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jpost.comworld1 day ago
Survey finds most Lebanese view Hezbollah weapons as security threat
A poll released this week shows a majority of Lebanese respondents believe Hezbollah's weapons harm national security. Only 11 percent said the group's armed presence improves security, while many declined to answer.
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israelnationalnews.comworld2 days ago
Lebanese officials arrest man accused of spying for Israel
A judicial source said a man with close ties to Hezbollah was detained at Beirut airport last week. The individual is accused of passing intelligence that contributed to Israeli strikes killing four Hezbollah security leaders.
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politics3 days ago
Netanyahu Says Hezbollah Missile Stock Now 7-8% of Pre-War Level
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the Negev Conference in Dimona that Hezbollah retains only 7% to 8% of the missiles it held at the start of the war. The statement was made Tuesday.
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abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
Israeli ambassador says troops will stay in Lebanon until Hezbollah leaves pilot zones
Ambassador Yechiel Leiter stated on Sunday that withdrawal depends on Hezbollah leaving designated areas in southern Lebanon. He also said the United States president has remained consistent during the conflict with Iran.
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jns.orgworld5 days ago
IDF troops locate Hezbollah anti-tank position from 2006 war
Soldiers from Division 36 found a fortified Hezbollah anti-tank missile site in the Wadi Saluki area of Lebanon. The position had fired on Israeli forces during the Second Lebanon War.
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thoughtcatalog.comworld6 days ago
U.S. military team arrives in Lebanon to support ceasefire with Israel
A U.S. military delegation reached Beirut to help implement a June 26 framework agreement for ending fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Technical talks between Lebanon and Israel are scheduled in Rome next week, with the first pilot withdrawal zone expected to launch within d…
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middleeasteye.networld6 days ago
Israeli Strike in Southern Lebanon Kills One Person
Lebanese state media reported that an Israeli strike killed one person in southern Lebanon on Friday. The incident occurred despite an existing truce between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Lebanon-Israel Deal Conditions Israeli Withdrawal on Hezbollah Disarmament
A U.S.-brokered agreement between Lebanon and Israel ties full Israeli troop withdrawal to the disarmament of Hezbollah. The arrangement has prompted protests and warnings of political deadlock from Hezbollah supporters.
pbs.orgpolitics8 days ago
Israel-Lebanon Deal Creates Two Pilot Zones to Test Lebanese Army Disarmament of Hezbollah
Israel and Lebanon signed an agreement last month that designates two pilot zones where the Lebanese army will test its ability to disarm Hezbollah. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the deal the start of efforts to end the conflict between the two countries.
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Israel's defense minister rejects U.S. president's claim of Lebanon withdrawal
Israel's defense minister said Israel will keep forces in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed. The statement directly contradicts the U.S. president's earlier assertion that a withdrawal deal had been reached.
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koreaherald.compolitics8 days ago
Israeli Defense Minister Says Forces Will Stay in Lebanon Security Zones
Defense Minister Israel Katz stated on Thursday that Israeli forces will remain in southern Lebanon security zones until Hezbollah is disarmed. The statement rejected a claim made the previous day by U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel would withdraw.
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rediff.compolitics9 days ago
U.S. and Iran resume attacks as Israel monitors developments
Iran and the United States have resumed attacks. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials are monitoring the situation and its potential effect on decisions regarding Hezbollah.
thehindu.compolitics9 days ago
U.S.-brokered Israel-Lebanon deal tests Iran agreement on Hezbollah disarmament
The agreement lets Israeli forces stay in southern Lebanon until the Lebanese army can control Hezbollah. A U.S. official said the deal aligns with an earlier U.S.-Iran memorandum on Lebanese sovereignty.
jns.orgworld10 days ago
Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to hold talks in Rome on July 15 and 16
Italy’s Foreign Ministry announced that the ambassadors will meet for the sixth round of U.S.-mediated discussions aimed at de-escalation. The talks follow a framework agreement signed last month after a ceasefire between the Israeli army and Hezbollah.
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eaworldview.comworld11 days ago
Military Finds Over 150 Weapons in Southern Lebanon Village
Forces located more than 150 weapons and destroyed over 90 infrastructure sites in Hadatha village during the past month. Operations also resulted in the deaths of over 20 individuals described as Hezbollah terrorists.
