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Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Kill at Least Ten, US Confirms ‘Ceasefire Holding’

This is Beirut, 2024-12-03 10:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

The Lebanese Army initiated a heavy deployment in and around the city of Tyre on Tuesday afternoon. This move comes as part of the military’s redeployment efforts in the region, particularly targeting border villages to ensure security amid renewed tensions between Hezbollah and Israel since the ceasefire agreement came into effect. Troops ...

As Ceasefire Falters, Lebanon Urges Quick Action on Monitoring Committee

Bassam Abou Zeid, 2024-12-02 20:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The ceasefire in southern Lebanon is faltering, raising concerns among local, regional, and international key players about its potential collapse. In response, many of these parties rushed to initiate a series of contacts aimed at stabilizing the situation. However, their efforts have so far proven unsuccessful. Hezbollah retaliated against what ...

Israeli Drone Strike Kills State Security Officer

This is Beirut, 2024-12-02 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The General Directorate of State Security declared that an Israeli drone targeted State Security personnel, killing Corporal Mahdi Khreis of the Nabatieh Regional Directorate while he was on duty. The attack, described as a blatant violation of the Armistice Agreement, was carried out with a guided missile. The Directorate condemned the assault ...

Mikati and Qatari Ambassador Discuss Humanitarian Aid Efforts

This is Beirut, 2024-12-02 14:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon, Saoud bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, met with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the Grand Serail on Monday to discuss the ongoing Qatari humanitarian aid efforts in Lebanon. The ambassador reported that 21 C-17 aircraft have landed in Lebanon to date, each delivering approximately 113 tons of aid, with 80% of ...

Hochstein Warns Israel Over Alleged Ceasefire Breaches in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 2024-12-02 14:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US special envoy Amos Hochstein reportedly informed Israel in a letter, delivered on Monday, of alleged violations of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, according to Israeli media reports. Sources cited by Ynet revealed that Hochstein highlighted "Israeli violations of the cease-fire agreement, mainly the visible and audible return of Israeli ...

Israel Says It Killed Two Hezbollah Members in South, Cites Agreement Violation

This is Beirut, 2024-12-01 22:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Israeli army announced on Sunday evening that it had killed two Hezbollah members near a church in southern Lebanon, claiming their presence violated the ceasefire agreement. The incident is one of several reported breaches of the agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, raising concerns over the vulnerability of the ceasefire. According to ...

White House Says 'not there yet' on Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal

This is Beirut, 2024-12-01 16:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The White House is working on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza but is "not there yet," the US National Security Advisor told NBC on Sunday, with fighting in the conflict raging on as Arab leaders meet in Cairo to discuss the crisis. "We are working actively to try to make it happen. We are engaged deeply with the key players in the ...

Israeli Raids in Southern Lebanon Despite the Ceasefire

This is Beirut, 2024-12-01 11:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The fragility of the truce reached on Wednesday between Hezbollah and Israel continues to be closely monitored on the ground. A massive explosion was heard at dawn on Sunday in the town of Khiam, near the border, where the Israeli Army reportedly detonated several houses and buildings. The same was reported in the border town of Kfar Kila, ...

Is the Ceasefire Owed to the Miraculous Medal?

Fady Noun, 2024-11-30 18:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect on November 27, coinciding with the Latin Church’s feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. For many, this timing is seen as a divine gift, strengthening their faith that the end of hostilities was heaven-sent. The Chapel of the Miraculous Medal on Rue du Bac in Paris holds a deep ...

Ceasefire Day 4: One Killed and Several Injured in South Lebanon

This Is Beirut, 2024-11-30 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Violations of the ceasefire agreement escalated in southern Lebanon for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday, with Israeli airstrikes, drone attacks and ground incursions causing casualties and damage. In Rab al-Thalathin, an Israeli drone strike killed Hezbollah fighter Hassan Hamad Fakih. Two people were also injured, including Baker Jawad ...

LACC: Lebanon Is at a Crossroad

This is Beirut, 2024-11-30 11:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In the context of following up on recent events in Lebanon, particularly regarding the approval of a 60-day truce between Israel and Lebanon, the Lebanese-American Coordinating Committee (LACC) sent a position paper to the US administration. The text is as follows: “Lebanon stands at a pivotal moment following the recent ceasefire between ...

Israeli Airstrikes Targeted Hezbollah on Syria-Lebanon Border

This is Beirut, 2024-11-30 11:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Israeli military said on Saturday that it had struck "military infrastructure" at the Syria-Lebanon border being used by Hezbollah for weapons smuggling “in violation” of their ceasefire agreement. The air force launched a "strike on military infrastructure sites adjacent to border crossings between Syria and Lebanon that were actively ...

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