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US and Israel push to end UN peacekeeping mandate in south Lebanon risks regional chaos

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) is seen by many as an essential peacekeeping buffer between Israel, Lebanon and Hezbollah. But Israeli pressure, US doubts over Unifil’s cost-effectiveness and the fragile state of Lebanon’s politics means there is a risk that instead of being renewed on August 31…

The Conversation

US envoy: Saudi Arabia, Qatar to invest in Lebanon economic zone for disarmed Hezbollah

Saudi Arabia and Qatar are ready to invest in an economic zone in south Lebanon

The Independent UK

UN Security Council To Vote On Embattled Lebanon Peacekeepers

The United Nations Security Council will vote Monday on the future of the blue helmet peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon that has faced US and Israeli opposition.

International Business Times

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Hidden in the hills: photos of French peacekeepers uncovering Hezbollah's remnants in Lebanon

A convoy of armored vehicles carrying French peacekeepers barrels through southern Lebanon. Last year’s war between Israeli forces and Hezbollah left villages scarred and empty. Rubble lines the roads. Torn Lebanese flags and Hezbollah banners flutter from shattered buildings.

The Independent UK

France leads European pushback against move to end UN Lebanon mission

France and its European partners are resisting Washington’s push to end the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon – UNIFIL – arguing its presence remains essential for stability along Israel’s northern border.

Radio France Internationale

The Trump administration wants to end the UN peacekeeping in Lebanon. Europe is pushing back

The future of the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has split the United States and its European allies with implications for security in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Six Lebanese soldiers killed in explosion in southern Lebanon

Deadly explosion at weapons depot comes as army has been dismantling Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon.

Al Jazeera

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Lebanon backs US proposal for Hezbollah to disarm and IDF to withdraw from south

Hezbollah officials have said the group will not discuss giving up its remaining arsenal until Israel withdraws from five hills it is occupying inside Lebanon and stops almost daily air strikes.

Euronews

Ireland to lodge letter of objection to Israel over shots fired close to patrol

Minister for Defence Simon Harris described the incident in southern Lebanon on Thursday as ‘reckless, intimidatory, totally unacceptable’.

Evening Standard

Irish peacekeepers ‘safe and well’ after shots fired close to patrol in Lebanon

Irish premier Micheal Martin said the firing of rounds in the vicinity of UNIFIL positions in Lebanon is ‘completely unacceptable’.

Evening Standard

Israeli army fire hits UN south Lebanon base for first time since ceasefire

UN peacekeepers says incident first of its kind since Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire last November.

Al Jazeera

Defence Forces offer olive branches to ‘keep peace, not enforce it’

Camp Shamrock is nestled among the hills of southern Lebanon.

The Independent UK

Irish peacekeepers facing aggression in south Lebanon amid conflict

Lieutenant-Colonel Shane Rockett, commander of the 125 Infantry Battalion at Camp Shamrock, said the situation is the worst he had seen.

The Independent UK

Lebanese ministers offer ‘assurance’ to Harris over Irish soldier death

Ireland’s deputy premier raised the case of Private Sean Rooney in a meeting with ministers ahead of a visit to troops currently serving in Lebanon.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Irish deputy premier to reaffirm ‘unwavering commitment’ to UN Lebanon mission

Simon Harris is visiting Lebanon this week against a backdrop of heightened tensions with Israel.

The Independent UK

World Bank estimates $11B needed to rebuild Lebanon after Israel-Hezbollah war

The World Bank says the cost of reconstruction and recovery for Lebanon following the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war is estimated at $11 billion

The Independent UK

With flowers, tears and defiance, thousands bury nearly 100 Lebanese in mass funeral

Thousands of mourners in southern Lebanon have attended a funeral for nearly 100 Lebanese killed last year during the war between Israel and Hezbollah

Al Jazeera

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

Israel will keep troops in five locations in Lebanon, defying a ceasefire agreement that came into effect in November.

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International Business Times

Lebanon President Vows Punishment For Attackers Of UN Peacekeeper

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun vowed to punish the perpetrators of an attack on a United Nations peacekeeping convoy, with authorities set to hold an emergency meeting on Saturday.

The Guardian - AU

IDF making ‘offensive plans’ as Trump says US will back Israel if it restarts war – as it happened

Iair Horn, Sasha Troufanov and Sagui Dekel-Chen released by Hamas

Al Jazeera

More than 25 arrested after UN convoy attack in Lebanon

UNIFIL deputy commander wounded when convoy he travelled in was attacked by protesters who set his UN vehicle on fire.

International Business Times

UN Vehicle Torched, Commander Wounded As Hezbollah Supporters Protest

A UN peacekeeping force vehicle in Lebanon was torched Friday as supporters of militant group Hezbollah blocked the road to Beirut airport in protest, with UNIFIL reporting one commander wounded in the incident.

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Israeli Forces Extend Withdrawal Deadline In Southern Lebanon

Israeli forces extend stay in southern Lebanon post-protests, citing incomplete Lebanese army deployment. Ongoing tensions and displaced residents' determi...

Al Jazeera

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

Israel had agreed to pull all troops out of Lebanese territory over the 60 days of the now-expired ceasefire.

The Independent UK

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

The Israeli military has set up roadblocks across border towns and roads in a strategic valley in southern Lebanon

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