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middleeasteye.netpolitics6 hrs ago
Lebanese President Discusses Ceasefire With U.S. and Qatari Officials
Lebanese President Aoun held a call with U.S. and Qatari officials to discuss maintaining the ceasefire and halting Israeli military escalation. The conversation focused on steps to preserve the truce.
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middleeasteye.netscience14 hrs ago
Mona Khalil, 76, Dies After Israeli Strike on Her Home Near Tyre
The Lebanese environmental activist was injured two weeks earlier at her house on Mansouri beach and died Friday. She had protected sea turtle nesting sites for more than 25 years.
middleeasteye.netpolitics16 hrs ago
Syrian President Rejects Military Role in Lebanon After Trump Suggests Syria Could Act Against Hezbollah
Ahmed al-Sharaa said Syria seeks economic ties with Lebanon, not military involvement. The remarks followed comments by President Trump suggesting Damascus could take a role against Hezbollah.
middleeasteye.networld18 hrs ago
Northern Israel Children Face Repeated Displacement From Cross-Border Fire
Children along Israel's northern border have experienced years of rocket alerts, shelter stays and temporary relocation. Officials are shifting focus from evacuation logistics to long-term community support programs.
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middleeasteye.networld18 hrs ago
IDF Lifts Security Restrictions on Eight Lebanon Border Communities June 22
The Home Front Command will restore full activity levels at 6 a.m. Monday in Safsufa, Meron, Or HaGanuz, Bar Yochai, Yesud HaMa’ala, Kisra-Sumei, Beit Jann, and Sde Eliezer. The move follows a U.S.-Iranian ceasefire agreement that included Lebanon.
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indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics6 hrs ago
Israeli Officials Say Military Will Keep Security Zone in Lebanon
Israeli officials stated the military will maintain a security zone in Lebanon until officials determine it is no longer needed to protect citizens. The defense minister said troops will not withdraw from the area.
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france24.comfinance20 hrs ago
Lebanese Health Officials Report 4,106 Deaths and 12,153 Injuries Since March 2024
Lebanese health officials stated that 4,106 people have died and 12,153 have been injured in the country since March 2, 2024. The figures cover the period of reported Israeli military actions.
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middleeasteye.networld20 hrs ago
IDF Chief of Staff Visits Family of Battalion Commander Killed by Hezbollah in Southern Lebanon
Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir met the parents, widow and five brothers of the 52nd Battalion commander on June 21, 2026, after the officer was killed in southern Lebanon.
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thehindubusinessline.compolitics8 min ago
U.S. and Iran Agree on De-Confliction Cell to Enforce Lebanon Ceasefire
High-level talks between the United States and Iran ended Monday with an accord to form a de-confliction cell that includes Lebanon. Lower-level technical discussions continue this week while a 60-day interim period allows free commercial transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
gamereactor.eupolitics22 hrs ago
Iran and U.S. Hold First Round of Mediated Talks in Switzerland
High-level talks between Iran and the United States opened in Switzerland on Sunday with mediation from Qatar and Pakistan. The first round concluded without a joint photograph after the Iranian delegation declined to participate in a planned handshake and media session.
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middleeasteye.networld22 hrs ago
Israeli Forces Expand Operations in Southern Lebanon
Israeli troops have continued ground operations in southern Lebanon, seizing positions and engaging Hezbollah fighters. Defense officials are debating whether these battlefield results are producing broader strategic outcomes.
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al-monitor.comworld1 day ago
Israeli Minister Says Troops Face No Limits in Southern Lebanon Security Zone
Israel's defence minister stated soldiers may act without restriction against threats inside a roughly 10-kilometre zone in southern Lebanon. The remarks follow a Friday ceasefire with Hezbollah and Saturday strikes that killed at least 20 people.
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middleeasteye.netpolitics1 day ago
Israeli Attacks Damage Tyre Necropolis UNESCO Site in Lebanon
Strikes near the ancient Tyre Necropolis have damaged the UNESCO heritage site. Other historic locations in the 5,000-year-old city remain exposed as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah stays fragile.
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middleeasteye.networld1 day ago
Israeli Forces Corner Dozens of Hezbollah Fighters in Tebnit Tunnel Complex
Israeli troops surrounded approximately 30 Hezbollah fighters inside an underground tunnel network exceeding one kilometer in length beneath the southern Lebanese village of Tebnit. Combat occurred both above and below ground during the operation.
