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Cease-fire close in Lebanon, White House says

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US says ceasefire is imminent in Lebanon Israeli officials have ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Israeli Strikes Threaten Lebanon’s Archaeological Treasures

The country is home to thousands of years’ worth of antiquities. Some have already been damaged or destroyed in the war, alarming the conservationists trying to protect them.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Israel cabinet to meet to discuss Lebanon ceasefire deal

The ceasefire would reportedly be for an initial 60 days and include the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon.

Lebanon’s economy had been in crisis. Then Israel invaded

Beirut, says one business owner, is ‘no longer a place where you have a happy vibe’

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal expected in Lebanon soon

President Biden is expected to announce that the U.S. and France have secured a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, a U.S. official tells CBS News. CBS News contributor Robert ...

Netanyahu announces potential Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he will bring his security cabinet a proposal for a ceasefire deal between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group backed by Iran. CBS ...

Maps: Where Israel Has Invaded Lebanon

Here’s what a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah would look like on the ground.

Top stories - The New York Times - 12 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 - 17 hours ago

Watch: People in Israel and Lebanon react to ceasefire deal

People in Tel Aviv and Beirut shared feelings of relief and doubt as they reacted to the news.

FirstFT: US-brokered Lebanon ceasefire begins

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World - Financial Times - 5 hours ago

Macron sees chance for stability in Lebanon with ceasefire deal

World - Yahoo News - 9 hours ago

Israel Says Cease-Fire Takes Effect in Lebanon

The deal has raised hopes of a period of calm after two months of intense aerial bombardments and ground operations.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 1 hour ago

Ceasefire deal reached in Israel-Lebanon war

Deal raises hopes of a permanent end to the year-long hostilities

World - Financial Times - 10 hours ago

Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah comes into effect in Lebanon

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect Wednesday morning in Lebanon. As part of the deal, brokered by the United States, Israel will gradually withdraw its forces from Lebanon ...

Iran welcomes ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon

World - Yahoo News - 6 hours ago

BBC on the ground as people return to southern Lebanon

The BBC's Middle East correspondent, Hugo Bachega, is at the main highway between Beirut and the south as people start to return to their homes.

Will Lebanon Deal Break Gaza Deadlock? Experts Doubt It

Hamas is unlikely to compromise in Gaza, despite the decision by its ally, Hezbollah, to stop fighting. A deal in Gaza would also be harder for Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister.

World - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

Will Lebanon Deal Break Gaza Deadlock? Experts Doubt It

Hamas is unlikely to compromise in Gaza, despite the decision by its ally, Hezbollah, to stop fighting. A deal in Gaza would also be harder for Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 hours ago

Lebanon braces for power struggle after ceasefire

Israel’s dismantling of Hizbollah leaves a vacuum that many fear rival factions will exploit

Business - Financial Times - 2 hours ago

Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: IDF issues south Lebanon warning after ceasefire

Israel continues strikes across Lebanon -- including intense attacks in Beirut -- amid a major multi-national cease-fire push.

Hezbollah Names Naim Qassem as Its New Leader

Mr. Qassem had been the Lebanese militant group’s longtime deputy. He replaces Hassan Nasrallah, who was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike last month.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Hezbollah announces new leader after Nasrallah killed

Hezbollah has named Sheikh Naim Qassem as its next leader, though Israel, suggesting it will target him, has already threatened that his time in the role would be “temporary.” “Temporary ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29

Hezbollah announces Naim Qassem as new leader

Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah and heir apparent Hashem Safieddine were killed in recent weeks.

Tech leaders mend fences with Trump ahead of election

The leaders of major technology companies are making overtures to former President Trump as Election Day nears and the Republican candidate appears in solid position in the final days of the race. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 29