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Israeli Official Says Lebanon Agreed On The Need To 'Liberate' The Country From Hezbollah

Israel's Ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel Leiter, said Tuesday's meeting with Lebanese officials went as well as it could have as both parties agreed on the need to "liberate" the country from Hezbollah.

International Business Times

Hezbollah official says group will not abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks

Israel and Hezbollah have fought multiple wars since the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group was formed in the 1980s as a guerrilla force fighting against Israel’s occupation of southern Lebanon at the time.

Euronews

Top Hezbollah Official Says Group Won't Observe Any Agreement Reached By Israel And Lebanon

A top Hezbollah official said the group won't observe any agreement reached by Israel in Lebanon, which are set to engage in negotiations in the U.S. on Tuesday

International Business Times

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JD Vance warns Iran against trying to ‘play’ the US in peace talks

US vice-president flies to Islamabad for negotiations as Iranians insists Israel end its offensive in Lebanon

The Guardian - US

Did Israel attack Lebanon to spoil Iran war ceasefire?

Israel claims attacks on densely populated residential areas that killed more than 200 people were aimed at Hezbollah

The Guardian - UK

Hezbollah chief’s nephew Ali Yusuf Harshi killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut

Israel announced it killed Ali Yusuf Harshi, nephew of Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, in a Beirut strike. This occurred despite a ceasefire announcement in a separate conflict. Israeli forces targeted over 100 Hezbollah sites in Beirut and other areas. The strikes followed deadly attacks on commercial and residential areas in…

The Times of India

Pakistan announces free public transport after fuel price hike – as it happened

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Mojtaba Khamenei hails fallen IRGC, Hezbollah commanders; calls US, Israel 'most obstinate enemies' of Islamic world

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei lauded fallen Hezbollah and IRGC commanders, viewing their sacrifices as proof of resistance against the US and Israel. He emphasized their commitment to the struggle, highlighting figures like Hassan Nasrallah and Qasem Soleimani. Khamenei reaffirmed Iran's unwavering support for resistance movements, calling the current period…

The Times of India

Resistance will continue against US, Israel: Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei to Hezbollah chief

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei pledged continued support for resistance against the US and Israel to Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem. He also acknowledged condolences for the death of his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, in a US-Israeli airstrike. The message reiterated Tehran's backing for regional resistance groups amid escalating…

The Times of India

Israel's strike kills 12 medical workers at Lebanon clinic amid escalating Middle East conflict

An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed 12 medical workers at a healthcare center. Another strike killed two paramedics. Lebanon is drawn deeper into the regional conflict. Israel warned of increasing consequences for Lebanon if Hezbollah continues its actions. Hezbollah stated it is ready for a prolonged conflict. Lebanese President…

The Times of India

Israel planning massive ground invasion of Lebanon, officials say

"We are going to do what we did in Gaza," said a senior Israeli official.

Axios

Why Israel is pounding Lebanon with bombs in war with Hezbollah stretching back decades

Thousands of people have been displaced by the latest conflict

The Independent UK

Hezbollah − degraded, weakened but not yet disarmed − destabilizes Lebanon once again

The fragile peace in Lebanon was already showing serious strains in the first months of 2026 – and then came the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran.

The Conversation

Hezbollah Says It Refuses To Be Disarmed One Year After Leader's Killing

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said the group would not allow itself to be disarmed on Saturday as he addressed supporters marking one year since the killing by Israel of his predecessor Hassan Nasrallah.

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Al Jazeera

Lebanon’s terrible year: From exploding pagers to Israeli occupation

The pager attack in Lebanon kicked off a year that upended the country’s political and military reality.

International Business Times

Lebanon To Discuss Army's Plan To Disarm Hezbollah

The Lebanese government is set to discuss on Friday an army plan to disarm Hezbollah, which the Iran-backed group opposes, accusing the cabinet of playing into the hands of Israel and the United States.

Al Jazeera

UNIFIL says Israeli drones drop grenades near peacekeepers in Lebanon

‘This is one of the most serious attacks on UNIFIL personnel and assets’ since November ceasefire, UN force says.

Al Jazeera

Will a US-backed economic zone incentivise Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah?

US envoy Barrack proposed the zone, but analysts say locals don’t trust Israel or the US’s ability to control it.

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Al Jazeera

Two Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli drone explosion in southern Lebanon

Lebanese army says two other personnel wounded after crashed Israeli drone explodes during inspection in Naqoura area.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon to present Hezbollah disarmament plan in coming days: US envoy

Tom Barrack says Beirut will set out plan on Sunday. Hezbollah has rejected it as Israel continues attacks.

Al Jazeera

Hezbollah chief rejects disarmament, demands Israel comply with ceasefire

Naim Qassem says group will not abandon weapons ‘that protect us from our enemy’, insists on end to Israeli attacks.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon, Iran’s delicate diplomacy amid calls to disarm Hezbollah

Iran dispatches one of its most senior politicians to Beirut in a bid to soothe tensions.

Euronews

Hezbollah refuses to hand over its weapons to Lebanese government

Hezbollah's Naim Qassem rejected Lebanon's decision to disarm the Iran-backed militant group, calling it a US-Israeli order and warning of a major crisis.

Al Jazeera

Hezbollah to treat Lebanon’s disarmament decision ‘as if it does not exist’

The Lebanese armed group says the move was dictated by the US and that it ‘fully serves Israel’s interest’.

Al Jazeera

Hezbollah rejects calls to disarm, says demands serve Israel

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says group will ‘not submit to Israel’ and disarm as pressure on Lebanon grows.

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