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Lebanon

The Lebanese Republic is an Arab country in the Middle East. It borders Israel to the south, Syria in the east and north, and the Mediterranean Sea forms its western border. The country's population is very diverse, and includes Shiite and Sunni Muslims, Maronite Christians, and Druze citizens. The official language is Arabic, and there are also many French speakers in the country. The Shia terrorist organization Hezbollah operates in Lebanon, led by Hassan Nasrallah.
un terroriste neutralisé par des gardes-frontières après avoir tenté de tirer sur eux

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Defense News

Armed terrorist neutralized after attempting to shoot at border police in West Bank | LIVE BLOG

IDF announces Sgt. (res.) Alexander Globenev, 47, from Petah Tikva, was killed during combat operations near the Israel-Lebanon border

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (left) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (right)

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International

In 3rd round of Israel-Lebanon talks, Israel says IDF withdrawal not under discussion before Hezbollah disarmament

The representatives heading to these talks include officials from the IDF and Israel’s National Security Council, for what is being defined as discussions and work on a future agreement

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Smoke rises from southern Lebanon during an Israeli military operation, May 8, 2026.

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Israel

3 reservists injured, including 1 severely, in Hezbollah drone attacks on IDF position in northern Israel | LIVE BLOG

This comes after the Israeli military issued evacuation warnings for several southern Lebanese towns including Burj Rahal and Aabbasiyyeh

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Un soldat place une cigarette dans la bouche d’une statue de la Vierge Marie à Debel, dans le sud du Liban, sur une photo diffusée en ligne le 6 mai 2026

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Society

Israeli soldier investigated after viral photo shows cigarette placed in Virgin Mary statue

Responding to criticism, the IDF reiterated its commitment to respecting “freedom of religion and worship,” as well as religious sites and symbols of all faiths.

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Un pétrolier de type Suezmax battant pavillon libérien, le Shenlong, transportant du pétrole brut en provenance d’Arabie saoudite et ayant franchi le détroit d’Ormuz, est aperçu au port de Mumbai, en Inde, le 12 mars 2026.

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Defense News

US and Iran trade attacks in the Persian Gulf, Trump says ceasefire is still in effect| LIVE BLOG

US Central Command confirmed US military targeted Iranian military facilities in response to Iranian ‘unprovoked attacks’ on American ships, no American assets were struck

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A drone fly above the Gilboa region north Israel.

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Defense News

IDF to equip troops with shotguns to counter drone threat in Lebanon, i24NEWS learns

Military officials estimate that the introduction of these measures could reduce the risk of injury from drone attacks by as much as 80%

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Ship catches fire off UAE coast at Fujairah port

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Defense News

Iran launches over 15 missiles at UAE, IDF raises alert level of some units | LIVE BLOG

UAE: Three Indian nationals moderately injured after Iranian drone strike on Fujairah oil facility

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Lighting candles at the site of the disaster, on Mount Meron, archive

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Society

Israel cancels Lag BaOmer celebrations at Meron over northern security concerns

Netanyahu orders closure of the Mount Meron area through May 6 as Hezbollah attacks prompt a ban on large gatherings

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Airstrikes on Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side, April 29, 2026

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Defense News

IDF issues evacuation warning to 11 towns in southern Lebanon

Israel limits operations under US-backed understandings despite continued Hezbollah rocket fire

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President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Miami International Airport, in Miami, Saturday May 2, 2026

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Defense News

Trump tells Israeli media: ‘I studied Iran’s new proposal, it is not acceptable to me’ | LIVE BLOG

Key sticking point remains issue of enriched uranium, source tells i24NEWS

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Airstrikes on Bint Jbeil, southern Lebanon, as seen from the Israeli side, April 29, 2026

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Middle East

IDF dismantles over 50 Hezbollah infrastructure sites in latest series of retaliatory strikes, spokesperson says | LIVE BLOG

Late on Friday, Hezbollah launched rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel

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President of the United States Donald Trump in a briefing to journalists at the White House, 31.03.26

