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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
Lebanese Army calls on Israel to use coordination channel instead of firing at troops
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naharnet.com
center74d ago

Lebanese Army calls on Israel to use coordination channel instead of firing at troops

Lebanese Army calls on Israel to use coordination channel instead of firing at troops

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Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal
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BBC Middle East
center75d ago

Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal

A US-brokered agreement should see Israeli troops pulling out of a small part of Lebanon occupied during their conflict with Hezbollah.

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Aoun seeks Trump backing for Israel pullback as south Lebanon ‘pilot zones’ begin
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Middle East Eye
center75d ago

Aoun seeks Trump backing for Israel pullback as south Lebanon ‘pilot zones’ begin

Submitted by Adam Chamseddine on Tue, 07/21/2026 - 13:34 Beirut touts the Lebanese president’s Washington trip as proof direct talks work, but critics fear the agreement with Israel could draw the army into confrontation with Hezbollah A Lebanese army vehicle drives past first responders near the entrance to the southern village of Zawtar al-Gharbiya as troops deploy to the village on 21 July 2026 (Fadel Itani/AFP) Off Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is in Washington for a high-stakes meeting wit

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Lebanon’s Joseph Aoun to meet Trump: What to expect
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Al Jazeera
center75d ago

Lebanon’s Joseph Aoun to meet Trump: What to expect

The Lebanese president is seeking Washington's support for his agenda, including diplomacy with Israel.

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Lebanese army enters ‘pilot zone’, as villagers return amid Israel deal
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Al Jazeera
center75d ago

Lebanese army enters ‘pilot zone’, as villagers return amid Israel deal

Under US-brokered plan, Israel is to hand over control of some areas it occupies in the south to Lebanese government.

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Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun meets Rubio ahead of Trump talks
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Al Jazeera
center77d ago

Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun meets Rubio ahead of Trump talks

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Sunday to seek US backing for an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and the implementation of a US-brokered agreement. Aoun is scheduled to meet President Donald Trump on Tuesday to present a proposal for dismantling Hezbollah's arsenal and securing Israeli withdrawal, aiming to restore Lebanese sovereignty amid ongoing conflict.

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Geagea questions Hezbollah fighting capacity as Lebanon pursues Israel talks
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naharnet.com
center78d ago

Geagea questions Hezbollah fighting capacity as Lebanon pursues Israel talks

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea stated in an interview published Friday that Lebanon's direct negotiations with Israel indicate Hezbollah's diminished capacity to sustain armed conflict and a significant step toward national sovereignty. Geagea praised the Lebanese Cabinet's diplomatic efforts, asserting that the majority now determines the country's direction, not an armed minority, and expressed reassurance regarding the current Syrian regime.

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German FM proposes deploying EU force to replace UNIFIL
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naharnet.com
center78d ago

German FM proposes deploying EU force to replace UNIFIL

German Foreign Minister Johannes Wadephul proposed deploying an EU force to replace the expiring UNIFIL mandate in Lebanon, aiming to prevent a security vacuum and create conditions for an Israeli withdrawal without Hezbollah's return. This initiative seeks to leverage existing European participation in UNIFIL to establish a new security framework before the UN mission's mandate concludes on December 31, 2026.

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Germany repeats call for EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon
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Al Jazeera
center79d ago

Germany repeats call for EU force to replace UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Germany has reiterated its call for the European Union to deploy a force to southern Lebanon to prevent a security vacuum once the UNIFIL mandate expires at year's end. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated this mission would allow for an Israeli military withdrawal while preventing Hezbollah's return, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities and a US-brokered peace process.

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Knesset dissolves : How will Israel vote in October general election ? | Politics News
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aljazeera.com
center79d ago

Knesset dissolves : How will Israel vote in October general election ? | Politics News

Israel's Knesset will dissolve on Friday before national elections scheduled for October 27, 2026, marking the first time the parliament has completed a full term since 1988. Opinion polls suggest former Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot's Yashar party is poised to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party, though coalition-building will be central to forming the next government.

