 'serve Netanyahu and Trump'
In a lengthy statement, Qassem accused Israel of systematically violating the ceasefire, claiming it had breached the agreement “more than ten thousand times.”
Netanyahu urges Trump to cap Lebanon talks at two-three weeks amid IDF restraint - report
Israeli officials have argued that continued Hezbollah attacks against IDF troops and northern communities are eroding the chances of reaching an agreement and undermining Israel’s deterrence.
Likud minister contradicts Netanyahu, says US limiting Israel's actions in Lebanon
Dichter, a member of the security cabinet, offered a rare glimpse on Wednesday into the decision-making constraints shaping Israel’s conduct on the northern front.
Rubio on White House shooting: 'A lot of leadership' and warns Iran 'seeks to dominate the region'
Rubio called the shooting an “unfortunate situation” that an individual could disrupt the important event, and said, "That’s kind of the world we live in right now.”
US hosts talks as Lebanon seeks ceasefire extension with Israel
The US-mediated ceasefire, which is set to expire on Sunday, has yielded a significant reduction in violence, but attacks have continued in southern Lebanon.
Israel’s Lebanon move raises doubts over gas, Hezbollah and the 2022 maritime deal - analysis
The new buffer zone reflects Israel’s long-term security strategy, with gas concerns secondary to countering Hezbollah.
US releases details of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Israel preserves right to self-defense
Both countries also recognize that Hezbollah’s activity “must be curtailed,” as Lebanon’s security forces are the only ones authorized to bear arms.
