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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
Context reviewed 2025-04-01GLOSSARY →
LATEST INTELLIGENCE819 verified articles
Over 1.2m in Lebanon expected to face acute hunger: UN-backed report
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Al Jazeera
center160d ago

Over 1.2m in Lebanon expected to face acute hunger: UN-backed report

A UN-backed report by the FAO, WFP, and Lebanon's Ministry of Agriculture indicates that 1.24 million people in Lebanon are expected to face acute hunger between April and August. This deterioration is attributed to conflict, displacement, and economic pressures stemming from the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah.

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Hezbollah drone strikes target Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon
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The Guardian Middle East
left161d ago

Hezbollah drone strikes target Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon

Ceasefire frays further as Israel also carries out airstrikes and issues new displacement orders for south Lebanon Hezbollah launched several drones at Israeli soldiers in south Lebanon on Tuesday, while Israel issued new displacement orders for south Lebanon and carried out airstrikes, as the fraying ceasefire failed to stop fighting between the two sides. Hezbollah claimed Tuesday’s attack injured several Israeli soldiers, but no confirmation was given from the Israeli military, apart from a s

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‘We were left alone’: Along Israel's ‘Yellow Line’, Lebanese feel abandoned by the state
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Middle East Eye
center161d ago

‘We were left alone’: Along Israel's ‘Yellow Line’, Lebanese feel abandoned by the state

On the seafront in Sour, a major coastal city in southern Lebanon, the scene repeats itself every day. From Nabih Berri Street, dozens of people watch the southern Lebanese coastline, visible to the naked eye all the way to the border town of Naqoura.

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‘We were left alone’: Along Israel's ‘Yellow Line’, Lebanese feel abandoned by the state
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Middle East Eye
center161d ago

‘We were left alone’: Along Israel's ‘Yellow Line’, Lebanese feel abandoned by the state

Submitted by Laurent Perpigna Iban on Tue, 04/28/2026 - 09:38 In the villages closest to occupied areas, residents fear further Israeli military advances and put their faith in Hezbollah Young women watch the coastline from Sour; in the distance are the white cliffs of al-Bayada, now Israeli forward positions (Laurent Perpigna Iban/MEE) Off On the seafront in Sour, a major coastal city in southern Lebanon, the scene repeats itself every day. From Nabih Berri Street, dozens of people watch the so

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Down but not out: In war with Israel, Hezbollah shows it is still powerful
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Al Jazeera
center161d ago

Down but not out: In war with Israel, Hezbollah shows it is still powerful

Despite setbacks, Hezbollah emerges as a key player, tied to Lebanon’s stability and US-Iran negotiations.

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‘If your wife asks you to change diapers, change your wife’: the Arabic hit show that parodies the patriarchy
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The Guardian Middle East
left161d ago

‘If your wife asks you to change diapers, change your wife’: the Arabic hit show that parodies the patriarchy

The female-created YouTube sketch series Smatouha Minni – You Heard It From Me – uses satire to confront misogynistic attitudesIn Beirut’s Gemmayzeh neighbourhood a rented flat has been transformed into a film set: bright studio lights in a cosy living room. At its centre is Maria Elayan – though she is barely recognisable.

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Hezbollah and Israel swap threats and strikes across Lebanon border | Israel attacks Lebanon News
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aljazeera.com
center162d ago

Hezbollah and Israel swap threats and strikes across Lebanon border | Israel attacks Lebanon News

Hezbollah reiterated its defiance against peace talks with Israel, prompting Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz to threaten catastrophic consequences for Lebanon. The exchange occurred across the Lebanon-Israel border amidst ongoing strikes and escalating rhetoric between the two entities.

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Netanyahu says action needed over Hezbollah rockets , drones
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naharnet.com
center162d ago

Netanyahu says action needed over Hezbollah rockets , drones

Netanyahu says action needed over Hezbollah rockets , drones

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Smashing a figure of Jesus is part of Israel's ongoing erasure of Christians
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Middle East Eye
center162d ago

Smashing a figure of Jesus is part of Israel's ongoing erasure of Christians

An Israeli soldier in southern Lebanon smashed a figure of Jesus, an incident condemned by Israeli military authorities who claimed disciplinary action was taken. This event is presented as part of a broader pattern of intimidation and aggression against Christians in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories, contributing to their emigration.

