Ceasefire
Moving past a ceasefire: Recognizing Israel is a big step, but 'normal,' says Lebanese diplomat
Lebanon’s Washington framework with Israel puts Hezbollah’s disarmament, state sovereignty, and Iran’s regional role at the center of a fragile test for both Beirut and Jerusalem.
The strategic significance of the Israel-Lebanon framework agreement - opinion
Israel-Lebanon: The official end of a 78-year war? - comment
A necessary Lebanon deal, undermined by Netanyahu’s delusions - opinion
Iran claims to strike US-linked targets, warns Gulf states not to aid attacks
According to a statement from Iran's Foreign Ministry, the US attack on Iran, and an alleged attack on Lebanon "in coordination with the United States," are both violations of the ceasefire agreement
Washington held an unprecedented upper hand over Iran - then cashed it in - analysis
The new US-Iran memorandum offers Tehran sweeping concessions, but raises questions about whether Washington is relinquishing its leverage before securing meaningful restrictions
Woven with hidden threads: The cultural-religious doctrine behind Tehran's moves - opinion
When one looks at the new Memorandum of Understanding signed between Iran and the United States, it becomes clear that this is not a random diplomatic maneuver.
CENTCOM chief Cooper to visit Zamir as Lebanon ceasefire, withdrawal terms in play
For months in late 2024, the IDF complained that the Lebanese army was afraid of Hezbollah and not nearly aggressive enough in handling issues and complaints.
Israel-Lebanon talks conclude after 11 hours as Rubio reportedly joins effort to secure deal
Italy, France agree on coalition to support Lebanon after UN mission ends • S. Korean ships leave Strait of Hormuz • Iran rejects claim unfrozen funds to be spent in US
US-Iran agreement triggers debate over deterrence collapse and next conflict
This week's Deep Dive episode covers why the next war with Iran may be closer than than we think.
Can Lebanon's army disarm Hezbollah? Inside the new US-backed pilot proposal - analysis
The US had pressured Israel to adhere to a real ceasefire with Hezbollah. In the past, the ceasefires were only in name, and strikes continued against one another.
‘Israel has no choice’: Hezbollah chief says Israel must withdraw from Lebanon
Iran has pursued a ceasefire in Lebanon as a key condition in its Memorandum of Understanding with the United States.
Majority of Israelis support military buffer zones in Gaza, Lebanon, West Bank after Oct. 7 - poll
JCFA's survey also found that 65% of Israelis do not trust international forces to replace Israeli security roles, citing past failures and reassessing Oslo and Gaza disengagement policies.
New US-Iran Lebanon oversight body excludes Israel, gives Tehran say over IDF actions - editorial
A joint statement released by the mediating countries, Qatar and Pakistan, announced the creation of a deconfliction mechanism for Lebanon.
