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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
Qmati says Hezbollah wont quit govt . or resort to street action
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naharnet.com
center97d ago

Qmati says Hezbollah wont quit govt . or resort to street action

Hezbollah deputy head Mahmoud Qmati stated on Monday that the Lebanon-Israel framework agreement is 'born dead' and that Hezbollah will not resign from the government or stage street protests. He emphasized the group will confront the agreement with all possible means while prioritizing confrontation with Israel, relying on Iranian pressure to secure Israeli withdrawal.

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Lebanon’s displaced begin to return home, but some have nowhere to go
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Al Jazeera
center97d ago

Lebanon’s displaced begin to return home, but some have nowhere to go

Thousands of Lebanese displaced by recent conflict have begun returning to their homes, particularly in southern Lebanon, following a US-brokered ceasefire framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon. However, many remain displaced in shelters like Beirut's waterfront tents because their homes were destroyed and they lack the means to rebuild or find new housing.

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Israel shells Deir Seryan , detonates houses in Taybe , Haddatha
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naharnet.com
center97d ago

Israel shells Deir Seryan , detonates houses in Taybe , Haddatha

Israeli forces conducted heavy artillery shelling on the outskirts of Deir Seryan and detonated residential buildings in Taybe and Haddatha on Monday, despite a recent U.S.-brokered ceasefire framework. These actions follow Israeli strikes on Sunday, including the destruction of a tunnel in Majdal Zoun, which Hezbollah stated was a violation of the ceasefire to which it adheres.

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US official says Lebanon - Israel talks to resume Tuesday
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naharnet.com
center97d ago

US official says Lebanon - Israel talks to resume Tuesday

Lebanon-Israel discussions, facilitated by the US, are set to resume on Tuesday at 9:00 am, according to a US official. Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stated the current trilateral framework agreement, which links Israeli withdrawal to Hezbollah's disarmament, will not pass as it does not guarantee Lebanon's rights.

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Trump presses Syria to take on Hezbollah , raising alarm in Lebanon and Israel
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naharnet.com
center97d ago

Trump presses Syria to take on Hezbollah , raising alarm in Lebanon and Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that Syria should fight Hezbollah instead of Israel, citing concerns over prolonged conflict and civilian casualties. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa denied any plans to intervene in Lebanon, stating Trump's remarks were misinterpreted and that Syria seeks a peaceful solution.

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Report : How shared fear of Iran led to a controversial Israel - Lebanon deal
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naharnet.com
center97d ago

Report : How shared fear of Iran led to a controversial Israel - Lebanon deal

U.S., Israeli, and Lebanese officials negotiated a controversial Israel-Lebanon deal in Washington, driven by a shared interest in weakening Iranian influence, but talks stalled over Israeli withdrawal terms and U.S.-Iran understandings on a deconfliction cell. The agreement was ultimately reached after high-level U.S. intervention, with both sides understanding the need to control the process and prevent further Iranian involvement.

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Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide
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naharnet.com
center97d ago

Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide

Israel's Cabinet unanimously approved a proposal on Sunday to designate the Ottoman Empire's violence against Armenians during World War I as genocide, a move requiring parliamentary approval. This decision, reflecting deteriorating Israeli-Turkish ties, has been met with strong denial from Turkey, which called it politically motivated and a distraction from Israel's actions in Gaza.

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Why the Arab League could not stop Israel genocide | Arab League
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aljazeera.com
center97d ago

Why the Arab League could not stop Israel genocide | Arab League

Why the Arab League could not stop Israel genocide | Arab League

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US strikes Iran for second day : Is it a violation of war powers resolution ?
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aljazeera.com
center98d ago

US strikes Iran for second day : Is it a violation of war powers resolution ?

On Saturday, the US military's Central Command struck Iranian military sites after accusing Tehran of targeting a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to retaliatory Iranian strikes on US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait on Sunday. Representative Ro Khanna accused President Trump of violating a war powers resolution passed by Congress on Tuesday, which requires congressional approval for sustained military action against Iran.

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Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah condemns new deal
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bbc.co.uk
center99d ago

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah condemns new deal

Israeli forces conducted drone strikes in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh al-Fawqa, killing one person and wounding two, according to Lebanon's health ministry and state news agency. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem condemned a US-brokered peace framework signed Friday, calling it a surrender of sovereignty and vowing continued armed resistance, while Israel's defense minister ordered preparations for an extended stay in a security zone.

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How is framework agreement with Lebanon viewed in Israel ?
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aljazeera.com
center99d ago

How is framework agreement with Lebanon viewed in Israel ?

