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News and updates about Lebanon-Israel

Hezbollah vows to keep arms, rejects disarmament

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem declares the group will not disarm, citing Israeli threats and Lebanon’s inability to defend itself. He accuses Israel of violating ceasefire terms while signalling willingness to negotiate only after a full Israeli withdrawal.

Hezbollah vows to keep arms, rejects disarmament

Lebanon:

IAF targets Hezbollah weapons, rocket launchers in strikes

Israel Air Force conducts intelligence-based air strikes on military sites in southern Lebanon belonging to Hezbollah, in which weapons and rocket launchers belonging to Hezbollah were identified.

IAF targets Hezbollah weapons, rocket launchers in strikes

Defense Minister reiterates:

If there are UAVs launched, there won't be Hezbollah

Defense Minister Israel Katz responds to IDF elimination of Hezbollah aerial unit terrorist, stressing that UAV launches constitutes a serious violation of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon.

If there are UAVs launched, there won't be Hezbollah

As ceasefire deadline nears

Lebanon rejects Israeli presence in south

Lebanon's parliamentary speaker says his country has rejected Israel's request to maintain a presence in five southern locations beyond the February 18 deadline for fully implementing the ceasefire.

Lebanon rejects Israeli presence in south

White House announces:

Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon extended to February 18

White House announces that the arrangement between Lebanon and Israel will continue to be in effect until February 18. The original arrangement expired on Sunday, but the IDF remained in Lebanon, due to the fact that the ceasefire has yet to be fully enforced by Lebanon.

Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon extended to February 18

Macron:

'All sides in Lebanon ceasefire must honor their commitments'

French President calls on all parties to the Lebanon ceasefire to honor their commitments as soon as possible, after Israel announces a delay in withdrawal from Lebanon.

'All sides in Lebanon ceasefire must honor their commitments'

US supports Israel:

'Short, temporary ceasefire extension urgently needed in Lebanon'

White House says that a temporary ceasefire extension is urgently needed in Lebanon, after Israel explains that the IDF withdrawal from Lebanon will continue past Sunday's deadline due to Lebanon not fully enforcing the ceasefire agreement.

'Short, temporary ceasefire extension urgently needed in Lebanon'

Israel and Lebanon:

'We remain committed to the ceasefire agreement'

Axios reports, citing officials with knowledge of the matter, that Israel and Lebanon informed the White House that they remain committed to the ceasefire agreement despite recent border tensions.

'We remain committed to the ceasefire agreement'

Hezbollah leader claims 'victory' over Israel

Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem claims the group's "divine victory" over Israel surpassed the victory the group claimed after the 2006 Second Lebanon War.

Hezbollah leader claims 'victory' over Israel

Ceasefire with Lebanon:

A necessary though imperfect deal caps Netanyahu’s finest hour

The ceasefire with Hezbollah won’t as yet ensure the safety of northern Israel. But could anyone else have resisted U.S. heat for so long and achieved as much? Opinion.

A necessary though imperfect deal caps Netanyahu’s finest hour

Lloyd Austin:

'Ceasefire is good for Israel and good for Lebanon'

US Secretary of Defense welcomes ceasefire agreed to by Israel and Lebanon: Our support for Israel's security remains ironclad, and so does our support for Israel's right to defend itself from Iranian-backed terrorist organizations like Hezbollah and Hamas.

'Ceasefire is good for Israel and good for Lebanon'

Dangerous precedent - a bad deal as an inaugural gift?

We cannot afford to rush into a deal that relies on shortcuts, implicit understandings, and bilateral agreements that can be revoked. Opinion.

Dangerous precedent - a bad deal as an inaugural gift?

Report:

US efforts for ceasefire in Lebanon have hit a dead end

Reuters reports that the US proposed a “60-day truce” that was deemed "unrealistic". Envoy Amos Hochstein: This is false.

US efforts for ceasefire in Lebanon have hit a dead end

Blinken:

'Good progress on efforts for ceasefire in Lebanon'

US Secretary of State says there has been “good progress” on efforts to bring an end to the conflict in Lebanon, but “we still have more work to do.”

'Good progress on efforts for ceasefire in Lebanon'

Open letter to the people of Israel as the new year unfolds

Yes, yes, I know you are not barbarians, but do you want to win against barbarians, or not? Go forth in audacious war, and hurt the Jihadist where it humiliates them.

Open letter to the people of Israel as the new year unfolds

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Danon speaks to the Lebanese people in Arabic

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN turns to the citizens of Lebanon during UN Security Council address, tells them in Arabic that “the land of Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people, not to Iran!”

Danon speaks to the Lebanese people in Arabic

US officials:

Washington no longer pushing Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

US officials tell CNN the US is no longer pushing to revive its proposed deal for a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and is instead focused on shaping and limiting Israeli operations in Lebanon and against Iran.

Washington no longer pushing Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

In Lebanon, it is the United States that must cease-fire

Amos Hochstein never lets failure get in his way. The negotiator who brought us the Lebanon-Israel Maritime Accords, a boon for Hezbollah, now wants to prevent Israel from achieving victory. Israel does not need his interference. Opinion.

