Deaths soar as Israel and Hezbollah clash despite cease fire push

White House says Biden will continue push for Ukraine aid, cease-fire

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said President Biden will continue to push Congress for aid for Ukraine and for a cease-fire in its ongoing war with Russia. “Our approach ...

Politics - The Hill - November 10

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 20 in Beirut as diplomats push for cease-fire

The strikes, which destroyed an eight-story building and left a crater in the ground, were the fourth in Beirut in less than a week.

Hezbollah’s Rockets Remain a Threat Despite Israel’s Crushing Offensive

Israel’s failure to tamp down the short-range rocket threat has put pressure on its government to embrace a cease-fire.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 20

Israel Strikes Near Lebanon’s Capital as Hopes for a Cease-Fire Fade

The Biden administration sent envoys including the C.I.A. director to the Middle East this week, but Israel, Hezbollah and Hamas all appeared far from a deal to end the fighting.

World - The New York Times - November 1

Israel Calls for New Lebanon Evacuations as Cease-Fire Talks Ramp Up

The widespread orders across southern Lebanon came amid what appeared to be intensifying efforts to reach a cease-fire.

World - The New York Times - November 12

Lebanon considers cease-fire plan while Israel launches new strikes

Lebanon is considering a U.S.-backed cease-fire plan while Israel launched new strikes in the area south of Beirut. Senior Lebanon officials are reviewing the proposal and it is based on the U.N. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Strikes Hit Beirut and Israel as U.S. Seeks Cease-Fire Deal

Five people were killed in the Lebanese capital and one in northern Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 18

U.S. Envoy Will Head to Israel, Citing Progress on Lebanon Cease-Fire

The envoy, Amos Hochstein, held a second day of talks in the Lebanese capital to seek a truce between Israel and Hezbollah. The militant group’s leader said peace now depended on Israel.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Biden Announces Cease-Fire Deal Between Israel and Lebanon

With a deal to end more than a year of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, the president turns his attention back to stopping the war in Gaza before leaving office.

World - The New York Times - 14 hours ago

What the Cease-Fire Between Israel and Lebanon Means for Gaza

Can a truce lead to an enduring peace?

Top stories - The New York Times - 16 hours ago

Fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah amid push for a ceasefire deal

Israel and Hezbollah trade strikes as diplomats push for peace with a potential new ceasefire deal. The proposed deal would include a 60-day ceasefire, during which Israeli troops would withdraw ...

Biden to make new push for ceasefire in Gaza after Israel-Hezbollah deal

President Biden on Tuesday said the U.S. will make a new push for a ceasefire in Gaza in the coming days, after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to pause their fighting in and around the border with ...

Politics - The Hill - 17 hours ago

A Fragile Israel-Hezbollah Truce, and a Push to Make You Love Plastic

Plus, the A.I. granny scamming the scammers.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

Hezbollah Fires Waves of Projectiles Into Israel After Deadly Strike in Lebanon

The waves of attacks on Sunday came amid diplomatic efforts to reach a cease-fire in the conflict.

World - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Israeli strike kills Lebanese soldier as Hezbollah fires 185 rockets at Israel

Israeli strikes have killed over 40 Lebanese troops since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah, even as Lebanon's military has largely kept to the sidelines.

Several injured after Hezbollah fires some 250 rockets at Israel

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Hezbollah fires rocket barrages into Israel after deadly Beirut strikes

It is one of the heaviest bombardments of Israel since fighting intensified in Lebanon in September.

Hezbollah fires barrage of rockets into Israel after strikes on Beirut

Heavy attack launched in wake of deadly strikes on Beirut, and comes as talks for a ceasefire and hostage release deal have stalled. Hezbollah has fired about 250 rockets and other projectiles into ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

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