Apr 24 Palestinians mourn third teenager killed in occupied West Bank this week By Aref Tufaha, Imad Isseid, Associated Press Three Palestinian teenagers have been killed in the occupied West Bank this week in a spike of renewed violence, the latest shot dead by Israeli forces during a mid-week raid. Continue reading
Apr 23 WATCH: Trump announces Israel and Lebanon have agreed to 3-week ceasefire extension By Matthew Lee, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 3:32 Trump in no rush to set deadline on Iran ceasefire extension By Stephanie Sy, Winston Wilde Two days after President Trump extended his two-week ceasefire with Iran, the prospect of talks is giving way to more tensions and brinksmanship from both sides. Iran released video of forces taking control of two vessels in the Strait of… Continue watching
Apr 23 Watch 7:24 Israel's UN ambassador says IDF is 'most moral military in the world' By Geoff Bennett, Dan Sagalyn Officials from Israel and Lebanon met in Washington to build on last week’s agreement for a 10-day ceasefire. Both sides pledged to halt offensive operations, while Lebanon committed to taking meaningful steps to prevent Hezbollah from launching attacks on Israel. Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch 8:21 In rare interview, top Hezbollah leader rejects disarmament, calls for Israeli withdrawal By Simona Foltyn, Adrian Hartrick, Vicken Avakian Representatives from the governments of Lebanon and Israel will meet again this week in Washington for peace talks. But Hezbollah is not involved. The full disarmament of the Iran-backed group is a central part of the discussions, but in a… Continue watching
Apr 20 European Union hosts Palestinian peace conference as it seeks greater role in Middle East By Sam McNeil, Associated Press Over 60 nations met in Brussels on Monday to discuss prospects for stability and peace in Gaza and the occupied West Bank. Continue reading
Apr 20 Doubts over talks between Iran and U.S. after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz By Munir Ahmed, Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Associated Press Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran two days before a tenuous ceasefire is set to expire, even as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz. Continue reading
Apr 19 Police investigating arson attacks at Jewish sites in London By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British police say they are looking at whether the incidents are the work of Iranian proxies. Continue reading
Apr 18 Witnesses detail deadly Israeli strikes on medics in Lebanon By Isabel DeBre, Associated Press The three strikes, which killed four paramedics and wounded six others, is the latest example of Israel's willingness to target Lebanon's health sector. The attacks on the ambulances have drawn condemnation, including from the United Nations’ human rights office. Continue reading
Apr 18 French soldier killed in attack on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon By Associated Press Macron identifies the soldier as Staff Sergeant Florian Montorio from the 17th Parachute Engineer Regiment. He states that Hezbollah is likely responsible for the attack. Continue reading