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A United Nations Security Council meeting at UN headquarters on December 23, 2025, in New York City. (ANGELA WEISS / AFP)
December 24, 2025, 6:02 am
US, Iran spar at UN Security Council over conditions for reviving nuclear talks
Washington’s envoy says it’s prepared for talks with Tehran but will not accept enrichment inside the Islamic Republic, which Iranian envoy says is a non-starter
By Reuters
Lebanese soldiers secure the site of an Israeli drone strike that targeted a truck in the village of Sibline, south of Beirut, on December 16, 2025. (Mahmoud ZAYYAT / AFP)
December 16, 2025, 9:26 pm
US, French, Saudi officials to meet in Paris about preventing renewed war in Lebanon
Fears of broader conflict mount as end-of-year deadline for Hezbollah to lay down its arms nears; IDF says two of the terror group’s operatives hit in strikes
By Lazar Berman and Emanuel Fabian
Illustrative: Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon on December 4, 2025. (Mahmoud Zayyat/AFP)
December 4, 2025, 8:22 pm
Israel launches strikes on Hezbollah targets day after direct talks with Lebanon
IDF says it struck weapons depots after issuing evacuation warnings for several villages in south Lebanon; countries still said slated to hold second meeting on economic cooperation
By Emanuel Fabian and Nava Freiberg
UNIFIL armored vehicles patrol on the entrance of the southern Lebanese town of Naqoura near the border with Israel on June 17, 2024. (Mahmoud Zayyat/AFP)
December 3, 2025, 1:16 pm
Officials from Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks in decades in Naqoura
Netanyahu’s office describes ‘attempt to create a basis for a relationship and economic cooperation’; Lebanese PM disputes this, insisting no economic ties on the table
By Lazar Berman and Agencies
People walk past tents sheltering displaced Gazans near the Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani mosque at the Qatari-built Hamad City residential complex in northwestern Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, on October 6, 2025. (Omar Al-Qattaa/ AFP)
October 8, 2025, 11:04 am
US sailor’s mom said evacuated from Gaza with help from Trump administration, Israel
Ahlam Firwana, whose son serves in US Navy, reportedly leaves the territory thanks to the intervention of US officials, veterans and a pause in IDF strikes
By ToI Staff
People pose for a picture on a burnt Hezbollah rocket launcher in the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Tibnit on November 27, 2024, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect. (Mahmoud Zayat/AFP)
April 15, 2025, 10:10 am
Disarming Lebanon’s Hezbollah terror group no longer inconceivable, analysts say
Crippled by months of war with Israel, US-Iran nuclear talks could provide final push for Iran-backed group to lay down its arms and yield to the Lebanese government
By AFP and ToI Staff
Men dressed in military fatigues stand next to the coffins of Hezbollah official Hassan Bdeir (R) and his son Ali (L) who were killed in an Israeli strike that targeted their apartment the previous day, ahead of their funeral procession in Beirut's southern suburbs on April 2, 2025. (ANWAR AMRO / AFP)
April 6, 2025, 5:15 pm
IDF targets 2 Hezbollah operatives ‘rebuilding terror infrastructure’ in Lebanon
Trump envoy Morgan Ortagus, in Beirut, discusses disarming Hezbollah; chief of staff says Israel ‘showing initiative and offensive action’
By Emanuel Fabian, Agencies and ToI Staff
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, right, meets with US deputy special envoy for Middle East peace Morgan Ortagus, center, and US Ambassador to Lebanon Lisa A. Johnson at the presidential palace in Baabda, in east of Beirut, Lebanon, April 5, 2025. (Lebanese Presidency press office via AP)
April 5, 2025, 5:28 pm
Trump aide meets Lebanon’s president in Beirut amid efforts to disarm Hezbollah
Lebanese officials describe talks with US deputy Mideast envoy Ortagus as ‘positive’ and ‘constructive,’ say meetings focused on southern Lebanon, implementation of ceasefire
By AFP and ToI Staff
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) vehicles patrol the southern Lebanese city of Marjayoun, near the border with Israel, on November 29, 2024. (AFP)
March 13, 2025, 6:56 pm
Israel returns fifth Lebanese prisoner after border delineation talks
Hezbollah-linked outlet reports that 14 Lebanese detainees still held by Israel, including 7 alleged members of the Iran-backed terror group
By Nava Freiberg
A UN peacekeeping soldier sits on a tank at a road that links to a UNIFIL base where the Lebanese and Israeli delegations meet, in Naqoura town, Lebanon, on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
March 12, 2025, 3:29 pm
New talks with Lebanon aimed at normalizing ties, senior Israeli official says
Working groups established this week will focus on border, IDF presence, and Lebanese detainees, but Jerusalem is said to be aiming for a comprehensive agreement with its northern neighbor
By Lazar Berman
A United Nations peacekeeping force (UNIFIL) convoy patrols next to Naqoura, in Lebanon near its border with Israel, ahead of negotiations between the two countries in the area, October 13, 2020. (Mahmoud Zayyat/AFP)
March 11, 2025, 7:41 pm
Israel to hold talks with Lebanon on land border, frees 5 detainees as goodwill gesture
Amid negotiations in Naqoura that establish 3 joint working groups, Israel agrees to hand back reported terrorist and 4 other Lebanese; IDF strikes Hezbollah operatives
By Lazar Berman, Nava Freiberg and Emanuel Fabian
US President Donald Trump responds to reporters as he arrives at the White House after speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, in Washington, February 22, 2025. (John McDonnell/AP)
February 23, 2025, 9:06 am
‘Disgraceful what’s going on there’: Trump pans Hamas treatment of hostages
US president says six captives released Saturday ‘not in great shape’ but others have been worse; Secretary of State Rubio slams ‘savagery’ in handling of hostages
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meets with a bipartisan group of US senators and Deputy Middle East Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus, February 17, 2025 (Yafit Iliagoyav/Foreign Ministry)
February 18, 2025, 2:27 am
FM Sa’ar to US senators: Turkey cooperating with Iran to smuggle money to Hezbollah
Foreign minister also discusses developments related to Iran’s nuclear program with US delegation that includes deputy Middle East envoy
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Israeli soldiers seen on the border fence with Lebanon, northern Israel, on February 2, 2025. (Ayal Margolin/Flash90)
February 12, 2025, 11:00 pm
US said to accept IDF request to remain in 5 south Lebanon posts after Feb. 18 deadline
Israel had reportedly asked to stay for an additional 10 days; Lebanese president insists Israel stick to existing date; IDF again warns Lebanese not to return to homes in south
By ToI Staff and Reuters
Israeli soldiers seen in Meiss El Jabal, in southern Lebanon, February 10, 2025. (Oren Cohen/Flash90)
February 11, 2025, 8:59 pm
US denies Israel’s request to further push off deadline for Lebanon withdrawal
Washington official confirms Jerusalem asked for extension but says administration planning on keeping to February 18 date for IDF exit
By Jacob Magid and ToI Staff
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