BEIRUT/LONDON: As a Lebanese delegation starts taking shape to hold direct talks with Israel, the people of Lebanon remain trapped in the crossfire between Israel and Hezbollah, victims of a conflict their country neither sought nor wanted. This time, however, amid the renewed suffering, destruction and mass displacement of Lebanon’s citizens, a cautious hope is taking hold that a historic peace initiative proposed by the Lebanese government could pave the way to an end to the country’s decades of turmoil.

President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.

WASHINGTON: Israel has rejected diplomatic overtures by Lebanon to halt its escalating offensive against the Hezbollah militant group, demanding negotiations only take place…

LONDON: Work has reportedly begun in Lebanon to assemble a delegation that could represent the country in potential negotiations with Israel, as Beirut pursues diplomatic avenues…

BEIRUT/LONDON: As a Lebanese delegation starts taking shape to hold direct talks with Israel, the people of Lebanon remain trapped in the crossfire between Israel and Hezbollah,…

Hezbollah dragged Lebanon into war on March 2 in retaliation for the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, launching missiles at Israel. Israeli airstrikes have killed at…

JERUSALEM: Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold direct talks in the coming days, their first since the start of the Iran war that has drawn Lebanon deeper into conflict,…