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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
Lebanon president says Wednesday's deal 'last chance' for comprehensive truce
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Middle East Eye
center123d ago

Lebanon president says Wednesday's deal 'last chance' for comprehensive truce

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that the ceasefire agreement reached in Washington following talks with Israel represents the "last chance" for a comprehensive truce. Aoun indicated Lebanon would communicate its position to the US after internal consultations, particularly with Hezbollah, and that President Trump would directly guarantee its implementation.

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Watch: Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal made in 'hope rather than expectation'
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BBC Middle East
center123d ago

Watch: Lebanon-Israel ceasefire deal made in 'hope rather than expectation'

Hezbollah has rejected a proposed ceasefire agreement with Israel, with leader Naim Qassem calling negotiations "futile" and "humiliating" for Lebanon. The deal, intended to establish "pilot" security zones within Lebanon and ban Hezbollah operatives, is contingent on a complete cessation of attacks by the group.

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UN force says peacekeeper killed in south Lebanon
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naharnet.com
center123d ago

UN force says peacekeeper killed in south Lebanon

A UNIFIL peacekeeper was killed and two others wounded when shelling struck their base in southern Lebanon on Thursday night. The UN force stated that deliberate attacks on peacekeepers are grave violations of international humanitarian law and Security Council Resolution 1701, launching an investigation into the incident.

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Israel says military to continue operations in south Lebanon
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naharnet.com
center123d ago

Israel says military to continue operations in south Lebanon

Israel's defense minister stated that IDF operations in southern Lebanon will continue up to the Yellow Line, including the Beaufort area, to dismantle Hezbollah infrastructure. He added that Israeli forces retain freedom of action, with US backing, to strike Beirut in response to attacks on Israeli communities, following a ceasefire agreement reached on Wednesday.

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Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire if Hezbollah stops attacks
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BBC Middle East
center123d ago

Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire if Hezbollah stops attacks

The US State Department announced on Wednesday that Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew their ceasefire, contingent on a complete cessation of Hezbollah attacks and the evacuation of Hezbollah operatives from the area between the Israeli border and the Litani river. The agreement also includes the creation of “pilot zones” under exclusive Lebanese Armed Forces control, though Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon continued.

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Israel and Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire
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Al Jazeera
center123d ago

Israel and Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a conditional ceasefire brokered by the US in Washington, DC, requiring a complete cessation of fire by Hezbollah and the Lebanese armed forces taking exclusive control of southern territories. This agreement, reached despite ongoing cross-border attacks, faces uncertainty as Hezbollah has reportedly rejected the ceasefire, and Israel stated its military operations and presence in Lebanon will continue for the time being.

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Israeli attacks kill nine in Lebanon, reach Beirut outskirts
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Al Jazeera
center123d ago

Israeli attacks kill nine in Lebanon, reach Beirut outskirts

Israeli attacks on Wednesday killed nine people and injured others across Lebanon, including near Beirut and Tyre, with one strike targeting an ambulance. These attacks occurred as US-mediated talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials progressed in Washington, testing a deal to curb cross-border hostilities.

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Hezbollah says it carried out 13 attacks on Israeli forces in south Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center124d ago

Hezbollah says it carried out 13 attacks on Israeli forces in south Lebanon

Hezbollah stated it conducted 13 attacks against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on June 3, 2026, targeting troop concentrations, vehicles, and command posts with various munitions. The group reported heavy fighting in Haddatha and al-Balou', claiming to have struck Merkava tanks and halted an Israeli advance with an explosive device detonation.

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Lebanese health sector faces growing crisis as casualties mount
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Middle East Eye
center124d ago

Lebanese health sector faces growing crisis as casualties mount

Israeli raids on Burj al-Shamali, Abba, and Tibnin in southern Lebanon killed five people and wounded 48, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. The ministry reported that since March 2, at least 3,433 people have been killed and 10,395 wounded in Lebanon, with extensive damage to the healthcare system including 17 damaged hospitals and 128 medical personnel killed.

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Israel strikes southern Lebanon despite Trump’s effort to shore up ceasefire
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The Guardian Middle East
left124d ago

Israel strikes southern Lebanon despite Trump’s effort to shore up ceasefire

Despite a supposed ceasefire agreement brokered by Donald Trump, Israeli warplanes conducted dozens of strikes across southern Lebanon on Tuesday, reportedly killing six family members near Sidon. The Israeli military cited Hezbollah violations and warned Nabatiyeh before new strikes, while Hezbollah stated it attacked Israeli troops operating within Lebanon.

