Lebanon

Two Drones From Lebanon Strike Northern Israel: Military

The Israeli military said two drones, suspected to have been launched by the militant group Hezbollah from Lebanon, struck northern Israel on Sunday but caused no casualties.

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Israeli Strike Hits South Lebanon: State Media

An Israeli strike hit a car in the center of the southern Lebanese city of Sidon on Wednesday, state media reported, as Israel persisted with its attacks across the country's south.

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Hezbollah Urges Lebanon Authorities to Mend Ties With Iran

Hezbollah on Tuesday urged Lebanese authorities to mend their relationship with the group's backer Iran and benefit from Tehran's support, days after Iran struck Israel in response to bombardment on south Beirut.

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Iran FM Speaks to European, Regional Counterparts: Ministry

Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, discussed the latest events in the region on Sunday night with his counterparts in Britain, France, and Turkey, as well as with Qatar's leader and Pakistani mediators.

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Lebanese Leaders Rebuke Iran as Israel, Hezbollah Trade Attacks

Lebanon's leaders issued pointed calls for Iran to stop interfering in their country's affairs on Friday, as Israel and Tehran-backed Hezbollah traded attacks after a new truce deal was flatly rejected by the group.

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UN Doubles Appeal for Lebanon Aid to Nearly $640M Amid Israel War

The UN on Friday more than doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon as the country reels from Israel's war against Iran-backed Hezbollah, saying nearly $640 million was needed over six months.

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Hezbollah Chief Rejects Truce, Demands Israeli Withdrawal From Lebanon

Hezbollah's chief rejected a conditional truce announced by Lebanese and Israeli envoys, demanding a comprehensive ceasefire and full Israeli withdrawal instead as he threatened northern Israel with new attacks.

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EU Signs off on New $116M Support for Lebanese Army

The European Union signed off on a new $116-million support package for the Lebanese army, as it seeks to bolster the military amid a fragile ceasefire in the country.

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Israel, Lebanon Agree to Conditional Ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to implement a ceasefire but said it would require a "complete cessation" of fire by Iran-backed Hezbollah, according to a joint statement after US-led talks in Washington.

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Israel, Hezbollah Trade Blows as Diplomats Meet in Washington

Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire on Tuesday while Lebanese and Israeli envoys met in Washington for direct talks, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the militant group was the only impediment to a peace deal.

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