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middle-east10 days ago•11 min saved

US presses calm as Israel-Turkey tensions in Syria draw diplomatic push

The United States is mediating amid rising tensions after Israel's strike on the Abu al-Duhur base in Syria, urging restraint and dialogue among Israel, Turkey, and Syria while reaffirming Israel's right to defend itself and Syria's sovereignty. Washington says it remains in contact with all three countries through multiple channels and is facilitating talks, including a meeting between Mossad chief Roman Gofman and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani in Jordan, to prevent wider confrontation as Israeli activity continues in southern Syria.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#abu-al-duhur #israel #middle-east

world13 days ago•4 min saved

Drone strike in southern Syria sparks tension as US hints at Turkey bait motive

Israel conducted a drone strike targeting a vehicle near Beit Jinn in Syria’s Damascus countryside, injuring a civilian; Damascus condemned the attack as a sovereignty violation. Israel said it hit a terrorist in southern Syria. US envoy Tom Barrack suggested the earlier Abu al-Duhur airbase strike could have been intended to bait Turkey before Israel’s elections and said Washington was not warned. The strikes reflect ongoing Israeli operations in Syria and broader tensions over Turkish military presence, drawing regional condemnation.

via Al Jazeera|

#drone-strike #israel #syria

world2 months ago•8 min saved

Israel-Lebanon framework links pullout to Hezbollah disarmament, amid skepticism

A US-brokered framework between Israel and Lebanon sets a sequenced path for Lebanon to regain sovereign control and for Hezbollah disarmament to be verified, but it does not mandate an immediate Israeli withdrawal. It envisions two pilot zones where the Lebanese army would assume security duties as Israel gradually redeploys, with displaced civilians allowed to return under Lebanese control. Hezbollah rejected the framework and warned it threatens Lebanon’s sovereignty, while analysts doubt success without Hezbollah’s buy-in. The deal contrasts with the Islamabad MOU and faces major hurdles, including Iran’s reaction and questions about enforcement and long-term compliance.

via Al Jazeera|

#framework-agreement #hezbollah #israel

world2 months ago•2 min saved

US-Mediated Framework Pushes Israel-Lebanon Toward Peace and Ceasefire

The United States mediated a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon toward a lasting peace and a ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah’s complete cessation of fire and the evacuation of Hezbollah operatives from the South Litani Sector. Hezbollah is not a party to the deal, but the plan envisions pilot zones where the Lebanese Armed Forces would take exclusive control to advance broader peace and security talks, including discussions tied to a pause in U.S.-Iran hostilities.

via CNBC|

#ceasefire #hezbollah #israel

world2 months ago•7 min saved

Israel vows to stay in southern Lebanon, hindering Iran peace talks

Israel’s defense minister said the IDF would not withdraw from southern Lebanon, echoing Netanyahu and complicating US‑Iran efforts toward a permanent peace as fighting with Hezbollah persists. A fragile ceasefire has been extended and about 60 days of talks are planned, with Iran demanding an Israeli withdrawal and Israel pushing for a phased handover to the Lebanese army. The broader regional dynamic includes cross‑border strikes and ongoing U.S. and Gulf state scrutiny of the Iran deal and regional security in the Strait of Hormuz.

via The Guardian|

#hezbollah #iran #israel

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Israel-Lebanon Extend Fragile Ceasefire After Washington Talks

Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 45-day extension of their fragile ceasefire after talks in Washington, with the US planning renewed political negotiations and a security track at the Pentagon as fighting continues and casualties rise along the border.

via BBC|

#border-security #ceasefire #hezbollah

middle-east3 months ago•12 min saved

Military officials join third Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington amid US push for a framework

