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Iranian Foreign Minister Set for Lebanon Visit on Monday

Iranโ€™s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to arrive in Lebanon on Monday, according to a statement issued by Iranโ€™s foreign ministry. The visit marks a high-level diplomatic engagement at a time when internal Lebanese debates and international negotiations involving Iran are drawing increased attention. The timing of Araghchiโ€™s visit is notable as it aligns with intensifying political discourse within …

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Israeli Strike in Deir al-Zahrani Kills Top Hezbollah Rocket Commander

An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon on Saturday resulted in the death of a man identified as a Hezbollah operative, marking a serious breach of a ceasefire agreement that has been in place for six months. The strike took place in Deir al-Zahrani, roughly 20 kilometers from the Israeli border. Escalation Despite Truce Terms The target was reportedly en …

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Israeli Strikes Hit South and Bekaa Overnight in Major Escalation

The Israeli military conducted a series of airstrikes overnight across multiple regions in southern and eastern Lebanon, reporting that the operations were aimed at dismantling Hezbollah-affiliated sites and weapon storage facilities. According to official statements, approximately 20 airstrikes were carried out during the operation. In the south, air raids were reported on the outskirts of several towns within the Sidon …

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Salam Vows to Extend State Authority, Rejects Civil War

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has stated that his government has successfully fulfilled the majority of its plans to reestablish authority in the country’s southern region, nearly seven months after a ceasefire ended hostilities with Hezbollah. According to remarks published by the Wall Street Journal, Salam estimated that 80 percent of Beirutโ€™s objectives for securing the area have been met. …

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Three Israeli Airstrikes Hit Brital Outskirts

Israeli aircraft conducted a series of airstrikes on Monday targeting the Sraj area near Brital, located on the eastern outskirts of Lebanonโ€™s Baalbek district. According to reports from Lebanonโ€™s state-run National News Agency, the air raids marked the latest in a sustained pattern of strikes carried out by Israeli forces in both eastern and southern parts of the country. In …

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Syria Transfers Suspect in LF Officialโ€™s Killing to Lebanese Army

Lebanonโ€™s military has announced the apprehension of a key suspect involved in the 2024 abduction and killing of Pascal Sleiman, a senior official with the Lebanese Forces (LF) party. The suspect was transferred to Lebanese custody with the cooperation of Syriaโ€™s new authorities, marking a significant development in a case that stirred national outrage. Background to the Crime and Arrest …

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Aoun Votes in South, Assures Israel Wonโ€™t Disrupt Elections

President Joseph Aoun cast his vote on Saturday in his hometown of al-Aishiyeh, located in the southern Jezzine district, marking the conclusion of Lebanonโ€™s four-phase municipal and mayoral elections. His visit to the polling station followed inspections of electoral operations in the nearby areas of Sidon and Nabatieh, where he emphasized the nationโ€™s resolve to uphold democratic processes despite ongoing …

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Opinion: Israel to Continue Hezbollah Strikes Backed by US

An Israeli security official has indicated that Israel is intensifying its operations against Hezbollah across Lebanon, asserting that these actions are continuing with the backing of the United States. The official’s comments were made in an interview with Al-Arabiyaโ€™s Al-Hadath television, as tensions in the region remain high following recent military activity. The source stated that Hezbollah is attempting to …

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