Lebanon thought there was a ceasefire - then Israel unleashed deadly blitz

Israel says Lebanon is not included in the ceasefire the US agreed to halt the war with Iran.

Amid U.S.-Iran Negotiations, Netanyahu’s Interests May Conflict With Trump’s

As the focus shifts to negotiations between the United States and Iran, no formal Israeli participation is planned.

By Isabel Kershner

The Middle East ceasefire deal is fraying. What’s next for Trump?

Also in today’s newsletter, Federal Reserve officials spar over impact of Iran war

Israel to open direct talks with Lebanon but not halt attacks on Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that his country was ready for direct negotiations amid international calls for Israel to stop its bombing in Lebanon.

By Sammy Westfall, Suzan Haidamous, Mohamad El Chamaa

Israel’s attacks on Lebanon should not be happening, says Keir Starmer

In article for Guardian, PM also calls for Iran conflict to become watershed moment for future UK security Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon “shouldn’t be happening”, Keir Starmer has said on his visit to the Middle East, as he called for the Iran conflict to become a watershed moment for the future security of the UK. In an article for the Guardian, the prime minister said the UK’s response to the crisis must involve a fundamental reset in terms of making the country more resilient, incl...

By Peter Walker and Jamie Grierson

Iran-U.S. ceasefire off to a shaky start. And, Bill Gates to testify in Epstein probe

Attacks persist across the Middle East despite the two-week ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran. And, Bill Gates is set to testify in the investigation of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

By Brittney Melton

US Democrats warn Trump that Iran ceasefire must apply to Lebanon

Democratic lawmakers tell White House that allowing Israel to continue to bomb Lebanon could reignite the regional war.

Mike Pence warns JD Vance to avoid Obama-style Iran deal as nuclear talks set to begin in Pakistan

Former VP Mike Pence cautions the Trump administration against another Iran nuclear deal as Vance and Witkoff prepare for talks in Pakistan.

Canada pushing for Lebanon inclusion into ceasefire deal: source

Ottawa is pushing for Lebanon to be part of the ceasefire deal between the Trump administration and Iran and for its inclusion to be honoured by Israel, a senior Liberal source told CBC News.

Iran war: Israel says it will hold talks with Lebanon 'soon'

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.

🔴 Live: Israel's Netanyahu says instructed cabinet 'to begin direct negotiations' with Lebanon

By FRANCE24

Only a handful of ships have passed through Hormuz, further testing fragile truce

The Strait of Hormuz remains essentially closed, with more than 800 ships still stranded in the Persian Gulf and only eight vessels, mostly dry-bulk vessels, passing through since the tenuous cease-fire between the U.S., Israel and Iran was announced earlier this week.

By Claudia Assis

As a fragile ceasefire buckles, Trump must finally show he can say no to Netanyahu

Editorial: Israel’s brutal strikes on Lebanon’s capital Beirut require a strong rebuke from the White House if there is to be any chance of a peace deal in the Middle East

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Netanyahu digs in on his war in Lebanon, as Iran warns that dialogue with the United States will become ‘meaningless’

The ceasefire is faltering on the eve of the first negotiating meeting due to the bombings in Beirut and the blockade of Hormuz

By Antonio Pita

'Hands remain on trigger': Iranian President Pezeshkian warns Israel's incursion into Lebanon a violation of truce deal

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By TOI World Desk

‘Tehran’s hands remain on trigger’: Iran President Pezeshkian warns Israel over Lebanon ceasefire breach

Israel PM Netanyahu orders direct talks with Lebanon, disarmament of Hezbollah among demands

Since March 2, Israeli strikes in Lebanon have killed over 1,500 people, including 130 children, and displaced over a million.

Netanyahu initiates direct negotiations with Lebanon on disarming Hezbollah, establishing peace

"The negotiations will focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peaceful relations between Israel and Lebanon," the prime minister said.

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

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

‘Nothing short of horrific’: World reacts to Israeli ‘carnage’ in Lebanon

The world was relieved on Wednesday when Pakistan mounted an overnight diplomatic push to secure a temporary ceasefire and bring Washington and Tehran into direct negotiations. Things, however, were different for Lebanon. Israel launched its heaviest and most coordinated air assault on Lebanon since its conflict with Hezbollah began on March 2 amid the Middle East war hours after the US-Iran truce, killing more than 250 people. The assault proceeded even as the Hezbollah paused its own attack...

