Trump promises to help Lebanon ‘a lot’ President Donald Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a crucial meeting at the White House. Trump emphasized Lebanon’s strong spirit and intellectual prowess, acknowledging the immense challenges the nation has faced for decades. He pledged robust U.S. assistance, vowing to address ongoing problems and ensure the country … Read more
President Trump conceded that Lebanon has been “badly treated” following a meeting with President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday, pledging to help the country be “properly treated” as the Lebanese reprieve from the presence of Israeli forces in their southern territory. Weijia Jiang reports. Source link
Washington — For a second time, the House on Tuesday voted against limiting President Trump’s authority to engage the U.S. military in warfare in Lebanon without congressional authorization. The war powers resolution, which was introduced by Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, is an updated version of a measure that also failed earlier this month … Read more
Secretary of State Marco Rubio, along with Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors, announced a framework agreement Friday that was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The officials … Read more
CBS News traveled to southern Lebanon, visiting the ancient city of Tyre, amid fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Holly Williams spoke with city residents about the conflict. Source link
Inside Lebanon as fighting continues between Israel and Hezbollah – CBS News Watch CBS News Violence has continued in Lebanon despite the U.S.-Iran agreement. Holly Williams went to Lebanon to see the destruction firsthand and spoke to those caught in the crossfire. Source link
Israel denies claim of pullback from southern Lebanon – CBS News Watch CBS News Israel is denying a Reuters report that Israel had pulled some of its troops back from southern Lebanon. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports. Source link
Iran wants Israeli forces to leave Lebanon as Tehran negotiates a deal with the U.S. While Israel says it is now considering a U.S.-backed proposal to remove some of its military presence, leadership is refusing to completely withdraw from the region. BBC News’ Charlotte Gallagher has more. Source link
U.S. officials on Friday said Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire, but the next day Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people, according to the Lebanese health ministry. Israel said it was responding to over 50 rockets launched by Hezbollah, killing an Israeli soldier. Holly Williams reports on how the fighting could impact talks … Read more
Special envoy Steve Witkoff headed to Switzerland overnight to begin the postponed U.S.-Iran talks, as fighting continued in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah. Source link