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Trump says Israel, Lebanon leaders to hold direct talks on Thursday

However, a Lebanese source told AFP that he has no knowledge of any imminent conversation between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.

US President Donald Trump walks toward reporters before answering questions prior to boarding Air Force One on April 10, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. President Trump is traveling to Charlottesville, Virginia.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pictured at the Presidential PAlace, Baabda, Lebanon, February 16, 2026.

No peace, no normalization: What Lebanon really wants - analysis

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun pictured at the Presidential PAlace, Baabda, Lebanon, February 16, 2026.

No peace, no normalization: What Lebanon really wants - analysis

A Hezbollah flag waves among a destroyed building following an Israeli airstrike during a media tour in Baalbek, Lebanon, on March 23, 2026.

Lebanon vs Hezbollah: A standoff between state sovereignty and Iranian influence - opinion


Lebanon’s internal strength tested as Iranian ambassador refuses to leave - analysis

Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, Mohammad Reza Sheibani, was expelled in mid-March for meddling in Lebanon’s internal affairs.

Then-Iran’s ambassador-designate to Lebanon Mohammad Reza Sheibani Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Iranian missile intercepted above Lebanon, shrapnel falls on towns in Beirut

The Lebanese news agency reported that shrapnel from an interception had landed over a series of towns north of Beirut and led to some light wounds.

A HOLE in a wall, after shrapnel from an intercepted Iranian missile made impact in Sahel Alma, a Christian town north of Beirut, Lebanon, according to Lebanese sources, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continues, March 24, 2026.

Israel drops leaflets with QR codes over Beirut, urging action against Hezbollah

The leaflets included QR codes and references to the IDF’s Unit 504, responsible for covert and clandestine operations and often dubbed "the IDF's Mossad.

Leaflets dropped by the IDF over Beirut, March 13, 2026.

Lebanese ‘Patriotic Officers’ warn army not to confront Hezbollah, fueling fears over army unity

The unusual warning comes amid external and internal calls to dismiss current Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal.

This photograph taken during a press tour organised by the Lebanese army shows Lebanese soldiers standing atop a military vehicle in Alma Al-Shaab, near the border with Israel in southern Lebanon, on November 28, 2025.

Lebanon unlikely to act against Hezbollah, despite Aoun's criticism, Middle East expert says

In order to disarm and disable Hezbollah, the Lebanese government "will have to clash with it, which they were not willing to do,” Sarit Zehavi told The Jerusalem Post.

This photograph taken during a media tour organized by the Hezbollah shows a flag of Hezbollah installed on the balcony of a damaged building at Nabi Sheet town after an Israeli military operation in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon, on March 7, 2026.

Lebanese president Joseph Aoun calls for new ceasefire with Israel, vows to disarm Hezbollah

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s proposed initiative included a request to establish a “complete ceasefire” with Israel and a plea for logistical support for the Lebanese Armed Forces.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, March 28, 2025.

Netanyahu meets with Macron, Lebanese officials, to discuss Hezbollah attacks

French President Macron reaffirmed the need for Hezbollah to immediately cease attacks and urged Prime Minister Netanyahu not to send soldiers on a ground offensive

French President Emmanuel Macron and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attend a meeting with Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa joining remotely, during a visit at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, March 28, 2025.

Hezbollah now managed by IRGC officers as it prepares for US, Israeli strike - report

In anticipation of a possible Israeli or US strike, Hezbollah has significantly intensified its military and security preparations under the close supervision of IRGC personnel.

Hezbollah terrorists march in the funeral of senior terrorist Haytham Ali Tabatabai, others killed in IDF airstrike, in Beirut, November 24, 2025; illustrative.

Hezbollah reportedly open to parallel US talks on Lebanon security deal

Hezbollah does not oppose a parallel political negotiation with the US aimed at a security agreement with Lebanon, sources told Al Akhbar, alongside efforts to disarm the group south of the Litani.

Hezbollah terrorists march in the funeral of senior terrorist Haytham Ali Tabatabai, others killed in IDF airstrike, in Beirut, November 24, 2025; illustrative.

At least six killed, others trapped under rubble, after residential building collapses in Lebanon

Abdel Hamid Karimeh, the head of the municipal council, speaking at a press conference in Tripoli, did not say how many people might still be trapped under debris.

People evacuating a collapsed apartment building in Tripoli, Lebanon on February 8, 2026.