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Hamas approves cease-fire deal, Barrack leaves Beirut satisfied as Lebanon urges end to Israeli violations: Everything you need to know this Tuesday
Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign Aug. 19, 2025Compiled by Abbas Mahfouz. Some key things to watch today:Key statements following U.S. envoy Tom Barrack's arrival in Tel regarding Gaza cease-fire talks concurrent with Israel's expanded offensive on Gaza and displacement plans.11:00 a.m.: Justice Minister Adib Nassar receives a World Bank delegation4:30 p.m.: Committee to Support Journalists launches semi-annual report on violations against Palestinian media at Beirut Digital District.6 p.m.: Memorial for journalist Mohammad Shhada, killed in an Israeli strike, and other slain media figures at al-Saha Restaurant, Airport Road. Hamas and mediators proffer truce as Israel continues to brandish threat of total occupation: As Israel continued to brandish the threat of a total occupation of...
