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22 November 2024, 10:08

Reports: Israel has told Hochstein that it rejects France's participation in the monitoring committee that will supervise any ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.

22 November 2024, 09:08

Israeli airstrikes targeted Beirut's southern suburbs this morning after evacuation warnings for three buildings in Hadath and Haret Hreik.

22 November 2024, 08:44

U.S. sources to Israel's Channel 12: Israel and Lebanon are nearing an agreement that could be finalized within days.

21 November 2024, 20:54

Lebanese official sources to Sky News Arabia: The contacts might lead to a ceasefire ageement by the weekend if no obstacles come up.

21 November 2024, 20:34

U.S. sources to Al-Jadeed: The U.S. received signals from Israel that the meetings were positive, but the agreement needs further discussions.

21 November 2024, 20:18

Maariv: The U.S. envoy is about to return to the United States. All parties in the negotiations will hold consultations and continue contacts and it is estimated that a settlement can be reached within a few weeks, perhaps even within two weeks.

21 November 2024, 20:16

Maariv: It seems that the Lebanese side has started to digest it. The settlement is indeed close, but it will not happen tomorrow. Even after the talks that Hochstein had in Lebanon and Israel, there are still final gaps that must be closed.

21 November 2024, 20:16

Maariv: As part of the settlement, Israel will maintain freedom of action in Lebanon and there will be a strong and significant enforcement mechanism.

21 November 2024, 20:15

Maariv: Hochstein conveyed a clear message to the Lebanese, "It's time to reach a settlement, don't miss the opportunity," and it seems that the message was received.

21 November 2024, 20:11

Israeli officials to Maariv on Lebanon deal: There is a clear desire by the parties to reach a settlement.

21 November 2024, 19:42

Senior U.S. official to Axios on Lebanon-Israel negotiations: We are moving in the right direction, but there is still work to be done. Negotiations are continuing with both sides.

21 November 2024, 19:41

Axios: The political-security cabinet is expected to receive an update on the status of the Lebanon talks during its meeting tonight, but it seems that there will be no vote.

21 November 2024, 19:40

Israeli officials to Axios: Hochstein is expected to fly back to Washington tonight and an agreement is not expected to be announced before next week.

21 November 2024, 19:38

Israeli and U.S. officials to Axios: Significant progress has been made towards a ceasefire agreement, but there are still some gaps to be closed.

21 November 2024, 18:18

Hochstein is now meeting with Israel's defense minister and army chief over the Lebanon ceasefire proposal, following his talks earlier today with Netanyahu.

21 November 2024, 17:55

More than 35 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on several Bekaa towns today.

21 November 2024, 17:07

Israeli opposition leader: The current government is prolonging the war without a reason and there is no victory without political action.

21 November 2024, 16:59

A violent Israeli airstrike has targeted the Beirut southern suburb of Msharrafiyeh.

21 November 2024, 16:47

A member of the Israeli negotiation team has dismissed a senior Israeli security official's claim that Hamas wants a ceasefire deal.

21 November 2024, 16:28

A senior Israeli security source said that reaching an agreement with Hamas and Hezbollah has become possible and that he does not rule out an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.

21 November 2024, 16:19

An Israeli airstrike has targeted the Asaad al-Asaad area in Beirut's southern suburbs.

21 November 2024, 16:18

Senior Israeli security official: The chance of a hostage deal is the highest since the first deal made a year ago. Hamas is under heavy pressure and is interested in it.

21 November 2024, 16:04

Senior Israeli security official: Hamas has given up its demand of stopping the war in Gaza and it wants a deal.

21 November 2024, 15:36

The Israeli army has issued evacuation warnings for three buildings in Ghobeiri.

21 November 2024, 15:01

Israeli airstrikes targeted the Baalbek towns of Shaath, Rasm al-Hadath, Younine, Brital, Hawrtaala and Beit Shama.

21 November 2024, 14:43

Hezbollah said it has fired advanced missiles at an Israeli airbase near south Israel's Ashdod, which lies 150 kilometers from the Lebanese border.

21 November 2024, 14:28

An Israeli airstrike has targeted the Beirut southern suburb of al-Jamous.

21 November 2024, 14:25

Al-Arabiya: Netanyahu was informed of the ICC arrest warrant against him during his meeting with Hochstein.

21 November 2024, 14:23

Sources to Al-Arabiya: The leaders of the Israeli army and security agencies have informed the political leadership of their support for a ceasefire in Lebanon.

21 November 2024, 14:07

A new Israeli airstrike has targeted Beirut's southern suburbs.

21 November 2024, 14:04

The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity.

21 November 2024, 13:38

The Israeli army has issued fresh evacuation warnings for Haret Hreik and Hadath.

21 November 2024, 13:12

Hezbollah said it launched suicide drones at the Haifa naval base, hitting the targets "accurately."

21 November 2024, 12:19

Al-Arabiya: The Israelis still believe that an agreement can be reached with Lebanon within a week.

21 November 2024, 12:13

An Israeli has been killed in the latest rocket barrage on Nahariya.

21 November 2024, 12:02

The mayor of Israel's Metula decried that the Israeli government is "about to sign a surrender agreement with Hezbollah."

21 November 2024, 11:59

Israeli reports: Fifteen to twenty rockets were fired at Nahariya, two of which fell in the city.