Ceasefire to end Israel-Hezbollah war ’now within grasp’: US envoy

US special envoy Amos Hochstein said late Tuesday that he saw “a real opportunity” for the war's end during his visit to Beirut to discuss a truce deal with Lebanon's top authorities

Nov. 20, 2024

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‘No ceasefire’ in Lebanon: Israel defense minister

"In Lebanon, there will be no ceasefire and there will be no respite,” Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a post on social media platform X following a meeting with Israeli military commanders.

Nov. 12, 2024

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Iraq urges Arab support for Palestine at Riyadh summit amid Gaza, Lebanon crises

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday to participate in the Second Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, focused on addressing the ongoing crises in Gaza and Lebanon.

Nov. 11, 2024

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Iraq welcomes thousands of Lebanese citizens fleeing war

Iraq has welcomed over 18,000 Lebanese citizens according to Iraqi Border Ports Authority, fleeing the ongoing war in their country, with Iraqi authorities providing free entry visas, shelter, and medical assistance

Nov. 10, 2024

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Glimmer of hope to end wars in Middle East in wake of Trump reelection: French minister

In a press conference with Israel’s outgoing Foreign Minister Israel Katz, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said "a window has opened for putting an end to the tragedy in which Israelis, Palestinians, and the entire region have been immersed since October 7."

Nov. 07, 2024

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Israel’s renewed strikes indicate ‘rejection’ of a ceasefire by Tel Aviv: Lebanese PM

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Friday condemned Israel’s fresh strikes on Beirut, saying the renewed attack indicated Tel Aviv’s “rejection" of a ceasefire

Nov. 01, 2024

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Hezbollah’s new leader pledges continued resistance, support for Gaza in first address

In his first televised address as Hezbollah’s new secretary-general, Sheikh Naim Qassem committed to continuing the group’s resistance against Israel and reaffirmed support for Gaza.

Oct. 30, 2024

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Hezbollah appoints Naim Qassem as new leader after Nasrallah’s assassination in Israeli airstrike

Hezbollah’s Shura Council has appointed Sheikh Naim Qassem as the new Secretary-General following the death of longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in September targeting the group’s headquarters in Beirut.

Oct. 29, 2024

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Islamic Resistance in Iraq claims fresh drone attacks on Israel, defying government

The Islamic Resistance in Iraq claimed they targeted “an important target” in Israel’s southernmost coastal city of Eilat “using drones" in the early hours of Friday

Oct. 25, 2024

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