A Hezbollah lawmaker, Ali Fayyad, has stated that the group will not enter direct negotiations with Israel. He explained that Lebanon must first push for

Pakistan enhances security in Islamabad ahead of crucial U.S.-Iran talks amid rising tensions over Israeli strikes on Lebanon.

Israel seeks direct talks with Lebanon to discuss Hezbollah disarmament following bombardments that threaten a US-Iran ceasefire. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he is seeking direct talks with Beirut, a day after the worst bombardment of the war killed more than 300 people in Lebanon and placed Donald Trump's U.S.-Iran ceasefire in jeopardy. Trump announced a ceasefire ‌in the six-week-old Iran conflict late on…

He described Iran’s leaders as “much more reasonable” than their public comments would suggest. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered talks between Israel and Lebanon, while a US State Department official said the meeting will be held in Washington next week.

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Iran had accused Israel of violating the ceasefire by launching massive attacks on Lebanon on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Germany has said it is ready to re-engage with Tehran. Follow DW for more.

Israel launches more airstrikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, while Iran shuts the Strait of Hormuz, claiming a ceasefire violation.

Peace talks will include the disarming of Hezbollah, Mr Netanyahu said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Canada is not considering sanctions on Israel after it attacked Lebanon this week and appeared to violate a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran just hours before a Tuesday night deadline he had set for a mass […]

The Iranian president today said the attacks rendered planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran “meaningless”.

His announcement comes a day after Israel pounded Beirut with airstrikes that resulted in the deadliest day in Lebanon since the war began on Feb. 28.

Cleared Direct Talks With Lebanon "As Soon As Possible": Netanyahu

"Anyone who acts against Israeli civilians - we will strike them," said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, vowing attacks "wherever necessary" in Lebanon.

"Anyone who acts against Israeli civilians - we will strike them," said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, vowing attacks "wherever necessary" in Lebanon.

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Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday, putting the U.S.-Iran ceasefire into further jeopardy after the biggest Israeli attacks on its neighbor of the war.

The Israeli military said it was continuing ground operations in southern Lebanon. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Israel’s military said it was continuing ground operations in southern Lebanon. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Emergency workers in Beirut are searching for survivors after Israeli strikes on busy commercial and residential areas of the Lebanese capital on Wednesday. Now there are fears the Middle East ceasefire is at risk.

Reflecting on the immediate lead-up to the current truce, the Deputy Foreign Minister described the volatility of the situation.

Israel has insisted that Lebanon is not part of the two-week truce between Iran and the United States.

After initially ignoring Tuesday’s ceasefire, the Israeli prime minister announces direct talks to end the conflict will begin immediately.

BEIRUT (April 9): Israel vowed to continue its campaign against Hezbollah on Thursday, dismissing mounting international concern that its strikes on Lebanon threaten a fragile US-Iran truce that could lead to peace negotiations. At least 203 people were killed and 1,000 wounded in airstrikes on Wednesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, while Hezbollah said itRead More