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Qmati says Hezbollah wont accept partial ceasefire with Israel
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naharnet.com
center124d ago

Qmati says Hezbollah wont accept partial ceasefire with Israel

Hezbollah official Mahmoud Qmati stated on Tuesday that the group will not accept a "partial ceasefire" with Israel, warning of a stronger response to any aggression against Beirut's southern suburbs. This statement contradicts earlier reports from the Lebanese embassy in Washington, which claimed Hezbollah had accepted a U.S. proposal for a mutual cessation of attacks.

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Hezbollah main obstacle to Israel - Lebanon peace , Rubio says
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naharnet.com
center124d ago

Hezbollah main obstacle to Israel - Lebanon peace , Rubio says

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated Tuesday that Hezbollah is the primary obstacle to an Israel-Lebanon peace agreement, asserting that a deal could be reached swiftly if not for the group's actions. This statement comes as Israeli and Lebanese envoys began a fourth round of U.S.-mediated talks in Washington amid continued cross-border exchanges, with Lebanon's health ministry reporting 4 killed and 127 wounded in recent Israeli strikes near Tyre.

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Israel , Hezbollah trade blows despite Trump declaring deal
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naharnet.com
center124d ago

Israel , Hezbollah trade blows despite Trump declaring deal

Israel continued strikes across southern Lebanon on Tuesday, reportedly killing six civilians near Sidon and damaging a hospital in Tyre, while Hezbollah attacked Israeli troops in occupied southern Lebanese lands. Hezbollah stated it would not accept a partial ceasefire, with a senior official warning of a deeper response to any aggression on Beirut's southern suburbs, despite a reported U.S.-brokered de-escalation deal.

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Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold
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BBC Middle East
center124d ago

Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold

Israel conducted strikes in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, including an attack near Jabal Amel hospital in Tyre on Monday that killed four and injured 127, according to the Lebanese health ministry. While a partial truce reportedly bars Israeli strikes on Beirut in exchange for Hezbollah not attacking Israel, the Israeli military stated it struck Hezbollah infrastructure and warned of forceful action in Nabatieh, claiming Hezbollah violated the agreement.

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Lebanon hopes crunch talks in Washington will halt an Israeli invasion
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Al Jazeera
center124d ago

Lebanon hopes crunch talks in Washington will halt an Israeli invasion

Lebanese and Israeli representatives met in Washington, DC, on Tuesday for the first of two days of US-brokered talks aimed at halting the ongoing Israeli invasion and cross-border attacks. Lebanon seeks a full ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal to allow displaced persons to return, while Israel reportedly desires assurances of Hezbollah's disarmament, though military operations continue.

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Trump says Israel, Hezbollah to stop fighting: What we know
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Al Jazeera
center125d ago

Trump says Israel, Hezbollah to stop fighting: What we know

Former US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a cessation of hostilities following indirect talks. Trump stated he spoke with Hezbollah through "highly placed representatives" and that Israel would not attack Hezbollah, while Hezbollah would cease attacks on Israel. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu separately indicated Israel reserves the right to strike Beirut if Hezbollah attacks continue.

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Lebanon parliament speaker says he would guarantee Hezbollah’s commitment to ‘global ceasefire’ with Israel
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Middle East Eye
center125d ago

Lebanon parliament speaker says he would guarantee Hezbollah’s commitment to ‘global ceasefire’ with Israel

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri would guarantee Hezbollah's adherence to a global ceasefire with Israel if an agreement is reached, his adviser stated Tuesday. This follows a reported US-brokered framework where Hezbollah would cease attacks in exchange for Israel halting strikes, though Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu indicated continued strikes if Hezbollah attacks persist.

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Clashes continue in Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting US partial ceasefire plan
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BBC Middle East
center125d ago

Clashes continue in Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting US partial ceasefire plan

Clashes continued in southern Lebanon on Tuesday despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting a US-brokered plan for a partial ceasefire, with Hezbollah targeting Israeli tanks and Israel reportedly striking southern areas. The agreement, announced by President Trump, stipulated a halt to attacks on Beirut and a cessation of Israeli strikes on Lebanon, though Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated operations would continue if Hezbollah attacks persisted.

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Video: Israel plans military-controlled area near Litani River, Katz says
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Middle East Eye
center125d ago

Video: Israel plans military-controlled area near Litani River, Katz says

Israeli Defense Minister Israeli Katz stated in Tel Aviv on Monday that Israel plans to establish a military-controlled zone near the Litani River in southern Lebanon. Katz also warned of continuous air strikes on Beirut if attacks on Israel persist, following Israeli forces' seizure of Beaufort Castle amidst an expanding offensive.

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Iran’s chief negotiator links US dialogue to developments in Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center125d ago

Iran’s chief negotiator links US dialogue to developments in Lebanon

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated on X that he warned Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri that continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon could halt ongoing dialogue with the United States. Ghalibaf declared Iran would stand firmly against such actions if they persist, emphasizing solidarity with Lebanon.

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