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KEY ACTORS
Hezbollah—Lebanese Shia political party and militant organization backed by Iran
Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF)—National military of Lebanon
UNIFIL—United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon — monitoring the Blue Line border area
Israel Defense Forces (IDF)—Conducting cross-border operations and airstrikes in southern Lebanon
ACTIVE FRONTS & FLASHPOINTS
South Lebanon border zoneNabatiehBaalbek–HermelDahieh (southern Beirut)Litani River area
KEY STATISTICS
DISPLACEDOver 1 million displaced during the 2024 Israeli operations (Lebanese government estimates)
ESCALATIONOctober 2023 — Cross-border exchanges escalate following the Gaza conflict
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LATEST INTELLIGENCE819 verified articles
Hezbollah MP says Iran told them Israeli pullout part of deal
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naharnet.com
center111d ago

Hezbollah MP says Iran told them Israeli pullout part of deal

Hezbollah MP Hussein al-Hajj Hassan stated on Monday that Iran informed Hezbollah and Speaker Nabih Berri that Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory is part of a US-brokered agreement, with details to be discussed soon. This statement comes as Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz asserted that Israel has no intention of withdrawing from security zones in Lebanon, Gaza, and Syria.

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Netanyahu says Israel wont leave occupied land in Lebanon | Benjamin Netanyahu News
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aljazeera.com
center111d ago

Netanyahu says Israel wont leave occupied land in Lebanon | Benjamin Netanyahu News

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Monday that Israel will continue its occupation of Lebanese and Syrian territory, including a 570 sq km security buffer zone in Lebanon, despite a US-Iran ceasefire agreement. This declaration comes as Israel's conflict with Hezbollah, backed by Iran, has killed over 3,000 people since October 2023, and follows a recent Israeli strike on Beirut's suburbs that reportedly angered US President Donald Trump.

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‘We want to be 100% sure’: war-weary Lebanese greet truce with caution
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The Guardian Middle East
left111d ago

‘We want to be 100% sure’: war-weary Lebanese greet truce with caution

Following a US-Iran ceasefire announcement, residents of south Lebanon cautiously attempted to return to their villages, encountering unexploded ordnance and continued Israeli shelling near Nabatieh. Despite the apparent truce, Lebanese officials and displaced individuals expressed uncertainty about its permanence, fearing renewed displacement or harm, as Israel maintained its presence in a declared security zone and reserved the right to respond to Hezbollah attacks.

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What does the US-Iran deal mean for Lebanon?
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Middle East Eye
center111d ago

What does the US-Iran deal mean for Lebanon?

A US-Iran deal framework, reportedly including a permanent ceasefire in Lebanon, was announced, provoking a furious response from Israeli officials who stated it does not bind them and insisted on dismantling Hezbollah. Since the announcement, Hezbollah has not claimed fresh attacks on Israeli targets, and the Lebanese President expressed hope for a definitive end to the conflict.

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Netanyahu reportedly tells Trump Israel not bound by Lebanon clause in Iran deal
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naharnet.com
center111d ago

Netanyahu reportedly tells Trump Israel not bound by Lebanon clause in Iran deal

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly informed U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel is not bound by the Lebanese clause in the emerging U.S.-Iran agreement and intends to continue military operations against Hezbollah. Netanyahu stated Israel will not accept limitations on its freedom of action in Lebanon, receiving unanimous cabinet backing for this position.

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Defense minister says Israel wont withdraw from land seized in Lebanon
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naharnet.com
center111d ago

Defense minister says Israel wont withdraw from land seized in Lebanon

Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz stated Monday that Israel will not withdraw from seized lands in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza, potentially challenging an interim ceasefire deal brokered by Pakistan and the US with Iran. The announcement comes hours after Iran confirmed an agreement that includes opening the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, pending a Friday signing.

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Israel says top Hezbollah militant accused of killing US soldiers slain
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naharnet.com
center112d ago

Israel says top Hezbollah militant accused of killing US soldiers slain

The Israeli military announced Sunday that its forces killed senior Hezbollah militant Ali Moussa Daqdouq in a strike south of the Litani River on Friday. Israel stated Daqdouq was involved in the 2007 kidnapping and killing of five U.S. soldiers in Iraq and recently led Hezbollah's operational planning against Israeli forces.

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Israel says top Hezbollah militant accused of killing US soldiers slain
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naharnet.com
center112d ago

Israel says top Hezbollah militant accused of killing US soldiers slain

The Israeli military announced on Sunday that its forces killed senior Hezbollah militant Ali Moussa Daqdouq in a strike south of the Litani River on Friday. Israel stated Daqdouq was involved in the 2007 kidnapping and killing of five U.S. soldiers in Iraq and had led Hezbollah's operational planning against Israeli forces.

