With a ceasefire in place, Hezbollah wants to rebuild Lebanon. But its supply chains across Syria have been weakened by Israeli airstrikes, rebel fighting and the ouster of its ally Bashar al-Assad.
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The world welcomes the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, but worries remain
Celebratory gunfire rang out in Beirut to mark the start of a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah to end almost 14 months of fighting.
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Netanyahu urges his cabinet to approve a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is urging Israel’s security Cabinet to approve a ceasefire with Hezbollah, paving the way for a possible pause in over a year of fighting with the Iran-backed group.
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Lebanon’s first responders say Israeli strikes target them as they work to save lives
More than 200 emergency and medical workers have been killed since last October, Lebanon’s health ministry says. Many believe Israel’s military is targeting them in its war against Hezbollah.
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In northern Israel, migrant workers are farming while under fire from Hezbollah
Foreign laborers, many from Thailand, are tending fields and livestock in an area Israel has declared off-limits to its own civilians amid ongoing military operations against Hezbollah.
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What is the U.N. peacekeeping force stationed in Lebanon?
The mission was created in 1978 to help restore order after Israel’s first invasion of Lebanon. Decades later, it’s still there but has come under fire during a new Israeli invasion in Lebanon.
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From Hurricane Milton to world hunger: How to make your donations count
The world is facing a devastating array of disasters. If you want to donate to a charity to make a difference, how can you make sure your dollars will do the most good?
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Amid airstrikes and armed conflict, Lebanese musicians hit a somber note
Lebanon is a cultural hub for Arab music. Lebanese music writer Danny Hajjar has been talking with musicians there about how they’re dealing with escalating conflict in the region.
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Photos: A look back at the year since Oct. 7
A year has passed since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel and the start of its war in Gaza. Here’s a look at some key moments from photojournalists on the ground.
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Vigils and protests mark 1 year since Hamas attacks on Israel as fighting rages on
Vigils are taking worldwide to commemorate the approximately 1,200 killed in the Hamas attacks a year ago. Protests are planned to demand a cease-fire to the war that has killed nearly 42,000 in Gaza.