An Israeli soldier was killed and seven wounded in southern Lebanon. This comes as a US-Iran deal to end the war faces challenges, with Iran warning Israel's continued presence in Lebanon would "nullify" the agreement. An Israeli drone strike also killed one person in Lebanon.
The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed 58 people in the past day, bringing the total death toll to 3,884 since March 2. The attacks focused on Nabatieh and Iqlim al-Tuffah, areas where Hezbollah operates. The number of casualties may increase as rescue operations continue.
US President Donald Trump advised Israel to be more careful in Lebanon and suggested Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa could address the Hezbollah issue. Trump stated al-Sharaa is ready to act against Hezbollah, though Lebanon's wishes must be considered.
The White House has detailed a deal including an "immediate and permanent" end to fighting in Lebanon, a demand from Iran. The agreement also specifies Iran's enriched uranium stockpile must be "down-blended" under IAEA supervision, a move hailed as a win for the US.
Rabieh Baltagi, 30, a NSW Police most wanted fugitive, fled to Lebanon six days after his home was raided over the June 2022 gangland murder of Yusuf Nazlioglu. Baltagi is wanted for the execution, allegedly paid $300,000, and has not been seen since boarding an overseas flight.
President Trump criticized Israel's strikes in Lebanon, calling them disproportionate and unfair, even as the US brokered a peace deal with Iran. He expressed sympathy for Lebanon, describing its current state as "living in hell."
US President Donald Trump stated he would restart negotiations if Iran doesn't sign a deal to end the war, while Lebanon's president affirmed talks with Israel are independent of the US-Iran agreement. The deal aims to address Iran's nuclear program and sanctions.
Donald Trump stated that if the agreement with Lebanon is not permanent, the US will bomb them. The memorandum of understanding, released Wednesday, includes a permanent termination of military operations, ending blockades, and returning seized funds to Tehran.
Donald Trump stated that military operations must be permanently terminated, threatening bombing if the agreement is not upheld. The memorandum of understanding includes ending military operations in Lebanon, lifting blockades, and returning seized funds to Tehran.
Israeli forces conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, injuring several people, just days before a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war is expected to be finalized. The attacks targeted Nabatieh al-Fawqa, Kfar Tebnit, and Ansariyeh, with Hezbollah remaining silent on recent actions.
Israeli forces conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon, injuring several people, according to state media. This occurs days before a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war is expected to be finalized, raising concerns about its implications for Lebanon.
Lebanon has reopened the Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat, aiming to establish a second international travel hub. Officials hope the airport will stimulate economic growth, particularly in the underserved north, and serve routes to Dubai, Istanbul, and Mersin. Challenges remain in completing necessary infrastructure.
Lebanese President Michel Aoun asserts Lebanon's negotiation path is independent, seeks ceasefire, and welcomes international aid, including from Iran, while warning against interference in Lebanese affairs.
An interim deal between Iran and the U.S. is expected to significantly boost Hezbollah's finances and political influence in Lebanon. Tehran has pledged increased funding to its ally once assets are unfrozen, potentially aiding Hezbollah's recovery from war losses and strengthening its position against Israel. The agreement also aims to halt hostilities, including in southern Lebanon.
Israeli airstrikes persist in southern Lebanon despite a US-Iran agreement to end the war on all fronts. Drone attacks in Tyre and Bint Jbeil caused injuries, while Hezbollah responded with rockets. Iran warns that continued Israeli actions violate the deal, which includes Lebanon as a sensitive issue.
Six multinational construction equipment firms, including Caterpillar and Volvo, face allegations of aiding war crimes by supplying excavators to Israel. Verified images show Israeli military using their equipment to demolish villages in south Lebanon, prompting calls for companies to halt supplies.
Israeli jets struck southern Lebanon despite US President Trump's criticism of the actions. Trump urged PM Netanyahu to be more responsible, stating Israel had fought Hezbollah for too long. The strikes occurred amid a US-Iran deal that reportedly includes Lebanon.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the implementation of a memorandum of understanding, stressing the US responsibility for its proper execution and the need to stop Israeli attacks on Lebanon. They also emphasized the importance of international support for this understanding and continued diplomatic cooperation in the region.
الرئيس السوري أحمد الشرع يواجه معضلة حول دخول لبنان لمحاربة حزب الله، حيث تضغط عليه أمريكا وإسرائيل للقيام بذلك، بينما تحذره إيران وتركيا من عواقب وخيمة. القرار له تداعيات كبيرة على حكمه واستقرار المنطقة.
Israel reportedly conducted airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, defying warnings from Donald Trump and threatening the US peace process with Iran. Iran has warned of retaliation, while Hezbollah claims Tehran will not sign a nuclear deal unless Israel ceases attacks.
Iran has warned of a "harsh response" after accusing Israel of violating a Lebanon truce linked to a US deal. Israeli strikes killed four in southern Lebanon, prompting US President Trump to criticize Israeli PM Netanyahu. The deal's terms, including sanctions relief for Iran and Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon, remain undisclosed.
Donald Trump publicly rebuked Israel's military tactics in Lebanon, calling the bombing of apartment buildings "unnecessary" and suggesting it could jeopardize his Iran peace deal. He urged Israeli PM Netanyahu to be "more responsible" with Lebanon.
Iran cảnh báo Israel sẽ hứng chịu "phản ứng gay gắt" nếu tiếp tục "hành động gây hấn" ở miền nam Lebanon. Cảnh báo được đưa ra sau vụ tập kích của Israel khiến ít nhất 4 người chết ở Nabatieh.
Iran's top diplomat stated a tentative US deal to end the war requires Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, a condition Israel rejects. This led to renewed fighting, with Israeli strikes killing four in Lebanon. Meanwhile, US President Trump faces backlash over the deal, promising transparency.
