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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
What did Lebanon and Israel discuss in Rome talks ?
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naharnet.com
center82d ago

What did Lebanon and Israel discuss in Rome talks ?

Lebanese Presidency sources stated that Rome talks with Israel focused on designating "pilot zones" for Israeli withdrawal, with Lebanon providing assurances on army deployment and control. Discussions centered on implementation mechanisms for a framework agreement, emphasizing simultaneous Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese army deployment in occupied towns under American auspices.

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Lebanon, Israel hold talks in Rome on implementing framework deal
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Al Jazeera
center82d ago

Lebanon, Israel hold talks in Rome on implementing framework deal

Lebanese and Israeli delegations met in Rome on Tuesday to discuss implementing a US-brokered framework agreement aimed at ending the conflict, with Beirut seeking an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Expectations for swift progress remain low as Hezbollah rejects disarmament and Israel maintains its forces in a buffer zone, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.

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Against erasure: The artists preserving south Lebanon’s stories
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Middle East Eye
center82d ago

Against erasure: The artists preserving south Lebanon’s stories

Submitted by Rita Kabalan on Mon, 07/13/2026 - 14:16 Beit Beirut holds an exhibition where villages are remembered through photography, film and personal archives Rawan Mazeh documents the story of Muhammad Saeed (pictured) and his elderly parents who were detained and tortured in the notorious Israeli-run Khiam prison in south Lebanon in 1998 (Rita Kabalan/MEE) Off On the intersection of Independence Street and Damascus Street sits Beit Beirut, a museum stoically standing, part preserved by its

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Leiter says to withdraw only if Hezbollah is removed from pilot zones
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naharnet.com
center83d ago

Leiter says to withdraw only if Hezbollah is removed from pilot zones

Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter stated that the Israeli army will only withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah is removed from designated pilot zones in the country's south. Leiter emphasized that the withdrawal plan is contingent on the Lebanese Army's receptiveness to these zones and that Israel seeks Hezbollah's dismantling for both its security and Lebanon's sovereignty.

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Concern for renewed war in Iran as US attacks military , civilian targets
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aljazeera.com
center84d ago

Concern for renewed war in Iran as US attacks military , civilian targets

Over the past week, the US military has conducted extensive strikes across at least 10 Iranian provinces, targeting hundreds of military and some civilian sites, particularly near the Strait of Hormuz, marking the most intense bombardment since a memorandum of understanding last month. In response, Iran's IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz closed due to US intervention after two vessels were struck, and Iran claimed to have attacked US interests in multiple regional countries, with citizens expressing concern over escalating conflict.

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Geagea meets Aoun , says state should decide things , not Hezbollah
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naharnet.com
center84d ago

Geagea meets Aoun , says state should decide things , not Hezbollah

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea met with President Joseph Aoun and stated that Lebanon requires a functioning state with a single army to manage its affairs, not decisions made by Hezbollah. Geagea stressed support for the framework agreement as the current best alternative to negotiations and urged all citizens, including Shiites, to stand with the state to secure their rights.

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Israel war in Gaza dominates US midterm races as Democrats split | US politics
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theguardian.com
left84d ago

Israel war in Gaza dominates US midterm races as Democrats split | US politics

Israel war in Gaza dominates US midterm races as Democrats split | US politics

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Headteacher among four killed in deadliest Israeli attack on Lebanon since latest ceasefire
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BBC Middle East
center90d ago

Headteacher among four killed in deadliest Israeli attack on Lebanon since latest ceasefire

An Israeli drone strike on a car in southern Lebanon killed four people, including a headteacher, on Tuesday, marking the deadliest attack since a ceasefire was announced last month. The Israeli military stated the vehicle approached a security zone and was deemed a threat, while Lebanese state media identified the victims as two Lebanese women and two foreign workers.

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Israeli army says killed armed militant in south Lebanon
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naharnet.com
center91d ago

Israeli army says killed armed militant in south Lebanon

The Israeli military stated that its soldiers killed an armed militant in the Majdal Zoun area of southern Lebanon on Saturday. The Lebanese National News Agency reported an Israeli helicopter operation and missile strikes near Majdal Zoun, alongside a separate Israeli strike in Mansouri that wounded one person.

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Aoun : Im not fond of Israel , but give me another solution
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naharnet.com
center91d ago

Aoun : Im not fond of Israel , but give me another solution

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated he is "not fond of Israel" but sees direct negotiations as the only solution to end hostilities, urging critics to propose alternatives. Aoun asserted that current circumstances differ from past agreements and that the framework he supports has garnered broad endorsement, despite Hezbollah's rejection of the deal.

