The envoy, Amos Hochstein, held a second day of talks in the Lebanese capital to seek a truce between Israel and Hezbollah. The militant group’s leader said peace now depended on Israel.
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U.S. Envoy Visits Lebanon, Seeking Truce Between Israel and Hezbollah
The envoy, Amos Hochstein, said an end to the fighting was “within our grasp” after meeting in Beirut with Lebanon’s Parliament speaker, a key interlocutor with Hezbollah.
Why Trump’s Space for Deal-Making in the Middle East Has Shrunk
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s agenda in the region is not yet clear, but the geopolitical landscape has changed significantly since he was last in office.
Trump Will Encounter a Very Different Middle East in His Second Term
The region has changed dramatically since the Oct. 7 attacks.
Who Are Mike Huckabee and Steven Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East Picks?
Mike Huckabee and Steven Witkoff have both made pro-Israel statements. Here’s a closer look at the two men who will help shape Mr. Trump’s approach in the Middle East.
Iran Debates Whether It Could Make a Deal With Trump
Some in Iran’s new, more moderate government think the result of the presidential election provides an opportunity to make a lasting deal with the United States.
How World Leaders Are Prepping for a Second Trump Presidency
Foreign leaders have rushed to ingratiate themselves with Donald J. Trump in recent days, nervously recalling the clashes, insults and feuds of his first presidency.
What Were Trump’s Policies on Israel In His First Term as President?
Donald Trump staunchly supported Israel during his first term as president, even when that meant reversing decades of American policy.
What Were Trump’s Policies on Israel During His First Term?
Donald Trump staunchly supported Israel during his first term as president, even when that meant reversing decades of American policy.
World Reacts to Donald Trump’s Win in U.S. Presidential Election
Donald J. Trump has said he would transform America’s relationship with allies and adversaries. He has pledged to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours, increase tariffs and deport millions.