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Lebanon and Cyprus finalize sea border agreement after an almost 20-year impasse

Lebanon and Cyprus have signed a long-delayed sea border agreement, ending an almost 20-year impasse

The Independent UK

Hezbollah chief of staff among five killed as Israel strikes Beirut

Military leader Haytham Ali Tabtabai is a veteran who had held a series of senior positions

Evening Standard

Israel launches heavy airstrikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military struck several towns in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah's military infrastructure. Lebanon's government plans to disarm the group.

Euronews

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Libyan delegation in Beirut seeks release of the son of late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi

A Libyan delegation in Lebanon has made progress in talks with Lebanese judicial officials on the possible release of the son of Libya’s late leader Moammar Gadhafi, who has been held without trial in Lebanon since 2015

The Independent UK

Israel threatens to step up attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon

Israel’s defence minister accuses Beirut of delaying efforts to disarm militant group a day after deadly Israeli airstrike

The Guardian - UK

Lebanon's president calls for negotiations to end continued Israeli strikes

Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun says any negotiations with Israel to stop ongoing strikes on southern Lebanon must be mutual

The Independent UK

Lebanese president orders army to confront Israeli incursions after deadly raid

IDF says it was attacking Hezbollah infrastructure when it fired at a ‘suspect’ and the incident is under review

The Guardian - UK

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Egypt confirms international leaders’ summit on Monday to discuss Gaza ceasefire - as it happened

More than 500,000 Palestinians return to destruction in Gaza City as 20 world leaders, including Trump, prepare for talks. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US

Syria's foreign minister visits Lebanon as both nations seek to rebuild ties after Assad's ouster

Syria’s foreign minister has arrived in Lebanon’s capital in what observers say could mark a breakthrough in relations between the two neighbors

The Independent UK

Lebanon pushes for US support as family killed by Israel attack are buried

President Joseph Aoun and other officials have met with a delegation led by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Al Jazeera

Three children among those killed in Israeli drone strike on Lebanon

Lebanon's state news agency said the strike hit a motorbike and a vehicle, wounding two others

The Independent UK

Five killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, including three children, Health Ministry says

Lebanon accuses Israel of continuing to violate the US-brokered ceasefire agreement in place, as Israeli strikes continue to target southern Lebanese positions almost daily.

Euronews

At least 40 killed in Gaza and five in Lebanon in Israeli strikes

Military steps up Gaza City takeover campaign as high-rise towers targeted and residents ordered to leave

The Guardian - UK

U.S. Plan To Disarm Hezbollah Is a Diplomatic Dead End

Washington’s proposal to link Israeli withdrawals with Hezbollah’s surrender ignores decades of political entrenchment and risks fueling wider conflict.

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The Independent UK

Lebanon licenses Elon Musk's Starlink for satellite internet services

Lebanon has granted a license to Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide satellite internet services in the country

The Independent UK

Lebanon's speaker calls for national dialogue on Hezbollah's weapons, criticizes US pressure

Lebanon’s parliament speaker has criticized Washington’s push to quickly to disarm the Hezbollah militant group, and called instead for a calm national dialogue to determine “the fate of those weapons.”

Al Jazeera

US envoy says calling Lebanon reporters ‘animalistic’ was ‘inappropriate’

Tom Barrack says he was telling Lebanese journalists to ‘be civilised’ but notes that they were ‘just doing their job’.

International Business Times

Palestinian Camps In Lebanon Begin Disarming

Some armed Palestinian groups in Lebanese refugee camps began handing over their weapons to the authorities on Thursday after reaching a deal earlier this year, with Washington hailing the move as a "historic step".

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The Independent UK

Palestinian factions begin handing over weapons at Beirut refugee camp

Palestinian factions have started handing over some weapons from a refugee camp near Beirut to the Lebanese army

Al Jazeera

Israel’s turn to ‘comply’: US envoy after Lebanon moves to disarm Hezbollah

Barrack said plan to disarm Hezbollah also ‘requires Israel’s cooperation’ to keep up its end of the deal.

Euronews

US envoy to discuss further steps with Israel after Lebanon commits to disarming Hezbollah

US special envoy to Lebanon Tom Barrack said his team would discuss a long-term deal with Israel after Beirut endorsed a US-backed plan for Hezbollah to disarm.

The Independent UK

US envoy to discuss long-term ceasefire with Israel after Lebanon commits to disarming Hezbollah

The U.S. special envoy to Lebanon says his team will discuss the long-term cessation of hostilities with Israel, after Beirut endorsed a U.S.-backed plan for the Hezbollah militant group to disarm

Al Jazeera

Lebanon rejects foreign interference, president tells Iran official

The security chief’s visit comes after Iran expressed opposition to a government plan to disarm Hezbollah.

Al Jazeera

Will Lebanon succeed in disarming Hezbollah?

Lebanon’s government announces it will disarm the group before the end of the year, which Hezbollah says it will ignore.

Euronews

Lebanon backs US proposal for Hezbollah to disarm and IDF to withdraw from south

Hezbollah officials have said the group will not discuss giving up its remaining arsenal until Israel withdraws from five hills it is occupying inside Lebanon and stops almost daily air strikes.

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