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Israeli defence minister threatens strong strikes on southern Lebanon
Israeli Defence Minister Yisrael Katz vowed on Sunday that no account would remain unsettled, days after airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed 11 people.
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US accepts Israeli account of Lebanon strikes as southern escalation persists
The United States has endorsed Israel's interpretation of recent attacks in Lebanon, while expected to urge restraint on other fronts, according to reports.
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IDF claims senior Hezbollah commander killed in southern Lebanon strike
The Israeli military said Sunday it had killed Abu Hassan Alaa, a Hezbollah regional commander, in an airstrike on Deir al-Zahrani on Saturday.
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Israeli aircraft and artillery strike southern Lebanon in early morning escalation
Israeli warplanes and artillery conducted a sustained military operation across southern Lebanon from early Sunday morning, hitting multiple towns and villages with air strikes…
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Israel claims Hezbollah tunnel network destroyed in Ali al-Tahir
The Israeli military says it has eliminated Hezbollah's strategic tunnel system in the Ali al-Tahir heights, a facility Iran built for the militant group.
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Israeli analysts question whether Hezbollah handed over weapons in southern Lebanon
An Israeli research center suggests Hezbollah may be selectively surrendering positions while preserving its military capability by emptying sites before the Lebanese Army takes…
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Artillery fire strikes Zbqin as security tensions escalate in north
An artillery attack on the northern village of Zbqin marks the latest in a series of security incidents across Lebanon, amid reports of casualties…
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Israeli forces continue scorched-earth policy across southern Lebanon
A field tour documents ongoing demolition of homes, burning of crops and forests, and removal of ordnance across villages in southern Lebanon occupied since…
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Clearfield tells Haykal Israel will stay in south until elections
The U.S. military coordinator said Israel will not withdraw from southern Lebanon before upcoming elections and that the Israeli prime minister is reluctant to…
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Trump leans toward economic pressure on Iran as diplomatic track falters
The Trump administration is shifting strategy toward maximum economic and military pressure on Iran as diplomatic efforts stall, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emerging…