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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
Is this what war looks like now? | Mohamad Bazzi
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The Guardian Middle East
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Is this what war looks like now? | Mohamad Bazzi

On April 8th, Israeli warplanes conducted extensive bombings across Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah command centers and infrastructure. The attacks resulted in hundreds of casualties and widespread destruction, with Israel claiming to have killed over 250 Hezbollah operatives.

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Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks
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naharnet.com
center165d ago

Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend ceasefire by 3 weeks

U.S. President Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following White House talks between their ambassadors. These discussions, aimed at de-escalating conflict and potentially paving the way for broader negotiations, represent a significant step between the two nations.

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Trump says Lebanon ceasefire extended as Israel continues strikes
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middleeasteye.net
center165d ago

Trump says Lebanon ceasefire extended as Israel continues strikes

President Trump announced a three-week extension of the Lebanon ceasefire on Friday, following talks with Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors. This extension, intended to prolong a fragile truce, comes despite ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon that resulted in casualties.

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Trump says Lebanon ceasefire extended as Israel continues strikes
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middleeasteye.net
center165d ago

Trump says Lebanon ceasefire extended as Israel continues strikes

United States President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the Lebanon ceasefire, which began Friday, following talks with Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors. This extension aims to prolong a fragile truce amidst continued Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon and Hezbollah rocket fire, while the US mediates for a permanent agreement.

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Iran war : What happening on day 56 after Trump extended ceasefire ? | US - Israel war on Iran News
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aljazeera.com
center165d ago

Iran war : What happening on day 56 after Trump extended ceasefire ? | US - Israel war on Iran News

On day 56, President Trump extended the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire for three weeks following White House talks, while tensions escalated with an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon and Iran blaming the US for stalled negotiations. The US naval blockade of Iranian ports and increased military presence in the Middle East continue amidst rising oil prices and diplomatic exchanges regarding potential conflict.

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Lebanon to request end to attacks , Trump to attend Lebanon - Israel talks
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cdn.naharnet.com
center165d ago

Lebanon to request end to attacks , Trump to attend Lebanon - Israel talks

Lebanon will request an extension of a ceasefire and an end to attacks during U.S.-hosted talks with Israel, where President Trump is expected to attend. The negotiations aim to address ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, which is not participating in the discussions.

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Morning update
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Middle East Eye
center165d ago

Morning update

Israel launched new attacks on southern Lebanon, including strikes on Touline and Khirbet Selm, shortly after the US announced a three-week ceasefire extension. Israeli officials stated Lebanon had not met commitments, while an Iranian cargo ship reached port safely after a reported US seizure attempt.

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Israeli Ambassador to the US says Lebanon 'must recognise' Israeli presence
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Middle East Eye
center165d ago

Israeli Ambassador to the US says Lebanon 'must recognise' Israeli presence

Israeli Ambassador to the US, who heads his envoy in talks with Lebanon, said that Beirut "has not fulfilled its commitments to dismantle terrorist infrastructure". During the meeting with the Lebanese delegation at the White House that, Yechiel Leiter said that "we have no irreconcilable disputes with the sovereign state of Lebanon or with the Lebanese people," but added that they "must focus on the root of the problem - Hezbollah, and its murderous intentions toward Israel".

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Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist draws international condemnation
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The Guardian Middle East
left166d ago

Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist draws international condemnation

Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed in an Israeli strike, prompting accusations of war crimes from Lebanese officials who claim Israel deliberately targets media workers. Israel denies targeting civilians or journalists, stating the incident is under review and that the vehicles involved departed from a Hezbollah structure.

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Israeli air strikes kill three in south Lebanon despite ceasefire
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Middle East Eye
center166d ago

Israeli air strikes kill three in south Lebanon despite ceasefire

Israeli airstrikes on the Shoukine road in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon killed three people on April 23, 2026, despite a 10-day truce with Hezbollah. These attacks occurred just hours before Lebanese and Israeli representatives were scheduled to begin a second round of US-mediated talks in Washington.

