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Litani River
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news.sky.comworld8 days ago
Israeli military releases 2006 war orders on 20th anniversary
The Israeli military published two previously classified documents from the start of the 2006 Second Lebanon War. The documents detail the initial operational orders and a later decision to expand ground operations toward the Litani River.
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middleeasteye.networld21 days ago
Israel to Partially Withdraw From Southern Lebanon Security Zones
Israel will conduct only a partial withdrawal from positions in southern Lebanon while testing whether the Lebanese army can clear Hezbollah fighters from the area between the Yellow Line and the Litani River. Defense Minister Katz conveyed the plan to U.S. Central Command Chief…
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israelnationalnews.compolitics49 days ago
Israeli Forces Seize Beaufort Ridge in Southern Lebanon; Netanyahu Says Operations Will Continue
Israeli troops took control of the Beaufort Ridge early Sunday and crossed the Litani River for the first time since 2000. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said military operations would proceed as planned despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire.
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middleeasteye.netfinance50 days ago
Israeli Forces Advance Past Litani River and Seize Beaufort Castle
Israeli forces moved beyond Lebanon's Litani River and took control of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon. The Lebanon front has become a central issue in current U.S.-Iran talks.
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nypost.compolitics50 days ago
Israeli Forces Seize Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces seized the 12th-century hilltop fortress overlooking the Litani River. The operation marks Israel's deepest advance into Lebanon in more than 26 years.
France 24world50 days ago
Israel Conducts Limited Incursion North of Litani River Targeting Hezbollah Infrastructure
Israeli forces advanced north of the Litani River and ordered residents out of seven southern Lebanese villages on Saturday. The moves follow Friday talks in Washington and come amid continued exchanges of fire between Israeli troops and Hezbollah.
thehindu.comworld50 days ago
Israeli troops capture Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon
Israeli troops took control of Beaufort Castle during operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The site sits on a ridge overlooking the Litani River valley.
The Guardianpolitics50 days ago
Israeli Forces Seize Historic Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon
Israeli forces seized the 900-year-old Crusader fortress on May 31, marking their deepest advance into Lebanon in more than 25 years and crossing the Litani River that had served as a de facto boundary.
France 24world50 days ago
Israeli Forces Seize Beaufort Castle in Southern Lebanon
Israeli troops seized the Crusader-era fortress on Sunday, marking the deepest advance into Lebanon in 26 years. The operation targets Hezbollah positions north of the Litani River.
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Israeli Forces Establish Security Buffer Zone South of Litani River in Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said ground forces had crossed the Litani River and were operating in Beirut and the Bekaa Valley. U.S. military officials hosted Israeli and Lebanese defense representatives in Washington the same day to discuss a U.S.-brokered plan.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics52 days ago
Israel Clears Hezbollah Infrastructure South of Litani River per UN Resolution 1701; Lebanese President Calls for US Ceasefire
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the need for a ceasefire with Israel. Israeli and Lebanese military delegations met at the Pentagon on the same day.
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middleeasteye.netpolitics52 days ago
Israeli Military Reports Advance Past Litani River in Southern Lebanon
Israeli officials stated that troops have moved beyond the Litani River. The announcement comes amid ongoing military activity in southern Lebanon and separate diplomatic discussions involving the United States and Iran.
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koreaherald.comworld68 days ago
Israeli Defense Minister Announces Communities South of Litani River Cannot Return
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said communities south of the Litani River in Lebanon would not be permitted to return to their homes. The statement affects hundreds of thousands of residents in southern Lebanon. Former IDF spokesman Jonathan Conricus and legal analyst Dimit…
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middleeasteye.networld69 days ago
IDF Advances to Litani River in Southern Lebanon Using Robots
The IDF has reached the Litani River in southern Lebanon during operations against Hezbollah. Forces employed robots as part of the advance and reported killing around 15 Hezbollah fighters over three days of fighting. The total from this and earlier operations stands at around 7…
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middleeasteye.networld71 days ago
Hezbollah Responds Minimally to Israeli Killing of Radwan Chief
Hezbollah fired single-digit numbers of rockets and drones daily toward northern Israel after the May 6 killing of its Radwan special forces chief. The group’s response was far smaller than its earlier attacks of around 100 rockets per day. Israel maintains control of parts of so…
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upi.comworld72 days ago
At Least Three Killed in Israeli Air Attack on Tyre District in Southern Lebanon
Lebanon's National News Agency reported at least three people died in an Israeli air attack on a car in the Tyre district of southern Lebanon. The strike occurred near a high school between Burj Rahhal and al-Abbassieh. The incident is part of broader Israeli military activity in…
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deccanchronicle.comfinance78 days ago
Israeli Military Orders Evacuation of Over 10 Villages in Southern Lebanon
Israel's military ordered residents in more than 10 villages and towns in southern Lebanon to evacuate on May 3, 2026, including areas north of the Litani River beyond its occupation zone. The orders come despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in place since April 17.
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Israel Advises Lebanese Residents Not to Return to Villages Near Litani River Amid Ceasefire
Israel has advised residents in southern Lebanon not to return to their villages or approach areas near the Litani River. The warnings aim to prevent civilians from entering designated zones amid a recent ceasefire. Southern Lebanon remains a focal point in ongoing conflicts betw…
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Lebanese Army to Close Last Bridge Over Litani River Following Israeli Threat
The Lebanese army plans to shut the final bridge connecting the north and south banks of the Litani River in southern Lebanon. This action follows an Israeli threat to destroy the structure. Israel has already destroyed six bridges over the river, which divides the region into tw…
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