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Christodoulides expresses concern over Lebanon situation in call with Aoun

President Nikos Christodoulides expressed “deep concern” over what he described as “indiscriminate strikes against civilians and critical infrastructure” by Israel on Lebanon during a telephone call with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, according to a statement by government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis, on Thursday. Christodoulides conveyed Cyprus’ full solidarity with the government and people of Lebanon, stressing […]

Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite truce

Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon this morning, putting the Middle East ceasefire in further jeopardy after its biggest attacks of the war on its neighbour killed more than 250 people and threatened to torpedo US President Donald Trump's truce from the outset.

Iran president says Israel’s bombing of Lebanon renders talks meaningless as Trump warns ‘shootin’ starts’ if deal not reached

Israel pounded Lebanon with its heaviest strikes yet yesterday, killing hundreds of people and drawing a threat of retaliation from Iran, which said the attacks violated a ceasefire deal agreed with the US a day earlier.

Israel says it is open for dialogue with Lebanon, but will continue to target Hezbollah

Tajani says he'll visit Beirut in the coming days

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 9 - Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said Thursday that he will visit Beirut in the next few days to show Italy's support for Lebanon as it comes under attack from Israel. "Italy is ready to do its part for Lebanon's stability," Tajani told a press conference following the informal MED9 ministerial meeting in Split. "Italian soldiers are present in the country not only on multi-national missions but also on bilateral missions to assist the Lebanese armed f...

By ANSA

Trump warns of major escalation if peace process with Iran fails | The wRap

Today's headlines: War on Iran, PUV assistance, Artemis II

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Mia Khalifa Accuses U.S. & Israel of 'Terrorism,' War Crimes After Lebanon Strikes

Mia Khalifa spoke out with intense emotion after deadly strikes hit her home country of Lebanon this week, calling the U.S. and Israel terrorist nations. In an emotional IG video post Wednesday, Mia said it was one of the hardest days she’s…

By TMZ Staff

Viral clip of Pakistan envoy criticising Israel in UNSC over Lebanon attacks is old, unrelated to ongoing bombing

Video from March 2026; unrelated to current attacks, shows official criticizing past Israel-Lebanon violence

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In photos: Wide-scale destruction as Israel strikes Lebanon, killing hundreds on April 8 - Khaleej Times

In photos: Wide-scale destruction as Israel strikes Lebanon, killing hundreds on April 8  Khaleej Times

Netanyahu orders talks with Lebanon on Hezbollah disarmament, ties

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday he has instructed his cabinet to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon, aiming to disarm Hezbollah and establish what he de...

South Beirut Sees Mass Exodus Amid Diplomatic Scramble To Ward Off Israeli Raids

South Beirut Sees Mass Exodus Amid Diplomatic Scramble To Ward Off Israeli Raids Israel has on Thursday warned civilians in south Beirut to evacuate their homes and neighborhoods, amid fears of a fresh impending aerial assault, after IDF strikes across Lebanon and the capital the day prior led to at least 250 Lebanese deaths and over 1,400 people wounded. These were the heaviest strikes of the war. "Just a short while ago, the Israeli military issued new forced evacuation orders...

By Tyler Durden

Lebanon’s sovereignty, security should not be violated: Chinese FM on Iran closing Strait of Hormuz after Israeli strikes - Global Times

Lebanon’s sovereignty, security should not be violated: Chinese FM on Iran closing Strait of Hormuz after Israeli strikes  Global Times

Netanyahu: Israel will start direct peace talks with Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah

Israeli PM says talks will start immediately, focusing on disarming Hezbollah and restoring peaceful relations, while welcoming Beirut's call for demilitarisation The post Netanyahu: Israel will start direct peace talks with Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Israel dismisses calls to add Lebanon to US-Iran ceasefire

Israel vowed more strikes against Hezbollah on Thursday, dismissing mounting international demands that the fragile truce between the United States and Iran in the Gulf be expanded to cover the war in Lebanon. The post Israel dismisses calls to add Lebanon to US-Iran ceasefire appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Israel Massacres Over 250 Civilians in Lebanon

On April 8, Israeli military forces launched the deadliest series of airstrikes on Lebanon since hostilities escalated in early March The post Israel Massacres Over 250 Civilians in Lebanon appeared first on Havana Times.

By Circles Robinson

Qatar’s Amir voices solidarity with Lebanon in phone call with Aoun amid Israeli aggression

The phone call came after a deadly day for Lebanon, where Israel launched brutal attacks on the country, killing at least 254 people in a single day. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh… (The post Qatar’s Amir voices solidarity with Lebanon in phone call with Aoun amid Israeli aggression is from Doha News | Qatar.)

By Asmahan Qarjouli