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New York Postpolitics1 day ago
Israeli Airstrikes Kill 27 in Lebanon After Hezbollah Attack
An Israeli soldier was killed and 13 others wounded in a Hezbollah ambush near Kfar Tebnit. Israel responded with airstrikes that killed at least 27 people across southern Lebanon. The U.S. Central Command reported 55 commercial vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday.
world1 day ago
Lebanon Reports 4,057 Killed in Israeli Attacks Since March 2
Lebanon's Health Ministry recorded at least 4,057 deaths and 12,121 injuries from Israeli attacks since March 2. The ministry updated Friday's toll to 83 dead and 141 wounded, mostly in southern Lebanon.
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middleeasteye.networld2 days ago
U.S. Officials Plan Switzerland Trip as Lebanon Death Toll Rises
U.S. officials are traveling to Switzerland for diplomatic meetings while the death toll in Lebanon increased overnight. The trip occurs amid ongoing regional developments.
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middleeasteye.networld2 days ago
Hezbollah Official Says Group Will Block Israeli Movement in Lebanon
A senior Hezbollah official stated the group will prevent Israeli forces from moving freely in Lebanon as long as Israeli troops remain in Lebanese territory. The statement was reported by Reuters.
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mondoweiss.netfinance2 days ago
Hezbollah Says It Will Block Israeli Movement in Disputed Border Areas
A senior Hezbollah official stated the group will prevent Israeli forces from moving freely inside territory it describes as occupied Lebanese land. The statement follows earlier cross-border clashes and adds to ongoing tensions along the frontier.
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rte.iefinance1 day agoUpdated
Israeli Military Reports Hezbollah Fired Over 50 Projectiles Before Airstrikes That Killed Family of Four
Strikes hit a residential building and other targets across southern Lebanon, killing at least 47 people and wounding 97. The attacks followed a U.S.- and Qatar-brokered truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
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+1rte.iefinance2 days agoUpdated
Israeli Strike in Southern Lebanon Kills One Soldier
State news agency reports one Lebanese soldier was killed in an Israeli strike on southern Lebanon. The incident occurred in a border area where cross-border exchanges have taken place in recent months.
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al-monitor.comworld2 days ago
Southern Lebanon Villagers Return to Rubble After Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire
Abed Hachem and other residents of Qlaileh found their homes destroyed following renewed fighting between Hezbollah and Israel that ended with a Friday ceasefire.
abcnews.go.comworld3 days ago
Israeli strike in Lebanon kills more than a dozen, officials say
More than a dozen people died in an Israeli attack on Lebanon, officials said. Israel stated the strike was retaliation for a prior Hezbollah attack.
world3 days ago
Israeli Finance Minister Calls for Stronger Response After Four Soldiers Killed in Lebanon
An Israeli tank was struck overnight near Kfar Tebnit, killing four soldiers including a battalion commander. The finance minister said the incident requires a stronger military response.
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algemeiner.comworld3 days ago
Israeli National Security Minister Calls for Attacks on Lebanon
The Israeli National Security Minister stated that Lebanon should face widespread destruction in response to attacks on Israelis. The minister said restraint should be abandoned in favor of maximum force.
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Washington Examinerworld2 days agoUpdated
Israeli Strikes Kill 47 in Lebanon as U.S.-Backed Iran Deal Takes Effect
Israeli air strikes killed at least 47 people and wounded 97 in Lebanon, the health ministry said. An Iran deal signed Thursday calls for an end to hostilities and respect for Lebanon's sovereignty.
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risk.netpolitics3 days ago
U.S. Treasury imposes sanctions on Lebanese officials and others for aiding Hezbollah
The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Lebanese officials and additional individuals for providing support to Hezbollah. The action targets networks accused of facilitating financial and operational assistance to the group.
rferl.orgpolitics3 days ago
Ukrainian Strikes on Moscow-Area Oil Refinery Cause Smoke and Oil Rain in City
@MarioNawfal reported Ukrainian strikes on a Moscow-area refinery and continued Israeli operations in southern Lebanon. Iranian officials cited the Lebanon developments when discussing Geneva talks.
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nationalpost.comworld4 days ago
Lebanon Reopens Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat as Second International Hub
Lebanon reopened Rene Mouawad Airport on June 6 with a ceremonial flight carrying Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Officials aim to establish the northern facility as a second international gateway serving routes to Dubai, Istanbul, and Mersin.
