Middle East crisis live: Israel-Lebanon talks begin in Washington as conflict continues

US ambassadors to meet as fresh evacuation order issued by IDF for residents of southern Lebanese city of NabatiehTrump says Hezbollah and Israel have agreed to ‘stop all shooting’Israel’s weapons exports has reached an all-time high for a fifth year running, according to the country’s defence ministry.In a statement, it said: “Israel’s all-time defence export record has been broken for the fifth consecutive year, with $19.2bn in 2025 – a nearly 30% surge compared to the previous year, more than doubling in five years and quadrupling in a decade.” Continue reading...