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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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DW News
center175d ago

Lebanon: Debate over fake 'plot' to overthrow government

Conservative commentators claim an Israeli attack disrupted a Hezbollah plot to overthrow the Lebanese government, a notion unconfirmed by involved parties. Experts and some media outlets suggest the coup narrative may be a pretext for Israeli military action or a distraction from diplomatic negotiations.

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US reportedly promises to press Netanyahu on ceasefire , Aoun seeks Berri cover
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naharnet.com
center175d ago

US reportedly promises to press Netanyahu on ceasefire , Aoun seeks Berri cover

Lebanon agreed to a preparatory meeting for talks with Israel after the U.S. pledged to press Prime Minister Netanyahu for a ceasefire. Lebanese President Aoun, coordinating with Parliament Speaker Berri, insists on a truce before any direct negotiations can commence.

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Israel wants peace talks , but Lebanon wants truce first
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naharnet.com
center175d ago

Israel wants peace talks , but Lebanon wants truce first

Lebanon seeks an immediate ceasefire before direct peace talks with Israel, prioritizing a truce as a prerequisite for negotiations. Israel, however, aims to discuss disarmament and a peace deal, not a ceasefire, during the Washington talks.

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Lebanon enters talks with Israel but with no cards to play
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bbc.co.uk
center176d ago

Lebanon enters talks with Israel but with no cards to play

Lebanon has entered negotiations with Israel, aiming for a ceasefire, but faces limitations due to its inability to disarm Hezbollah. This situation arises amidst ongoing conflict and deep-seated divisions within Lebanon regarding the militia's role and weaponry.

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Lebanon enters talks with Israel but with no cards to play
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bbc.com
center176d ago

Lebanon enters talks with Israel but with no cards to play

Lebanon enters talks with Israel but with no cards to play

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Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon’s government to pull out of Israel talks
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Al Jazeera
center176d ago

Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon’s government to pull out of Israel talks

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem urged the Lebanese government to withdraw from planned talks with Israel in Washington, D.C., calling them a ploy to disarm his group. The scheduled meeting aims to discuss direct negotiations, but Qassem stated that Lebanon should not participate given Israel's stated objective of Hezbollah's disarmament.

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Israel steps up strikes on Lebanon and Hezbollah attacks continue as talks loom
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BBC Middle East
center176d ago

Israel steps up strikes on Lebanon and Hezbollah attacks continue as talks loom

More than 160 people have been killed since Friday in Lebanon, where Israel is pressing on with its campaign against Hezbollah despite the US-Iran ceasefire.

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Israel kills Red Cross paramedic in air strike in south Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center177d ago

Israel kills Red Cross paramedic in air strike in south Lebanon

An Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese town of Beit Yahoun killed a Red Cross paramedic and injured another emergency worker, Lebanon’s Health Ministry and the Lebanese Red Cross said. The group said an Israeli drone directly targeted the ambulance, killing paramedic Hassan Bedawi and wounding a colleague.

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UN says Israeli tank rammed peacekeeper vehicles in south Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center177d ago

UN says Israeli tank rammed peacekeeper vehicles in south Lebanon

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) reported that an Israeli tank rammed its clearly marked vehicles twice on Sunday in south Lebanon, causing damage. These incidents, along with other reported obstructions and damage to UN equipment, are deemed inconsistent with Israel's obligations to ensure peacekeeper safety and freedom of movement.

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At least 5 killed in extensive Israeli strikes on south Lebanon
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naharnet.com
center177d ago

At least 5 killed in extensive Israeli strikes on south Lebanon

On Sunday, extensive Israeli strikes across south Lebanon resulted in at least five deaths, according to Lebanese state media. These attacks, targeting approximately 30 locations including Qana, are part of Israel's ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, which has claimed over 2,000 lives since March 2.

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Israeli energy minister calls for bombing Lebanese civilian infrastructure
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Middle East Eye
center177d ago

Israeli energy minister calls for bombing Lebanese civilian infrastructure

Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen stated on April 12, 2026, that Israel should bomb civilian infrastructure in Lebanon, including sites linked to the Lebanese state. Cohen expressed pessimism about ongoing negotiations and suggested bombing Iran if no agreement is reached.

