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Israel vows further strikes on Hezbollah as Lebanon ceasefire comes under strain

Israel has warned that it will launch further attacks against Hezbollah whenever it considers the group a threat, raising fresh concerns over the durability of a US-backed framework intended to reduce hostilities along the Israel-Lebanon border. The warning came a day after Israeli strikes in southern......

Lebanon strike kills seven as tensions rise again along Israel border

An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed seven people on Saturday, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, in the deadliest reported strike in the country since agreements reached in June helped reduce hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. The strike hit a house on the......

Washington says permanent Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon violates agreement

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning over Israel’s plans to maintain a long-term military presence in southern Lebanon, arguing that such a deployment would conflict with the framework agreed upon by the parties. The statement followed comments by Israeli......

Israel army enters southern Lebanon village despite Lebanese military deployment

Israeli forces entered a village in southern Lebanon overnight and constructed an earth embankment blocking a road, according to Lebanon’s state media and the local mayor, in a new incident highlighting the fragility of the ceasefire between the two countries. The incursion took place in Zawtar......

More than 800,000 displaced Lebanese return home as ceasefire efforts continue

More than 800,000 displaced people have returned to their hometowns across Lebanon following a reduction in hostilities, according to the United Nations. The development marks a significant humanitarian milestone after months of conflict that forced large numbers of civilians to flee their homes. The......

More than 800,000 displaced Lebanese return home as ceasefire eases humanitarian crisis

More than 800,000 people displaced by the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah have returned to their home regions in Lebanon following a reduction in hostilities, according to the United Nations. The latest figures were released as Lebanese and Israeli representatives began a new round of US-sponsored......

Lebanese army begins southern deployment after Israeli pullback under security plan

The Lebanese army has started deploying troops in the southern town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh following the withdrawal of Israeli forces, marking a significant step in the implementation of a security arrangement designed to stabilize one of the Middle East's most sensitive border regions. According......

Trump suggests possible Syrian role against Hezbollah, drawing criticism of Israel’s strategy

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he is considering supporting a larger Syrian role in addressing the Hezbollah issue in Lebanon, while also expressing criticism of Israel's military approach in its operations against the group. Speaking in a television interview, Trump argued that a different......

Lebanon calls for stronger Arab support to accelerate recovery and reconstruction

Lebanon has renewed its appeal for greater assistance from Arab countries as it seeks to rebuild after months of conflict, with Information Minister Paul Morcos emphasizing that regional cooperation will be essential to the country's recovery. Speaking after a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s newly......