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Israel orders strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs as Hezbollah rockets hit northern Israel

Israel’s government has ordered strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut, a day after its ground forces reached their deepest point in Lebanon in 26 years and as Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel including the outskirts of coastal city of Haifa

The Independent UK · Jun 1

US pushes new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire plan; Trump sends Iran proposal back for revisions: What's in it?

The US has proposed a plan to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Lebanon, urging Hezbollah to halt attacks in exchange for Israel refraining from escalation in Beirut. Meanwhile, President Trump has reportedly sent back a proposed agreement with Iran for further revisions, seeking tougher provisions and guarantees against nuclear weapons.

The Times of India · Jun 1

US proposes new plan to ease Israel-Lebanon tensions amid fighting

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has proposed a plan for gradual de-escalation between Israel and Lebanon. The proposal suggests Hezbollah halt attacks on Israel. In return, Israel would refrain from escalating actions in Beirut. This aims to create space for a cessation of hostilities. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is…

The Economic Times · Jun 1

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Israel strikes ancient castle in southern Lebanon as Netanyahu intensifies bombardment

Beaufort Castle was built in the 12th century, and Israeli attacks have repeatedly targeted the surrounding area

The Independent UK · May 28

Israel strikes southern Beirut amid increasing escalation in southern Lebanon

The intensification comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced an expansion in the Israeli military's attacks in Lebanon, despite an ongoing ceasefire.

Euronews · May 28

Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs after Hezbollah attacks

More than a dozen explosions rocked Beirut, witnesses said, in the most intensive strikes ‌on the southern ⁠suburbs ⁠since a war between Israel and Hezbollah in 2024.

The Economic Times · May 28

Israel declares new 'combat zone' in southern Lebanon, orders evacuations

Israel expanded its military campaign in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, ordering residents to evacuate areas south of the Zahrani River as strikes intensified despite an April ceasefire. The escalation comes as Israeli officials seek to pressure Hezbollah while avoiding actions in Beirut that could complicate US-led diplomacy with Iran.

France 24 · May 28

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The chaotic, unique, beautiful Lebanon I knew has been reduced to rubble. When will it end?

Suspected war crimes happen almost daily as Israel continues its bombardment, which Unicef estimates is killing nearly 14 children a day. We cannot write this off as just another war in a war-torn region, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · May 27

Israel steps up Lebanon strikes as Netanyahu escalates offensive

BEIRUT (LEBANON) - The Israeli army intensified strikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had ordered the military to escalate its offensive in an effort to "crush" Hezbollah.

Bangkok Post · May 26

Deadly Israeli strikes pound south, east Lebanon

BEIRUT - Israeli strikes pounded south and east Lebanon on Sunday despite a ceasefire as Hezbollah's chief expressed hope for an agreement between Iran and the United States to end the Middle East war that includes Lebanon.

Bangkok Post · May 25

Lebanon opens seafront tent camp in Beirut as Israeli strikes displace 1 million

Lebanon has opened a large tent camp on the seafront in Beirut to shelter civilians displaced by Israeli bombardment and fighting linked to Hezbollah, as more than one million people have now been forced from their homes.

Euronews · May 22

US sanctions Lebanese lawmakers, security officials over Hezbollah influence

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Lebanese officials for allegedly maintaining Hezbollah's influence over state institutions

The Independent UK · May 21

A displaced Lebanese grandmother feeds thousands of compatriots who fled war

Soubhiye Zeiter started baking outside her tent in Beirut to feed herself and her family, displaced by war

The Independent UK · May 21

Families of Beirut airstrike victims fight for justice

BEIRUT - Standing before their devastated building in central Beirut, childhood neighbours Wael Sabbagh and Ghida Krisht vow to fight for justice after an Israeli strike killed their family members.

Bangkok Post · May 20

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Euronews · May 15

Israel and Lebanon meet for third round of direct talks in Washington

Israel and Lebanon will meet for a second day in Washington to continue its third round of direct talks, as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues.

The Independent UK · May 15

War worsens Lebanon's economic crisis with job losses, price gouging and slow business

The latest war between Israel and Hamas, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, have sent economic shock waves across the Mideast

The Times of India · May 14

Israel kills 22 in Lebanon in strikes ahead of high-stakes US-brokered talks

Israeli strikes across Lebanon on Wednesday killed at least 22 people, including eight children, as tensions rose ahead of a new round of US-brokered talks between Lebanon and Israel in Washington.

The Economic Times · May 14

Israel hammers Lebanon with strikes, killing 22

Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon hard, killing 22 people including children. These deadly raids occurred just before crucial talks between Lebanon and Israel in Washington. The violence has escalated significantly since a ceasefire was announced. Homes have been damaged and destroyed.

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The Independent UK · May 13

Israeli drone strikes hit highway south of Beirut, killing 8, including 2 children

Israeli drones have struck three vehicles on a highway south of Beirut, killing eight people, including a woman and her two children, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry

The Guardian - UK · May 11

Vision of destruction: Israel’s assault on southern Lebanon in video, maps and charts

More than 1.2 million people have been forced to flee their homes amid bombings, evacuation orders and demolitions

Euronews · May 7

Israel strikes Beirut for first time since ceasefire, reportedly killing Hezbollah commander

Beirut and its southern suburbs had been spared Israeli attacks since 8 April, when massive Israeli strikes across the country killed more than 350 people.

The Economic Times · May 7

India facilitates return of five nationals from Lebanon amid rising tensions

The Indian Embassy in Beirut has successfully facilitated the return of five Indian nationals to India, expressing gratitude to Lebanese authorities for their cooperation. This comes as the embassy continues its outreach to the Indian community and amid ongoing regional tensions. Earlier, 177 Indian nationals had also departed from Beirut…

Euronews · May 7

At Beirut shoreline camp, volunteer barber brings dignity with free haircuts

Lebanon’s displaced families are finding small moments of relief in Beirut. A volunteer barber is helping restore dignity after weeks of conflict.

The Economic Times · May 7

US fires on Iranian oil tanker amid talks

Iran war news: America fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. President Trump is pressuring Tehran for a deal to end the war. Israel also struck Beirut's southern suburbs. The conflict has disrupted oil and gas shipments. Iran is reviewing American proposals for a potential agreement.…

Latin Times · May 6

Israel Bombs Beirut for First Time Since Ceasefire

Israel launched an airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs on Wednesday, marking the first attack on the Lebanese capital since a ceasefire with Hezbollah took effect last month, in a major escalation that threatens to unravel the fragile truce between the two sides.

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