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Israel and Lebanon close to ceasefire deal, Israeli officials say

Israel's cabinet will meet on Tuesday to discuss a possible deal, as the US cautions, "we're not done yet".

Israel and Lebanon close to ceasefire deal

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Cease-fire close in Lebanon, White House says

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US says ceasefire is imminent in Lebanon Israeli officials have ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Ceasefire deal announced in Lebanon

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Israeli cabinet approves ceasefire deal with Hezbollah The ...

Politics - The Hill - 11 hours ago

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Ceasefire begins in Israel-Lebanon war

Agreement raises hopes of end to conflict between Israeli forces and Hizbollah

Business - Financial Times - 3 hours ago

Cease-Fire in Lebanon Takes Effect

The truce is intended to stop more than a year of fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

World - The New York Times - 54 minutes ago

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Politics - The Hill - November 11

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Hizbollah appoints new leader after Nasrallah assassination

At least 60 people killed in Lebanon and dozens in Gaza in latest Israeli bombardments

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Lebanon's Hezbollah names replacement for slain former leader

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Israel warns entire Lebanon city of Baalbek to evacuate

Israel's military has issued an evacuation warning for the city of Baalbek in Lebanon, the Associated Press reports. This comes as more details emerge about a new Hezbollah leader. CBS News' Holly ...

Israel Orders Residents of Baalbek in Eastern Lebanon to Evacuate

Israel’s military warned civilians to leave Baalbek in the Bekaa Valley via three routes. The city had largely been spared Israeli bombardment until this week.

World - The New York Times - October 30

IDF reports continuing airstrikes on Gaza Strip and Lebanon

World - Yahoo News - November 1

Israel’s Peace Talks in Gaza and Lebanon: What to Know

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World - The New York Times - November 2

The demolitions clearing Israel’s ‘first belt’ in Lebanon

IDF decimates towns and villages within 3km of border as it fights Hizbollah

Business - Financial Times - November 3

German Development Minister Schulze arrives in Lebanon

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Reports: Dozens of towns and villages destroyed in Lebanon

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Israel reportedly destroyed dozens of towns and villages in Lebanon

World - Yahoo News - November 5

Chaos and destruction as Israel strikes deep in Lebanon’s valley

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville spent two weeks with Lebanese Civil Defense Force crews in the Bekaa Valley.

Missile From Lebanon Hits Israel's Main Airport

The missile, which landed in a parking lot, causing minor damage, was part of a volley of 10 fired by Hezbollah at central Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Israel readies plans to expand Lebanon offensive

IDF chief says military considering ‘deepening’ of ground campaign against Hizbollah as air strikes intensify