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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday that Israeli forces will maintain their presence in southern Lebanon for as long as strategically necessary, while simultaneously reiterating Israel's determination to block Iran's nuclear weapons development.
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Israeli military operations claimed four lives in southern Lebanon early Monday, representing the latest breach of a ceasefire agreement that has held since April 17 despite ongoing violations.
Israeli airstrikes on Beirut's southern suburbs and southern Lebanese villages have left eight people dead and 13 wounded, marking the first strikes on the capital since a ceasefire agreement in early June.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the military to conduct operations against objectives in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburbs, which serve as a key Hezbollah base.
France has formally requested an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting to discuss Israeli military operations in Lebanon, calling the situation "extremely concerning" and describing Israel's actions as a major strategic error.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Friday that his nation's military has advanced deeper into Lebanese territory, even as security delegations from both countries engage in historic talks in the United States capital.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Friday that Israeli forces have advanced further into Lebanese territory, while military delegations from both nations conduct landmark security discussions in Washington.
Israel unleashed more than 120 air strikes on Lebanon on Tuesday, marking one of the most intense bombing days in recent weeks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed his military is escalating its presence on the ground beyond the established security buffer zone.
Israeli forces have ramped up bombardment in southern Lebanon after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed the military to intensify operations aimed at weakening Hizbollah capabilities.
Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir called Monday for a return to intensive combat operations in Lebanon, contradicting the ceasefire agreement meant to de-escalate conflict with Hizbollah.
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 18 people across multiple towns in southern Lebanon on Sunday, marking fresh violations of a US-brokered ceasefire scheduled to last until early July.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has reaffirmed that achieving a full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory is a steadfast national objective, speaking on Resistance and Liberation Day.
Israeli airstrikes have caused severe damage to Hiram Hospital in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre, destroying operating theatres and patient facilities. The attacks have killed over 3,000 people and displaced 1.6 million since March.