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theiranproject.comworld11 days ago
Iran Negotiator Says US MoU Implementation Difficult but Possible, Stresses No Peace with Washington
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf made the remarks during meetings in Tehran with Hezbollah and Hamas officials attending Ali Khamenei's funeral. Separate incidents included an Israeli drone strike in Gaza and an explosion in southern Lebanon.
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France 24politics10 days agoUpdated
Lebanon Reports Over 4,300 Killed Since Israel Began Operations
The Lebanese Ministry of Health recorded at least 4,303 deaths and 12,203 injuries since March 2. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said some Christian villages requested annexation for protection from Hezbollah.
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e360.yale.edupolitics11 days ago
Israeli officials discuss handover of southern Lebanon security zone to Lebanese forces
Officials reviewed progress on a pilot program and plans to transfer control of parts of southern Lebanon's security zone to the Lebanese Armed Forces. The move aims to support efforts to disarm Hezbollah.
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israelnationalnews.comworld13 days ago
Lebanon Seeks US Backing to Enforce Deal Ending Hostilities and Disarming Militia
Joseph Aoun appealed for continued American support following a US-backed agreement with Israel that seeks to end hostilities. Hezbollah has rejected the deal, which requires its disarmament.
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algemeiner.compolitics14 days ago
Israel Says It Blew Up Hezbollah Tunnel and Drone Site Near Mosque in South Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces on June 19 revealed and destroyed an Iranian-designed Hezbollah tunnel in Majdal Zoun capable of launching lethal drones. The discovery also highlighted alleged ties between UNIFIL personnel and Hezbollah operations in the area.
jpost.compolitics15 days ago
Syrian foreign minister travels to Beirut for talks with government and Hezbollah leaders
Syria's foreign minister arrived in Beirut to meet Lebanese officials and Hezbollah representatives. The visit follows recent public remarks by U.S. officials suggesting Syria address Hezbollah's presence.
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upi.comworld15 days ago
IDF Chief Meets U.S. General to Discuss Lebanon Coordination
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir met with US Gen. Clearfield on Wednesday to advance Lebanon-related coordination mechanisms. The Jerusalem Post reported the session focused on steps involving Israel, the Lebanese Army, and Hezbollah.
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upi.compolitics15 days ago
Israeli-Lebanese Framework Agreement Reached on Friday
A framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon was signed on Friday. The deal requires Hezbollah's removal from southern Lebanon and follows five rounds of direct talks.
jns.orgworld16 days ago
Israel Tests Upgraded Iron Dome System Integrated With Laser Interceptor
Israel completed tests of an upgraded Iron Dome system showing joint operations with the Iron Beam laser, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday. The changes target high-volume saturation attacks. Tests occurred amid tensions with Hezbollah.
sbs.com.aupolitics16 days ago
Netanyahu Visits Southern Lebanon, Says Israel Will Stay Until Hezbollah Threat Removed Under New U.S. Security Deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu toured territory held by Israeli forces on June 30. He stated that withdrawal would not occur while Hezbollah maintains its arsenal and presence. The trip followed a U.S.-mediated security deal reached the prior Friday.
morningstaronline.co.ukpolitics16 days ago
Israeli Forces Maintain Southern Lebanon Buffer Zone
Israeli troops remain deployed in a security zone in southern Lebanon. Officials say the presence will continue until threats from Hezbollah are addressed.
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globalnews.capolitics17 days ago
U.S. and Iran Sign 14-Point MOU on June 17 as Israel-Lebanon Deal Follows
President Trump authorized separate agreements on Iran and Lebanon through Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio. The moves aim to end conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and address Hezbollah disarmament.
middleeasteye.netpolitics17 days ago
Israeli Defense Minister Says Trump Blocked Full Hezbollah Defeat
Israel Katz stated that President Trump halted Israel's campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon to pursue Iran negotiations. The comments came amid an agreement allowing Israeli forces to stay in southern Lebanon.
middleeasteye.networld17 days ago
Lebanon President Meets US Commander as Hezbollah Rejects Washington Deal
President Joseph Aoun told Admiral Brad Cooper that Lebanon will deploy its army to the Israeli border. The talks covered a Washington-brokered agreement that requires Hezbollah disarmament and enables Israeli withdrawal.
middleeasteye.networld18 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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middleeasteye.netpolitics18 days ago
U.S., Israel, and Lebanon Sign Trilateral Framework on Hezbollah Disarmament
The agreement conditions Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon on Lebanese steps to collect heavy weapons and dismantle military sites. Failure to meet those benchmarks means Lebanon will not recover full sovereignty over the southern border region.
middleeasteye.networld18 days ago
Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnel but levels village of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon
The Israel Defense Forces demolished a 200-meter underground facility used to assemble and launch Iranian-made suicide drones. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz said the U.S. was notified in advance.
