• Why the Israeli and Lebanese governments accepted a ceasefire – and will Hezbollah abide?

    Why the Israeli and Lebanese governments accepted a ceasefire – and will Hezbollah abide?

    Apr 16, 2026 10:50 PM EDT

    ... Lebanon has also conditions. I mean, we're hearing President Trump saying that there could be a meeting soon between the Lebanese leader and the Israeli leader. I don't see that happening, Amna, if the Israelis are still occupying parts of Lebanon and Benjamin Netanyahu is able to walk ...

  • Israel and Lebanon begin 10-day ceasefire after reaching agreement

    Israel and Lebanon begin 10-day ceasefire after reaching agreement

    Apr 16, 2026 03:55 PM EDT

    Pakistan army chief meets with Iranian parliament speaker Meanwhile, Pakistan’s army chief met Thursday with Iran’s parliament speaker as part of international efforts to press for an extension to a ceasefire that has paused almost seven weeks of war between Israel, the U.S. and Iran. It was ...

  • Israel’s campaign in Lebanon a 'humanitarian catastrophe,' UN refugee chief warns

    Israel’s campaign in Lebanon a 'humanitarian catastrophe,' UN refugee chief warns

    Apr 15, 2026 10:50 PM EDT

    ... Hour." Barham Salih: Thank you.Amna Nawaz: And late this evening in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered an expansion of the Israeli invasion of Southern Lebanon to occupy more territory and to march eastward to expand what they call a security zone along Israel's northern ...

  • What to know about new direct talks between Lebanon and Israel

    What to know about new direct talks between Lebanon and Israel

    Apr 15, 2026 10:06 PM EDT

    ... Lebanon’s civil war and after Israel invaded Lebanon in an offensive against the Palestinian Liberation Organization, Lebanon's government entered into direct negotiations with Israel. In May 1983, the countries signed an agreement under which Lebanon would formally recognize Israel, Israel would withdraw from Lebanon, and a security zone ...

  • Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue as U.S. hosts historic diplomatic talks

    Israeli strikes on Lebanon continue as U.S. hosts historic diplomatic talks

    Apr 14, 2026 10:55 PM EDT

    ... mounting for Israel following more than a month of war. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni today said she would suspend a defense cooperation agreement with Israel. But while the Israelis and Lebanese engaged in talks today, no such talks occurred between Iran and the United States, and the U.S ...

  • Israeli-Lebanese talks more symbolic than substantive, former State Dept. official says

    Israeli-Lebanese talks more symbolic than substantive, former State Dept. official says

    Apr 14, 2026 10:45 PM EDT

    ... government has its job to do, but it will need help from the U.S. and it will need help of a different kind from Israel. Amna Nawaz: In the minute or so we have left, what can and should be, in your view, the U.S. role in all ...

  • Pope Leo XIV denounces the 'delusion of omnipotence' he says is fueling the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran

    Pope Leo XIV denounces the 'delusion of omnipotence' he says is fueling the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran

    Apr 11, 2026 06:42 PM EDT

    ROME (AP) — In his strongest words yet, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday denounced the “delusion of omnipotence” that is fueling the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and demanded political leaders stop and negotiate peace. Leo presided over an evening prayer service in St. Peter’s Basilica on the same ...

  • Israel agrees to talks with Lebanon as strikes there threaten fragile U.S.-Iran truce

    Israel agrees to talks with Lebanon as strikes there threaten fragile U.S.-Iran truce

    Apr 09, 2026 10:55 PM EDT

    ... these claims. Another neighbor told us that authorities reportedly inspected the building and found nothing. Even if Hezbollah was present here, international law still requires Israel to observe principles of proportionality and precaution to prevent civilian harm. But yesterday's air raids were all but proportional, and they came without ...

  • Israelis mark Passover in shadow of war: 'We cannot celebrate together'

    Israelis mark Passover in shadow of war: 'We cannot celebrate together'

    Apr 09, 2026 10:25 PM EDT

    Nick Schifrin: We first met Pachter two years ago when he and his wife, Sara, were evacuated following the October 7 terrorist attacks in the 2023 war between Israel and Hezbollah. Rabbi Israel Pachter: Part of the winning is to keep our morality up. Nick Schifrin: Today, Israel has invaded ...

  • Israeli strikes kill more than 300 people in one day in Lebanon, saying Iran truce doesn't apply

    Israeli strikes kill more than 300 people in one day in Lebanon, saying Iran truce doesn't apply

    Apr 09, 2026 01:56 PM EDT

    ... we are witnessing is a massacre against civilians." More than a million people have been displaced by the war, many from the south and Dahiyeh. Israel's military has issued warnings for the population to leave those areas, followed by heavy bombardment. Israel has also launched a ground invasion in ...