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jpost.compolitics5 days ago
Hezbollah MP Says Turkey Supports Group's Role in Lebanon
A Hezbollah member of parliament stated that Turkish officials assured delegations of support for the group's continued role in Lebanon. The statement comes amid Turkey's existing NATO membership and Western alignment.
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thehindu.comfinance5 days ago
Iran says it will respond militarily if Israel strikes Lebanon
Iran's top joint military command stated that Israel should expect a hard response from Iranian armed forces if attacks on southern Lebanon do not stop. The warning follows ongoing Israeli operations in the area.
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news.sky.comworld5 days ago
Lebanon Reports 3,783 Deaths Since Hezbollah Attack on Israel Sparked March-June 2026 Fighting
The conflict, which began when Hezbollah fired on Israel in support of Iran, has displaced more than 1.2 million people and damaged over 68,000 housing units.
thecanary.coworld6 days ago
Lebanon Sentences Journalist to 15 Years Over Israeli Media Interview
A Lebanese court sentenced journalist Maria Maalouf to 15 years in prison after she appeared on Israeli media and criticized Hezbollah. The case centers on statements made during the interview.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld6 days agoUpdated
Iranian Foreign Minister Says End of War Includes Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon
Iranian state television reported that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told diplomats the war ends only with Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon. The interim agreement between the U.S. and Iran has not been released in full.
middleeasteye.netpolitics6 days ago
Israeli Strike Hits Nabatieh Coffee Business During War That Ended With Iran-US Ceasefire Deal
Kamal Kamal returned to find his 1970s roastery reduced to rubble. Residents inspected damaged homes in Nabatieh as warnings against return remained in place.
middleeasteye.netpolitics6 days ago
U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Includes Lebanon, Israeli Officials Signal Continued Operations
A U.S.-Iran agreement announced Monday calls for an end to military operations in Lebanon. Lebanese residents began returning to southern villages while officials urged caution near the border.
The Hillpolitics5 days ago
Israel Says It Will Not Withdraw From Land Seized in Lebanon
Israeli officials stated they will not pull back from territory captured in Lebanon despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire extension between the U.S. and Iran. Iran accused Israel of violating the truce and threatened a military response.
middleeasteye.netfinance7 days ago
Iran Claims Lebanon Sovereignty Clause Included in Interim Deal with U.S.
Iran's Foreign Ministry stated that respecting Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity forms part of an interim agreement with the United States.
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abcnews.go.comworld7 days ago
Israeli military says it killed senior Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military announced it conducted a precision strike that killed a senior Hezbollah commander identified as Ali Musa Daqduq. The military stated the commander had founded a group it called the Golan Terrorist Network and had coordinated attacks along the border.
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nbcnews.comworld7 days ago
Air raid alerts activated near northern Israel border
Alerts sounded in Al-Aramsha after Israeli officials detected a hostile aircraft entering the area’s airspace. Several suspected aerial targets were later reported falling near the Lebanon border.
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rediff.comworld8 days ago
Israeli Strike on Beirut Suburb Kills Three, Wounds 15
Lebanese civil defence recovered three bodies after an Israeli strike on the Ghobeiry area of Beirut’s southern suburbs. Rescue operations continue while Lebanon filed complaints with the UN Security Council over the attack and a separate incident that killed three Lebanese soldi…
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middleeasteye.netfinance8 days ago
Iranian official says Israel will face response over Lebanon actions
A deputy commander in Iran's joint military command stated that Israeli actions in Lebanon will not go unanswered. The remarks were reported by Iranian state media on June 14, 2026.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics8 days ago
Hezbollah Reports Rocket Attack on Israeli Forces in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah said its fighters fired rockets at Israeli vehicles and soldiers near Majdal Zoun early Sunday. The group stated the attack responded to Israeli ceasefire violations. Israeli strikes on southern Beirut killed at least two people and wounded four others.
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Israeli Prime Minister Says Strikes Targeted Hezbollah Sites in Beirut
Israeli officials reported strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut's southern suburbs. The statement said the action responded to recent rocket fire and that further attacks would not be tolerated.
