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Can historic Israel-Lebanon talks lead to ceasefire?

ceasefire extends to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Despite that, “the Trump administration is keen as mustard to get a deal with Iran”, Chris Doyle, director of the Council for Arab-British Understanding

Over 1.2m in Lebanon expected to face acute hunger: UN-backed report

impacting food security, highlighting the urgent need for emergency agricultural assistance to support farmers and prevent further deterioration.” A ceasefire that took effect on April 17 has reduced the intensity of the fighting between Israel

Displaced Lebanese wary as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins

ceasefire announcement also comes after the first direct diplomatic talks between Israel and Lebanon in decades on Tuesday, an event that has deeply divided Lebanon’s population. Many in the areas most impacted

Could the US-Iran war become a protracted ‘frozen’ conflict?

impact for the recipient as we’ve seen in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia,” Michael Kerr, a historian and political scientist at King’s College London, told Al Jazeera. Israel, a US ally

US talks between Lebanon and Israel end – as it happened

Israel and Iran [here](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/14/us-iran-peace-talks-could-resume-in-next-two-days-trump-says). **Canada, the UK, Australia and others have condemned the killings of UN peacekeepers in [Lebanon](https://www.theguardian.com/world/lebanon) and called for an end to hostilities.** “Australia, Brazil, Canada

Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire extension

Israel mural, in Tehran on April 21 2026, amid a ceasefire in the region. With the end of a two-week ceasefire approaching, the White House said US Vice President was ready to return

Deadlock over Iran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz cripples peace efforts

impacted living costs globally. [](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/12/g-s1-117045/hezbollah-commander-lebanon-israel) ### [Middle East conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [A Hezbollah

Iran war: What’s happening on day 63 as Trump signals possible attacks

impact, and a large domestic market, noting the country is used to “much harsher” conditions after years of pressure. ## War diplomacy - **Impasse likely despite pressure tactics:** Retired US General Mark Kimmitt said Iran’s strategy

Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire. And, Trump eases medical marijuana rules

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire** for three weeks following high-level negotiations at the White House. This extension aims to [maintain the fragile truce to pause fighting](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/23/nx-s1-5796719/iran-middle-east-updates) between

Middle East crisis live: US claims blockade has ‘completely halted economic trade’ into Iran, as Trump hints at return to talks in Pakistan

ceasefire that ends on 21 April.** “I think you’re going to be watching an amazing two days ahead,” Trump told reporter Jonathan Karl. > double quotation markIt could end either way, but I think

Trump says U.S. will 'guide' stranded ships through the Strait. And, key Senate races to watch

ceasefire agreement. Little is known about the new offer the president is reviewing, NPR's Mara Liasson tells *Up First*. Trump says he's been briefed on the concept of a deal, and Iranians will

Push to bring US and Iran together for peace talks as ceasefire deadline looms

impact of the conflict’s effects on oil, alongside the effects of Russia’s war with Ukraine on gas supplies, was “[the biggest crisis in history](https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/war-iran-is-causing-biggest-energy-crisis-history-iea-says-2026-04-21/)” in global energy markets