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Lebanese PM says no deal with Israel without troop withdrawal
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Middle East Eye
center166d ago

Lebanese PM says no deal with Israel without troop withdrawal

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stated in France that Lebanon will not reach an agreement with Israel unless Israeli forces withdraw from southern Lebanon. He emphasized that Israel's occupation and the resulting buffer zone are unacceptable, and expressed hope for continued US leverage over Israel in negotiations.

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Lebanese journalist killed in Israeli strike on southern town
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naharnet.com
center166d ago

Lebanese journalist killed in Israeli strike on southern town

Lebanese journalist killed in Israeli strike on southern town

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Lebanon decries Israeli demolition of homes in areas occupied after ceasefire
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naharnet.com
center166d ago

Lebanon decries Israeli demolition of homes in areas occupied after ceasefire

Lebanon decries Israeli demolition of homes in areas occupied after ceasefire

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Lebanon meets Israel in Washington to request truce extension
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naharnet.com
center166d ago

Lebanon meets Israel in Washington to request truce extension

Lebanon and Israel met in Washington on Thursday to discuss extending a truce, with Beirut seeking a one-month extension and an end to Israeli bombing. Israel stated it has no serious disagreements with Lebanon but views Hezbollah as the obstacle to peace, while Hezbollah claims to have responded to Israeli ceasefire violations.

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Amal Khalil : 9th journalist killed in Lebanon this year
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naharnet.com
center166d ago

Amal Khalil : 9th journalist killed in Lebanon this year

Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed Wednesday in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon while reporting on the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Her death marks the ninth journalist killed in Lebanon this year, with rescue efforts reportedly hindered by Israeli fire.

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‘We’re attached to this land like a tree is rooted in soil’: unexpectedly timely exhibition speaks up for the people of south Lebanon
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The Guardian Middle East
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‘We’re attached to this land like a tree is rooted in soil’: unexpectedly timely exhibition speaks up for the people of south Lebanon

While the population of southern Lebanon have sometimes felt abandoned by their own state, a show in London told their stories and celebrated their resistanceIn one room of London’s Palestine House, a large screen plays looped news footage from southern Lebanon. Tanks and armoured vehicles plough their way through a rural landscape of hills and villages, amid frequent interruptions of mortar fire.

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Lebanese journalist killed in Israeli strike on southern town
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naharnet.com
center166d ago

Lebanese journalist killed in Israeli strike on southern town

Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed in an Israeli airstrike on al-Tiri, southern Lebanon, on Wednesday while reporting on the conflict. The Israeli military stated it struck a vehicle and structure after identifying militants, while Lebanese officials condemned the attack and confirmed Khalil's death.

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Aoun says contacts ongoing to extend ceasefire
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naharnet.com
center167d ago

Aoun says contacts ongoing to extend ceasefire

Lebanese President Aoun stated on Wednesday that contacts are underway to extend the current ceasefire with Israel, ahead of a second ambassadorial meeting in Washington. The goal of these negotiations is to achieve a full cessation of Israeli attacks, Israeli troop withdrawal, prisoner release, and reconstruction.

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Red Cross vehicle carrying wounded journalist comes under fire in south Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center167d ago

Red Cross vehicle carrying wounded journalist comes under fire in south Lebanon

An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on April 22, 2026, targeted journalists Zeinab Faraj and Amal Khalil, with a Lebanese Red Cross ambulance later coming under fire while attempting to evacuate the wounded. The health ministry reported that Israeli forces pursued the journalists and obstructed rescue efforts, resulting in bullet marks on the ambulance.

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'Character arc': Syrian leader watching dance performance to Missy Elliott song goes viral
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Middle East Eye
center167d ago

'Character arc': Syrian leader watching dance performance to Missy Elliott song goes viral

Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa was filmed watching a dance performance to Missy Elliott's song "Work It" in Damascus on Monday. The video, taken at the inauguration of a sports hall before a basketball match, has gone viral, drawing commentary on his transformation from a former militant.

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