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

   Plus, the Friday news quiz.

4. 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.

5. She Made Sure Her Baby Was Born an American. Then Federal Agents Separated Them.

   Diana Acosta Verde, who came into the United States illegally when she was six months pregnant, had to leave her baby at a hospital while she returned to a detention center.