Israel-Gaza ceasefire in flux and Syrians flee to Lebanon



Delayed talks for the second phase of the Israel-Gaza ceasefire remain in flux. Ten thousand members of the Alawite community have crossed into Lebanon over the past five days to escape the sectarian violence in Syria. Iran is sending mixed signals about the possibility of renegotiating a nuclear deal.

On today's episode of Trending Middle East:

Latest: Hamas accuses Israel of ‘reneging’ on ceasefire deal

Lebanon fears sectarian violence as 10,000 Syrian Alawites flee across border

Israel cuts power to Gaza, worsening misery for millions as desalination plant stops

Iran sends mixed signals on willingness to negotiate nuclear deal

This episode features Sara Ruthven, Deputy Washington Bureau Chief.

Updated: March 11, 2025, 2:00 AM

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