DAVID PATRIKARAKOS: My Israeli sources say there's never been a better time to destroy those who want them dead. All of us who hope to live in peace must pray they succeed
5 months, 2 weeks ago

DAVID PATRIKARAKOS: My Israeli sources say there's never been a better time to destroy those who want them dead. All of us who hope to live in peace must pray they succeed

Daily Mail  

The only surprise was that the attack didn’t come sooner. Israel has spent weeks pounding Iran’s proxies – Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza. It has killed both Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah – and on Monday night, Israel finally put boots on the ground in southern Lebanon. Once more, the Israel Defence Forces are marching across a border – this time to neutralise Hezbollah which has struck Israeli civilians, towns and cities almost daily since the October 7 Hamas atrocities. ‘Unprecedented’ is an overused word in political and journalistic discourse, but Israel’s ability to pack thousands of Hezbollah ­pagers with explosives that were then distributed to the group’s members across Lebanon was truly something I’ve never seen before – an operation that will be studied in military history for ­decades to come.

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Israel kills senior Hezbollah militant, frees four Lebanese prisoners
1 week, 1 day ago

Israel kills senior Hezbollah militant, frees four Lebanese prisoners

Raw Story  

Israel said Tuesday it killed a senior Hezbollah militant responsible for drones and missiles, even as it freed Lebanese prisoners as a "goodwill" gesture to the country's new president. "Earlier today, the IAF conducted a precise intelligence-based strike in the area of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, eliminating Hassan Abbas Ezzedine, the head of Hezbollah's aerial array in the Bader regional …

One dead in Israel strike on south Lebanon: state media
2 weeks, 2 days ago

One dead in Israel strike on south Lebanon: state media

The Hindu  

Lebanese official media said an Israeli strike on a vehicle in the south on Tuesday killed one person, the latest deadly raid amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. "An enemy drone launched a strike" targeting a vehicle in Tyre district, killing one person, the National News Agency said. On Thursday, the Israeli military said its forces struck a Hezbollah …

Lebanon village buries dozens of dead, after Israeli withdrawal
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Lebanon village buries dozens of dead, after Israeli withdrawal

Deccan Chronicle  

Lebanon: Lebanese on Friday conducted a delayed burial in a border village for more than 90 civilians and fighters from the Hezbollah movement who died during the war with Israel that ended with a November ceasefire. Sobbing women, dressed in black, gathered around the vehicles holding photos of the Hezbollah fighters or the movement's leader Hassan Nasrallah, killed by an …

Lebanon’s new PM calls for ‘full Israeli withdrawal’ while visiting border areas
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Lebanon’s new PM calls for ‘full Israeli withdrawal’ while visiting border areas

Associated Press  

AITAROUN, Lebanon — Lebanon’s new prime minister, Nawaf Salam, used a tour on Friday of areas near the border with Israel that suffered wide destruction during the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war to call for an Israeli withdrawal and promised residents of border villages a safe return to their homes and reconstruction. Salam’s visit came two days after his government won a …

Lebanon’s government wins confidence vote, says only armed forces should defend country in war
3 weeks ago

Lebanon’s government wins confidence vote, says only armed forces should defend country in war

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Lebanon’s new government on Wednesday won a confidence vote in Parliament, with the support of Hezbollah’s bloc, even though the government statement adopted took a swipe at the group’s weapons. The government statement adopted said that only Lebanon’s armed forces should defend the country in case of war. He also said the government takes measures to liberate land …

Two killed in Israeli strike on eastern Lebanon: state media
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Two killed in Israeli strike on eastern Lebanon: state media

The Hindu  

Lebanese state media said that an Israeli air strike on Tuesday killed at least two people in the country’s east, where the military said it targeted Hezbollah militants. near the eastern Lebanon mountain range, killing two people and wounding two” others, said the state-run National News Agency. Lebanese militant group Hezbollah and Israel fought a war last year that ended …

Hezbollah, once dominant in Lebanon, shows new signs of weakness
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Hezbollah, once dominant in Lebanon, shows new signs of weakness