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Trump condemns Israel’s attack on Beirut as Iran says US responsible
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Al Jazeera
center112d ago

Trump condemns Israel’s attack on Beirut as Iran says US responsible

Former US President Donald Trump condemned Israel's attack on Beirut, stating it should not have happened on a day when a peace deal with Iran was reportedly close to being signed. Iran's top negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, questioned US commitment to the deal following the strikes, which reportedly killed at least three people in Beirut's Dahiyeh area.

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Israeli strike on Beirut kills three
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Middle East Eye
center112d ago

Israeli strike on Beirut kills three

An Israeli strike on a Beirut apartment building in the Ghobeiry neighborhood killed at least three people and wounded 15 on Sunday, according to Lebanese media. The attack, which targeted Hezbollah in response to drone fire on northern Israel, drew condemnation from Iranian officials who questioned US commitment to a potential ceasefire agreement.

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At least three killed as Israel attacks southern Beirut
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Al Jazeera
center112d ago

At least three killed as Israel attacks southern Beirut

Israel attacked targets in Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday, with the Israeli military stating it was in response to Hezbollah launching projectiles toward northern Israel. Lebanon's National News Agency reported at least two killed and four wounded, while the escalation raises concerns about derailing US-Iran peace negotiations.

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Anticipation, pushback in Iran as mediators work to finalise deal with US
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Al Jazeera
center112d ago

Anticipation, pushback in Iran as mediators work to finalise deal with US

Iranian markets showed anticipation for a potential interim deal with the US, with the national currency strengthening and stock exchange reaching new highs on Sunday. However, hardliners within Iran voiced strong opposition to the agreement, citing perceived concessions and past hostilities, while Israel reportedly conducted an attack on Beirut, potentially to disrupt the process.

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Five killed as Israel hits south Lebanon, issues forced displacement orders
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Al Jazeera
center114d ago

Five killed as Israel hits south Lebanon, issues forced displacement orders

Israeli air raids in southern Lebanon's Tyre district killed one person in Maarakeh and demolished homes in Bint Jbeil, while ordering residents of 20 towns to evacuate north of the Zahrani River. These attacks occurred despite a US-brokered ceasefire framework and amid reports of a US-Iran agreement on ending hostilities, raising concerns about scuppering broader de-escalation efforts.

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Jumblat does not trust US policy amid Israel boundles expansionist aims
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naharnet.com
center114d ago

Jumblat does not trust US policy amid Israel boundles expansionist aims

Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat stated that the U.S. acts as a proxy mediator for Israel's boundless expansionist aims, distrusting Washington's foreign policy. Jumblat believes a strict truce is preferable to peace with Israel due to its territorial ambitions and that neutralizing Lebanon amidst escalating regional tensions is difficult.

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One injured as Israel hits southern Lebanon with air raids , artillery
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aljazeera.com
center114d ago

One injured as Israel hits southern Lebanon with air raids , artillery

Israeli air raids and artillery shelling struck southern Lebanon's Tyre and Marjayoun districts, injuring one person in al-Bayyad village, despite reports of a US-brokered ceasefire framework. These attacks occur amid Iranian media claims of a US-Iran draft deal that would include ending the conflict in Lebanon, though Lebanese officials state Iran does not speak for their country.

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Salam slams Iran unprecedented grip on Hezbollah after Nasrallah killing
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naharnet.com
center114d ago

Salam slams Iran unprecedented grip on Hezbollah after Nasrallah killing

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam criticized Iran's insistence on including Lebanon in ceasefire talks as a demonstration of Tehran's exclusive decision-making power over the country. Salam stated that Iran's direct control over Hezbollah, following the killing of Hassan Nasrallah, represents an unprecedented shift from the previous era of joint decision-making and relative autonomy.

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Displaced families bury relatives in temporary graves
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naharnet.com
center115d ago

Displaced families bury relatives in temporary graves

Displaced families in Haret Saida, Lebanon, are burying relatives, including Hezbollah fighters and civilians, in temporary graves due to ongoing Israeli strikes preventing their return to border villages. Since March, cemetery officials have buried approximately 120 individuals temporarily, with new graves continuously being dug amid the conflict.

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What is the Amal Movement, Lebanon’s other Shia party?
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Al Jazeera
center115d ago

What is the Amal Movement, Lebanon’s other Shia party?

As Hezbollah's future is unclear, what role can Amal, Lebanon's other major Shia party, play?.

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Rajji says Hezbollah , including political wing , illegal and destabilizing
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naharnet.com
center116d ago

Rajji says Hezbollah , including political wing , illegal and destabilizing

Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji stated that Hezbollah, encompassing both its political and military wings, is an illegal organization and an armed extension of Iran that destabilizes the Middle East. Rajji's comments support direct negotiations with Israel for a ceasefire and the return of displaced persons, while also calling for Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

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Lebanon: Life in Tripoli as War Displaces Over a Million
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Al Jazeera
center115d ago

Lebanon: Life in Tripoli as War Displaces Over a Million

In Lebanon, a young woman is forced to face her own vulnerabilities while helping those displaced by war.

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