Diplomats hold US Iran preparatory discussions at Swiss retreat
Diplomats from several countries were meeting Saturday at a Swiss retreat in a bid to maintain dialogue on the preliminary US-Iran deal to halt the Middle East war, said Bern.…
Top British diplomat lambasts Ben-Gvir’s ‘abhorrent’ comments on Lebanon
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has criticized remarks made by Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, who stated that “all of Lebanon must burn” after four Israeli soldiers were killed in a…
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire: senior US official
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4pm local time (1pm GMT) today, a senior US official has told the Reuters news agency. – “Hezbollah…
Lebanese leaders discuss preparations for new round of Israel talks
Lebanon’s president and prime minister on Tuesday discussed preparations for a new round of talks with Israel next week, after the US and Iran announced a peace deal that includes…
Trump says Beirut attack ‘should not have happened’
Trump has called for all sides to “stand down” in the wake of the Beirut attack, which he said should not have happened. – “Israel has the right to defend…
Israeli army issues forced displacement order for three villages in southern Lebanon
Israel has issued a forced displacement order to residents of three villages in southern Lebanon. These include Sarafand, a village in southern Lebanon located 10km south of Sidon by the…
Belgium Backs Call for Immediate De-Escalation Between Israel and Hezbollah
I agree with President Trump: the Israeli strikes against Lebanon and Hezbollah attacks against Israel violate the truce and add instead fuel to the fire. I join the call for…
Hezbollah MP says ceasefire must extend to all areas in Lebanon
Ibrahim Al Moussawi, a Hezbollah official and member of the Lebanese parliament, has said any ceasefire must extend to all parts of Lebanon, including the south. – “It should not…
Lebanon army chief visits US-Iran mediator Pakistan: Military
Lebanese army chief Rodolphe Haykal left Lebanon for Pakistan on Saturday where he will meet his counterpart Asim Munir, the Lebanese military said, with a source telling AFP the visit…
Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt
Iran has reaffirmed support for its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and demanded Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon, underscoring complications facing an interim deal to end the broader conflict between the U.S.…