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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
Israeli strike that wounded TV crew in Lebanon not ‘accidental’, Russia says
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Middle East Eye
center201d ago

Israeli strike that wounded TV crew in Lebanon not ‘accidental’, Russia says

Russia's Foreign Ministry stated that an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon, which injured an RT TV crew, was not accidental. The ministry spokesperson cited the incident's location, near a reporter, and the broader context of journalist casualties in Gaza as reasons for this assessment.

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Report : US believes negotiations with Lebanon serve interest of Washington and Israel
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naharnet.com
center201d ago

Report : US believes negotiations with Lebanon serve interest of Washington and Israel

The U.S. believes initiating negotiations with Lebanon serves its interests and Israel's, though Israel insists on conducting them "under fire." France supports Lebanon's initiative and is discussing ways to strengthen it, but concerns remain about its influence on Israel despite readiness to discuss the Lebanese issue.

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Iran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy sites after Israel struck its key gas field
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naharnet.com
center201d ago

Iran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy sites after Israel struck its key gas field

Iran intensified attacks on Gulf energy sites, including refineries and LNG facilities in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, in retaliation for an Israeli strike on its South Pars gas field. These escalating attacks have caused significant damage, disrupted global energy supplies, and led to a surge in oil prices.

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Iran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy sites after Israel struck its key gas field
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naharnet.com
center201d ago

Iran intensifies attacks on Gulf energy sites after Israel struck its key gas field

Iran intensified attacks on Gulf energy sites on Thursday in retaliation for an Israeli strike on its key gas field, causing fuel prices to surge. These actions risk drawing neighboring Arab nations into the conflict and have led to significant damage at major energy facilities in Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

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Hezbollah repels incursion attempts , strikes Israel from north to south
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naharnet.com
center201d ago

Hezbollah repels incursion attempts , strikes Israel from north to south

Hezbollah reported repelling Israeli advances and striking multiple locations in northern Israel and near the southern border with rockets and drones. An Israeli military source stated troops were slowly advancing and destroying border towns while engaging Hezbollah fighters.

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Iran dilemma in war and peace | US - Israel war on Iran
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aljazeera.com
center201d ago

Iran dilemma in war and peace | US - Israel war on Iran

Iran faces a dilemma of escalating regional influence and internal constraints, struggling to sustain its strategy against a US-Israel alliance. The country's reliance on proxies and asymmetric warfare, coupled with its nuclear ambitions, creates a precarious balance between deterrence and the risk of full-scale conflict.

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Israeli air raids devastate southern Lebanon, dozens killed in two days
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Al Jazeera
center202d ago

Israeli air raids devastate southern Lebanon, dozens killed in two days

Over the past two days, Israeli air raids and shelling have targeted southern Lebanon, including Burj Shemali, Chihine, and Marwahin, resulting in dozens of reported deaths and over a million displaced individuals. These escalating attacks, which have also impacted Beirut and other areas, are part of a wider regional conflict, prompting international calls for a halt from France and the European Union.

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Israel says hit Hezbollah - controlled gas stations in Lebanon
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naharnet.com
center202d ago

Israel says hit Hezbollah - controlled gas stations in Lebanon

The Israeli military announced Wednesday that it struck gas stations in southern Lebanon owned by the Hezbollah-controlled Al-Amana Fuel Company. Israel stated these facilities are crucial economic infrastructure that funds Hezbollah's military activities.

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Report : Aoun wont cede negotiations file to Berri or Hezbollah
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naharnet.com
center202d ago

Report : Aoun wont cede negotiations file to Berri or Hezbollah

President Joseph Aoun will not cede control of negotiation decisions to Hezbollah or Speaker Nabih Berri, insisting on leading the process himself. Baabda Palace is actively preparing for negotiations by contacting international capitals and forming a delegation, despite perceived provocations from Hezbollah.

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Israel faces stiff Hezbollah resistance as it attempts to push deeper into Lebanon
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theguardian.com
left202d ago

Israel faces stiff Hezbollah resistance as it attempts to push deeper into Lebanon

Israel is conducting a ground invasion of south Lebanon, facing stiff resistance from Hezbollah fighters, particularly around the strategic city of Khiam. The conflict, triggered by Hezbollah rocket fire on March 2, aims to create a buffer zone and degrade Hezbollah's capabilities.

