Iran warns of a decisive response to any attacks after threats made by US President Donald Trump, in the aftermath of military strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed a negotiating team to prepare for the continuation of Gaza ceasefire talks. The Palestinian-Israeli documentary No Other Land has secured a ... Show More
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Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is set to be extended as talks in Washington show signs of progress. In the Strait of Hormuz, tensions remain high as the US and Iran warn of further escalation, with concerns over potential sea ... Show More
2m 12s
Apr 17
Israel-Lebanon 10-day ceasefire begins and Gulf pushes for a Hormuz resolution
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect after intensified fighting, with both sides signalling caution as the truce begins. At the United Nations, Gulf states prepare to reintroduce a resolution aimed at protecti ... Show More
2m 53s
Nov 2024
Israel and Hezbollah Reach Ceasefire Deal
Tommy and Ben discuss the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, the latest additions to Trump’s national security team, and his threat to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China months before taking office. They also talk about the ICC arrest warrant for Is ... Show More
1h 20m
Jun 2025
Will the Cease-Fire Hold?
<p>After President Trump’s announcement of a cease-fire between Israel and Iran, all sides are claiming victory, but perhaps no country has emerged as a bigger winner than Israel.</p><p>Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, explains how Prime Minist ... Show More
26m 51s
Aug 2024
What stands in the way of a Gaza ceasefire agreement?
<p>The cycle of Gaza ceasefire talks has started to become predictable. Headlines initially spark hope with announcements of progress, only for other regional incidents to derail negotiations, leading to yet another collapse.</p>
<p>Last Sunday, Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched 320 d ... Show More
17m 56s