The third round of Israel-Lebanon negotiations opens in Washington with military representatives taking part for the first time, as the US seeks a detailed framework before the end of a three-week ceasefire. Lebanon’s delegation is led by former ambassador Simon Karam and current envoy Nada Hamadeh Mouawad, while Israel’s includes Yechiel Leiter and Brig.-Gen. Amichai Levin; Washington is pressing Beirut to concede on a major step such as repealing Lebanon’s 1955 normalization law, against a backdrop of Iranian concerns and Hezbollah calls for a national referendum on direct talks.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#ceasefire #hezbollah #iran

world3 months ago•6 min saved

Kyiv warns US ceasefire plan could hand Moscow leverage without safeguards

The Kyiv Independent reports that the US is pressing a framework for a temporary Ukraine–Russia ceasefire in exchange for sanctions relief to Moscow, aiming to revive talks, but Kyiv fears no binding security guarantees and a dangerous loophole that could let Russia regroup and attack again. Key sticking points include Donbas, sanctions relief, and control of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, with Kyiv accusing the plan of effectively rewarding Moscow without enforceable safeguards.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#ceasefire #russia #sanctions

business4 months ago•3 min saved

Oil slips as US pauses Project Freedom to pursue Iran deal

Oil prices eased after the US paused Project Freedom to pursue a potential Iran deal, with Brent down about 1.7% to $108 a barrel and US crude around $100.60, as traders weigh whether diplomacy will restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional tensions.

via BBC|

#business #iran-deal #oil-prices

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Pope Leo XIV to welcome Rubio for Vatican talks on May 7

Vatican confirms Pope Leo XIV will host U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 7 at the Apostolic Palace, with Rubio due to arrive around 11:15 a.m. and an audience planned for 11:30 a.m.; the pope will also meet Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk that morning, continuing a line of exchanges that included Rubio’s 2025 meetings.

via Vatican News|

#donald-tusk #marco-rubio #pope-leo-xiv

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Poczobut Freed in US-Backed Belarus Prisoner Swap

Polish-Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut, jailed since 2021 in a Belarusian penal colony, was released after five years as part of a US‑brokered prisoner exchange involving Belarus, Poland, Moldova and other countries; three Poles and two Moldovans were released in the deal. The release, confirmed by Polish PM Donald Tusk, follows broader Western efforts to engage Lukashenko and comes as Poczobut is noted as a 2025 Sakharov prize laureate. U.S. envoy John Coale signaled ongoing talks for further prisoner releases, while health concerns and reports of prolonged solitary confinement in Belarusian prisons have been raised in relation to his detention.

via The Guardian|

#andrzej-poczobut #belarus #prisoner-swap

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Trump Extends Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire for Three Weeks

Trump announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as Washington pursues longer pause and broader Iran talks. The White House hosted Israeli and Lebanese officials, with Trump signaling a possible future meeting with Netanyahu and Lebanon’s Aoun. Lebanese officials cautioned that ongoing Israeli strikes and occupation hinder trilateral talks, while Hezbollah rockets and IDF retaliatory strikes occurred during the ceasefire window. The United States aims to reduce violence and support Lebanon’s security while advancing separate talks with Iran.

via Axios|

#ceasefire-extension #hezbollah #israel-lebanon

global-politics-and-policy4 months ago•11 min saved

Iran War Strains U.S. Influence in Bahrain, Azerbaijan and Indonesia, Leaked Cables Warn

Leaked State Department cables show the Iran war weakening U.S. credibility and ties in Bahrain, Azerbaijan, and Indonesia as pro‑Iran narratives spread online; officials warn weak U.S. messaging and limited public diplomacy risk eroding trust and urge more agile social‑media engagement to counter Tehran’s influence.

via Politico|

#global-politics-and-policy #indonesia #iran-war

world4 months ago•4 min saved

Lebanon Sets Ceasefire Condition for Direct Israel Talks

Lebanon says it will enter direct talks with Israel next week only if a ceasefire is in place, while Israel says talks should proceed after Lebanese requests; the US plans a meeting to discuss the ceasefire and negotiations. The fighting continues with hundreds dead and over a million displaced, as Hezbollah rockets target Israel and Israeli strikes hit Lebanon, with disputes over whether Lebanon is covered by the US-Iran ceasefire complicating diplomacy and humanitarian agencies warning of a worsening crisis.

via BBC|

#ceasefire #hezbollah #lebanon-israel-talks

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Gaza moves into second phase with technocrat-led transition

The US announced the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, proposing a Palestinian technocrat committee to run daily life during a transition and a push toward demilitarisation and reconstruction; Egypt said the 15-member committee would be deployed, with potential heads named, and Nickolay Mladenov to oversee and report to a Trump-chaired peace board whose membership will be announced soon. The plan follows the October hostage exchange, but key details—especially Hamas disarmament and specific members—remain unclear.

via The Guardian|

#ceasefire #egypt #gaza