Middle East live: Lebanon, Israel to hold new talks in US before ceasefire expires
Summary
Lebanon and Israel will begin new peace talks in Washington as their current ceasefire approaches its end. Meanwhile, the conflict in the Middle East continues with recent Israeli strikes causing casualties in Lebanon and diplomatic tensions involving Iran, Kuwait, and other countries.Key Facts
- Lebanon and Israel will hold new peace discussions in the United States starting Thursday.
- The current ceasefire has seen hundreds of deaths from Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon.
- Over 10,000 homes in Lebanon have been damaged or destroyed since the ceasefire began.
- Lebanon reported 22 people, including eight children, killed in recent Israeli strikes.
- The US Senate narrowly voted 50-49 to support President Donald Trump’s authority to wage war on Iran.
- Iran accused Kuwait of attacking an Iranian boat and detaining four Iranian citizens, demanding their release.
- Iranian and Russian foreign ministers are meeting in India for a BRICS summit to discuss the Middle East conflict and fuel issues.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu had a secret meeting with the UAE president, which was described as a historic step in their relations.
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