Mohamad Ali Harisi

US and French military generals have arrived in Lebanon to ensure truce holds

US and French military generals have arrived in Lebanon to ensure ceasefire holds

Poorly equipped and underfunded armed forces have been promised massive international and Arab aid, according to security and political sources

A parliamentary session, the first since June last year, is to be held in January to vote on electing head of state

Lebanese government is expected to formally endorse deal on Wednesday morning

Israeli government is set to discuss the agreement despite opposition from far-right ministers

US and French leaders involved in brokering agreement

Many issues have been resolved, with attention shifting to oversight committee and Lebanese Army, sources tell The National

US envoy Amos Hochstein is in Israel for crucial meetings to finalise a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah

Israel insists on 'freedom to act' against threats, while Hezbollah says any agreement must preserve Lebanon's sovereignty

Amos Hochstein's visit to Beirut for talks has renewed optimism that a US-mediated solution can be found

Diplomat tells The National the PA should return to govern Gaza and emphasises need for rebuilding plan

Riyadh summit urges suspension of Israel's UN membership as Israeli minister calls for annexation of West Bank

Monday's summit expected to focus on ways to end Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon

Hamas's media chief in Lebanon denies the group received such a request from Doha