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On Wednesday, Lebanon’s caretaker government officially approved a ceasefire agreement with Israel, brokered by the United States. Although the decision was largely a procedural step, it demonstrated Lebanon’s commitment to fulfilling its role in the agreement, which includes deploying Lebanese troops along the Israeli border and working with United Nations peacekeepers. Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati expressed optimism in a …

The Lebanese army has advised displaced individuals returning to southern Lebanon to avoid towns and villages near the border, where Israeli forces are still stationed, until the troops have withdrawn. This precaution comes as a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah appears to be holding. In a statement, the army mentioned that it was taking necessary steps to complete its deployment …

France’s foreign minister highlighted his country’s crucial role in facilitating the agreement that ended hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, working alongside the U.S. He emphasized that the deal would not have been achievable without France’s strong historical ties with Lebanon. Jean-Noël Barrot expressed pride in the success of French diplomacy, stating that France’s long-standing relationship with Lebanon made its involvement …

Israel launched airstrikes on the Syrian-Lebanese border, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals, according to a war monitoring group. The strikes occurred just hours before a planned ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel. Syria’s defense ministry reported that six people were killed in the strikes, which targeted border crossings between Syria and Lebanon shortly after midnight on Wednesday. The ministry …

Lebanon’s caretaker Foreign Minister, Abdallah Bou Habib, expressed hope on Tuesday that a ceasefire agreement to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah could be reached later in the day. He stated that the Lebanese army was prepared to deploy at least 5,000 troops in southern Lebanon as Israeli forces begin their withdrawal. Bou Habib also mentioned that the United …

On Tuesday, Israel’s security cabinet began discussions about a proposed ceasefire deal concerning Lebanon. The meeting was held in Tel Aviv, according to an official from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. Israeli officials expressed cautious optimism about reaching an agreement. Mike Herzog, Israel’s ambassador to the U.S., mentioned that some details were still being worked out, but that Israel and …

On Tuesday, the Israeli military reported that its ground troops had advanced to parts of Lebanon’s Litani River, a key area in the context of a potential ceasefire. The military stated that its forces had reached the Wadi Slouqi region in southern Lebanon, where they clashed with Hezbollah fighters. As part of the proposed ceasefire terms, Hezbollah would be required …

An Israeli airstrike on a building in Beirut on Tuesday, which housed displaced people, killed at least three individuals and left 26 others injured. The strike targeted a four-story building in the densely populated Basta al-Fawqa area, located near the city’s downtown, without any prior warning. This was the second such strike in the area in recent days. The attack, …