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Iran - backed Hezbollah and Hamas attend Khamenei funeral ceremonies
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naharnet.com
center91d ago

Iran - backed Hezbollah and Hamas attend Khamenei funeral ceremonies

Representatives from Iran-backed Hezbollah and Hamas attended the funeral ceremonies for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Saturday. The delegations, led by Hezbollah's Mohammed Fneish and Hamas's Mohammed Darwish, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, underscoring the ongoing support within the 'axis of resistance' following Khamenei's February 28 killing.

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Israeli army says killed armed militant in south Lebanon
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naharnet.com
center91d ago

Israeli army says killed armed militant in south Lebanon

The Israeli military stated that its soldiers killed an armed militant in the Majdal Zoun area of southern Lebanon on Saturday. Lebanon's National News Agency reported an Israeli helicopter operation near Majdal Zoun and separate Israeli strikes elsewhere in southern Lebanon, with one person wounded in the village of Mansouri.

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Iran - backed Hezbollah and Hamas attend Khamenei funeral ceremonies
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naharnet.com
center91d ago

Iran - backed Hezbollah and Hamas attend Khamenei funeral ceremonies

Representatives from Iran-backed Hezbollah and Hamas attended the funeral ceremonies for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Saturday. The delegations, led by Hezbollah's Mohammed Fneish and Hamas's Mohammed Darwish, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi amidst ongoing regional tensions and Iran's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism.

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Syrian foreign minister's visit to Lebanon opens cautious channel to Hezbollah
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Middle East Eye
center93d ago

Syrian foreign minister's visit to Lebanon opens cautious channel to Hezbollah

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani visited Lebanon and met with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, signaling a cautious channel to Hezbollah amid US pressure on Damascus. The visit aimed to reassure Lebanon of Syria's non-interventionist stance and explore Hezbollah's potential role in managing border tensions.

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Syrian foreign minister's visit opens cautious channel to Hezbollah amid US pressure
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Middle East Eye
center93d ago

Syrian foreign minister's visit opens cautious channel to Hezbollah amid US pressure

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut, signaling a cautious channel to Hezbollah amid US pressure on Damascus to confront the group. The visit aimed to reassure Lebanon of Syria's non-interventionist stance and explore Hezbollah's potential role in de-escalating border tensions.

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US wants intervention, but Syria signals diplomacy after FM’s Lebanon trip
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Al Jazeera
center94d ago

US wants intervention, but Syria signals diplomacy after FM’s Lebanon trip

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani met with Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Beirut on Thursday, signaling Damascus's diplomatic approach despite US President Trump's calls for Syria to disarm Hezbollah. This meeting indicates Syria's intent to engage with all Lebanese factions, including those allied with Hezbollah, as it navigates a transitional phase in its relationship with Lebanon.

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DW News
center96d ago

Israel peace deal greeted with skepticism, fear in Lebanon

On June 30, 2026, the US announced a trilateral framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon aimed at ending hostilities, following months of conflict that displaced over a million Lebanese and killed thousands. However, the deal, which requires Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah before Israeli withdrawal and prevents legal accountability for war damages, has been met with skepticism and protests from Hezbollah and many Lebanese citizens, while Israel maintains its troops will not withdraw until conditions are met.

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Lebanon’s Israel framework deal draws broad opposition but little appetite for confrontation
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Middle East Eye
center96d ago

Lebanon’s Israel framework deal draws broad opposition but little appetite for confrontation

Lebanon and Israel signed a US-brokered framework agreement on June 26, which would see the Lebanese army control designated zones and disarm non-state groups before Israeli redeployment. The deal faces broad political opposition in Lebanon, with Hezbollah and other parties criticizing it as a surrender of sovereignty and unbalanced, despite official defense of the process.

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Lebanon displaced begin to return home , but some have nowhere to go | Israel attacks Lebanon News
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aljazeera.com
center97d ago

Lebanon displaced begin to return home , but some have nowhere to go | Israel attacks Lebanon News

Thousands of displaced Lebanese have begun returning to their homes following a US-brokered ceasefire framework between Israel and Lebanon, though many find their residences destroyed. The agreement, signed on June 17, has encouraged departures from displacement centers, but widespread destruction leaves many without viable housing options and facing continued displacement.

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Aoun and US general discuss preparations for implementing deal with Israel
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naharnet.com
center97d ago

Aoun and US general discuss preparations for implementing deal with Israel

President Joseph Aoun met with US CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper at Baabda Palace on Monday to discuss preparations for implementing the trilateral framework agreement with Israel, the Presidency said. The US Embassy stated the meeting aimed to launch implementation and build momentum, emphasizing the framework's goal to restore Lebanese sovereignty and disarm Hezbollah.

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