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Lebanese army deploys to three southern villages under US-backed security framework

The Lebanese army began assuming security responsibilities in three southern villages on Monday under a US-backed pilot initiative, the State Department said. Operations in Froun, Srifa and Zawtar al-Gharbiya mark the first implementation of a framework aimed at enabling a phased Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and Hezbollah's disarmament.

France 24

The Iran War Is Back, Sort Of

The U.S.-Iranian peace memorandum has broken down, and violence is slowly ramping back up to a full-on war. Four Americans paid the price this weekend.

Reason

A former prime minister who led Israel out of Lebanon fears mistakes are being repeated

Israel has again occupied much of southern Lebanon, 26 years after ending its 18-year occupation

The Independent UK

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Netanyahu pushes back planned trip to US after Lindsey Graham’s funeral delayed

Israeli leader was due to attend the service for his ‘beloved friend’

The Independent UK

Netanyahu delays US visit as Lindsey Graham's funeral is rescheduled: Key details

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu postponed his United States visit. This trip was planned to meet President Donald Trump soon. Trump urged Israel to withdraw forces from southern Syria and Lebanon. US-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon resumed in Rome. Discussions focused on implementing a framework agreement for troop withdrawal.

The Times of India

Syrian authorities seize truck of rockets allegedly bound for Lebanon's Hezbollah

Syrian authorities have thwarted an attempted weapons smuggling on its border with Iraq

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: US marines board tanker in Strait of Hormuz as Trump’s latest strikes kill seven

Tehran warns it could close a second key oil route as it retaliates against American allies

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Lebanon deal risks renewed endless conflict

Late last month, Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement with the United States that Lebanon's chief negotiator, Nada Hamadeh Moawad, described as a "first step on the road to restoring Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity." But, as the agreement implicitly acknowledges, Israel is not the only threat to Lebanon's…

Bangkok Post

Lebanon and Israel move toward implementing withdrawal agreement, US officials say

Lebanon and Israel have taken steps toward creating “pilot zones” in southern Lebanon, following U.S.-mediated talks in Rome

The Independent UK

Trump ‘asked Netanyahu’ to pull Israeli troops out of Syria and Lebanon: ‘They don’t want you there’

Israel currently occupies swathes of southern Lebanon and Syria despite international backlash

The Independent UK

Trump pressures Netanyahu to pull Israeli forces out of Syria, Lebanon

In a significant move, President Trump has called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to retract Israeli military presence in Syria. However, Netanyahu remains steadfast, emphasizing the necessity of border security due to external threats. Meanwhile, the US is advocating for a mutual security arrangement between Israel and Syria. Escalating incidents in…

The Times of India

US military reimposes naval blockade on Iranian ports, launches new strikes

US forces on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade to prevent ships from sailing to or from Iran's ports and conducted strikes against the country for a fourth day in response to Tehran's attacks on commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz and on Gulf facilities.

France 24

Lebanon, Israel hold US-brokered talks in Rome to implement framework deal

Lebanon and Israel resumed talks in Rome today regarding an Israeli withdrawal. Beirut hopes for progress on a U.S.-brokered deal for troop pullout. The discussions aim to implement a framework agreement for ending the conflict. Pilot zones are being considered for phased Israeli withdrawal and Lebanese troop deployment. Italy offered…

The Economic Times

How top Syrian diplomat Asaad al-Shaibani’s road to Damascus is shaking the Mideast

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani’s diplomatic motorcade hit the road shortly after his appointment. From Riyadh to Beirut, Washington to Moscow, Shaibani has been at the forefront of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s bid to open a new chapter in Mideast history. But the rebel official-turned-diplomat may find Damascus does not hold…

France 24

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The Conversation

Israel and Lebanon have a long history of failed ceasefires – will this time be any different?

If implemented, the framework agreement hammered out between Lebanon and Israel in June 2026 could serve as the most consequential agreement between the two countries in nearly 80 years.

Euronews

Serve and protect: How Europe can stabilise the Middle East by saving its culture and infrastructure

Europe can save ancient civilisations and stablise the Middle East. It's an ambitious but achievable target according to Nabil Al Lao, founder of Damascus Opera theatre and a refugee in Italy for more than a decade and Maria Francesca Corrao, a professor of Arabic at LUISS University.

The Independent UK

The Latest: After weeks on hold, deal between Israel and Lebanon is progressing, says US official

The U.S.-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon is moving to technical discussions in Rome after weeks of stagnation

The Independent UK

How a push to disarm Hezbollah is deepening divisions in Lebanon and raising fears of civil war

A deal reached between Lebanon and Israel was billed as paving the way for peace

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Trump Vows To Scrap Syria's Terror Label After NATO Talks With Al-Sharaa: 'He's Done A Great Job'

President Trump announces plans to remove Syria's state sponsor of terrorism designation, following a meeting with Syrian President al-Sharaa at the NATO summit, aiming to boost Syria's economic recovery.

The Times of India

'I think I will': Trump hints at lifting Syria's terror label, calls interim president 'great job'

US President Trump suggested Syria could be removed from the terrorism sponsor list. He praised Syria's interim leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, for his leadership. This potential move follows the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad's government last year. The US also previously revoked the terror designation for Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham. Trump expressed confidence…

The Economic Times

Is an Iran deal 'over' and war back on? A timeline of the conflict and talks

Global markets and oil prices lurched after the United States and Iran traded new strikes. The conflict threatened lives throughout the region and foreign residents of Gulf nations. A fragile ceasefire was reached and later extended, but fighting resumed. An interim deal was signed, but tensions remained high. The war…

The Independent UK

Is an Iran deal ‘over’ and war back on? A timeline of the conflict and talks

Global markets and oil prices have been shaken after the United States and Iran exchanged new strikes and President Donald Trump suggested that negotiations between the countries might be “over.”

Salon

Trump’s weekend war could go on forever

Last weekend's burst of violence might be a preview of a long-term low-boil war with Iran

The Times of India

1,000 targets a day: Israel's digital army detected 850,000 entries during Gaza, Lebanon wars

Elbit Systems revealed its military technology identified nearly 1,000 potential targets daily in Gaza and Lebanon over two years. The system processed 850,000 data points, raising concerns about civilian risk and collateral damage. While Elbit later clarified the figure represented system activity, not just enemy targets, a separate slide indicated…

The Guardian - UK

Israeli command system identified 850,000 targets in Gaza and Lebanon wars, says supplier

Elbit Systems supplied Tzayad digital army programme to map people, vehicles and other objects in real time

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