Report by Maroun Nassif, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian Israel, which has continued its attacks on Lebanon during both war and ceasefire periods, now appears to be accelerating developments with its long-standing adversary. In that context, the United States has asked Lebanon, during dire»»»

US president announced three-week extension after Washington talks, but Israeli bombardment and fighting persist United States President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire in Lebanon, even as Israel continued bombing the country on Friday. Trump revealed the extension in»»»

The meeting between the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington on 23 April, held under US sponsorship, was the first such encounter in decades. Despite fierce opposition and violent threats from Iran and Hezbollah, Beirut pressed ahead with what was an exceptionally difficult decision. Leba»»»