98 minutes ago What to know about ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah

A ceasefire deal that could end more than a year of cross-border fighting between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group won backing from Israeli leaders

Politics

2 hours ago Israel agrees to ceasefire with Hezbollah after Benjamin Netanyahu pledges support: Peace deal 'to be signed after months of bitter fighting'

The Israeli cabinet convened to vote on the decision today as prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave his approval after weeks of back and forth

Politics

3 hours ago Israel 'agrees to ceasefire with Hezbollah' after Benjamin Netanyahu pledges support: Peace deal 'to be signed after months of bitter fighting'

The Israeli cabinet convened to vote on the decision today as prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave his approval after weeks of back and forth

Politics

4 hours ago Netanyahu to recommend Lebanon ceasefire deal to cabinet and claims Hezbollah ‘not the same’ – Middle East crisis live

Israeli prime minister does not give details on ceasefire but says Israel will ‘respond forcefully to any violation’; cabinet vote expected later today Israel’s military has issued another set of evacuation orders to citizens in neighbouring Lebanon, ordering residents in the southern suburbs of Beirut to flee their homes due to impending strikes.Lebanon’s National News Agency reports an Israeli airstrike on Arnoun, in the south-east of the country. Continue reading...

Events

4 hours ago Benjamin Netanyahu AGREES to ceasefire with Hezbollah: Israeli Prime Minister taking plans to his cabinet tonight in hopes of forming a deal

The Israeli prime minister announced this evening that he will present his cabinet with the deal for approval after accepting its terms

Politics

12 hours ago Israeli cabinet meeting to discuss approval of Hezbollah ceasefire in Lebanon

Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon could be approved by Israeli ministers on Tuesday

Politics

21 hours ago Israel and Hezbollah on the cusp of a peace deal: Netanyahu 'gives green light to ceasefire proposal'

The deal, which reportedly has the support of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu could see the nearly two-month-old Israeli incursion into Lebanon come to an end.

Politics

25 hours ago Israeli ambassador to US says Hezbollah ceasefire deal could come 'within days'

Ambassador Mike Herzog told Israeli Army Radio on Monday there remain 'points to finalise' and any deal requires agreement from the government - but he said 'we are close to a deal'

Politics

30 hours ago Ceasefire deal to end fighting between Israel and Hezbollah could be reached 'within days'

The Israeli ambassador to Washington has said ‘we are close to a deal’ between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah

Politics