Lebanon President Joseph Aoun is set to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington as Beirut seeks American support for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and efforts to establish long-term stability after months of conflict. Read More: US-backed Lebanon Israel framework begins implementation The meeting marks the conclusion of Aoun’s four-day visit to the […]
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White House invites Lebanon’s Aoun to US
The White House has invited Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit the United States on July 21, a US official confirmed. The visit follows a framework agreement signed by Israel and Lebanon after US-mediated negotiations. The meeting is expected to reinforce diplomatic efforts aimed at maintaining stability along the Israel-Lebanon border. According to the White […]
US brokers Israel, Lebanon framework agreement
Israel and Lebanon have signed a US-brokered framework agreement aimed at laying the groundwork for a lasting peace after months of cross-border conflict, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio describing it as the first step toward restoring stability in the region. The agreement was signed in Washington by the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to […]
Israel, Lebanon deny US claim IDF has withdrawn from southern Lebanon
Israel must withdraw on its own from Lebanon’s entire territory or be forced to flee in defeat, the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ Quds Force Esmaeil Qaani said on Thursday, according to state media. “You are required to evacuate all of Lebanon. Should you fail to retreat on your own accord today, you will […]
Dar says Israeli attacks on Lebanon nearly derailed US-Iran talks
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq has said that Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts have succeeded in bringing the United States and Iran to the negotiating table despite recent regional escalations that threatened to derail the process, as the spoilers never wanted this deal to happen. The deputy prime minister, in an interview with Al […]
Lebanon conflict brings Muslim and Christian communities closer
Beirut: Ongoing Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon have strengthened unity between Muslim and Christian communities, as residents from different faiths come together to support those affected by the conflict. During a visit to war-affected areas in southern Lebanon, journalist and host Hamid Mir witnessed examples of interfaith solidarity that have emerged amid the humanitarian crisis. […]
Israel Continues Strikes in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire Claims, 7 Killed
Israeli military strikes in Lebanon have continued despite a declared ceasefire announcement, with latest attacks killing at least 7 people, including women and children. The situation has raised serious concerns over Israel Lebanon ceasefire violations as tensions remain high across the border areas. The Lebanese National News Agency reported that Israeli air and ground operations […]
Now, Lebanon
The interim understanding between the US and Iran has moved the Middle East away from immediate war, but its first serious test has arrived almost as quickly as the ink on the text reached Washington. The White House has sent the agreement to Congress, a 60-day negotiating clock has begun, and the Strait of Hormuz, […]
Israeli air strikes on Lebanon continue despite US-Iran deal
Israeli air strikes have continued to target towns in southern Lebanon despite an agreement between the United States and Iran set to be formally signed on Friday to end the war on all fronts. Israeli drones carried out three attacks in Tyre that resulted in injuries while a drone also targeted the Bint Jbeil district […]
Pakistan, Lebanon army chiefs meet as Middle East mediation drags on
Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has underscored Pakistan Army’s commitment to expanding defence collaboration with the Lebanese Armed Forces, the military’s media wing said. He made the remarks during a meeting with Commander-in-Chief of Lebanese Armed Forces General Rodolphe Haykal during a meeting in Rawalpindi […]