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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
Some south Lebanon residents trickle back as Israel - Hezbollah fighting pauses
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naharnet.com
center105d ago

Some south Lebanon residents trickle back as Israel - Hezbollah fighting pauses

Some residents cautiously returned to southern Lebanon on Sunday following a pause in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah the previous evening, though the Lebanese army advised against immediate returns due to ongoing risks. The ceasefire, announced Friday, followed significant Israeli strikes on Saturday that killed at least 30 people, with Israel's Defense Minister stating troops would remain in a security zone inside Lebanese territory.

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Trump threatens to bomb Iran if it doesnt stop Hezbollah from causing trouble
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naharnet.com
center105d ago

Trump threatens to bomb Iran if it doesnt stop Hezbollah from causing trouble

Trump threatens to bomb Iran if it doesnt stop Hezbollah from causing trouble

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Israeli army chief in south Lebanon , says Hezbollah in difficult position
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naharnet.com
center105d ago

Israeli army chief in south Lebanon , says Hezbollah in difficult position

Israeli army chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir met troops in southern Lebanon on Sunday, stating Hezbollah had suffered severe blows and was in a "very difficult position." Zamir vowed to defend northern Israeli communities, emphasizing the fragility of a recently announced ceasefire and the need for continued readiness for combat operations.

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Lebanon central bank condemns Israeli strike on branch in south
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naharnet.com
center106d ago

Lebanon central bank condemns Israeli strike on branch in south

Lebanon's central bank condemned an Israeli strike on its Nabatieh branch, calling it a deliberate attack on a state institution that sustained material damage. The incident occurred amid intensified Israeli strikes in the Nabatieh region, despite a reported ceasefire, with Lebanese civil defense stating 16 people were killed in the area.

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MSF says conditions in Lebanon’s Nabatieh resemble a ‘death trap’
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Al Jazeera
center106d ago

MSF says conditions in Lebanon’s Nabatieh resemble a ‘death trap’

Doctors Without Borders stated that conditions in Lebanon's Nabatieh resemble a 'death trap' following stepped-up Israeli attacks since Friday night, which Lebanese health officials report have killed at least 50 people. The Israeli military stated it began striking targets after a Hezbollah attack killed four soldiers, despite reports of a ceasefire agreement.

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Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported
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BBC Middle East
center107d ago

Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported

A US official stated that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire following intense Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon that killed 47 people, though Hezbollah has yet to confirm the agreement and reports indicate continued strikes. The ceasefire, intended to end the conflict and support a US-Iran deal, faces skepticism from displaced Lebanese and hardline Israeli officials, with Israel stating it will continue to remove threats.

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DW News
center107d ago

Lebanon: Is US-Iran peace deal a 'victory' for Hezbollah?

Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem described a US-Iran memorandum of understanding as a "great victory" and thanked Iran for linking the Lebanese arena to the deal, which reportedly calls for an "immediate and permanent" termination of military operations and Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Despite continued fighting and a postponed implementation meeting, analysts suggest the deal favors Iran and could lead to increased funding for Hezbollah if Israel complies with withdrawal terms.

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Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire after escalation threatens US-Iran deal
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Middle East Eye
center107d ago

Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire after escalation threatens US-Iran deal

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire effective Friday at 4 PM local time following intensive US and Iranian mediation, after a significant escalation that included Hezbollah ambushes and Israeli airstrikes killing at least 47 people in Lebanon. The ceasefire is contingent on adherence, with Israel stating its forces will remain in occupied areas, while Hezbollah sources suggest Israel's actions aimed to sabotage a recent US-Iran regional agreement.

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US-Iran talks abruptly called off after Israel and Hezbollah trade deadly attacks
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The Guardian Middle East
left107d ago

US-Iran talks abruptly called off after Israel and Hezbollah trade deadly attacks

JD Vance’s staff were at an airbase ready to fly to summit in Obbürgen before trip was suddenly cancelledMiddle East crisis – live updatesTalks due to take place on Friday between the US ⁠and ​Iran in Switzerland to implement a peace deal were cancelled as Hezbollah killed four Israeli soldiers and Israel carried out a wave of retaliatory airstrikes in south Lebanon and the Bekaa valley that killed at least 18 people. The talks had been due to begin in the Swiss village of Obbürgen two days afte

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Inside the city of grief hit hardest by Israel strikes on southern Lebanon
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The Guardian Middle East
left108d ago

Inside the city of grief hit hardest by Israel strikes on southern Lebanon

On Wednesday, residents of Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, marked Ashura amidst rubble from Israeli strikes that had displaced most of the city's 80,000 inhabitants. Despite a reported ceasefire, fighting intensified on Friday, with Hezbollah claiming four Israeli soldiers killed and Israel conducting airstrikes that killed 18 people in and around Nabatieh.