Live Mint  

BEIRUT—Three months after Hezbollah agreed to a cease-fire, the damage inflicted by Israel’s armed forces on the Iran-backed Shiite group is becoming clear: Its military has been severely degraded and its finances are strained to the point that it is struggling to meet its commitments to followers. Exacerbating Hezbollah’s financial challenges are efforts under Lebanon’s new U.S.-backed government to stem …

Tens of thousands pay final respects to Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Tens of thousands pay final respects to Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah

Firstpost  

The killing of the charismatic leader, who guided the Lebanese movement for more than three decades, dealt a heavy blow to the Iran-backed group’s reputation as a fighting force People gather to attend the public funeral ceremony of Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, who were killed during Israeli airstrikes last year, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon. Reuters …

Israel officially withdraws troops from most areas of Southern Lebanon
1 month ago

Israel officially withdraws troops from most areas of Southern Lebanon

Hindustan Times  

Israeli Defence Forces said on Tuesday that they have officially withdrawn from most areas in Southern Lebanon after 90 days of entering a temporary ceasefire agreement with Lebanon. She said that after 90 days of Israel and Lebanon entering a temporary ceasefire agreement, the Israeli troops have now withdrawn from most areas in southern Lebanon, thereby allowing the "Lebanese army …

Lebanese Media Confirms Israel Troops Remain in Five Outposts
1 month ago

Lebanese Media Confirms Israel Troops Remain in Five Outposts

Live Mint  

The Israeli military retained five outposts just over its northern border but has otherwise withdrawn from Lebanon in keeping with Tuesday’s deadline, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported. Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a statement troops would stay “in the buffer zone in Lebanon in five outposts and will continue to enforce forcefully and without compromise against any …

Israel army pulls out of Lebanon border villages, holds five positions: source
1 month ago

Israel army pulls out of Lebanon border villages, holds five positions: source

The Hindu  

Israel’s army has pulled out of southern Lebanese villages but remains in five positions, as a delayed withdrawal deadline expired Tuesday under a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah. A Lebanese security source earlier told AFP that “the Israeli army has withdrawn from all border villages except for five points.” Lebanon’s army announced it had deployed in southern border villages and areas …

Israel ‘just wanted to destroy’ in southern Lebanon, despite the ceasefire
1 month ago

Israel ‘just wanted to destroy’ in southern Lebanon, despite the ceasefire

Al Jazeera  

In Naqoura, returning townspeople are saddened and perplexed by the ferocity of seemingly pointless destruction. It was after a ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah began in November that Israeli forces demolished the home where Awada’s children had grown up. “Shia are not always Hezbollah.” ‘I miss my village’ Getting news on whether your home was still standing …

Israel refuses to fully withdraw from Lebanon: Here’s what to know
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1 month ago

Israel refuses to fully withdraw from Lebanon: Here’s what to know

Al Jazeera  

Israel will keep troops in five locations in Lebanon, defying a ceasefire agreement that came into effect in November. Israel was initially required to withdraw its army from southern Lebanon on January 26 as part of a ceasefire agreement with the Lebanese group Hezbollah, which came into effect on November 27. Lebanon’s government has opposed any lingering Israeli presence on …

Border town's residents rebuild in south Lebanon as Hezbollah leader calls for Israeli withdrawal
1 month ago

Border town's residents rebuild in south Lebanon as Hezbollah leader calls for Israeli withdrawal

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem said in a speech Sunday …

Israeli Army says Hamas official killed in strike in southern Lebanon
1 month ago

Israeli Army says Hamas official killed in strike in southern Lebanon

The Hindu  

The Israeli military on Monday killed a Hamas leader in southern Lebanon's Sidon area, it said in a statement. An Israeli strike on a car in Lebanon's southern port city of Sidon targeted an official in the Palestinian militant group, two Lebanese security sources told Reuters earlier. Under a truce brokered by Washington in November, Israeli troops were granted 60 …

After Hezbollah push, Israel preparing to pull out of Lebanon tomorrow: Report
1 month ago

After Hezbollah push, Israel preparing to pull out of Lebanon tomorrow: Report

Firstpost  

In line with the deadline, Israel is preparing to withdraw from southern Lebanon tomorrow, according to a report Israeli soldiers leave Lebanese territory during the second day of ceasefire, near the town of Menara, August 15, 2006. File Image/Reuters Israel is planning to withdraw from Lebanon tomorrow, an Israeli official told The Times of Israel. As per the ceasefire brokered …

