The ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is good news not just because it promises to bring the terrible bloodshed of the past few months to an end. It also represents a major setback for Iran,

The ceasefire deal in effect could end more than a year of cross-border fighting between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group.

Nearly two months after Israel invaded Lebanon, a “fragile” ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Lebanon. Under the deal, Israel says it will withdraw troops from Lebanon’s south over a 60-day period,

Ruby Chen joins Andrea Mitchell to discuss the ceasefire deal. Chen shares his personal perspective on the agreement and its potential impact on hostages and their families, offering a poignant glimpse on the emotional toll of this conflict.

The UK will continue to trade arms with Israel during its war in Gaza despite a ceasefire in Lebanon, Keir Starmer has said. The prime minister reiterated that Israel had the right “to defend itself” from attacks, including from Iran.

Tehran reserves the right to react Israeli airstrikes last month on Iran but also bears in mind other developments in the region, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday. Araghchi told reporters during a trip to Lisbon that Iran welcomed Tuesday's ceasefire agreement in Lebanon and hoped it could lead to a permanent ceasefire.

Netanyahu indicates that he expects the incoming Trump administration to refrain from micromanaging Israel’s war tactics, including by providing arms