Middle East conflict - TASS

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Trump’s post banning Israel from bombing Lebanon catches Netanyahu off guard — Axios

Talks with Israel do not mean Lebanon admitting defeat — president

Russia says welcomes ceasefire in Lebanon

US bans Israel from bombing Lebanon further — Trump

Britain and France to lead multinational mission in Strait of Hormuz — Starmer

According to the British PM, the mission will be strictly peaceful and defensive

Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon nears 2,300 — health ministry

According to the ministry, the death toll may go up as search and rescue operations continue

Israel agrees to ceasefire in Lebanon but is not finished there yet — Netanyahu

According to the prime minister, Israel has achieved "colossal successes" during the operation against Hezbollah, significantly weakening the group's military capabilities

Erdogan urges vigilance amid Israeli attempts to derail Iran talks

The Turkish leader noted that "the international system is undergoing a crisis of legitimacy and has become incapable of resolving conflicts"

Russia welcomes Israel-Lebanon truce, hopes to prevent renewed hostilities — Kremlin

According to Dmitry Peskov, the duration of the truce "can hardly be predicted"

Lebanon intends to settle border disputes with Israel — president

Joseph Aoun said the government position is to ensure the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the occupied territories and the release of prisoners

Lavrov reports discussing situation in Middle East with his CIS colleagues

The top Russian diplomat noted that special attention was paid to various aspects of the unprecedented escalation of tensions in the Persian Gulf zone

Ceasefire in Lebanon paves way for negotiations with Israel — president

The 10-day ceasefire with Israel came into force in Lebanon on April 17 at 12 a.m. Moscow time

About 50 women killed daily in Gaza until end of 2025 — UN

According to Sofia Calltorp, the share of women and girls among those killed is "much higher than in previous conflicts in Gaza"

Expectations for Paris summit on Strait of Hormuz are 'very low' — media

According to an official statement from the British government, around 40 countries will participate in the conference