Israel says troops will stay in five locations across southern Lebanon
1 month ago

Israel says troops will stay in five locations across southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera  

Israeli army’s announcement comes after Lebanese leader raises concern Tuesday’s withdrawal deadline will not be met. Israeli military spokesperson Nadav Shoshani said on Monday that the five locations in Lebanon provide vantage points or are located across from communities in northern Israel. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr, reporting from the scene, said “Israel acts with little restraint.” An Israeli drone also …

Israel keeps some troops in southern Lebanon in defiance of withdrawal deadline
1 month ago

Israel keeps some troops in southern Lebanon in defiance of withdrawal deadline

CNN  

CNN — The Israeli military is keeping troops at five southern Lebanese posts despite a Tuesday withdrawal deadline. Lebanon will consider any remaining Israeli presence on its territory as an “occupation,” the Lebanese Presidency said in a statement Tuesday, adding that it reserves the right “to employ all means” to ensure Israel’s withdrawal. But signaling that Hezbollah is unlikely to …

Israel keeps some troops in southern Lebanon in defiance of withdrawal deadline
1 month ago

Israel keeps some troops in southern Lebanon in defiance of withdrawal deadline

CNN  

CNN — The Israeli military is keeping troops at five southern Lebanese posts despite a Tuesday withdrawal deadline. Lebanon will consider any remaining Israeli presence on its territory as an “occupation,” the Lebanese Presidency said in a statement Tuesday, adding that it reserves the right “to employ all means” to ensure Israel’s withdrawal. But signaling that Hezbollah is unlikely to …

Here’s how Israel is repeatedly violating the Lebanon ceasefire
1 month, 1 week ago

Here’s how Israel is repeatedly violating the Lebanon ceasefire

Al Jazeera  

A November 27 ceasefire was supposed to end violent attacks, but Israel has continued sporadic strikes on Lebanon. Under the initial terms of the agreement that brought about a ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah in November, the former was to withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon by January 26. However, Israel is still carrying out attacks on …

Israeli air strike kills six in eastern Lebanon amid fragile ceasefire
1 month, 1 week ago

Israeli air strike kills six in eastern Lebanon amid fragile ceasefire

Al Jazeera  

An Israeli air raid has killed six people and wounded two in eastern Lebanon amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. “Activities within the site are considered a blatant violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon,” it said, referring to the ceasefire agreement signed on November 27 that brought to a halt the conflict between the Israeli army …

Lebanese military group Hezbollah finally reveals funeral plans for long-standing leader months after he was killed in Israeli air strike
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lebanese military group Hezbollah finally reveals funeral plans for long-standing leader months after he was killed in Israeli air strike

Daily Mail  

The Lebanese military group Hezbollah has revealed the funeral plans of its longtime leader months after he was assassinated in a series of Israeli airstrikes in Beirut. A series of Israeli air strikes flattened several buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs on September 27, killing Nasrallah. A series of Israeli air strikes flattened several buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs on September …

Hezbollah chief says slain predecessor Nasrallah to be buried February 23
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hezbollah chief says slain predecessor Nasrallah to be buried February 23

The Hindu  

The head of Lebanon's armed group Hezbollah said on Sunday that his predecessor, Hassan Nasrallah, would be laid to rest on February 23, nearly five months after he was killed in an Israeli air attack on Beirut's southern suburbs. Nasrallah, who had served as Hezbollah's secretary general for more than 30 years, was killed on September 27 as Israel ramped …

Two killed in Israeli strikes on east Lebanon
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Two killed in Israeli strikes on east Lebanon

The Hindu  

Overnight Israeli air strikes on the Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon killed two persons, the Health Ministry said on Friday, two months into a fragile ceasefire. The Israeli military said it struck "multiple" Hezbollah targets in the Bekaa, a stronghold of the militant group with which it fought a war last year. "The targets that were struck include a Hezbollah …

Israeli military strikes Hezbollah targets in valley along Syria-Lebanese border
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israeli military strikes Hezbollah targets in valley along Syria-Lebanese border

