NewsFeed Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports from Washington, where the first of two days of US-mediated ambassador-level talks between Israel and Lebanon concluded on Thursday. A ceasefire between them expires on Sunday, though Israel has killed 512 Lebanese since its implementation on April 17. Published On 15 May 202615 May 2026 Click here to share … Read more
As Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue, Hezbollah opposes ceasefire talks in Washington. As Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue despite a ceasefire, the United States is hosting the third round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials. Hezbollah opposes the meeting in Washington. Can the process help find a way forward for Lebanon after decades of … Read more
Close Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Knesset vote, March. Credit: Itay Cohen Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a Knesset vote, March. Credit: Itay Cohen Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted Monday that Israel is struggling to neutralize the threat of Hezbollah’s 122 rockets and drones, but noted the Israeli military has freedom … Read more
Netanyahu orders army to ‘vigorously attack’ Hezbollah in Lebanon BBC Hezbollah claims to have launched 2 attacks on IDF troops in south Lebanon’s Taybeh The Times of Israel Israel says it will attack Hezbollah ‘forcefully’ as four killed in strikes on southern Lebanon Reuters Netanyahu Tells Israeli Military to Hit Hezbollah with ‘Powerful Strikes’ WSJ Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire Tested by … Read more
President Joseph Aoun promised to work to preserve Lebanon’s sovereignty and freedom. Published On 17 Apr 202617 Apr 2026 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has said that the country would no longer be an “arena for anyone’s wars”, and that the ceasefire with Israel should lead to work on permanent agreements. In a televised address to … Read more
Lebanon and Israel are holding first direct talks in decades. Israel agreed to the 10-day pause in attacks against Lebanon but has refused to withdraw its troops from the south. The ceasefire was announced after officials met in person in Washington, DC – the first direct talks since 1993. Now, there is hope for an … Read more
Tracking data appears to show a number of Iran-linked ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the hours after the U.S. blockade of the waterway began on Monday. The U.S. military said its blockade would apply to “all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports,” but that it would “not impede freedom of navigation … Read more
Lebanon says ceasefire must be in place before Israel talks BBC Netanyahu approves talks with Lebanon after Israeli strikes imperil Iran ceasefire AP News Lebanon heads to historic Israel talks with few hopes except to staunch bloodshed Reuters Netanyahu announces negotiations with Lebanon after U.S. pressure Axios Israel and Lebanon Plan Talks in D.C. as War Threatens U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire … Read more
Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gave a rundown Wednesday of the food — and the copious amounts of caffeine — that U.S. military personnel consumed during the Iran war. “Along the way, we consumed more than 6 million meals, and by my estimate, more than 950,000 gallons of coffee, 2 … Read more
NewsFeed US Vice President JD Vance says Lebanon is not part of the US-Iran ceasefire, stressing that neither Washington nor Israel agreed to that. After Pakistan said Lebanon was included, Israel killed hundreds of people when it carried out around 100 strikes across Lebanon in just 10 minutes. Published On 9 Apr 20269 Apr 2026 … Read more