Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a senior US official told Reuters. “Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire,” the official said on background, adding that negotiators for the US and Qataris worked out the deal with help from Iran. “We understand […]
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Trump Says U.S. Committed to Peace, Calls for Ceasefire Across Lebanon, Hezbollah and Israel Fronts
US President Donald Trump has said that the United States is committed to peace and expects a complete ceasefire across all fronts, including Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Israel. He made these remarks in a statement posted on Truth Social. Trump urged all parties in the Middle East to remain committed to diplomatic efforts and support progress […]
Iran and Israel temporary halt strikes amid ceasefire efforts
Iran and Israel have announced a temporary halt to direct military strikes against each other following diplomatic efforts led by US President Donald Trump, raising hopes for a reduction in tensions after months of conflict. Read More: Israel-Iran strikes intensify as peace efforts face setback The latest exchange marked one of the most serious confrontations between the two […]
Israel accused of thousands of ceasefire violations in Lebanon
Israel’s military operations in southern Lebanon intensified on Monday, with air strikes killing at least 12 people, including a woman and a child, according to Lebanese authorities. The attacks came as Lebanon’s defence minister stated that Israel has carried out nearly 3,500 strikes since a US-brokered ceasefire came into effect on April 17. Read More: […]
Israel airstrikes on Beirut after renewed Hezbollah tensions
Israel carried out airstrikes on Beirut southern suburbs on Sunday, saying the attacks targeted Hezbollah command and operational sites following reported rocket fire into northern Israel. Read More: Trump calls for more ‘surgical’ strikes against Hezbollah The latest escalation comes just days after the United States, Israel and Lebanon announced a renewed ceasefire framework aimed at […]
Trump calls for more ‘surgical’ strikes against Hezbollah
US President Donald Trump has called for more targeted military action against Hezbollah in Lebanon, saying he would prefer a “surgical” approach, while expressing hope for greater stability and prosperity in the country. His remarks in a pre-recorded interview with NBC were aired on Sunday and coincided with Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, threatening […]
Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt
A key meeting took place in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan, between Pakistan’s Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, during which Pakistan-Iran relations and the latest regional developments were discussed. The meeting also covered de-escalation of tensions and internal security issues. Both ministers stressed the importance of continuing diplomatic efforts […]
No sign of progress in US-Iran talks as Hezbollah rejects truce
Hezbollah movement rejected a new ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday and Israel said it would not withdraw troops from the country, undermining US President Donald Trump’s efforts to halt fighting there to forge peace with Tehran. Iran has made a ceasefire in Lebanon a condition for any peace deal with Washington, and has suggested in […]
Israel, Lebanon agreed to ceasefire aimed at ending months of hostilities
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire aimed at ending months of hostilities, a development that has raised hopes for a broader agreement involving Iran and the United States to ease tensions across the Middle East. Read More: Lebanon ceasefire extended by 45 days The ceasefire was announced by the Trump administration following negotiations […]
Report claims Trump rebuked Netanyahu over Lebanon
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump reportedly had a heated telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s military escalation in Lebanon, according to a report published by Axios citing unnamed US officials and sources familiar with the call. Read More: Netanyahu vows Lebanon operations will continue The report claimed that Trump strongly criticised Netanyahu’s handling of […]