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Lebanon: Will Respect the New Agreement
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Lebanon: Will Respect the New Agreement

Lebanon will respect the extension of the ceasefire agreement, announces the country's Prime Minister. The news of the extension came after a bloody Sunday evening, when over 20 people were killed in Israeli attacks in Lebanon
Syria and Lebanon Strengthen Ties
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Syria and Lebanon Strengthen Ties

Syria and Lebanon are to try to patch up their relationship after decades of mistrust. It can have great significance for millions, or more, Syrian refugees in Lebanon and their opportunities to return
The Joy of Homecoming Shattered by Ruins and Death
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The Joy of Homecoming Shattered by Ruins and Death

The relief of getting to come home is overwhelming – if one can and wants to. Returning to Lebanon's war zones is met with destruction, signs of death and shattered glass everywhere
Hezbollah: Cooperating to Strengthen Lebanon's Army
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Hezbollah: Cooperating to Strengthen Lebanon's Army

Hezbollah is cooperating with the Lebanese state to strengthen the army in the southern parts of the country, claims a parliament member for the Shia movement. The group's alleged possession of weapons or bases in southern Lebanon is denied
Israel says yes to ceasefire in Lebanon
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Israel says yes to ceasefire in Lebanon

Israel's government has voted yes to the proposal for a ceasefire in Lebanon, which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented on Tuesday evening. USA's President Joe Biden states that the ceasefire will come into effect on Wednesday morning at 04:00 local time
Netanyahu gives green light to ceasefire
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Netanyahu gives green light to ceasefire

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gives the green light to the government to approve a ceasefire in Lebanon. Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati demands that it should come into effect "immediately"
More attacks in Beirut after rocket barrage against Israel
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More attacks in Beirut after rocket barrage against Israel

Hezbollah has fired around 250 rockets and other projectiles at Israel on Sunday, according to Israel's military. At the same time, Israel continues to bomb Beirut's southern suburbs
Family killed as ceasefire proposal is examined
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Family killed as ceasefire proposal is examined

Large buildings have collapsed after new Israeli attacks in al-Dahiya, which is one of Beirut's southern suburbs. The devastation there is now described as equally large as after the entire devastating war in 2006
Lebanon's leader: Israel does not want a ceasefire
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Lebanon's leader: Israel does not want a ceasefire

Israel has bombed Lebanon's capital and Baalbek in the country's eastern part. The devastation in the Beirut suburb of al-Dahiya is described as extensive
Biden's Last Attempt to Reach a Ceasefire in the Middle East
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Biden's Last Attempt to Reach a Ceasefire in the Middle East

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, is sending two of the government's highest-ranking Middle East experts to the conflict areas for a last attempt to reach solutions in Gaza and Lebanon ahead of the American presidential election on November 5.
Attack on Beirut after new evacuation order
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Attack on Beirut after new evacuation order

Israel has carried out several air strikes against southern Beirut on Friday evening, according to Lebanese media. Just before the attack at 21:00, the residents of the designated areas were urged to evacuate immediately
"Hezbollah: Fired "Rocket Salvo" at Israel"
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"Hezbollah: Fired "Rocket Salvo" at Israel"

Israel claims that around twenty of Shia militia Hezbollah's "operatives" have been killed in the last 24 hours. Hezbollah reports that "rocket salvos" have been fired at northern Israel
Futile Mediation as New Attack Wave Hits Lebanon
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Futile Mediation as New Attack Wave Hits Lebanon

Fierce battles are raging in southern Lebanon. Israeli military has blown up several buildings and attacked regions with fighter jets in 300 attacks in a day
Hezbollah: Fierce battles in southern Lebanon
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Hezbollah: Fierce battles in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah and Israel's military are involved in fierce battles in southern Lebanon, reports the Iran-backed Shia militia. On Wednesday, Israel once again bombed Beirut's southern suburbs
Hezbollah: Fierce battles in southern Lebanon
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Hezbollah: Fierce battles in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah and Israel's military are involved in fierce battles in southern Lebanon, reports the Iran-backed Shia militia. On Wednesday, Israel once again bombed Beirut's southern suburbs
USA: Hezbollah must not stand in the way
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USA: Hezbollah must not stand in the way

Lebanon cannot allow Iran and Hezbollah to stand in the way of the country's security, emphasizes USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken in a conversation with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati.
Israel investigates new attack on UN in Lebanon
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Israel investigates new attack on UN in Lebanon

Two peacekeepers have been injured in a new attack on the UN force Unifil in Lebanon, confirms the UN. Israel's military is to investigate the attack to clarify what happened
New Attacks on Lebanon
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New Attacks on Lebanon

Israel carried out new attacks on Sunday evening against Lebanon's capital Beirut. The night leading up to Sunday is described as the most violent so far, as Israel conducted several raids
Iran's Foreign Minister: We respond proportionally
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Iran's Foreign Minister: We respond proportionally

The answer will be comprehensive and "stand in proportion to Israel's aggressions". After last week's significant robot attack against Israel, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi continues to plead for Hezbollah support during a surprise visit to Lebanon
The Swede worked in Beirut: "Chaos and confusion"
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The Swede worked in Beirut: "Chaos and confusion"

People on the streets, overcrowded houses, anxiety and confusion. This is how Ana Chaurio from Doctors Without Borders describes the last few days in Beirut
Lebanon's Prime Minister Calls on the UN for Help
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Lebanon's Prime Minister Calls on the UN for Help

More than 100 killed in new attacks in Lebanon
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More than 100 killed in new attacks in Lebanon

Israel continues to attack Lebanon, two days after the leader of the Shia militia Hezbollah was killed. More than 100 people are reported to have been killed and over 350 injured on Sunday, according to Lebanese authorities
Israel vs Hezbollah – but where does Lebanon stand?
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Israel vs Hezbollah – but where does Lebanon stand?

When Israel bombs Hezbollah, civilians are forced to flee, homes are reduced to ruins, and millions of daily lives are put on hold. Yet, very little is said about the role of the state of Lebanon in the bloody conflict
The UN demands de-escalation after the attacks
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The UN demands de-escalation after the attacks

The UN demands a de-escalation after Sunday's extensive attacks on southern Lebanon and Israel. Lebanon's Prime Minister is also urging calm
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