In Lebanon, it is the United States that must cease-fire

US officials:

'Possibility of a limited Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon'

US officials tell CNN there is the possibility of a limited ground incursion into Lebanon, but Israel does not appear to have made a decision yet.

'Possibility of a limited Israeli ground incursion into Lebanon'

Lebanese Foreign Minister:

'Biden's comments were not promising'

Lebanese Foreign Minister disappointed with Biden's remarks at the UN General Assembly about the crisis between Israel and Lebanon.

'Biden's comments were not promising'

US official:

'A ground invasion of Lebanon will not reduce tensions'

Senior State Department official says US does not support rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, will discuss "concrete ideas" with allies and partners to prevent the war from expanding.

'A ground invasion of Lebanon will not reduce tensions'

Beeper explosions, version 2:

Multiple explosions during funeral of Hezbollah MP's son

Local reports say several communications devices exploded in Dahieh area of Beirut, including in private homes, injuring 450 and killing at least 14.

Multiple explosions during funeral of Hezbollah MP's son

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Lebanese UAV flew over Israel for over 10 minutes

A UAV launched by Hezbollah infiltrated from Lebanon into Israeli territory and flew a distance of about 30 kilometers in Israeli airspace without being intercepted.

Lebanese UAV flew over Israel  for over 10 minutes

Reports in Lebanon:

Israel struck deep in the country's territory

Media in Lebanon report Israeli drone strike near the city of Baalbek. Security sources say the strike attributed hit a pickup truck which carried military equipment.

Israel struck deep in the country's territory

US envoy in Beirut:

'The clock is ticking for a ceasefire'

US envoy Amos Hochstein visits Lebanon, says clock is ticking for a Gaza ceasefire that could also help end the cross-border exchanges between Hezbollah and Israel.

'The clock is ticking for a ceasefire'

Residents of the north outraged:

'The house is on fire, children are shaking in shelters'

Residents of towns in northern Israel fed up with the continued incessant firing from Lebanon: We have been abandoned, Netanyahu is promoting an agreement that will cause us years of suffering.

'The house is on fire, children are shaking in shelters'

Top US general warns:

'Israeli offensive in Lebanon risks a broader conflict'

General Charles Brown warns that an Israeli offensive in Lebanon has the potential to increase the risk of a broader conflict that draws in Iran and Iran-aligned terrorists.

'Israeli offensive in Lebanon risks a broader conflict'

UN chief warns:

'Lebanon cannot become another Gaza'

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he is concerned by tensions between Israel and Hezbollah: One rash move could trigger a catastrophe that goes far beyond the border.

'Lebanon cannot become another Gaza'

'Reminiscent of Israeli flag'

Pepsi's new logo causes an uproar in Lebanon

Lebanon seeks ban on distribution of Pepsi products due to claims that the company has introduced a new logo which is reminiscent of the Israeli flag.

Pepsi's new logo causes an uproar in Lebanon

To prevent escalation

US envoy to visit Israel next week

US President Joe Biden's envoy, Amos Hochstein, expected to arrive in Israel on Monday in an effort to prevent the recent escalation between Israel and Hezbollah from turning into an all out war.

US envoy to visit Israel next week

During visit to Lebanon

French Foreign Minister urges de-escalation with Israel

French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne: We refuse a worst-case scenario... No one has any interest in Israel and Hezbollah continuing this escalation.

French Foreign Minister urges de-escalation with Israel

4 reasons Israel should annex southern Lebanon

Israel has no choice but to annex this area if it wants to allow its residents to return to the north. Op-ed.

4 reasons Israel should annex southern Lebanon

US envoy visits Lebanon:

'A diplomatic solution is the only way'

US special envoy Amos Hochstein tells reporters a diplomatic solution is key to ending the hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel.

'A diplomatic solution is the only way'

IDF spokesman:

'We will reshape the face of northern Israel'

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari claims that more than 200 Hezbollah terrorists have been killed since the start of the war, and warns that anyone attacking Israel will be targeted.

'We will reshape the face of northern Israel'

Senior officers call for new equation in Lebanon

The proposed plan calls for a unilateral declaration of a ceasefire, and destroying southern Lebanon should it be violated.

Senior officers call for new equation in Lebanon

Two soldiers injured from anti-tank fire in northern Israel

The shooting comes hours after the elimination of Saleh al-Arouri, Hamas' second-in-command, in an attack in Beirut.

Two soldiers injured from anti-tank fire in northern Israel

Lebanon:

Growing criticism of Hezbollah as it attacks Israel

Officials in Lebanon blast the conduct of Hezbollah and the continued firing at Israel: We must prevent a destructive reaction.

Growing criticism of Hezbollah as it attacks Israel

Biden advisor seeks to visit Lebanon-Israel border dispute

US envoy Amos Hochstein visits Beirut, says Washington is looking into possibilities for solving border dispute between Lebanon and Israel.

