Sweden Living World Business Sports Entertainment FAQ

Cover image for Amos Hochstein

Amos Hochstein

Israeli forces carry out withdrawal from southern Lebanon

The Israeli forces are moving "south of the blue line", said Hochstein to reporters in Lebanon, referring to the demarcation line that is intended to keep the two countries' military troops separate. The withdrawal of forces is the second that Israel has carried out from Lebanon since the ceasefire was concluded on November 27.

Israeli forces carry out withdrawal from southern Lebanon

Agreement from 2006 to Save the Ceasefire in Lebanon

The idea was that both Israel and Hezbollah would stay away from southern Lebanon - but the 18-year-old peace solution has never been fulfilled. Ahead of the ceasefire in 2024, the agreement has been dusted off.

Agreement from 2006 to Save the Ceasefire in Lebanon

USA's Peace Envoy Now in Lebanon

The envoy Amos Hochstein from the USA has arrived in Lebanon, reports the state media in Beirut. The trip is interpreted as good news ahead of a planned ceasefire between Israel and the Hizbollah militia.

USA's Peace Envoy Now in Lebanon

Israel ready to fight even after ceasefire

The US envoy to Lebanon, Amos Hochstein, is expected to arrive in the capital Beirut in the coming days to try to drive through a ceasefire in the conflict between the Islamist Hezbollah and Israel. The Lebanese government is said to have approved large parts of the proposal, but wants to finalize certain discussions with Hochstein before sending a response to Washington DC.

Israel ready to fight even after ceasefire

Biden's Last Attempt to Reach a Ceasefire in the Middle East

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, is sending two of the government's highest-ranking Middle East experts to the conflict areas for a last attempt to reach solutions in Gaza and Lebanon ahead of the American presidential election on November 5. .

Biden's Last Attempt to Reach a Ceasefire in the Middle East

Futile Mediation as New Attack Wave Hits Lebanon

Fierce battles are raging in southern Lebanon. Israeli military has blown up several buildings and attacked regions with fighter jets in 300 attacks in a day.

Futile Mediation as New Attack Wave Hits Lebanon

USA: Hezbollah must not stand in the way

Lebanon cannot allow Iran and Hezbollah to stand in the way of the country's security, emphasizes USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken in a conversation with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati. .

USA: Hezbollah must not stand in the way

Israel warns USA: War in Lebanon near

Benjamin Netanyahu says that Israel will "do what is needed to guarantee security" against Lebanon. His defense minister warns that a war is near.

Israel warns USA: War in Lebanon near

Escalation between Israel and Hizbollah

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is escalating with threats of "all-out war" and a ready plan for an Israeli offensive in Lebanon. .

Escalation between Israel and Hizbollah