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U.S. brokers first direct Israel-Lebanon talks in decades

This was the first such meeting since 1993.

Axios · Dec 3, 2025

Who is Morgan Ortagus? Trump’s envoy to the Middle East who opposed UN Gaza ceasefire resolution

From beauty pageant queen to a key role in U.S. foreign policy, Morgan Ortagus is at the center of Trump administration decisions on the Middle East

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2025

US vetoes UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire demand for sixth time

‘Forgive us, Palestinian brothers, sisters,’ says Algerian ambassador to UN Amar Bendjama after devastating outcome.

Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2025

Lebanon seeks to firm up state authority by naming new army chief, top security officials

Lebanon has appointed a new army chief and heads of three security agencies as the government seeks to firm up state authority, especially in the country’s south, following the militant Hezbollah group’s devastating war with Israel

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Israel releases four Lebanese captives, agrees to join border talks

Lebanese media reported that the released hostages had arrived in a hospital in southern Lebanon city of Tyre.

Al Jazeera · Mar 11, 2025

Israel Kills Senior Hezbollah Militant, Frees Four Lebanese Prisoners

Israel said Tuesday it killed a senior Hezbollah militant responsible for drones and missiles, even as it freed Lebanese prisoners as a "goodwill" gesture to the country's new president.

International Business Times · Mar 11, 2025

Middle East latest: Hamas names the next 3 Israeli hostages to be released

Hamas has named the next three Israeli hostages it plans to release as part of the ceasefire deal

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025

US Envoy Says Hezbollah 'Defeated', Must Not Be In Lebanon Government

A senior US official visiting Beirut warned Friday against any Hezbollah presence in Lebanon's new government, saying the Iran-backed group was "defeated" in its war with Israel.

International Business Times · Feb 7, 2025

The US draws a 'red line' over including Hezbollah in Lebanon's government, new envoy says

A newly appointed U.S. envoy says she hopes Lebanese authorities are committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group is not a part of the new government in any form

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2025

Donald Trump Turns on His First Term's Middle East Hawks

But that doesn't mean he's embracing the doves.

Reason · Jan 21, 2025