Biden advisor seeks to visit Lebanon-Israel border dispute

Lebanon:

Arrest warrants for two Russians suspected of spying for Israel

Two Russian citizens suspected of spying for Israel referred to investigative military judge in Lebanon.

Arrest warrants for two Russians suspected of spying for Israel

Lebanon claims:

'We busted a network of Israeli spies'

Lebanese security services say they caught two Israeli spies at the Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport.

'We busted a network of Israeli spies'

Israeli goods found in commercial centers in Lebanon

Lebanon's Ministry of National Defense investigating how goods produced by "Israeli enemy" reached the shelves of stores in the country.

Israeli goods found in commercial centers in Lebanon

Op-ed:

Notice to the IDF: Southern Lebanon is biblical Israel

Hezbollah is occupying biblical Israel. The current border is based on the WWI Sykes-Pico Agreement between the British and French. Op-ed.

Notice to the IDF: Southern Lebanon is biblical Israel

Lebanese military analyst:

'Lebanese army and Hezbollah are prepared for war with Israel'

Lebanese military analyst Abdul Rahman Chehaitli: Israel should not underestimate the Lebanese army.

'Lebanese army and Hezbollah are prepared for war with Israel'

UN checking if Hezbollah tent was removed from Israeli territory

UNIFIL in contact with officials in Israel and Lebanon over tensions regarding two tents set up by Hezbollah in Israeli territory.

UN checking if Hezbollah tent was removed from Israeli territory

Analysis: The terrorist attack from Lebanon on March 13

Is Hezbollah willing to manage risks vis-à-vis Israel to the point of risking a deterioration into war?

Analysis: The terrorist attack from Lebanon on March 13

Biden promises:

US committed to full implementation of Israel-Lebanon agreement

US and Israel formulate final version of American letter of guarantee intended to qualify maritime agreement between Israel and Lebanon.

US committed to full implementation of Israel-Lebanon agreement

EU welcomes Israel-Lebanon maritime border agreement

European Union says historic maritime border agreement will "contribute to stability and prosperity the wider region."

EU welcomes Israel-Lebanon maritime border agreement

Report:

Lebanon agreement could be signed on Wednesday or Thursday

Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reports maritime border agreement between Israel and Lebanon will be signed in the Lebanese town of Nakoura.

Lebanon agreement could be signed on Wednesday or Thursday

Lebanon claims:

'Israeli gunboats violated our territorial waters'

Lebanese army says Israeli gunboats four times violated Lebanese territorial waters on Saturday.

'Israeli gunboats violated our territorial waters'

Lebanese President:

'Maritime border agreement maintains all our rights'

Lebanese President confirms country has approved US-mediated maritime border deal with Israel and also thanks Hezbollah.

'Maritime border agreement maintains all our rights'

Jewish leaders praise Israel-Lebanon maritime border agreement

Conference of Presidents: Maritime border agreement significantly advances regional dialogue.

Jewish leaders praise Israel-Lebanon maritime border agreement

Blinken welcomes Israel-Lebanon maritime border deal

Secretary of State says US-brokered maritime border agreement "represents a new source of prosperity".

Blinken welcomes Israel-Lebanon maritime border deal

Biden:

'Israel-Lebanon agreement an anchor for regional stability'

Biden tweets about maritime border agreement between Israel and Lebanon: My Administration was proud to facilitate this deal.

'Israel-Lebanon agreement an anchor for regional stability'

Lebanese President:

'We'll receive final proposal on maritime border within hours'

Lebanese President announces US-mediated talks with Israel are over and he is expecting to receive a final proposal in the coming hours.

'We'll receive final proposal on maritime border within hours'

Bennett has reservations about Lebanon deal

Alternate Prime Minister says in talks that Lebanon is getting everything it wants in agreement on maritime borders.

Bennett has reservations about Lebanon deal

Public Security Minister:

'Netanyahu is behaving exactly like Nasrallah'

Public Security Minister Omer Barlev compares Netanyahu to Hezbollah leader: He has no idea what is going on.

'Netanyahu is behaving exactly like Nasrallah'

Maritime Border Deal:

Ted Cruz calls to probe Biden admin over Israel-Lebanon talks

Texas senator 'deeply troubled' over emerging maritime border deal between Israel and Lebanon following comments by Hezbollah chief.

Ted Cruz calls to probe Biden admin over Israel-Lebanon talks

Lebanon:

'Draft agreement on maritime border with Israel is positive'

Lebanon's parliament speaker says US-brokered draft deal is "positive" but must be studied before a final reply is given.

'Draft agreement on maritime border with Israel is positive'

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Hezbollah TV reporter taunts Israeli soldiers at border

A reporter for Al-Manar TV reports while standing on the Lebanon-Israel border, a few meters away from several Israeli soldiers.

Hezbollah TV reporter taunts Israeli soldiers at border

US mediator reports progress in Lebanon-Israel talks

US mediator Amos Hochstein says progress made in indirect talks between Lebanon and Israel, but more work is needed for a final agreement.

US mediator reports progress in Lebanon-Israel talks