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Washington says permanent Israeli military presence in southern Lebanon violates agreement

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning over Israel’s plans to maintain a long-term military presence in southern Lebanon, arguing that such a deployment would conflict with the framework agreed upon by the parties. The statement followed comments by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, who said......

Lebanon condemns Israel’s systematic destruction in the south

Lebanon has sharply criticized Israel’s military activity in the country’s south, with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accusing Israeli forces of carrying out systematic destruction of homes, infrastructure and public buildings in areas under their control. Salam said the demolitions and incursions represented a serious breach of international......

Israel vows to keep troops in security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Wednesday that Israeli forces will remain in areas described by Israel as security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, signalling that the government has no immediate intention of withdrawing troops from those positions. Katz made the remarks during a visit to southern Lebanon, where Israeli forces......

Lebanon parliament approves broad amnesty law expected to benefit thousands

Lebanon's parliament has approved a sweeping amnesty law that could benefit thousands of prisoners and people wanted by the authorities, marking the country's first broad amnesty measure since the aftermath of the civil war. The legislation, adopted on Wednesday, provides for a general amnesty in certain cases while also allowing......

Lebanon arrests former Syrian officer wanted by Damascus over alleged crimes against humanity

Lebanese authorities have arrested a former Syrian army officer wanted by Damascus over allegations of murder and crimes against humanity, according to a Lebanese judicial source. The arrest adds a new chapter to the efforts to track down former members of the Syrian regime more than a year after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Adel Issa, 67,......

Israel army enters southern Lebanon village despite Lebanese military deployment

Israeli forces entered a village in southern Lebanon overnight and constructed an earth embankment blocking a road, according to Lebanon’s state media and the local mayor, in a new incident highlighting the fragility of the ceasefire between the two countries. The incursion took place in Zawtar al-Gharbiya, a locality that had recently......

More than 800,000 displaced Lebanese return home as ceasefire efforts continue

More than 800,000 displaced people have returned to their hometowns across Lebanon following a reduction in hostilities, according to the United Nations. The development marks a significant humanitarian milestone after months of conflict that forced large numbers of civilians to flee their homes. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian......

More than 800,000 displaced Lebanese return home as ceasefire eases humanitarian crisis

More than 800,000 people displaced by the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah have returned to their home regions in Lebanon following a reduction in hostilities, according to the United Nations. The latest figures were released as Lebanese and Israeli representatives began a new round of US-sponsored negotiations in Rome, where discussions......

Lebanon president urges release of Beirut port blast indictment six years after tragedy

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called for the immediate publication of the indictment in the investigation into the Beirut port explosion, saying that the long-awaited legal document has become essential as the country approaches the sixth anniversary of one of the deadliest non-nuclear blasts in modern history. In a statement issued......

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