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Syria seizes advanced weapons it says were bound for Lebanon Hezbollah | Weapons News
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aljazeera.com
center80d ago

Syria seizes advanced weapons it says were bound for Lebanon Hezbollah | Weapons News

Syrian authorities seized a shipment of missiles, rockets, and drones concealed in an oil tanker truck at the al-Tanf border crossing with Iraq, stating the arms were bound for Lebanon's Hezbollah. Hezbollah denied any involvement, dismissing the accusations as fabricated, while Iraq announced an investigation into the attempted smuggling.

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Syria seizes advanced weapons it says were bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah
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Al Jazeera
center80d ago

Syria seizes advanced weapons it says were bound for Lebanon’s Hezbollah

Syrian authorities announced the seizure of a weapons shipment, including missiles, rockets, and drones, at the al-Tanf border crossing with Iraq, stating it was intended for Hezbollah in Lebanon. The Lebanese group denied any involvement, calling the accusations fabricated, while Iraq announced an investigation into the attempted smuggling.

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Iraqi government orders probe over weapons smuggling to Hezbollah in Lebanon
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Middle East Eye
center80d ago

Iraqi government orders probe over weapons smuggling to Hezbollah in Lebanon

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced a high-level committee, in coordination with Syria, to investigate advanced weapons smuggling from Iraq through Syria to Hezbollah in Lebanon. This probe aims to demonstrate Baghdad's control over cross-border networks and reassure the United States, though its long-term impact depends on follow-through actions against responsible parties.

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Hezbollah MP blasts Aoun over bias , broken promises and fueling division
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naharnet.com
center80d ago

Hezbollah MP blasts Aoun over bias , broken promises and fueling division

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah accused Lebanese President Joseph Aoun of partisan bias, broken promises, and fueling division by demanding Hezbollah disarm and by supporting a contested framework agreement with Israel. Fadlallah stated Aoun turned the presidential palace into a partisan platform and urged him to retreat from a dangerous path towards partnership and consensus.

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Israel strikes Baraashit , Nabatieh al - Fawqa and Beit Yahoun in south Lebanon
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naharnet.com
center80d ago

Israel strikes Baraashit , Nabatieh al - Fawqa and Beit Yahoun in south Lebanon

Israeli warplanes targeted Nabatieh al-Fawqa and the outskirts of Baraashit and Beit Yahoun in southern Lebanon on Thursday, with artillery shelling Rshaf and Israeli forces setting fire to homes near Beit Yahoun. These strikes follow an Israeli military announcement claiming it killed three Hezbollah members, despite a framework agreement for Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament announced on June 26.

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Israel says killed three Hezbollah members in south Lebanon
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naharnet.com
center80d ago

Israel says killed three Hezbollah members in south Lebanon

The Israeli military stated that its soldiers eliminated three Hezbollah members carrying combat equipment in the Beit Yahoun area of southern Lebanon on Wednesday. This incident occurred shortly after productive U.S.-sponsored negotiations in Rome aimed at reaching a permanent peace deal, including an Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament.

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How Trump original oil guy boosted US - Israel ties and played down risks of Iran war | US news
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theguardian.com
left80d ago

How Trump original oil guy boosted US - Israel ties and played down risks of Iran war | US news

How Trump original oil guy boosted US - Israel ties and played down risks of Iran war | US news

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More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split
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naharnet.com
center80d ago

More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split

More than half of House Democrats, 104-314, voted Wednesday to strip $3.3 billion in U.S. aid from Israel, signaling a significant shift in party support. While the amendment failed to pass, the vote highlighted a growing divide within the Democratic Party over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's war strategy in Gaza.

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Lebanon’s Mitri says divisive Israel framework still lacks government approval
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Middle East Eye
center81d ago

Lebanon’s Mitri says divisive Israel framework still lacks government approval

Lebanon's Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri stated that the US-brokered Israel-Lebanon framework, signed on June 26, is not a binding agreement as it lacks approval from the Lebanese government and Council of Ministers. Mitri described the framework as a beginning, not a final settlement, acknowledging it falls short of Lebanon's demands for a full Israeli withdrawal and that internal divisions persist regarding its terms.

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Will Lindsey Graham death affect Israel standing in Washington ? | Opinions
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aljazeera.com
center81d ago

Will Lindsey Graham death affect Israel standing in Washington ? | Opinions

Will Lindsey Graham death affect Israel standing in Washington ? | Opinions

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