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Latest verified updates on Lebanon, Hezbollah, Israel–Lebanon escalation, southern border fighting, displacement, state authority, and ceasefire diplomacy.

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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
Three killed in Israeli strike on Gaza City , medics and witnesses say
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bbc.co.uk
center131d ago

Three killed in Israeli strike on Gaza City , medics and witnesses say

An Israeli strike on a residential building in Gaza City on Tuesday killed Mohammed Odeh, the commander of Hamas's military wing, along with his wife and two children, and injured dozens more. The Israeli military stated that Odeh, described as an architect of the October 7 attack, was targeted after months of surveillance, with the strike occurring in a busy market area ahead of Eid al-Adha.

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Israel calls up more troops to Lebanon , tells people not to gather in north
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naharnet.com
center132d ago

Israel calls up more troops to Lebanon , tells people not to gather in north

Israel's military has called up an additional battalion to Lebanon and authorized more intensive strikes, according to an Israeli security official. The move comes amid escalating cross-border exchanges and updated defensive guidelines advising against large gatherings in northern Israel.

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Israeli strike hits Kafr Sir as fighting escalates in south Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center132d ago

Israeli strike hits Kafr Sir as fighting escalates in south Lebanon

An Israeli air strike hit Kafr Sir in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh district amid a wave of attacks across the Sour and Nabatieh districts, and Mashgara in the western Beqaa Valley. Simultaneously, Hezbollah reported destroying two Israeli Merkava tanks near Dabl with drones and targeting military vehicles and troop gatherings in northern Israel and southern Lebanon.

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Video: Beirut’s southern suburbs empty as residents prepare for Israeli strikes
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Middle East Eye
center132d ago

Video: Beirut’s southern suburbs empty as residents prepare for Israeli strikes

Residents evacuated Beirut's southern suburbs (Dahieh) on May 26, 2026, amid Israeli threats of major strikes and expanding military operations against Hezbollah. The exodus signals fears of a new escalation phase that could destabilize Lebanon and potentially undermine ongoing US-Iran diplomatic efforts.

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Lebanon: Those who resist Israel are now called internal enemies of the state
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Middle East Eye
center133d ago

Lebanon: Those who resist Israel are now called internal enemies of the state

US-brokered talks between Lebanon and Israel, beginning May 15, aim to normalize Israeli aggression by extending a "cessation of hostilities" while continuing strikes, with a political track resuming June 2 and a security track on May 29. The proposed framework reportedly requires a two-year Israeli withdrawal contingent on disarming Hezbollah, effectively framing resistance as the cause of occupation rather than its effect.

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Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah
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bbc.co.uk
center132d ago

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah

Israel's military launched a wave of strikes across Lebanon, including the Bekaa Valley, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement to intensify attacks on Hezbollah. Hezbollah claimed to have retaliated with 22 drone and rocket attacks, while Lebanese media reported 12 killed in an attack on Mashghara, with the IDF stating it eliminated terrorists during strikes.

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Israeli raids kill couple in south Lebanon, strikes hit multiple towns
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Middle East Eye
center132d ago

Israeli raids kill couple in south Lebanon, strikes hit multiple towns

Israeli air strikes killed a couple in their home in Arab Salim, southern Lebanon, on May 25, 2026, with rescue teams working to recover their bodies. Additional Israeli raids targeted multiple towns across southern Lebanon and the Western Bekaa, including Yater, Hadatha, Mashghara, and Zibqin.

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Lebanese cling to memories of Liberation Day as Israel reoccupies the south
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Middle East Eye
center132d ago

Lebanese cling to memories of Liberation Day as Israel reoccupies the south

Since March 2, Israeli bombardment has displaced over one million people from southern Lebanon, with many unable to return to their homes as Israeli troops occupy dozens of villages. The ongoing conflict has damaged or destroyed 45 percent of towns in southern Lebanon, forcing residents like Abeer, who experienced the 2000 Liberation Day, to flee their homes again.

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Lebanese cling to memories of Liberation Day as Israel reoccupies the south
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Middle East Eye
center132d ago

Lebanese cling to memories of Liberation Day as Israel reoccupies the south

Lebanese civilians, like Abeer, displaced from southern villages such as Kfar Kila by ongoing Israeli bombardment, are clinging to memories of Liberation Day 2000. Since March 2, Israel's military actions have displaced over one million people and damaged 45 percent of southern towns, prompting calls for renewed liberation amidst persistent strikes.

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Israeli army issues evacuation warning to 10 Lebanese towns , Tyre area buildings
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naharnet.com
center133d ago

Israeli army issues evacuation warning to 10 Lebanese towns , Tyre area buildings

The Israeli military issued evacuation warnings on Monday to residents of 10 villages in southern Lebanon and specific buildings near Tyre, citing alleged Hezbollah violations and the need to strike the group. These warnings precede expected strikes and aim to move civilians at least 300-1000 meters away from targeted facilities, following ongoing cross-border exchanges that have resulted in over 3,100 Lebanese casualties and 23 Israeli soldiers killed since early March.

