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Tensions Mount in Lebanon as Deadline Nears for Israeli Withdrawal
The United States has reportedly told Lebanese officials that Israel’s military intends to remain in five strategic points inside Lebanon, but will withdraw from towns it still occupies.The New York Times - 5d -
Israel may not withdraw from Lebanon as deadline looms
Israel's military says it will leave troops in Lebanon as the deadline for withdrawal approaches. This comes as negotiations for the second phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal are underway. ...CBS News - 2d -
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The US draws a 'red line' over including Hezbollah in Lebanon's government
A newly appointed U.S. envoy says she hopes Lebanese authorities are committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group is not a part of the new government in any formABC News - Feb. 7 -
War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years
Lebanon’s new prime minister haa formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022ABC News - Feb. 8 -
Lebanon forms new cabinet after three-year hiatus
New government will seek to enact reforms in order to tap much-needed aid from donor countriesFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
Lebanon’s Emigrants Return to a Battered Homeland After Israel-Hezbollah War
Some who left the country in successive waves of emigration have felt drawn back to aid recovery efforts after the bloody and destructive war between Israel and Hezbollah.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Lebanon marks 20th anniversary of Rafik Hariri's assassination amid political shifts
Thousands of supporters have gathered in downtown Beirut to mark the 20th anniversary of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri’s assassinationABC News - 5d -
Top commander with UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon is injured by protesters
The U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon says the outgoing deputy commander of the force in Lebanon known as UNIFIL was injured when protesters attacked a convoy taking peacekeepers to the Beirut ...ABC News - 5d -
Hizbollah supporters protest in Lebanon as tensions rise over Iran flights
Demonstrations come as ceasefire between Israel and Shia militant group is due to enter next phaseFinancial Times - 3d -
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Israeli forces to remain in five locations in southern Lebanon after removal deadline
Israeli forces will remain in five strategic locations in southern Lebanon near the border after Tuesday’s deadline for their full withdrawal.NBC News - 2d -
Israeli troops to keep control of 5 ‘strategic’ locations inside Lebanon
Decision to retain military forces in the country comes ahead of Tuesday’s deadline for Israel to withdrawFinancial Times - 2d -
Israel Says It Will Keep Troops ‘Temporarily’ in 5 Points in Lebanon
The announcement raised the specter of renewed fighting in southern Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia.The New York Times - 2d -
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Israel to keep some troops in Lebanon as withdrawal deadline passes
The deadline for Israeli troops to withdraw from southern Lebanon comes into effect Tuesday as part of a U.S.-brokered agreement to bring an end to the fighting with Hezbollah, but Israel says its ...CBS News - 1d -
Lebanon demands full Israeli withdrawal from its territory
Tuesday’s deadline to pull out passes as Israel says its troops will stay in 5 ‘strategic’ locationsFinancial Times - 1d -
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Israeli Forces Remain in Southern Lebanon Despite Withdrawal Deadline
Israeli forces pulled out of populated areas in southern Lebanon, but retained control over strategic border points as a deadline lapsed for both Israel and Hezbollah to leave the region.The New York Times - 1d -
When a Journey Home to Israeli-Occupied Lebanon Becomes Deadly
Thousands uprooted by the war in Lebanon have been unable to reach southern towns occupied by Israel, but some have tried anyway. For one man, the journey was deadly.The New York Times - 1d -
War-torn Lebanon forms its first government in over 2 years to end deadlock
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s new prime minister on Saturday formed the country’s first full-fledged government since 2022.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Woman killed as Israeli forces fire on returnees to southern Lebanon ahead of ceasefire deadline
Lebanese media say a woman has been killed and several other people wounded after Israeli forces opened fire on a group of residents attempting to return to the village of Houla in the southABC News - 3d -
Middle East crisis live: Israeli forces to remain in Lebanon after Tuesday withdrawal deadline, says IDF
Military spokesperson says IDF will remain in five ‘strategic points’ after tomorrow’s withdrawal deadline. Reuters has seen a document that sets out the EU’s plan to tell Israel next week in talks ...The Guardian - 2d -
Border town's residents rebuild in south Lebanon as Hezbollah leader calls for Israeli withdrawal
Residents of a south Lebanon town are waiting to fix their damaged homes as Israel is scheduled to end its military presence north of its borderABC News - 2d -
Villagers in southern Lebanon prepare to return home as Israeli army withdraws under ceasefire deal
Israeli forces have withdrawn from border villages in southern Lebanon under a deadline spelled out in a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement that ended the latest Israel-Hezbollah warABC News - 1d
