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France 24Context14 May, 13:29 UTC

Lebanese split over diplomatic normalisation amid Washington talks

In Lebanon, the very idea of peace with Israel continues to deeply divide opinion. As unprecedented negotiations open today in Washington under US mediation, many Lebanese see a chance for a...

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BBC MEPrimary13 May, 18:41 UTC

Hamas can survive politically by giving up weapons and armed conflict, peace envoy says

Nickolay Mladenov also warns the current stalemate over Donald Trump's peace plan could lead to a permanent division of the territory.

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BBC MEContext14 May, 13:33 UTC

'Floating armoury' ship reportedly seized by Iran

A vessel said to be a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports.

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France 24Context14 May, 13:29 UTC

Lebanese split over diplomatic normalisation amid Washington talks

In Lebanon, the very idea of peace with Israel continues to deeply divide opinion. As unprecedented negotiations open today in Washington under US mediation, many Lebanese see a chance for a...

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France 24Context14 May, 12:50 UTC

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire nears end: Will fresh talks lead to new truce?

Israel's ruling coalition on Wednesday submitted a proposal to dissolve parliament to pave the way for early elections. The move, initiated by Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party, came as Netanyahu...

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France 24Context14 May, 09:55 UTC

Did Israel tip Eurovision 2025 results? NYT report delves into voting data

As the Eurovision returns, an investigation by the New York Times has revealed how Israel may have influenced voters to help its contestant Yuval Raphael in last year's edition. Story by James Vasina.

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The GuardianContext14 May, 09:47 UTC

Lebanon divided: Hezbollah, Israel and the cost of resistance – video

Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues and is deepening divisions across Lebanon. Supporters of Hezbollah call the group “the resistance” and see the conflict as existential. Despite...

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France 24Context14 May, 09:20 UTC

Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite ceasifre and ongoing talks

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is continuing despite talks currently taking place between Lebanon and Israel. On Wednesday, twelve people were killed by Israeli strikes on Lebanon,...

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The GuardianContext14 May, 04:00 UTC

Wife of Briton pleads for Saudi Arabia to release him from ‘arbitrary detention’

Ahmed al-Doush’s health said to be in sharp decline since his arrest in 2024 in relation to social media postsThe wife of a British national who has been imprisoned in Saudi Arabia since 2024 for...

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France 24Context14 May, 03:35 UTC

Lebanon and Israel to hold new talks in Washington as ceasefire nears end

Lebanese and Israeli delegations are due to begin a third round of talks in Washington on Thursday, days before their latest ceasefire expires. Continued Israeli strikes have killed more than 400...

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BBC MEContext13 May, 23:22 UTC

Hezbollah support endures in south Lebanon as ceasefire fails to stop war with Israel

Despite continuing Israeli attacks and occupation, many people in the south still believe the armed group is the only force capable of defending them.

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The GuardianContext13 May, 22:48 UTC

Israel’s ruling coalition proposes early elections amid ultra-Orthodox anger at Netanyahu

Prime minister under pressure over failure to grant military service exemptions as multi-party government looks at risk of collapseIsrael’s ruling coalition has submitted a proposal to dissolve...

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BBC MEContext13 May, 22:30 UTC

Netanyahu says he 'secretly visited' UAE during war with Iran

The UAE denied reports of the "alleged visit" and insisted relations between the two countries were not based on "unofficial arrangements".

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BBC MEContext13 May, 21:14 UTC

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill 22 people, health ministry says

Eight children are among those reported dead after a series of air strikes hit the south of Beirut.

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The GuardianContext13 May, 20:04 UTC

Family of British couple jailed in Iran say they have lost contact

Lindsay and Craig Foreman were given 10-year sentences after entering the country on a motorcycling tripThe “terrified” family of a British couple jailed for 10 years in Iran on spying charges...

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BBC MEContext13 May, 17:05 UTC

Israel's Eurovision entry 'shocked' by protests during semi-final show

Noam Bettan was met with a mixture of cheering, boos and chants as he performed in Vienna on Tuesday night.

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