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Zamir says Beirut buildings must be hit in response to drones , Ben - Gvir urges war return
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naharnet.com
center133d ago

Zamir says Beirut buildings must be hit in response to drones , Ben - Gvir urges war return

Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stated Sunday night that buildings in Beirut should be targeted in response to Hezbollah drone attacks, according to Israeli public broadcaster sources. This statement comes as National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir urged a return to all-out war in Lebanon, including cutting electricity and taking control of the al-Zahrani River.

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Israeli far - right ministers urge escalation in Lebanon , Lapid says ceasefire a farce
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naharnet.com
center133d ago

Israeli far - right ministers urge escalation in Lebanon , Lapid says ceasefire a farce

Israeli far-right ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich called for escalating military operations in Lebanon, with Smotrich proposing strikes on Beirut and approving a $692 million budget for drone countermeasures. Opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized the current ceasefire as a "farce," stating that Israel's response is restricted despite ongoing attacks.

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Israel’s far-right ministers call for strikes on Beirut
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Middle East Eye
center133d ago

Israel’s far-right ministers call for strikes on Beirut

Israeli ministers Itamar Ben Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich called for escalating the conflict with Hezbollah on Monday, with Smotrich advocating strikes on Beirut in response to drone attacks. Smotrich also approved a $692 million budget for drone countermeasures, as the conflict intensifies following the death of another Israeli soldier.

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Rubio says Hezbollah conducting deliberate campaign to destabilise Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center133d ago

Rubio says Hezbollah conducting deliberate campaign to destabilise Lebanon

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Hezbollah of conducting a deliberate campaign to destabilize Lebanon amid ongoing clashes in the south. Rubio's statement followed remarks by Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem urging the Lebanese government to reverse measures he claimed criminalized the resistance movement.

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Oil prices fall to two-week lows – as it happened
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The Guardian Middle East
left133d ago

Oil prices fall to two-week lows – as it happened

Oil prices fell to two-week lows on Monday as Brent crude futures dropped 4.55% to $98.83 a barrel and US WTI fell 4.73% to $92.03, driven by optimism over potential US-Iran peace talks despite ongoing disagreements. The market reacted to reports of progress toward a deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though the US administration downplayed immediate breakthrough hopes.

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Hezbollah claims 28 attacks on Israeli forces in south Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center133d ago

Hezbollah claims 28 attacks on Israeli forces in south Lebanon

Hezbollah claimed to have conducted 28 operations against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on Sunday, May 24, 2026, utilizing rockets, artillery, and attack drones. The group stated its attacks targeted Israeli troops and positions, including troop gatherings, military equipment, and a newly established command center in Biyyada, among other locations.

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Israeli strikes kill two, wound 10 in south Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center133d ago

Israeli strikes kill two, wound 10 in south Lebanon

Israeli strikes on the town of Arab Salim in the Nabatieh district killed two people, including a paramedic, and wounded ten others, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The ministry stated that successive raids also hit a Civil Defence centre in Nabatieh city, causing civilian and emergency responder casualties.

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‘Sad, mad and disheartened’: for the diaspora, the bombardment in Lebanon is a special kind of loss
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The Guardian Middle East
left134d ago

‘Sad, mad and disheartened’: for the diaspora, the bombardment in Lebanon is a special kind of loss

The destruction of homes and villages in southern Lebanon leaves a mark not just on those living there, but families watching on across the globeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFor the last two years, much of the Lebanese diaspora – estimated to be about 15 million people spread across Australia, Europe, North and South America and more – has held its breath. Much of it watched from afar, helpless, during the latest

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Cheap attack drones break through Israel Iron Dome
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dw.com
center134d ago

Cheap attack drones break through Israel Iron Dome

Hezbollah released unverified footage reportedly showing an explosive-laden drone striking an Israeli Iron Dome battery, potentially revealing a vulnerability to low-cost, fiber-optic guided drones. This development highlights challenges for traditional military forces adapting to inexpensive aerial threats, with Ukraine's ambassador to Israel expressing surprise at Israel's perceived lack of interest in learning from Kyiv's experience.

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Israeli bombardment reduces buildings to craters in southern Lebanon
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The Guardian Middle East
left135d ago

Israeli bombardment reduces buildings to craters in southern Lebanon

Israel conducted overnight strikes across southern Lebanon's Bekaa valley and Tyre province, killing at least four people and damaging buildings, including near Lebanese army barracks and on a motorcycle in Nabatieh. These attacks, which killed six paramedics and a child on Friday, are part of ongoing exchanges despite a US-brokered ceasefire, with Israel claiming to target Hezbollah fighters while investigating civilian harm.

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