Lebanon's prime minister says his country is 'far from' diplomatic normalization or economic relations with Israel.
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He also revealed his next travel destinations for his second trip as pope ...
Diplomats from both countries joined a military-led committee overseeing a year-old truce as fears mounted of a renewed Israeli offensive against Hezbollah.
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon for a historic interfaith mission, uniting Christian and Muslim leaders in Beirut. The Pontiff is championing the 'divine gift of peace' and encouraging the nation's youth during this critical maiden voyage.
Israeli PM's office said talks are an initial bid 'to establish a basis for a relationship and economic cooperation'.
Lebanon and Israel sent negotiators to join a rare summit to address tensions surrounding last year's ceasefire with Hezbollah, following fears that the militant group is attempting to rearm.
Traveling through the Mideast, Leo XIV channeled many of his predecessor's messages. Leo's deliberate manner differed from Francis.
After Pope Leo met with Catholic worshippers in Lebanon five years after the Beirut port blast, he urged the U.S. against an incursion into Venezuela, calling for diplomatic or economic alternatives. NBC News' Molly Hunter reports from Beirut on the ...
The trip comes days before the anniversary of the fall of Bashar al-Assad, and as Lebanon is navigating the cease-fire between Hezbollah and Israel.
From trauma victims to migrant domestic workers, the pope inspired some of Lebanon's most vulnerable as he presided over a waterfront Mass in Beirut.