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Israeli forces demolish homes in southern Lebanon town
The National News Agency reports that Israeli forces detonated and demolished the remains of homes in southern Lebanon’s Tyre sector at dawn, specifically targeting the town of al-Mansouri in the al-Mashaa area.
Israeli drones were also reported flying over local villages and surrounding areas later in the morning, it added.
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Israeli artillery hits Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon
The southern Lebanese town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa has come under heavy artillery fire.
The attacks originated from an Israeli military position in the Tel al-Nahas area near the occupied border village of Kfar Kila, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported.
The shelling was “intense and concentrated”, it said.
The attacks come despite a “ceasefire” signed by Israel and Lebanon’s government and ongoing diplomacy to end Israel’s occupation.
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Lebanon’s Nabatieh hit by Israeli artillery
The Ali Taher heights on the outskirts of Upper Nabatieh have been attacked by Israeli artillery since 9:15am local time (06:15 GMT), Lebanon’s National News Agency reports.
Meanwhile, Israeli military vehicles advanced to the outskirts of the town of Aita al-Jabal, then later withdrew towards Haddatha in Bint Jbeil district in southern Lebanon, it said.
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Lebanon president meets parliament speaker as ceasefire pressure mounts
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is holding talks with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri at Baabda Palace.
Berri, parliament speaker and head of the Amal Movement, occupies a critical position. While allied with Hezbollah, he has attempted to balance preserving national unity and preventing sectarian strife.
The meeting comes at a critical juncture, with discussions on a US-mediated framework agreement signed on June 26 with Israel. It outlines a phased Israeli withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territory in exchange for Hezbollah’s disarmament and the restoration of state sovereignty across the country.
The first “pilot zones” have already seen Lebanese army deployment, with Israeli troops beginning to withdraw from areas including Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh.
Hezbollah has baulked at the agreement and refuses to disarm.
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Israel blames Hezbollah for drone attack on army vehicle in Lebanon
Israel has accused Hezbollah of a “blatant violation of the ceasefire” alleging the Lebanese group launched an explosive drone at a military vehicle in the occupied south.
The incident occurred in the Ali Taher Ridge area, an army statement said.
“Overnight [Wednesday], Hezbollah launched an explosive drone toward an [army] engineering vehicle,” it said.
No casualties were reported.
“This incident constitutes a blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon by the Hezbollah terrorist organisation. Soldiers continue to operate in the ridge area and will not allow terrorists in the area to advance or execute attacks.”
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Israel prepared for continued war on ‘any front’: Army chief
The head of the Israeli army, Eyal Zamir, says his troops are prepared for Israel’s campaign to continue across all fronts.
“The campaign across all fronts is not yet over, and you must be prepared for it to continue. We are prepared for any change in the situation and ready for a wide range of scenarios”, Zamir told officers while on a visit to Israeli-occupied territory in southern Lebanon.
Zamir said Israeli forces would “push deeper and reach additional areas” on the Lebanon front if required.
Israeli forces have maintained their occupation of many points in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire, and have continued periodic strikes, as talks continue over Hezbollah’s disarmament and a full Israeli withdrawal.
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Southern Lebanon village remains under Israeli pressure despite ceasefire deal
In al-Mansouri, southern Lebanon, residents remain unable to return home despite a US-backed ceasefire agreement, as Israeli forces continue to occupy parts of the village and demolish houses.
Local officials report ongoing Israeli gunfire, stun grenades and air strikes near the front line, while farmers are barred from reaching their land.
Israel occupies roughly 6 percent of Lebanese territory along the so-called “Yellow Line”, and many residents say they have little faith the occupation will end through diplomacy.
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