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They thought it was safe to walk home. Instead, she was the last child killed before Gaza's truce.
As Ahmed al-Qudra set off to see what — if anything — remained of his family’s home in the village of al-Qarara, he believed the long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza had begun.NBC News - 1d -
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After Israel-Hezbollah Truce, Lebanon Ponders How to Clear Debris
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has left behind lots of rubble. Some experts fear that much of it will be dumped into the environment without controls.The New York Times - 2d -
Israeli Forces Again Open Fire in Lebanon
For a second day, Lebanese were defying Israeli warnings and attempting to reach southern border towns that remained occupied by Israeli troops. At least two people were killed, officials said.The New York Times - 3d -
Scarred: The young victims of Israel's airstrikes in Lebanon
During the escalation of Israel’s airstrikes across Lebanon in 2024, hospitals saw a surge in burn victims. In the country’s only functioning burn treatment center, a dedicated team of surgeons and ...NBC News - 3d -
Israel lets Palestinians return to northern Gaza for the first time in over a year as truce holds
Israel is allowing Palestinians to return to the heavily destroyed north of the Gaza Strip for the first time since the early weeks of the 15-month war with Hamas, in accordance with a fragile ...ABC News - 3d -
Lebanon ceasefire deal extended as initial deadline passes
Lebanon and the US said the agreement will remain in place until 18 February.BBC News - 3d -
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended: White House
The White House said that a ceasefire involving Israel and Lebanon had been extended in a Sunday statement. The ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, announced by former President Biden in ...The Hill - 3d -
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White House Calls for Israel to Stay in Lebanon Past Truce Deadline
The Trump administration says more time is needed beyond next week’s scheduled end to the U.S.-backed cease-fire to halt the threat from Hezbollah.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
U.S. Security Contractors Going to Gaza to Oversee Truce, Officials Say
The contractors have been enlisted to do weapons checks on vehicles carrying displaced Palestinians back to their homes in the north under the terms of the new cease-fire.The New York Times - Jan. 23 -
Israel and Lebanon in talks to extend Hizbollah ceasefire
Negotiations take place ahead of deadline for IDF and militant group to pull back following devastating warFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
‘The struggle remains immense’: daily life in Gaza as the truce takes hold
Cheaper foodstuffs and being able to go out without fear of death or mutilation bring relief but conditions remain dire. On the first morning of the first day after the ceasefire, the market of ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Israel Enters Truce Stronger but With Unfulfilled Goal: Destroying Hamas
Several adversaries have been cut down to size but Israel could face years of fighting to keep them contained.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 19 -
More than 80 people killed in Colombia as truce between rebel groups collapses
Violence between National Liberation Army and Farc factions in north-east forces thousands to flee homes. At least 80 people have been killed and thousands displaced in north-east Colombia after ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
As Truce Takes Hold, Gazans and Israelis Express Elation Tinged With Doubt
After 470 days of death, a tentative cease-fire began on Sunday in Gaza. But Palestinians could not be sure that the war had ended, and Israelis fear that many hostages will still remain in Gaza.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Israel-Hamas Truce Leaves Big Questions Unresolved for Now
It remains unclear whether the six-week truce will lead to a permanent cease-fire and the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza, or if fighting will resume.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
Israel and Palestinians Prepare for Long-Sought Truce in Gaza
Qatar, which mediated the agreement, said the cease-fire deal was set to begin at 8:30 a.m. local time on Sunday.The New York Times - Jan. 19 -
The Sheikh, the Mogul and the Diplomat: The Trio Who Sealed the Gaza Truce
The Qatari prime minister, working with both President Biden’s envoy and President-elect Donald J. Trump’s representative, formed an unlikely partnership.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Anger at Blinken's farewell presser as Israel-Hamas truce start looms
Anthony Blinken faced heckles before addressing the press during his farewell briefing as secretary of state. CBS News' Willie James Inman breaks down what occurred.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Israel-Hamas truce deal brings hope, but no peace, and no reunions yet
The ceasefire deal agreed by Israel and Hamas has not ended the bloodshed in Gaza yet, nor the desperate wait for hostages' loved ones.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Hope and dread as Israelis and Palestinians await a Gaza truce that may not end their suffering
Officials now say they are closer than ever to reaching an agreement to pause the Israel-Hamas war and release hostages held in the Gaza StripABC News - Jan. 15 -
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader
The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
As Gaza deaths climb over 46,000, some pin hope for a truce on Trump
Palestinian officials say the war in Gaza has killed more than 46,000 people, as some on both sides of the conflict hope for "help from Donald Trump."CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened
A stinging defeat in war has left the once untouchable group on its most uncertain footing in years.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
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Lebanon Elects New President in Sign of Hezbollah's Waning Influence
Lebanon’s Parliament chose a U.S.-trained general as president, ending a two-year vacancy.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
Lebanon Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President
As the country endured economic crisis and a devastating war, lawmakers failed 12 times to pick a head of state. They have now settled on Joseph Aoun, the leader of the military.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Lebanon finally set to pick a president after two years of trying
Lebanon’s parliament was set Thursday to make yet another effort to elect a president, filling a vacuum that’s lasted for more than two years.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
It’s time for Lebanon’s leaders to take responsibility for the country’s future
For decades, politicians in Beirut have blamed their inaction on outside forcesFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
With Trump taking office, some Democrats and pro-immigration groups ponder new ideas
There's momentum among pro-immigration groups and some Democrats for policies that would move the party to the right on immigration.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
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Lebanon prepares for presidential vote in test of Hizbollah’s power
Parliamentary election follows two years of political deadlock blamed on militant group now weakened by war with IsraelFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Now Is the Time to Reimagine Lebanon
The fall of the Syrian regime and loss of Iranian influence opens the door for the Lebanese to finally take their fate in their own hands.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to be met, an American diplomat on Monday said “much progress” had been made recently.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Trump is pondering a shake-up of NASA and its programs
A five-person committee within the Trump transition team is mulling over policy suggestions that represent major changes to the way the space agency operates.The Hill - Jan. 5 -
The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations
A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has held up for over a month, even as its terms seem unlikely to be met by the agreed-upon deadlineABC News - Jan. 4 -
About 30 killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza as truce talks set to resume
‘Harsh day’ of bombardments with several children among dead, says Gaza’s civil defence agency . Gaza’s civil defence agency said about 30 people were killed in Israeli bombardments on Friday, as ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
