Lebanon's Culture Minister Ghassan Salameh spoke to The National the day after the announcement of a US-Iran peace deal. photo: Hunter Williamson for The National
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InterviewIsrael must withdraw from Lebanon for peace, says minister

Ghassan Salameh admits Lebanon has 'little leverage' in negotiations

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Israel insists it will not leave Lebanon as Netanyahu flounders over deal

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Who won the Iran war?

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US and Iran agree peace framework and reopening of Strait of Hormuz

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What we know: Inside the US-Iran agreement to end the war

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Today's cartoonShadi's take on Israeli demolitions in East Jerusalem

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CommentThe guns have fallen silent, but for Trump and Iran that's the easy part

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US IRAN HORMUZ GIF

US and Iran poised to sign landmark deal Trump says will reopen Hormuz

Deep divisions in Iran as regime hardliners and protesters reject the emerging deal

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Israeli drone attack kills man in central Gaza

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EditorialThe political barriers to peace in the Middle East

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We must not lose sight of what Israel is doing in Lebanon right now

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CommentTrump says 'everyone hates' Netanyahu - Israelis should take that seriously

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First photos show frail Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya in Israel court appearance

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US strikes Iran for second day as Tehran hits back at American bases

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A woman holds an Israeli flag with red paint on to resemble blood as protesters block a main road during a rally in Tel Aviv. Getty

CommentTrump says 'everyone hates' Netanyahu - Israelis should take that seriously

Whatever military victories Israel achieves in its current manner will never protect its future

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First photos show frail Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya in Israel court appearance

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US strikes Iran for second day as Tehran hits back at American bases

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What we know: US strikes Iran again as Tehran claims Strait of Hormuz closure

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