AM Israel and Lebanon to start ceasefire talks
Apr 9, 2026
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Various Reporters (Isabel Moussali / Isabel Massali / Alison Horne / Jane Norman / Sarah Temevska / Meghna Bali)
Guest
Matthew Doran
Matthew Doran, Jerusalem-based correspondent offering on-the-ground Middle East analysis. Various reporters including Isabel Moussali, Alison Horne, Jane Norman, Sarah Temevska and Meghna Bali deliver field reports from Lebanon, Iran, Singapore and India. They discuss Israel's strikes and ceasefire talks with Lebanon. They cover diplomacy around Pakistan and Iran, fuel and LNG supply moves, construction cost shocks and factory shutdowns in Morbi.
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Ceasefire Scope Dispute Threatens Truce
- Israel's strikes on more than 100 sites in Lebanon within ten minutes show the ceasefire's scope is disputed.
- Matthew Doran explains Israel and the US say strikes on claimed Hezbollah targets aren't covered while Iran and Pakistan insist Lebanon is included.
Mass Strikes In Lebanon Shatter Confidence
- Heavy strikes in Lebanon produced large civilian casualties that undermined confidence in the ceasefire's durability.
- Matthew Doran details attacks that hit over 100 sites in ten minutes, causing more than 200 deaths and hundreds injured.
Iran Makes Lebanon A Precondition For Talks
- Iran conditioned its participation in Pakistan talks on Lebanon being included under the ceasefire.
- Matthew Doran says Iran may skip Islamabad negotiations unless Lebanon is explicitly brought under the deal.