Israel escalates Lebanon attacks

Dick Cheney, powerful former VP who pushed for Iraq war, dies at 84; Iran’s Khamenei rules out US cooperation barring major policy shift; and more.

Beatrice Farhat
Beatrice Farhat
Nov 4, 2025
A bulldozer removes the wreckage of a vehicle targeted by an Israeli drone strike in the southern Lebanese village of Doueir near the city of Nabatieh, on Nov. 3, 2025.

Welcome back to the Daily Briefing.

This is Beatrice Farhat, filling in for Gabrielle.

In today’s edition:

  • Israel escalates Lebanon attacks amid US frustration over Hezbollah disarmament
  • Dick Cheney, powerful former VP who pushed for Iraq war, dies at 84
  • Iran’s Khamenei rules out US cooperation barring major policy shift
  • Turkey's Fidan says Hamas 'ready' to cede Gaza control amid Trump’s ceasefire push
  • International Red Cross chief says Gaza conflict goes beyond anything he has ever seen

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