The New York Times

1. Lebanon’s Cease-Fire Buys Time, Not a Way Out

   The country’s leaders secured a truce through risky talks with Israel, but the government now finds itself caught between competing pressures.

2. Lebanon Cease-Fire Leaves Netanyahu in an Uncomfortable Spot

   Most Israelis wanted the fight against Hezbollah to continue. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s critics say he is showing that he cannot, or will not, stand up to President Trump.

3. Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire: What to Know

   The pause in fighting would remove a major hindrance to the U.S.-Iran peace talks, if it holds.

4. What to Know About the Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire, and R.F.K. Jr.’s Shifting Tone on Vaccines

   Plus, the Friday news quiz.

5. House Votes to Extend Expiring FISA Surveillance Law for 10 Days

   The Senate would need to also approve the stopgap measure that passed the House early Friday. Libertarian-leaning House Republicans had balked at a long-term extension.