Hindustan Times  

The Israeli military said on Friday it struck several Hezbollah targets overnight in the Bekaa Valley and along the Syrian-Lebanese border. This picture taken from a position in northern Israel near the border with Lebanon, shows civilian Lebanese cars driving near destroyed buildings in the southern Lebanese village of Aita al-Shaab on January 29, 2025. On Thursday, Israel said it …

Two killed in Israeli attack on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Two killed in Israeli attack on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley

Al Jazeera  

In the two months from November 27 to Monday, Israel killed at least 83 people in Lebanon At least two people have been killed after Israel launched a wave of attacks on Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley in its latest breach of a fragile ceasefire agreement with the Hezbollah group. Hezbollah official Ibrahim Moussawi condemned the air raids, calling them “a very …

How many people has Israel killed in Lebanon since the ceasefire?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How many people has Israel killed in Lebanon since the ceasefire?

Al Jazeera  

In the two months since the Israel-Hezbollah truce began, Israeli forces have killed at least 83 people. On Sunday, the day Israeli forces were due to withdraw from southern Lebanon, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reported that the Israeli army had shot and killed at least 24 people, including six women, and injured 134 others, among them 14 women …

2 killed in southern Lebanon as protests against Israeli presence erupt for a second day
1 month, 3 weeks ago

2 killed in southern Lebanon as protests against Israeli presence erupt for a second day

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Firing by Israeli troops killed two people and wounded 17 on Monday in the second day of deadly protests in southern Lebanon, health officials said, as residents displaced by the 14-month war between Israel and Hezbollah attempted to return to villages where Israeli troops remain. In a pre-recorded speech aired Monday, Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem said his group …

Lebanon says it will extend ceasefire despite Israel's failure to withdraw troops
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lebanon says it will extend ceasefire despite Israel's failure to withdraw troops

Firstpost  

The deadly violence recorded by health officials Sunday came as residents tried to return home as Israel was scheduled to pull its troops from southern Lebanon The Lebanese people are frustrated with Hezbollah, often perceived as dragging Lebanon into unwinnable conflicts, further undermining the group’s position. Lebanon’s health ministry said on Sunday that Israeli forces opened fire on “citizens who …

22 Killed in Lebanon as Israel Withdrawal Deadline Extended
1 month, 3 weeks ago

22 Killed in Lebanon as Israel Withdrawal Deadline Extended

Deccan Chronicle  

Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on Sunday opened fire on protesters demanding their withdrawal in line with a ceasefire agreement, killing at least 22 and injuring 124, Lebanese health officials reported.Hours later, the White House said Sunday that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to extend the deadline for Israeli troops to depart southern Lebanon until Feb. 18, after Israel requested …

Israel forces kill two in south Lebanon as displaced people try to return
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel forces kill two in south Lebanon as displaced people try to return

Al Jazeera  

Seventeen people also wounded a day after Israeli forces killed 24 people in south Lebanon following delayed withdrawal. Israeli forces shot and killed at least two people and wounded 17 on Monday in the second day of deadly protests in southern Lebanon, health officials said, as residents displaced by the 14-month war between Israel and Hezbollah attempted to return to …

Israeli troops kill 22 in south Lebanon amid delayed withdrawal under ceasefire deal
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israeli troops kill 22 in south Lebanon amid delayed withdrawal under ceasefire deal

Firstpost  

Israeli forces opened fire on civilians attempting to return to villages still under Israeli occupation. Among the dead were six women and one soldier, with 124 others wounded Israeli forces killed 22 people, including a soldier, in southern Lebanon on Sunday as residents attempted to return to their villages on the day Israel was meant to complete its withdrawal under …

Ceasefires in Lebanon, Gaza fragile: 22 dead as Israeli forces open fire on protesters demanding withdrawal of troops
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ceasefires in Lebanon, Gaza fragile: 22 dead as Israeli forces open fire on protesters demanding withdrawal of troops

Live Mint  

At least 22 people, including six women and a Lebanese soldier, were killed, and 124 others injured as Israeli forces opened fire on protesters in southern Lebanon on Sunday, according to Lebanese health officials. Tensions over delayed withdrawal The Israeli military justified its extended presence, citing the Lebanese army’s inability to fully deploy to the area and prevent Hezbollah’s return. …

