As Israel and Lebanon prepare for talks in Washington, the UN Secretary-General has urged both sides to use all available diplomatic avenues to end hostilities and advance the implementation of Security Council resolution 1701. At the same time, uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz continues to raise concerns over global trade and food security. Meanwhile, the humanitarian toll remains severe, with women and children among those hardest hit by the conflict. Stay with us for live updates on developments on the ground, humanitarian impacts and ongoing diplomatic efforts. App users can follow the coverage here.
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 14 April: Civilians suffer as uncertainty and tensions persist
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Tue 04:04 - TVN24 (PL)
Russia allegedly indicated 55 targets for Iran. "Level 1, 2, 3"
Wed 13:40 - TVN24 (PL)
Israel's "biggest attack". They hit about 100 targets
Wed 14:23 - Gazeta Wyborcza (PL)
Israel launched a massive attack on Lebanon. There are many dead and injured. Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz
Thu 07:54 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Israel attack on Lebanon. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem was killed
Thu 07:54 - Rzeczpospolita (PL)
Hezbollah chief killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon, Israel claims
Thu 13:16 - TVN24 (PL)
Israel: An important Hezbollah figure is dead
Fri 03:42 - Middle East Eye
Hezbollah claims 35 attacks in response to Israel's assault on Lebanon
Fri 07:46 - Middle East Eye
Hezbollah attacks Israeli settlements
Fri 10:34 - Al Jazeera English
Will Israel and Lebanon start ceasefire talks?
Fri 12:38 - Middle East Eye
Hezbollah calls on Lebanese government to stop offering 'free concessions' to Israel
Fri 13:56 - Le Figaro
War in the Middle East: the Israeli army announces having “dismantled” more than 4,300 Hezbollah infrastructures in Lebanon since March 2
Fri 16:36 - Euronews
Israel: Hezbollah rocket from Lebanon strikes Safed, injuring several people
Fri 16:43 - Al-Monitor
Lebanon boosts army presence in Beirut as Hezbollah slams Israel talks: What to know
Fri 22:58 - Al Jazeera English
Hezbollah rocket attack damages 1,500-year-old Israeli church
Sat 01:29 - Middle East Eye
Israel says it will not negotiate ceasefire with Hezbollah
Sat 02:26 - Middle East Eye
Israeli strikes hit south Lebanon, Hezbollah claims attacks in north Israel
Sat 06:06 - Middle East Eye
Israel bombs Lebanon towns as Hezbollah targets army base
Sat 07:51 - Al Jazeera English
Israel rejects ceasefire with Hezbollah ahead of Lebanon talks next week
Sat 09:14 - Middle East Eye
Hezbollah MP says Lebanon-Israel talks are 'blatant violation' of constitution
Sat 09:28 - Middle East Eye
Israel says ceasefire with Hezbollah not on the table
Sat 09:34 - France 24
Israel refuses ceasefire with Hezbollah
Sat 14:12 - Middle East Eye
Israel says it attacked more than 200 sites in Lebanon
Sat 15:32 - France 24
Israel army says hit over 200 Hezbollah targets in last 24 hours
Sat 15:40 - Le Figaro
Lebanon: direct negotiations with Israel are a “flagrant violation” of the constitution, according to Hezbollah
Sun 10:08 - France 24
Lebanon protests talks with Israel
Sun 12:15 - Middle East Eye
Hezbollah claims attack on Israeli military vehicle in occupied West Bank
Sun 13:12 - Fox News
IDF uncovers Hezbollah weapons stash inside hospital in Lebanon
Sun 13:12 - Fox News
IDF uncovers Hezbollah weapons stash inside hospital in Lebanon
Mon 02:10 - Middle East Eye
Hezbollah fires rocket barrages at northern Israel
Mon 12:36 - Al-Monitor
Israel presses assault on Lebanon border town ahead of US-hosted talks
Mon 14:52 - France 24
Israel presses assault on Lebanon border town ahead of US-hosted talks
Mon 16:21 - Euronews
Israel summons Italy's ambassador over comments on 'unacceptable attacks' on Lebanon
Mon 18:36 - Al-Monitor
Hezbollah chief urges Lebanese government to cancel Washington talks with Israel
Mon 19:18 - Euronews
Hezbollah official says group will not abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks
Mon 22:46 - Al Jazeera English
Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon’s government to pull out of Israel talks
Tue 01:22 - France 24
Middle East war live: Israel-Lebanon talks set as Hezbollah urges Beirut to cancel negotiations
Tue 02:31 - ANSA Top News
Axios, Rubio hosts direct talks between Israel and Lebanon
Tue 02:31 - ANSA Mondo
Axios, Rubio hosts direct talks between Israel and Lebanon
Tue 02:56 - Middle East Eye
Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington as Rubio joins
Tue 04:25 - Le Figaro
LIVE – War in the Middle East: Washington hosts difficult peace talks between Lebanon and Israel, Hezbollah calls for their “cancellation”
Tue 05:00 - Al-Monitor
Hezbollah leader asks Lebanon to cancel Tuesday meeting with Israel
Tue 05:29 - France 24
Lebanon and Israel to hold rare direct talks in Washington despite Hezbollah opposition
Tue 07:57 - ANSA Main
Chinese oil tanker passes the Strait of Hormuz. Islamabad proposes to host second round of US-Iran negotiations - Liveblog
Tue 08:48 - France 24
'No glimmer of hope': Little optimism among Lebanon's displaced as talks with Israel begin
Tue 08:52 - France 24
What hopes for Lebanon-Israel talks as Hezbollah urges cancellation?
Tue 10:27 - Al Jazeera English
Israel-Lebanon direct talks in the US: All to know
Tue 10:30 - Fox News
Macron under fire over Iran, Hezbollah policy as Trump admin hosts Israel-Lebanon talks
Tue 12:00 - UN News Middle East
MIDDLE EAST LIVE 14 April: Civilians suffer as uncertainty and tensions persist