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Defense News

Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's latest proposal, 'not sure we're going to get a deal' | LIVE BLOG

Trump briefed on fresh strike plans as Strait of Hormuz remains closed and global oil prices surge; US may deploy hypersonic missile to Middle East against Iran - report

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American President Donald Trump during the meeting between the ambassadors of Israel and Lebanon in the Oval Office of the White House, on April 23, 2026, in Washington

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Defense News

Trump rejects Iran's proposal, says they're 'choking like a stuffed pig' and 'want to settle' to lift the blockade | LIVE BLOG

Trump and oil companies discussed steps to continue the Iran blockade for months if needed, White House official tells Reuters

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الشخص الذي قُتل في جنوب لبنان: عامر حجيرات، 44 عاماً، من شفاغنرو

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Defense News

Ministry of Defense contractor killed by drone attack during Israeli operations in south Lebanon

The victim has been identified as 44-year-old Amer Hujirat, a resident of the northern Arab city of Shefa-Amr.

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Troupes de Tsahal au Sud-Liban, avril 2026

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Analysis & Opinion

Israel needs US diplomatic backing to counter Hezbollah's suicide drone threat - analysis

Netanyahu orders rapid development of countermeasures as fiber-optic FPV drones expose IDF ground forces to growing danger

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Mossad Director David Barnea speaking at the Mossad's 2025 Awards Ceremony at agency headquarters

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Defense News

Mossad chief says agency demonstrated 'groundbreaking operational capabilities' in Iran, Lebanon

Barnea credits the intelligence agency with 'breaking through borders' and expanding Israel's strategic alliances

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IDF operates in Hezbollah stronghold of Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon

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Defense News

Ministry of Defense contractor killed by drone attack during Israeli operations in south Lebanon | LIVE BLOG

‘We do not consider the war to be over’: Iranian army spokesperson says forces have updated ‘bank of strategic objectives’

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Benjamin Netanyahou

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Defense News

'The work is not done,’ Netanyahu asserts the IDF will continue to target Hezbollah

"We have freedom of action to thwart immediate and emerging threats. We are attacking in the security zone and also north of the Litani River"

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Le président libanais, Joseph Aoun

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Levant & Turkey

Lebanese President condemns Hezbollah: "When you went to war, did you first obtain national consensus?”

Naim Qassem reiterated the group’s firm opposition to direct talks with Israel. Qassem called on the Lebanese government to reverse its decision to criminalize Hezbollah’s military wing.

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The tomb complex of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai on Mount Meron

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Defense News

Netanyahu restricts Meron Lag B’Omer celebrations to symbolic format

Home Front Command caps gatherings at 1,500 as northern tensions and security concerns prompt major changes to annual pilgrimage event

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Le secrétaire d’État américain Marco Rubio s’exprime devant la presse à l’aéroport du Bourget, au Bourget, près de Paris, en France, le 27 mars 2026.

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Defense News

Those in Iran with ‘ultimate power are hardliners with an apocalyptic vision,' says Rubio | LIVE BLOG

Putin says Russia will act in the interests of Iran and the region, sends ‘best wishes’ to the Supreme Leader Mojtaba via Araghchi

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Idan Fooks, 19 ans, de Petah Tikva a été tué dans une attaque de drones du Hezbollah au sud-Liban.

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Defense News

IDF announces Sgt. Idan Fooks, 19, killed in combat in southern Lebanon

Four soldiers were seriously wounded in the same incident, as well as one moderately and one lightly

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Israeli forces seen inside southern Lebanon as seen from the Israeli side of the border, April 20, 2026

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Israel

After multiple ceasefire violations by Hezbollah, Netanyahu orders 'forceful' IDF strikes

The IDF confirmed that it eliminated more than 15 terrorists in southern Lebanon over the weekend in retaliatory and preventive strikes

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Benjamin Netanyahou

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Middle East

Netanyahu to travel to DC for summit with Lebanon's Aoun in May, security situation permitting, i24NEWS understands

The summit will be held only if the security situation in the region would permit Netanyahu to depart Israel

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