15 reported killed in Lebanon as Israeli forces opens fire on returnees in southern Lebanon
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

15 reported killed in Lebanon as Israeli forces opens fire on returnees in southern Lebanon

Firstpost  

Israel has said that it needs to stay longer because the Lebanese army has not deployed to all areas of southern Lebanon to ensure that Hezbollah does not reestablish its presence in the area. Image- AFP Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on Sunday opened fire on protesters demanding their withdrawal in line with a ceasefire agreement, killing at least 15 …

Israel Lebanon withdrawal: At least 15 killed in Lebanon amid protests as Israeli forces remain
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel Lebanon withdrawal: At least 15 killed in Lebanon amid protests as Israeli forces remain

The Hindu  

Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on Sunday opened fire on protesters demanding their withdrawal in line with a ceasefire agreement, killing at least 15 and injuring more than 80, Lebanese health officials reported. Israeli forces in southern Lebanon Israel has said that it needs to stay longer because the Lebanese army has not deployed to all areas of southern Lebanon …

22 reported killed in Lebanon before agreement to extend deadline for Israeli forces to withdraw
1 month, 3 weeks ago

22 reported killed in Lebanon before agreement to extend deadline for Israeli forces to withdraw

Associated Press  

MAYS AL-JABAL, Lebanon — Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on Sunday opened fire on protesters demanding their withdrawal in line with a ceasefire agreement, killing at least 22 and injuring 124, Lebanese health officials reported. The White House said in a statement that “the arrangement between Lebanon and Israel, monitored by the United States, will continue to be in effect …

Israel kills at least 22 in south Lebanon on day army was due to withdraw
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel kills at least 22 in south Lebanon on day army was due to withdraw

Al Jazeera  

Attacks come on the day Israeli troops were supposed to withdraw from southern Lebanon and allow people to return home. The Israeli army has killed at least 22 people in southern Lebanon on the day its forces were due to withdraw under a ceasefire deal, according to health officials. In a statement, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health said on Sunday …

22 killed as residents of southern Lebanon defy Israeli orders not to return home
1 month, 3 weeks ago

22 killed as residents of southern Lebanon defy Israeli orders not to return home

CNN  

CNN — At least 22 people were killed and 124 others injured by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese Health Ministry said, as residents of villages near the border defied orders by Israel’s military not to return to their homes. But Israel’s government said Friday that the military would not withdraw all of its forces from southern Lebanon by …

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Why is Israel still in southern Lebanon?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Why is Israel still in southern Lebanon?

Al Jazeera  

Israel had agreed to pull all troops out of Lebanese territory over the 60 days of the now-expired ceasefire. On the day Israeli forces were due to withdraw under a ceasefire deal, Lebanese health officials reported that the Israeli army killed at least 15 people in the south. At least 83 people were also wounded as the Israeli army opened …

Israeli military sets up roadblocks in southern Lebanon and announces it won’t withdraw by deadline
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israeli military sets up roadblocks in southern Lebanon and announces it won’t withdraw by deadline

Associated Press  

MAYS AL-JABAL, Lebanon — Israel’s military Saturday set up roadblocks across border towns and roads in a strategic valley in southern Lebanon, a day before the deadline for it to withdraw from the area under an agreement that halted its war with the Hezbollah militant group. Israel says Hezbollah and the Lebanese army haven’t met their obligations, while Lebanon accuses …

Israel will not withdraw troops from Lebanon by ceasefire deadline, Netanyahu says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel will not withdraw troops from Lebanon by ceasefire deadline, Netanyahu says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Israeli forces will remain in …

Israel voices concerns about implementation of ceasefire with Hezbollah ahead of withdrawal deadline
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel voices concerns about implementation of ceasefire with Hezbollah ahead of withdrawal deadline

Hindustan Times  

JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, - The Israeli government said on Thursday a ceasefire deal with the Iran-backed group Hezbollah was not being implemented fast enough, days before Israel is meant to complete a withdrawal of its forces from southern Lebanon under the terms of the deal. Israel voices concerns about implementation of ceasefire with Hezbollah ahead of withdrawal deadline Israel and the Lebanese …