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Iran war : What is happening on day 44 of the US - Iran conflict ?
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aljazeera.com
center177d ago

Iran war : What is happening on day 44 of the US - Iran conflict ?

US-Iran talks in Islamabad concluded on Sunday without an agreement to end their conflict, with both sides blaming each other for the failure of the 21-hour negotiations. The stalled talks jeopardize a fragile ceasefire and come after over six weeks of fighting that has caused thousands of casualties and driven up global energy prices.

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UNICEF says humanitarian aid ‘critical’ in southern Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center178d ago

UNICEF says humanitarian aid ‘critical’ in southern Lebanon

UNICEF official Elias Diab stated that humanitarian aid is critical in southern Lebanon, where hospitals in isolated areas are cut off and in need of life-saving supplies. He reiterated calls for a ceasefire to protect hospitals, children, and communities, emphasizing that current aid levels are insufficient.

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Hezbollah supporters demonstrate to protest Lebanon’s talks with Israel
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Middle East Eye
center178d ago

Hezbollah supporters demonstrate to protest Lebanon’s talks with Israel

Hezbollah supporters demonstrated in Beirut on April 11, 2026, protesting Lebanon's decision to hold direct talks with Israel. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam postponed a US trip due to instability, following Israel's agreement to ceasefire talks with Lebanon amid ongoing strikes.

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Israeli envoy says wont discuss ceasefire in talks with Lebanon
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naharnet.com
center178d ago

Israeli envoy says wont discuss ceasefire in talks with Lebanon

Israel will not discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah during upcoming talks with the Lebanese government in Washington, stating Hezbollah is an obstacle to peace. The negotiations, set to begin Tuesday at the State Department, will focus on Israel seeking actions from the Lebanese government to curb Hezbollah's attacks.

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There people dying for your petrol : while Israel bombs Beirut , Lebanese Australians feel outrage and fear | Islamophobia
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theguardian.com
left178d ago

There people dying for your petrol : while Israel bombs Beirut , Lebanese Australians feel outrage and fear | Islamophobia

Thousands of Lebanese Australians protested in major cities, demanding sanctions on Israel and condemning recent attacks on Beirut that killed hundreds. Community leaders express outrage over perceived Western hypocrisy and call for stronger Australian government action beyond diplomatic statements.

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Lebanon and Israel officials to meet in US on Tuesday
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BBC Middle East
center179d ago

Lebanon and Israel officials to meet in US on Tuesday

Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the US will meet in Washington on Tuesday to discuss a ceasefire and potential direct negotiations. This meeting, announced by the Lebanese presidency, follows Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's authorization of direct talks amid ongoing strikes and a rising death toll in Lebanon.

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Israeli strike in Nabatiyeh kills 13 State Security personnel
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naharnet.com
center179d ago

Israeli strike in Nabatiyeh kills 13 State Security personnel

An Israeli strike in Nabatiyeh, Lebanon on Friday killed 13 State Security personnel amidst preparations for ceasefire talks. This incident occurred as Hezbollah urged the Lebanese government to avoid concessions during upcoming negotiations with Israel.

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Israel strike kills 13 members of Lebanon state security
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Middle East Eye
center179d ago

Israel strike kills 13 members of Lebanon state security

Israel conducted an air strike on the Nabatieh Government Complex in Lebanon, killing 13 members of the Lebanese state security. This incident marks the largest single loss of Lebanese government personnel during the ongoing conflict, which Israel states is directed against Hezbollah.

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Exclusive: What the Lebanese government wants from talks with Israel
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Middle East Eye
center179d ago

Exclusive: What the Lebanese government wants from talks with Israel

A Lebanese delegation will meet Israeli officials in Washington next week to discuss ending the conflict and the future of Hezbollah. Lebanon aims to establish state institutions as the sole channel for negotiations, seeking to assert itself as an equal party and distance itself from potential Iranian agreements.

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