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abcnews.go.comworld8 days ago
Hezbollah Says It Attacked Israeli Artillery Position in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah stated it struck an Israeli artillery position in al-Adissa and fired rockets near Majdal Zoun. Israeli forces struck a building in southern Beirut, killing at least two people and wounding four others.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld8 days ago
Israeli military strikes Hezbollah sites in Beirut district
Israeli forces carried out strikes on Hezbollah command centers in Beirut's Dahiyeh district. The action followed reports of Hezbollah drones entering Israeli airspace and triggering air-raid sirens in northern Israel.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld8 days ago
Israeli ministers urge intensified strikes on Hezbollah and Beirut suburb
Several Israeli ministers called for stronger military action against Hezbollah and the Dahiyeh neighborhood following continued attacks on northern Israel. The Israel Defense Forces conducted strikes in southern Lebanon.
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abcnews.go.comworld8 days ago
Israeli military orders residents to leave 29 southern Lebanon towns
The Israeli military issued forced displacement orders for residents of 29 towns and villages in southern Lebanon. Warnings covered 25 locations in Nabatieh district and four in Sidon district, directing people to move north of the Zahrani River.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics8 days ago
Israeli Airstrike Kills 14 in Southern Lebanon Village
An Israeli airstrike last month killed 14 people, including 10 women and children, in a southern Lebanon village. The strike is part of the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah that has killed more than 3,700 people in Lebanon.
rte.ieworld8 days ago
Israeli Strikes in Tyre Kill 11, Damage Heritage Sites, Hospitals and Housing
@SkyNews reported that Israeli strikes struck heritage sites, hospitals and residential areas in the Lebanese city of Tyre, killing 11 people and wounding many others.
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Los Angeles Timesworld8 days ago
Lebanese Army Withdraws From Southern Village Base; Israeli Forces Advance Nearby
Lebanese troops left a barracks in Kfar Tebnit on Saturday after Israeli forces moved into the area. The move followed Israeli evacuation warnings and airstrikes near Nabatiyeh.
middleeasteye.networld9 days ago
Israeli drone strike kills Palestinian municipality worker in central Gaza
A drone attack near the entrance to Bureij camp killed one person and injured two others. The Palestinian Information Center identified the victim as a municipality worker.
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Al Jazeeraworld9 days ago
Israeli Air Raids Kill One in Southern Lebanon, Orders Issued for 20 Towns to Evacuate
Israeli strikes hit towns north of the Yellow Line on 13 Jun 2026, killing one person in Maarakeh and ordering residents of 20 villages to move north of the Zahrani River. The next round of Israel-Lebanon talks is set for June 22.
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Israeli military says it killed more than 10 Hezbollah field commanders in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military announced on Friday that its operations in southern Lebanon have killed more than 10 Hezbollah field commanders and their successors. One of those killed was the commander of Hezbollah’s Nasser Unit.
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Al Jazeeraworld10 days ago
Israel Sets Buffer Zone Extending Into Lebanese Maritime Area
Israel announced a security buffer zone in southern Lebanon on April 19 that reaches into Mediterranean waters. The zone overlaps blocks designated for Lebanese gas exploration under a 2022 maritime agreement.
Euronewspolitics4 days ago
Israeli Airstrike Hits Southern Lebanon as U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire for Second Day
Israeli warplanes struck southern Lebanon on Friday morning while U.S. and Iranian forces traded fire for a second day. The fighting has killed more than 3,500 people and displaced about one million since March.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld10 days ago
UN Records Over 1,000 Israeli Settler Attacks in West Bank This Year
The UN reports more than 1,000 settler attacks affecting 230 communities and displacing over 2,200 Palestinians. Israel has allocated $51 million for settlement planning.
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Al-Monitorpolitics10 days ago
Israel Orders Evacuation of Tyre Christian Quarter, Strikes Follow, Then Says Residents Can Return
Residents fled again after Israel's military ordered evacuation of Tyre's historic Christian district and conducted strikes there. The Safadi family is now sheltering at a church-run facility in Rabweh.
Al Jazeeraworld11 days ago
Tripoli Factory Worker Hosts Displaced Family While Keeping Her Job
A 25-year-old factory worker in northern Lebanon balances aid work for southern refugees with the threat of losing her only income.
upi.comworld11 days agoUpdated
Israeli Strikes Kill 17 in Southern Lebanon
Israeli air strikes killed at least 17 people across southern Lebanon on Wednesday, with nine deaths reported in Tayr Debba alone. Hezbollah said it fired rockets at Israeli troops in response, while the UN dispatched investigators to examine possible violations by all sides.