Aug 02 Watch Talks for International Force in Lebanon Stall in U.N. Tapped to lead a multinational force in Lebanon, France postponed negotations Wednesday until a cease-fire agreement is reached. The deputy U.N. secretary-general discusses the current status of diplomatic efforts. Continue watching
Aug 01 Watch Lebanese Special Envoy Tarek Mitri Calls for Immediate Cease-fire Lebanese Special Envoy Tarek Mitri spoke to the U.N. Security Council Monday, resisting the creation of an international force in Lebanon and calling on the U.S. to press Israel for a cease-fire. On the NewsHour, Mitri discusses Lebanon's official perspective. Continue watching
Aug 01 Watch U.S. Secretary of State Rice Hopes for U.N. Resolution by Week’s End Pressure mounted Tuesday after the European Union called for an immediate end to fighting in Lebanon while the Israeli cabinet voted to expand its ground offensive. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice discusses U.S. efforts to end the conflict. Continue watching
Aug 01 Watch Israeli Vice Premier Shimon Peres Defends Israel’s Actions Prime Minster Ehud Olmert declared Tuesday that Israel was "winning" the battle against Hezbollah and that there was progress toward a conditional cease-fire. Vice Premier Shimon Peres gives the official Israeli position on the fighting and diplomacy. Continue watching
Aug 01 Watch Fighting Escalates Between Israel and Hezbollah Correspondents in Lebanon and Israel report on the ongoing Israeli-Hezbollah violence, which entered its 21st day. Continue watching
Jul 31 Watch President Bush, Secretary Rice Outline Plans for Cease-fire Cutting short a 48-hour moratorium on air raids, Israel resumed bombing of Lebanon Monday as Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice expressed hope that a comprehensive settlement can still be reached. Analysts look into the U.S. role in bringing peace to… Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch President Bush, Prime Minister Blair Seek Resolution to Enforce Mideast Peace President Bush and Prime Minister Blair announced an agreement to send a multinational stabilization force to Lebanon. After excerpts from a news conference, analysts Giovanni Castellaneta and Robin Niblett assess Europe's role in brokering a diplomatic solution. Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch Fighting Continues to Escalate Between Israel and Hezbollah Fighting raged at the Lebanese border with Hezbollah striking deeper in Israel. ITN reporters describe the latest events in Lebanon and Israel. Continue watching
Jul 28 Watch Analysts Discuss Diplomacy in Mideast, Bolton Hearings Columnists David Brooks and E.J. Dionne discuss the continuing crisis in the Middle East, the role of international leaders in seeking a diplomatic solution and the confirmation hearings of U.N. Ambassador John Bolton. Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch Senators Divided on Keeping Bolton as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. John Bolton, who was appointed on a temporary basis as the United States Ambassador to the U.N. had his confirmation hearing today. The Senate remains divided on confirming his post to serve as U.N Ambassador for the rest of President… Continue watching