Israel Signals Conditional Commitment to Lebanon Ceasefire
Good to speak again with the FM of New Zealand Winston Peters. I said that Israel will respect the ceasefire in Lebanon as long as it won’t be breached by…
UK parliament to debate pro-Israel influence on domestic politics
UK lawmakers will debate the influence of pro-Israel lobbying groups on domestic politics on Monday and discuss whether to launch a public inquiry into the issue. – A petition supporting…
US and Iran conclude high-level talks in Switzerland, mediators say
The first round of talks between high-ranking U.S. and Iranian officials in Switzerland ended Monday, mediators said, after a tense opening marked by Tehran’s announcement it had again closed the…
Death toll in Lebanon rises to 4,106
At least 4,106 people have been killed since fighting between Israel and Hezbollah broke out on 2 March, Lebanon’s health ministry has said. – A further 12,153 people have been…
No discussions around Iran’s nuclear program in first round of talks – Iranian broadcaster
No negotiations around Iran’s nuclear program took place during the first round of talks, the state-owned Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) is reporting. – The first 80-minute session instead…
Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed over deadly Israeli attacks on Lebanon
The Iranian central military command says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israel’s attacks on southern Lebanon, describing them as a breach of Iran’s agreement with the US.…
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…
Trump envoy, Iranian minister head to Switzerland for talks
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi were both headed to Switzerland for talks, Axios said on Friday, as a ceasefire in Lebanon appeared to revive efforts…
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…