Israel-Hezbollah truce period nearly over yet some displaced Lebanese didn’t go back home
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel-Hezbollah truce period nearly over yet some displaced Lebanese didn’t go back home

Firstpost  

The Lebanese military has asked residents of Naqura not to go back home for their own safety after Israel’s army issued similar orders, but in spite of the danger, Mayor Abbas Awada returned to inspect the destruction All signs of life have disappeared from the bombed-out houses and empty streets of the Lebanese border town of Naqura, but despite a …

Netanyahu suggests Israel might not complete its withdrawal from Lebanon by a cease-fire deadline
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Netanyahu suggests Israel might not complete its withdrawal from Lebanon by a cease-fire deadline

LA Times  

The Lebanese village of Meiss El-Jabal is seen from across the border in northern Israel on Thursday. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested Friday that Israel might not withdraw all of its forces from Lebanon by a deadline set in its cease-fire with Hezbollah. Hezbollah militants are due to pull back to the north of the Litani River, and the Lebanese …

Lebanese long to return to war-damaged homes, but Israeli troops remain — for now
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lebanese long to return to war-damaged homes, but Israeli troops remain — for now

NPR  

Lebanese long to return to war-damaged homes, but Israeli troops remain — for now toggle caption Ramiz Dallah/Anadolu via Getty Images TYRE, Lebanon — After more than a year of fighting between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah, displaced Lebanese villagers long to return to their homes. The Israelis destroyed it all," Jaafar Issa, a resident of southern Lebanon, …

Israel delays withdrawal from southern Lebanon beyond Sunday’s deadline
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel delays withdrawal from southern Lebanon beyond Sunday’s deadline

Al Jazeera  

Under a ceasefire with Hezbollah, Israeli forces were to withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah forces were to withdraw from southern Lebanon by January 26. The Israeli army’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon will last beyond the 60 days agreed in a ceasefire deal, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says, claiming the agreement has not yet been fully enforced by Lebanon. “There …

Opinion: Why Israel can’t just ‘cut the head off’ of Hamas or Hezbollah
2 months, 1 week ago

Opinion: Why Israel can’t just ‘cut the head off’ of Hamas or Hezbollah

LA Times  

The scorched-earth approach Israel has taken in Palestinian areas such as the Bureij camp in Gaza, as well as in southern Lebanon, may well inspire future generations of fighters. Over the course of 15 months, the Israel Defense Forces and Israel’s intelligence services have taken the fight directly to Hamas and Lebanese Hezbollah, two of the most prominent members of …

Israel, Hezbollah fighting stretches a cease-fire deal to the limit
2 months, 1 week ago

Israel, Hezbollah fighting stretches a cease-fire deal to the limit

Live Mint  

An Israel-Lebanon cease-fire that calmed months of cross-border bloodshed is being strained as the two sides accuse each other of violations and the U.S. races to make sure the deal holds. A collapse of the deal would risk reigniting the fighting that has depopulated a stretch of northern Israel and, according to Lebanon’s health authorities, left thousands of Lebanese dead. …

Israel warns Hezbollah over truce breach
2 months, 1 week ago

Israel warns Hezbollah over truce breach

China Daily  

Palestinians mourn their relatives killed in Israeli bombardments of the Gaza Strip, at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah on Sunday. ABDEL KAREEM HANA/AP Israel warned on Sunday it will "be forced to act" if Hezbollah does not pull back from southern Lebanon as stipulated in a cease-fire deal, despite calls from Beirut and United Nations peacekeepers for Israel to withdraw …

US envoy says Israeli army will withdraw completely from south Lebanon
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US envoy says Israeli army will withdraw completely from south Lebanon

Al Jazeera  

As Israel pulls out of western sector, Amos Hochstein promises full Israeli withdrawal with 60-day deadline looming. The Israeli military will withdraw completely from south Lebanon, United States envoy Amos Hochstein has said, despite recent reports that Israel is planning to maintain a permanent presence in the country. “The Israeli military started its withdrawal from Naqoura, most of the western …

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