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middleeasteye.networld18 days ago
Israeli troops kill Hezbollah fighter in southern Lebanon after ambush
@MarioNawfal reported that Israeli forces tracked and eliminated a Hezbollah operative during a sweep in southern Lebanon. The operative had previously killed a Golani Brigade platoon commander and was hiding in a nearby structure. The incident followed a fatal ambush.
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middleeasteye.networld18 days ago
Israeli military strikes three Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military conducted overnight airstrikes on three Hezbollah positions in the Nabatieh and Meidoun areas. A separate daytime strike targeted a Hezbollah launch site. The actions followed reported Hezbollah fire toward Israeli forces in the security zone.
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Semaforpolitics18 days agoUpdated
US-Brokered Framework Links Israeli Withdrawal to Hezbollah Disarmament
Nabih Berri rejected the framework agreement three days after it was signed, calling it an agreement of dictates. Hezbollah also denounced the deal as humiliating and vowed to continue fighting.
theiranproject.compolitics18 days ago
U.S. and Iran Plan Technical Talks as Israel Strikes Hezbollah and Gulf States Accuse Iran of Attacks
A senior Trump administration official said technical talks to implement a memorandum of understanding remain scheduled. Israel reported new strikes against Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon on the same day.
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abcnews.go.comworld18 days ago
Military kills Hezbollah fighter after officer slain in southern Lebanon
The military announced it killed the Hezbollah fighter who shot and killed an officer and wounded another soldier during an overnight search operation near Deir Siryan. The slain officer was a 21-year-old platoon commander in the Golani Brigade's 12th Battalion.
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news.sky.comworld19 days ago
Hezbollah supporters block Beirut road after Israel-Lebanon agreement
Supporters blocked the old airport road in southern Beirut with burning tires after the June 27, 2026 signing. Lebanese media reported the protest followed the trilateral agreement between the U.S., Israel and Lebanon.
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news.google.comworld19 days ago
Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement on ceasefire and Hezbollah disarmament
The agreement, signed in Washington on Friday, outlines a sequenced process for the Lebanese army to assume security control in parts of southern Lebanon while Hezbollah disarms. Israel will progressively redeploy from two pilot zones but will maintain forces in a larger security…
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citizen.co.zaworld19 days ago
Israel maintains high alert over Hezbollah strikes from Lebanon
Israel remains on high alert after repeated strikes by Hezbollah from Lebanon. A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is stalled over the end of military operations.
middleeasteye.networld19 days ago
Israel and Lebanon Sign Framework Agreement Excluding Hezbollah After U.S.-Mediated Talks
Israel and Lebanon signed an initial framework agreement on Saturday in Washington. The deal follows months of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah and requires the group's disarmament.
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abcnews.go.comworld20 days ago
Hezbollah Supporters Protest Lebanese Government Deal With Israel
Demonstrators blocked roads and circled government buildings in Beirut after Lebanon signed a trilateral peace framework with Israel and the United States. Protesters criticized the agreement for lacking a fixed withdrawal timeline and for linking Israeli withdrawal to Hezbollah…
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world20 days ago
Lebanese Civilians Show Divisions Over Israel-Hezbollah Clashes
CBS Saturday Morning reported on differing views among Lebanese civilians regarding the ongoing clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. The coverage examined how residents inside Lebanon perceive the conflict.
en.globes.co.ilfinance19 days agoUpdated
Lebanon and Israel Sign Framework for Phased Israeli Withdrawal
Lebanon and Israel signed a U.S.-brokered framework agreement on June 26 that outlines steps for Israeli forces to leave southern Lebanon in stages. The deal gives the Lebanese army control of pilot zones where it must disarm Hezbollah before reconstruction begins.
