Israel says it will attack Hezbollah 'forcefully' as four killed in strikes on southern Lebanon
Israel has declared it will strike Hezbollah forcefully, with four people killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon. The warning signals a potential escalation on Israel's northern front, which has seen sustained cross-border fire since late 2023. A broader flare-up could draw regional actors deeper into the
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Israel army says established Gaza-style 'Yellow Line' in Lebanon
The Israeli military said Saturday its troops in southern Lebanon identified fighters who crossed north of a newly established 'Yellow Line,' a Gaza-style boundary defining ceasefire enforcement zones. Israel framed the crossing as a ceasefire violation, asserting the right to respond. The durability of the ceasefire
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Celebrations on the road as people begin returning to southern Lebanon
Residents of southern Lebanon took to the roads in celebration following a ceasefire announcement, beginning the journey back to homes vacated during the conflict. The mass return signals a potential end to weeks of displacement but conditions on the ground and ceasefire compliance remain untested.
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Displaced Lebanese wary as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has come into effect, but displaced Lebanese civilians are reluctant to return home pending clarity on the agreement's terms and safety on the ground. The gap between diplomatic announcement and local conditions is delaying any meaningful movement of evacuees back to
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Displaced Lebanese return as Israeli shelling violates ceasefire in south
Israeli forces are shelling southern Lebanon and conducting home demolitions even as displaced civilians attempt to return to the region, according to Al Jazeera correspondents. The continued military activity constitutes reported violations of the existing ceasefire agreement, placing returning residents in direct
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Lebanese return to devastated south as fragile 10-day truce takes hold
Lebanese civilians are returning to southern Lebanon under a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, though the truce is explicitly temporary and fragile. Hezbollah warned it remains ready to respond to any Israeli violations, keeping operational tension high. The agreement leaves core disputes unresolved,
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Israeli strike destroys last working bridge over Lebanon’s Litani River
An Israeli strike has destroyed the last working bridge over Lebanon's Litani River, cutting off the final functional crossing in the area. The loss severs ground movement for both military logistics and civilian transit in southern Lebanon, compounding humanitarian access challenges.
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Israel bombs homes in southern Lebanon
The Israeli army struck buildings in the Bint Jbeil district of southern Lebanon. The area, close to the Israeli border and historically linked to Hezbollah, has been a recurring site of cross-border military activity. No casualty figures or stated targets have been confirmed.
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Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks after Israel-Lebanon talks in US
Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon and Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel on Wednesday, one day after rare direct negotiations between the two sides were held in the United States. The simultaneous continuation of military exchanges signals no imminent ceasefire despite renewed diplomatic contact.
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Israeli air attack destroys buildings around south Lebanon hospital
Israeli air strikes destroyed buildings and multiple emergency vehicles near a hospital in southern Lebanon. The attack raises fresh questions about compliance with international humanitarian law protecting medical facilities and their surroundings.
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Three paramedics killed in south Lebanon, Israel says 200 Hezbollah targets hit
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon killed at least three paramedics, with Lebanon's health ministry saying rescue teams were hit in three consecutive attacks. Israel separately reported striking around 200 Hezbollah targets, indicating an escalating operational pace. The paramedic deaths raise acute questions under in
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Lebanon Latest: Talks scheduled as Israeli strikes continue
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon have driven the death toll past 2,000 as ceasefire talks are scheduled but divisions over terms persist. The simultaneous military and diplomatic tracks signal that no agreed pause framework exists yet. The outcome of the scheduled talks will determine whether the two tracks converge
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