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Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported
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BBC Middle East
center107d ago

Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reported

A US official stated that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire following intense Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon that killed 47 people and Hezbollah's reported killing of four Israeli soldiers. Despite the US declaration and a statement from Hezbollah's secretary general that the project to eliminate the group had failed, Israeli military spokesmen indicated operations to remove immediate threats would continue, and reports of strikes in Nabatieh persisted after the ceasefire's supposed start time.

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Qassem calls for mutual security with Israel , rejects disarmament
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naharnet.com
center109d ago

Qassem calls for mutual security with Israel , rejects disarmament

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem hailed a U.S.-Iran deal to end the regional war as a "great victory" and "pivotal point" for Lebanon, urging the expulsion of Israel from Lebanese territory. Qassem rejected direct Lebanese negotiations with Israel, stating that any proposal under the banner of disarmament would not pass and that Lebanon's sovereignty must be the main demand in any negotiation.

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Israeli strikes kill four in southern Lebanon amid ceasefire talks
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Al Jazeera
center110d ago

Israeli strikes kill four in southern Lebanon amid ceasefire talks

Israeli strikes killed at least four people in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh governorate on Tuesday, targeting vehicles in Mayfadoun and Shoukin according to Lebanon's National News Agency. These attacks occurred despite a reported US-Iran mediated ceasefire agreement intended to halt military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, with Iran stating continued Israeli occupation would violate the deal.

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Trump says Syria would do a better job than Israel of 'taking care of Hezbollah' – video
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The Guardian Middle East
left110d ago

Trump says Syria would do a better job than Israel of 'taking care of Hezbollah' – video

Former US President Donald Trump stated that Syria could be more effective than Israel at combating Hezbollah, criticizing Israel's tactics for causing excessive civilian casualties in Lebanon. Trump expressed disapproval of Israeli strikes on Beirut, suggesting Syria's President Bashar al-Assad could handle Hezbollah if Israel could not do so without widespread collateral damage.

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Fragile quiet in Lebanon as US-Iran truce leaves unanswered questions
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BBC Middle East
center110d ago

Fragile quiet in Lebanon as US-Iran truce leaves unanswered questions

Following a US-Iran ceasefire announcement, displaced families began returning to southern Lebanon on Monday, despite warnings of ongoing insecurity and Israeli military presence. While a fragile quiet holds, residents express doubt about the truce's durability and the future of reconstruction amid unanswered questions about Israeli withdrawal and the conflict's application to Hezbollah.

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Lebanese rush back to their devastated homes in south after US-Iran deal
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Al Jazeera
center110d ago

Lebanese rush back to their devastated homes in south after US-Iran deal

Thousands of Lebanese are returning to their homes in southern Lebanon following an Iran-US deal for a ceasefire, despite Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stating troops will not withdraw from the occupied territory. The returnees face widespread destruction and face warnings from Lebanese authorities to exercise caution due to the ongoing Israeli occupation and potential for further attacks.

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Fragile quiet in Lebanon as US-Iran truce leaves unanswered questions
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BBC Middle East
center110d ago

Fragile quiet in Lebanon as US-Iran truce leaves unanswered questions

Following a US-Iran truce announced Monday, displaced Lebanese families cautiously returned to southern Lebanon, hoping the ceasefire would halt the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. While a fragile quiet holds, residents expressed doubt about its longevity and Israel's trustworthiness, with unanswered questions remaining about the truce's application to Lebanon and reconstruction efforts to rebuild destroyed villages.

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Families return to shattered towns as fragile ceasefire holds in Lebanon
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Al Jazeera
center110d ago

Families return to shattered towns as fragile ceasefire holds in Lebanon

Displaced families are returning to shattered towns in southern Lebanon following a fragile ceasefire announcement brokered by the United States and Iran. Months of cross-border fire have devastated neighborhoods, leaving residents to salvage belongings amid uncertain security and disrupted services, with the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reporting 3,798 deaths since March 2.

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Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released pretty soon
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bbc.com
center111d ago

Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released pretty soon

Trump says deal to end war with Iran already signed and details to be released pretty soon

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Berri says phased , 60 - day Israel pullout mentioned in Iran - US deal
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naharnet.com
center111d ago

Berri says phased , 60 - day Israel pullout mentioned in Iran - US deal

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri stated that a phased, 60-day Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon is mentioned in a new Iran-U.S. peace deal, while rejecting proposed "pilot zones." Berri indicated that U.S. President Donald Trump has taken personal responsibility for ensuring the agreement's implementation, suggesting it is more significant than previous accords.

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