Years-long Gaza ceasefire is on the table, and Lebanon drops banking secrecy


Yasmeen Altaji
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  • Arabic

Hamas and Israeli negotiators are engaged in what have been called “serious” talks in Cairo on a potential ceasefire in Gaza. Tension is flaring between India and Pakistan; India has now suspended visa services to Pakistanis with immediate effect. The Lebanese parliament has approved a law aimed at removing banking secrecy in the country.

On this episode of Trending Middle East:

Lebanese parliament approves law lifting banking secrecy

India revokes visas for Pakistanis in major escalation after terror killings

No shots, no shield: Israeli blockade leaves Gaza's children defenceless against polio

This episode features Hadya Al Alawi, Assistant Foreign Editor; and Jamie Prentis, Beirut Correspondent.

Updated: April 25, 2025, 2:00 AM
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