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 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 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
Apr 17 Watch 7:22 After weeks of fighting, ceasefire sparks cautious celebration in Lebanon By Simona Foltyn, Winston Wilde Iran declared that it would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial sea traffic, which President Trump eagerly supported in a social media post. But Trump also declared that the U.S. blockade of Iran's ports could continue. Meanwhile, the day-old… Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch 5:26 Timeline for Strait of Hormuz shipping recovery remains uncertain By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn To discuss the status of the Strait of Hormuz and if it’s really open to all ships, Amna Nawaz spoke with Ian Ralby. He is president of Auxilium Worldwide, a non-profit organization that focuses on ocean governance and maritime law… Continue watching
Apr 17 Hezbollah and Israel truce holds in Lebanon as some displaced families begin to return home By Kareem Chehayeb, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press A fragile calm has settled over parts of Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire brokered by the United States takes hold between Israel and Hezbollah. Continue reading
Apr 16 Watch 4:33 Israel agrees to 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon as U.S. pushes for broader peace deal By Stephanie Sy, Kayan Taraporevala President Trump announced a ceasefire deal that would suspend fighting between Israel and Hezbollah for ten days. Hezbollah has not said whether it will abide by the ceasefire. Trump also says leaders from Israel and Lebanon are expected to meet… Continue watching
Apr 16 Watch 4:45 Why the Israeli and Lebanese governments accepted a ceasefire – and will Hezbollah abide? By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn For insights on the announced ceasefire by the U.S., Israel and Lebanon, Amna Nawaz spoke with author and journalist Kim Ghattas. Her recent book, "Black Wave," is about the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and she is now a… Continue watching