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Lebanon cannot be bombed into sovereignty
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Al Jazeera
center162d ago

Lebanon cannot be bombed into sovereignty

Lebanese leaders are in Washington for direct negotiations with Israel, seeking to restore sovereignty under terms that require Lebanon to assert control over Hezbollah while Israel retains military freedom. The article argues that this approach, driven by US and Israeli interests, will not achieve Lebanese sovereignty or disarm Hezbollah, potentially leading to further conflict.

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Hezbollah chief 'enemy reached a dead end'
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Middle East Eye
center162d ago

Hezbollah chief 'enemy reached a dead end'

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has said that Israel's attacks on Lebanon, launched with the intention of ending the group, have "reached a dead end". He further called on the Lebanese government to stop direct negotiations with Israel and "void its decision in March that criminalises the resistance and its public base".

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Displaced Lebanese flee again as strikes hit evacuation route
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Middle East Eye
center162d ago

Displaced Lebanese flee again as strikes hit evacuation route

Thousands of displaced Lebanese civilians in southern Lebanon are fleeing their homes for a second time following renewed evacuation orders. These departures are occurring amidst ongoing strikes, including one that hit a roadside coffee stand on a main roundabout, causing casualties and exacerbating the displacement.

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Israel issues forced evacuation orders for southern Lebanon in escalation | US - Israel war on Iran News
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aljazeera.com
center163d ago

Israel issues forced evacuation orders for southern Lebanon in escalation | US - Israel war on Iran News

Israel has issued forced evacuation orders for seven towns in southern Lebanon, citing Hezbollah's alleged ceasefire violations. Hezbollah denies undermining the ceasefire, claiming its actions are a response to Israeli breaches and that it did not approve the truce.

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Israel begins striking south Lebanon after evacuation warning for 7 towns
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naharnet.com
center163d ago

Israel begins striking south Lebanon after evacuation warning for 7 towns

The Israeli military initiated strikes in southern Lebanon on Sunday, targeting seven towns after issuing evacuation warnings. These actions follow reports of casualties in Kfar Tibnit and occur despite an existing ceasefire with Hezbollah, with Israel citing its right to act against perceived threats.

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Netanyahu says Hezbollah dismantling ceasefire with Lebanon
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naharnet.com
center163d ago

Netanyahu says Hezbollah dismantling ceasefire with Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Sunday that Hezbollah's actions are dismantling the ceasefire with Lebanon, vowing to target the group. The Israeli military reported intercepting drones and issuing evacuation orders for southern Lebanese villages ahead of planned strikes on Hezbollah positions.

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Israeli army says six Hezbollah fighters killed in Bint Jbeil
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naharnet.com
center164d ago

Israeli army says six Hezbollah fighters killed in Bint Jbeil

The Israeli military reported that its forces killed six Hezbollah fighters in Bint Jbeil, Lebanon, on Friday during an exchange of fire. This incident occurred as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah of attempting to disrupt peace efforts following a ceasefire extension.

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Israel strikes buildings in south Lebanon after Netanyahu orders attacks on Hezbollah
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naharnet.com
center164d ago

Israel strikes buildings in south Lebanon after Netanyahu orders attacks on Hezbollah

Israel conducted airstrikes on buildings in southern Lebanese towns, including Haddatha and Zibqine, after Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered forceful attacks on Hezbollah. These strikes followed the Israeli military's assertion that Hezbollah violated a ceasefire and engaged in multiple hostile actions, including drone launches and weapons caches.

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Netanyahu says Hezbollah trying to sabotage peace efforts with Lebanon
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naharnet.com
center164d ago

Netanyahu says Hezbollah trying to sabotage peace efforts with Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hezbollah on Friday of attempting to sabotage peace efforts with Lebanon, following a ceasefire extension. The Israeli military stated it struck Hezbollah targets in Deir Aames, Lebanon, in response to rocket fire towards Shtula, Israel.

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South Lebanese distrustful of truce , reject peace with Israel
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naharnet.com
center164d ago

South Lebanese distrustful of truce , reject peace with Israel

Displaced South Lebanese residents express distrust in the extended truce with Israel, fearing continued Israeli attacks and remaining unable to return to their homes. Many reject the prospect of formal peace negotiations, viewing them as recognition of an enemy responsible for ongoing violence.

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Israel says it killed six Hezbollah fighters in south Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center165d ago

Israel says it killed six Hezbollah fighters in south Lebanon

The Israeli military announced it killed six Hezbollah fighters in Bint Jbeil, south Lebanon, following an exchange of fire near the border. This incident occurred on April 24, 2026, in an area that experienced significant conflict prior to the April 17 ceasefire.

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