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Beirut death toll from Israeli strikes rises to 10, with 27 injured
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Middle East Eye
center202d ago

Beirut death toll from Israeli strikes rises to 10, with 27 injured

Lebanon's health ministry reported 10 deaths and 27 injuries from Israeli air strikes in Beirut's Basta and Zuqaq al-Blat districts this morning. The Israeli military warned of further escalation in southern Lebanon, stating its intent to target bridges across the Litani River, a move that could violate international law.

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Israeli strikes on Lebanon leave a classroom of children dead or wounded every day, UN says
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Middle East Eye
center202d ago

Israeli strikes on Lebanon leave a classroom of children dead or wounded every day, UN says

A UN official stated that Israeli strikes in Lebanon have resulted in the daily death or injury of a classroom's worth of children, with Lebanon's health ministry reporting over 111 child fatalities and 334 injuries since early March. These attacks, which have displaced over a million people, are part of an escalation following Hezbollah strikes and Israeli retaliatory actions, with Israeli officials vowing continued strikes until Hezbollah is disarmed.

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Why Israel targets Beirut’s Dahiyeh and what the suburb means to Lebanon
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Al Jazeera
center203d ago

Why Israel targets Beirut’s Dahiyeh and what the suburb means to Lebanon

Israel targets Beirut's Dahiyeh suburb, a densely populated area shaped by migration and displacement, which has become a significant political and social space. This suburb, historically neglected and a refuge for the marginalized, is now a focal point of conflict due to its association with Hezbollah and the Israeli "Dahiyeh Doctrine" of overwhelming force.

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France envoy says it's unrealistic for Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah under Israeli occupation
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Middle East Eye
center203d ago

France envoy says it's unrealistic for Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah under Israeli occupation

France's special envoy stated on Wednesday that expecting Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah during Israeli attacks is unrealistic. Jean-Yves Le Drian argued that only negotiations, not military pressure, can resolve the escalating crisis.

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Israel bombs central Beirut, strafes south, east Lebanon, killing over 20
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Al Jazeera
center203d ago

Israel bombs central Beirut, strafes south, east Lebanon, killing over 20

Israel conducted air strikes across central Beirut, southern, and eastern Lebanon on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people and wounding 24. These attacks coincided with an expanding Israeli ground offensive in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah forces.

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Middle East crisis live : Iran vows revenge for killing of security chief ; Israel signals imminent Beirut strike
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theguardian.com
left203d ago

Middle East crisis live : Iran vows revenge for killing of security chief ; Israel signals imminent Beirut strike

Iran's army vows revenge for the killing of security chief Ali Larijani in an Israeli airstrike, while Israel warns residents of a Beirut neighborhood to evacuate ahead of an imminent attack on Hezbollah. The conflict has led to significant casualties in Lebanon, disrupted global shipping, and caused widespread flight cancellations.

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Israel strikes apartments in Beirut Zokak al - Blat and Basta
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naharnet.com
center203d ago

Israel strikes apartments in Beirut Zokak al - Blat and Basta

Early Wednesday, Israeli strikes hit apartments in Beirut's Zokak al-Blat and Basta neighborhoods, as well as southern suburbs. These attacks, which occurred without warning, are part of ongoing Israeli military operations in Lebanon.

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Hezbollah denies any members in Kuwait after arrest of 16 alleged affiliates
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naharnet.com
center203d ago

Hezbollah denies any members in Kuwait after arrest of 16 alleged affiliates

Hezbollah denies any members in Kuwait after arrest of 16 alleged affiliates

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Ali Larijani: What does the death of philosopher security chief mean for Iran?
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Middle East Eye
center203d ago

Ali Larijani: What does the death of philosopher security chief mean for Iran?

Ali Larijani: What does the death of philosopher security chief mean for Iran? Submitted by Rayhan Uddin on Tue, 03/17/2026 - 17:00 Tehran loses versatile operator across military, legislative and cultural spheres, but analysts say the Islamic Republic is 'designed to absorb' it Ali Larijani attends a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of their late leader Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, on 27 September 2025 (Reuters/Mohamed

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Iran war : NATO making mistake on Hormuz , Trump says
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dw.com
center203d ago

Iran war : NATO making mistake on Hormuz , Trump says

Iran war : NATO making mistake on Hormuz , Trump says

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