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thehindu.comworld20 days ago
Ashoura observed in Lebanon and Iran
Tens of thousands gathered in Beirut's southern suburbs and other Lebanese cities for Ashoura processions that also recalled those killed in the recent Hezbollah-Israel war. Smaller observances took place next to bomb damage in Nabatiyeh while ceremonies occurred in Tehran.
middleeasteye.networld18 days agoUpdated
Israel, Lebanon and U.S. Sign Framework Agreement; Israeli Forces to Remain Until Hezbollah Disarms
Israel, Lebanon and the United States signed a 14-point trilateral framework agreement in Washington on Friday. The pact creates pilot zones for Lebanese forces and outlines steps toward disarming Hezbollah. The United States pledged $100 million in humanitarian aid.
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jns.orgpolitics20 days ago
Israeli Officials Say Forces Will Stay in Security Zone Until Hezbollah Disarms
Officials stated that military presence in a designated security area will continue until Hezbollah no longer possesses weapons. The announcement sets conditions for any future withdrawal from the zone.
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Le Mondeworld20 days ago
Israeli Strike Hits House at Srifa Cemetery Entrance After Hezbollah Resumes Fighting
Le Monde reported that an Israeli airstrike demolished a house at the entrance to the Srifa cemetery and damaged graves. Forty-seven residents of the southern Lebanese village died during the 2026 conflict.
thehindu.comworld21 days ago
Hezbollah Leader Says Group Will Keep Arms and Claims Central Role in Lebanon’s Independence
Naim Qassem released a statement criticizing the Lebanese government. He asserted that Hezbollah will keep its presence, decisions and capabilities while remaining central to the country's independence.
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jpost.comworld21 days ago
Iran says Israeli aircraft approached its borders
Iran’s armed forces command said military flights toward its territory constitute a threat and that it reserves the right to respond if the US cannot restrain Israel. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem called for Israel’s unconditional exit from Lebanon during the same period that US-m…
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al-monitor.compolitics21 days agoUpdated
Vance and Rubio Statements on Israel’s Lebanon Campaign Differ in Emphasis but Administration Claims Unity
Vice President JD Vance criticized Israeli bombings of civilian infrastructure in Beirut last week. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the operations during a Gulf trip this week as a justified response to Hezbollah attacks. The administration maintains that both officials r…
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algemeiner.compolitics22 days ago
Israeli Drone Strike Kills Two in Southern Lebanon
An Israeli drone strike killed two people near Kfar Rumman on Wednesday. Hezbollah called the attack a ceasefire violation, the second such incident in two days.
ecns.cnworld23 days ago
Israeli forces killed several Hezbollah members in two incidents over the weekend
Israeli military officials stated they killed several Hezbollah members during two separate incidents over the weekend. No additional details on locations or casualties were provided in the announcement.
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middleeasteye.networld23 days ago
Israeli Soldiers Kill Two Men and Strike Armed Cell in Southern Lebanon
The shooting occurred in Nabatieh al-Fawqa on 23 June 2026, the first fatal incident since the ceasefire took hold. Hezbollah called it a violation while Israel said the men posed a threat.
middleeasteye.networld24 days ago
Israeli Soldiers Shoot Two Men Near Nabatieh in Southern Lebanon
Israeli troops fired on men operating a bulldozer near Nabatieh on Tuesday, killing two. Lebanon’s health ministry confirmed the deaths, while the Israeli military said the men were Hezbollah fighters.
upi.comworld24 days ago
Two Killed in Southern Lebanon
Israeli soldiers fired on a group near a bulldozer in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, killing two people. Hezbollah called the shooting a ceasefire violation while Israeli forces said they targeted armed threats.
al-monitor.compolitics24 days ago
Iran Says It Will Respond If Israel Attacks Lebanon and Will Control Its Own Assets
Iran's ambassador to the UN in Geneva stated that any Israeli violation of an MOU through attacks on Lebanon or Hezbollah would prompt a response. The envoy also said only Iran will control its unfrozen assets. @financialjuice reported the comments made on Tuesday.
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The Hillpolitics25 days ago
Israeli Prime Minister says military has full freedom to target Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Israeli forces in southern Lebanon face no restrictions in operations against Hezbollah. The statement follows a renewed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and a U.S.-brokered agreement with Lebanon.
wattsupwiththat.compolitics25 days ago
Iranian Ships Resume Transit Through Strait of Hormuz After Brief Halt
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose to 67 ships on Saturday and 55 ships on Friday before falling to 15 ships on Sunday. Iranian officials threatened to close the waterway after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon. Negotiators from both sides continued talks in Sw…
middleeasteye.netpolitics25 days 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.