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EU urges respect for Lebanon's independence
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EU urges respect for Lebanon's independence

EU leaders are calling for de-escalation and cooperation in a meeting with colleagues from the Middle East. But far from everyone is on board - and the EU's political and military influence in the region is weak
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire for three weeks
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Israel and Lebanon agree to extend ceasefire for three weeks

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend the current ceasefire. But representatives from both Hezbollah and Israel are threatening to break the agreement in response to any aggression by the other
Trump says ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel extended by three weeks
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Trump says ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel extended by three weeks

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Lebanon hopes for extended ceasefire as representatives meet Israeli negotiators in Washington
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Lebanon hopes for extended ceasefire as representatives meet Israeli negotiators in Washington

Lebanon hopes for an extended ceasefire when its representatives meet Israeli negotiators in Washington on Thursday.
Washington: New Israel-Lebanon talks set for Thursday
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Washington: New Israel-Lebanon talks set for Thursday

Representatives of Israel and Lebanon will meet directly in Washington on Thursday, a US State Department spokesperson confirmed to Reuters.
Macron: French UN soldier killed in Lebanon as ceasefire appears broken
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Macron: French UN soldier killed in Lebanon as ceasefire appears broken

A French UN soldier has been killed in Lebanon, where a ceasefire appears to have been broken. Hezbollah denies involvement in the alleged ambush, while the Israeli military has carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon
Lebanon's president working to turn the ceasefire into permanent agreements
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Lebanon's president working to turn the ceasefire into permanent agreements

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun says he is working to turn the ceasefire into permanent agreements.
Trump announces ten-day ceasefire in Lebanon
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Trump announces ten-day ceasefire in Lebanon

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ten-day ceasefire starting at 11 p. m
Sources: Israel preparing ceasefire tonight in Lebanon
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Sources: Israel preparing ceasefire tonight in Lebanon

Israel's military is preparing to begin a ceasefire in Lebanon, expected on Thursday evening, Haaretz reports. But it is still unclear whether there will be any talks between the leaders of the two countries
After conversation starters, new Israeli attacks in Lebanon
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After conversation starters, new Israeli attacks in Lebanon

The Israeli military has launched new attacks in Lebanon. The attacks come just hours after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu requested talks with Lebanon
Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir visits forces in southern Lebanon
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Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir visits forces in southern Lebanon

Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir has visited Israeli forces inside Lebanese territory. The UN force, UNIFIL, said attacks by Israel or Hezbollah near UNIFIL bases "may be responded to
Journalists killed in Lebanon in Israeli attack on Jezzine called flagrant crime
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Journalists killed in Lebanon in Israeli attack on Jezzine called flagrant crime

Two journalists have been killed in an Israeli attack on the Lebanese town of Jezzine, Haaretz reports.
12 medics, including several doctors, killed in attack on health clinic in southern Lebanon
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12 medics, including several doctors, killed in attack on health clinic in southern Lebanon

Lebanon's health ministry reported that 12 medics, including several doctors, were killed in an attack on a health clinic in southern Lebanon. The report, late Friday, came after a day of calls for peace as attacks and counterattacks continued in the war
Lebanese president: Hezbollah wants Lebanon to collapse
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Lebanese president: Hezbollah wants Lebanon to collapse

Israeli ground forces have pushed deeper into southern Lebanon - and Lebanese President Michel Aoun accuses Hezbollah of trying to lead the country into the abyss. Meanwhile, Israel says it has killed a high-ranking Hezbollah commander
Israel's offensive penetrates deeper into Lebanon, bombs Beirut
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Israel's offensive penetrates deeper into Lebanon, bombs Beirut

Israel launched new airstrikes on the Lebanese capital Beirut late Thursday after earlier urging residents to flee the city. "We are penetrating deeper into Lebanon," Israel's army chief Eyal Zamir said in a televised speech
Hezbollah leader: "Missteps" in talks with Israel
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Hezbollah leader: "Missteps" in talks with Israel

Islamist Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem welcomes Lebanon's talks with Israel. But he calls the fact that civilian representatives are participating in the negotiations a "misstep
Israeli attacks on Lebanon overshadow talks
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Israeli attacks on Lebanon overshadow talks

Israel has carried out attacks on southern Lebanon, the military says, according to Israeli media. At the same time, a first round of talks between Israel and Lebanon on the current ceasefire is ending
Israel kills Hezbollah leader in south Beirut
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Israel kills Hezbollah leader in south Beirut

Israel has killed a leader of the Islamist Hezbollah movement in an airstrike in the Lebanese capital Beirut. At least five people have been killed in the raid
Lebanese President: Reject Israeli invasion
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Lebanese President: Reject Israeli invasion

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun orders the country's military to "confront all Israeli invasions" in the southern parts of the country. Israeli military has carried out attacks in southern Lebanon
One Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Southern Lebanon
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One Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Southern Lebanon

One person has been killed and seven injured in an Israeli attack on southern Lebanon, reports the Lebanese health department.
Hezbollah Leader Vows to Retain Weapons Amid Disarmament Pressure
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Hezbollah Leader Vows to Retain Weapons Amid Disarmament Pressure

No voluntary surrender of weapons is in question for the Hizbollah movement. This is stated by the Iran-supported Shia militia leader Naim Qassem at a memorial for the predecessor Hassan Nasrallah
Abbas and Aoun Agree on Controlling Weapons in Lebanon
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Abbas and Aoun Agree on Controlling Weapons in Lebanon

The Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun have agreed that Palestinian groups will not initiate any attacks against Israel.
Israeli Airstrike Targets Hezbollah in Southern Beirut Suburbs
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Israeli Airstrike Targets Hezbollah in Southern Beirut Suburbs

Beirut's southern suburbs have been attacked from the air by Israel – shortly after the residents were ordered to evacuate and warned of attacks on "Hezbollah targets" in the area.
Hezbollah Leader Qassem Vows to Retain Arms Despite Pressure
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Hezbollah Leader Qassem Vows to Retain Arms Despite Pressure

The Lebanese Shia militia Hezbollah will not "let itself be disarmed by anyone". This is stated by its leader Naim Qassem
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