Lebanon

Russia Asks Israel to Avoid Air Strikes Near Syrian Base

Russia has asked Israel to avoid launching aerial strikes as part of its war against Lebanon's Hezbollah near one of Moscow's bases in Syria, a top official said.

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Israel PM Says Okayed Lebanon Pager Attacks

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he okayed a deadly September attack on Hezbollah communications devices which exploded in Lebanon, the first time Israel has admitted involvement.

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Israeli Strikes on Lebanon Kill at Least 33: Ministry

A wave of Israeli strikes on east and south Lebanon on Saturday killed at least 33 people, the health ministry said, as Israel intensified its air campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah.

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Lebanon Says Three Dead, 30 Wounded in Israel Strikes on Tyre

The Lebanese health ministry said at least three people were killed and 30 others wounded in Israeli strikes on the southern city of Tyre.

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Israel Issues 7,000 New Draft Orders for Ultra-Orthodox Members

Israel issued 7,000 additional army draft orders for individuals from the country's ultra-Orthodox community, historically exempted from mandatory service until a June Supreme Court decision.

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Khamenei Vows Response to Attacks on Iran and Allies

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed on Saturday to retaliate against attacks by Israel and its ally the United States targeting Tehran and groups it supports in the region.

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Blinken Says ‘Good Progress’ Made Toward Lebanon Ceasefire Deal

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that negotiators have made "good progress" toward a deal that would bring a ceasefire in Israel's offensive in Lebanon.

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Lebanon Says at Least 21 Killed in Israeli Strikes Sunday in South

The Lebanese health ministry said that Israeli strikes killed at least 21 people across southern Lebanon.

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Israel Army Says 5 Soldiers Killed in South Lebanon Combat

The Israeli army said five of its soldiers were killed fighting in southern Lebanon, where the military has been battling Hezbollah forces for weeks.

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Hezbollah Confirms Israel Killed Nasrallah’s Likely Successor

Hezbollah confirmed that Israel killed Hashem Safieddine, the apparent successor of its slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, in a strike, without saying when or where it happened.

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