4 hours ago UN chief says Lebanon ceasefire ‘first ray of hope amid darkness’ in conflict – Middle East crisis live

António Guterres says it is ‘essential’ that signatories of ceasefire ‘respect it in full’Full report: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into forceDown to the final half-hour before the ceasefire comes into effect and AFP is reporting strikes on south Beirut after the Israel army’s evacuation warning.“Urgent warning to residents of the Beirut area,” army spokesperson Avichay Adraee had earlier said in a post on X, telling people in the Bachoura area in the city centre to leave, as well as “all residents in the southern suburb area”, specifically in Ghobeiry. Continue reading...

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8 hours ago Keir Starmer laughs off election petition after Kemi Badenoch calls for him to resign

The Labour leader kicked off Prime Minister's Questions by acknowledging the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

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11 hours ago Lebanon and Israel's ceasefire: What is the deal, how long will it last and how is the US involved?

The agreement follows almost 14 months of fighting – but what are its terms and how was it arranged?

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13 hours ago The ceasefire in Lebanon doesn’t ensure a lasting victory for Israel, but does signal a strategic setback for Iran | Bilal Saab

Hezbollah is still armed and has the potential to attack Israel. But more significantly it has in effect abandoned HamasNow that the dust has settled, quite literally, following the ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel, it is crucial to ask whether this deal will last – because, let’s face it, we’ve been here before.In 2006, Hezbollah and Israel fought viciously for more than a month for reasons not dissimilar to today’s context. By conducting a cross-border raid against Israeli troops, Hezbollah sought to alleviate some pressure on Hamas, which was battling with Israel in Gaza. The operation backfired, triggering a devastating conflict that led to the killing of roughly 1,100 Lebanese and 160 Israelis, and to massive displacement and damage to infrastructure in southern Leb...

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14 hours ago 'May it be Gaza next': John Swinney and Humza Yousaf call for Israel to extend ceasefire

A ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah began in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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15 hours ago Hezbollah Israel ceasefire holds in Lebanon but Netanyahu issues chilling warning

In a televised address on Tuesday, Netanyahu confirmed he would present the ceasefire deal to cabinet ministers - potentially bringing an end to the ongoing fighting in Lebanon

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15 hours ago Middle East crisis live: displaced residents start to return to southern Lebanon after Israel

Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect at 02.00GMT; Hundreds of cars defy warning from IDF to stay away from evacuated areasFull report: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into forceBiden announces ceasefire dealDown to the final half-hour before the ceasefire comes into effect and AFP is reporting strikes on south Beirut after the Israel army’s evacuation warning.“Urgent warning to residents of the Beirut area,” army spokesperson Avichay Adraee had earlier said in a post on X, telling people in the Bachoura area in the city centre to leave, as well as “all residents in the southern suburb area”, specifically in Ghobeiry. Continue reading...

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18 hours ago Middle East crisis live: IDF warns displaced residents not to return home yet as Israel

US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect at 02.00GMT; Streams of car seen heading into southern LebanonFull report: Biden announces ceasefire deal to end fighting between Israel and HezbollahDown to the final half-hour before the ceasefire comes into effect and AFP is reporting strikes on south Beirut after the Israel army’s evacuation warning.“Urgent warning to residents of the Beirut area,” army spokesperson Avichay Adraee had earlier said in a post on X, telling people in the Bachoura area in the city centre to leave, as well as “all residents in the southern suburb area”, specifically in Ghobeiry. Continue reading...

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20 hours ago Israel ceasefire with Hezbollah begins: Biden hails peace agreement agreed by Netanyahu's cabinet

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

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