Israel, Lebanon, and the US signed a framework agreement aimed at ending hostilities, with Israel agreeing to a phased redeployment from southern Lebanon pending Hezbollah's verified disarmament. However, Hezbollah's Secretary-General Naim Qassem called the agreement "null and void," while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated Israel would maintain a buffer zone until Hezbollah was disarmed, indicating contested implementation.

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Damascus races to reassure Beirut as Trump pushes Syria to take on Hezbollah
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Middle East Eye
center99d ago

Damascus races to reassure Beirut as Trump pushes Syria to take on Hezbollah

On June 21, US President Donald Trump suggested Syria should take responsibility for dealing with Hezbollah, reviving fears in Lebanon of Syrian military involvement despite denials from Damascus. While US envoy Tom Barrack denied pressuring Syria, reports indicate Washington has considered assigning Damascus a role in curbing Hezbollah's influence, a proposal Syria has reportedly resisted due to fears of regional escalation and sectarian tensions.

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Israel-Lebanon deal ties ceasefire to Hezbollah disarmament: Will it work?
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Al Jazeera
center99d ago

Israel-Lebanon deal ties ceasefire to Hezbollah disarmament: Will it work?

Israel and Lebanon, brokered by the US, agreed to a new ceasefire framework in Washington, DC, tying Lebanese army authority to Hezbollah disarmament and Israeli redeployment from occupied territory. Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem rejected the deal as 'null and void,' demanding Israel's withdrawal first, raising questions about its implementation and potential for lasting peace.

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Aoun says Israel deal first step to restoring sovereignty
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naharnet.com
center99d ago

Aoun says Israel deal first step to restoring sovereignty

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun stated that a framework agreement signed with Israel on Friday is a first step towards restoring Lebanon's sovereignty and enabling displaced Lebanese to return to their lands. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam added that the agreement aims for Israel's withdrawal from all Lebanese territory and the restoration of state sovereignty, pending the commencement of Israeli withdrawal.

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Israeli army says killed seven Hezbollah operatives in south Lebanon
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naharnet.com
center99d ago

Israeli army says killed seven Hezbollah operatives in south Lebanon

The Israeli military stated it killed seven Hezbollah operatives transferring weapons near the "security zone" in southern Lebanon on Friday. This action occurs amid ongoing, albeit diminished, fighting and fragile ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hezbollah, with the latter claiming strategic retaliation.

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Netanyahu says Israel to remain in south Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms
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naharnet.com
center99d ago

Netanyahu says Israel to remain in south Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will remain in south Lebanon until Hezbollah disarms, following a trilateral framework agreement with the US and Lebanon announced in Washington. The agreement includes pilot areas for Lebanese Army control, but Netanyahu stated displaced civilians will not return to the security zone.

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Hezbollah supporters protest in Beirut against Israel deal
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Middle East Eye
center99d ago

Hezbollah supporters protest in Beirut against Israel deal

Hundreds of Hezbollah supporters protested in Beirut against a US-brokered framework agreement with Israel, riding motorcycles through the capital and blocking roads. The agreement, which aims to disarm Hezbollah and involves Lebanese soldiers taking control of Israeli-occupied areas, faces strong opposition from Hezbollah, with a lawmaker warning of potential civil war if implemented.

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Iran and US trade blame for attacks , threatening fragile ceasefire
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aljazeera.com
center99d ago

Iran and US trade blame for attacks , threatening fragile ceasefire

Iran and the United States traded attacks in the Gulf, with Iran's IRGC claiming to strike US sites in retaliation for US strikes on Iranian facilities, raising fears for a fragile ceasefire. US Central Command stated its strikes were a response to "unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces," while Vice President Vance warned that "violence will be met with violence."

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Could Israel coming election see an end to Netanyahu political career ? | Benjamin Netanyahu News
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aljazeera.com
center99d ago

Could Israel coming election see an end to Netanyahu political career ? | Benjamin Netanyahu News

Could Israel coming election see an end to Netanyahu political career ? | Benjamin Netanyahu News

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Full text of Lebanon - Israel framework agreement
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naharnet.com
center100d ago

Full text of Lebanon - Israel framework agreement

The United States, Israel, and Lebanon have agreed to a framework aimed at ending conflict and establishing peaceful relations, with Israel and Lebanon affirming each state's right to exist. The agreement outlines a reciprocal process where the Lebanese Armed Forces will restore sovereign authority over Lebanese territory, pending the verified disarmament of non-state armed groups, enabling a phased redeployment of Israeli forces.

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