Israel and Hezbollah officially entered into a ceasefire at 4:00 p.m. local time on 19 June 2026, following a violent escalation that left 47 people dead in Lebanon and four Israeli soldiers killed. The truce was brokered by the United States and Qatar, with critical participation from Iran, to prevent...
At least four people were killed in Israeli drone strikes in the Nabatieh district of southern Lebanon on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. The strikes targeted vehicles in the towns of Mayfadoun and Shoukine, continuing a series of military engagements that have persisted despite a recently announced preliminary framework for a...
Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry filed two formal complaints with the United Nations this week. The first alleges that Israeli aircraft sprayed toxic herbicides over southern border villages, while the second condemns a deadly strike that killed three Lebanese soldiers.The ministry sent both letters to the UN Security Council and the secretary-general....
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a conditional ceasefire following two days of negotiations mediated by United States officials, with the deal hinging on Hezbollah halting attacks and withdrawing its forces from south of the Litani River, according to a joint statement released on 3 June 2026. Terms Of...
Israeli airstrikes have hit Beirut for the first time since last month’s ceasefire, targeting a crowded suburb without prior warning. The attack has heightened tensions in the Lebanese capital. Residents and officials are grappling with the aftermath as military activity intensifies across the region. An apartment building in Choueifat, a...
An Israeli soldier has been photographed desecrating a statue of the Virgin Mary with a cigarette in a Christian village in southern Lebanon. The image surfaced on Wednesday and was reportedly captured in Dibil, a predominantly Christian settlement near the border with Israel. Israeli soldiers allegedly uploaded the photograph to...
The Israeli military has released a map showing its continued presence in southern Lebanon. This comes despite a ceasefire agreement and calls for a full withdrawal. The deployment covers several kilometers beyond the border. Israeli Forces Maintain Positions In Lebanon The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have outlined a new “forward...
An Israeli soldier is under investigation after being photographed destroying a religious statue with a hammer. The image has ignited international condemnation and raised fresh concerns about the protection of sacred sites during military operations. Incident At Dibil Sparks Outrage The photograph first surfaced on social media through Palestinian journalist...
