86 minutes ago Israel says air force struck Hezbollah facility in southern Lebanon; curfews announced amid uneasy ceasefire – Middle East crisis live

Israeli military and Lebanon MP both says ceasefire has breached – but officially it remains in placeMy colleagues, Bethan McKernan in Jerusalem, and Oliver Holmes have produced this explainer on what the terms of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire are. You can read more at the link below:Here is a video report on families returning to homes in Lebanon and northern Israel after the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire took effect: Continue reading...

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2 hours ago At least 17 dead as Israel ups military campaign in Gaza amid Lebanon ceasefire

Israeli military strikes killed at least 17 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, medics said, including in a strike at a refugee camp.

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4 hours ago Israel says ceasefire has been 'violated', with IDF firing on 'suspects' in southern Lebanon

Israeli tank fire hit six areas in southern Lebanon on Thursday and the IDF said its ceasefire with Hezbollah was breached after 'suspects' arrived at several areas in the southern zone.

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4 hours ago Hezbollah 'violates ceasefire', with Israeli troops firing on 'suspects' moving towards southern Lebanon

Israel's military said on Thursday that an arrival of suspects was detected in several areas in southern Lebanon, and called it a violation of a ceasefire with Hezbollah.

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4 hours ago Middle East crisis live: Israeli tanks fire on southern Lebanon as officials says ceasefire with Hezbollah violated

Israeli military says ceasefire was breached after what it called suspects arrived in southHere is a video report on families returning to homes in Lebanon and northern Israel after the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire took effect:Israeli tank fire hit six areas in southern Lebanon on Thursday and the Israeli military said its ceasefire with Hezbollah was breached after what it called suspects, some in vehicles, arrived at several areas in the southern zone, reports Reuters. Continue reading...

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21 hours ago UN chief says Lebanon ceasefire ‘first ray of hope amid darkness’ in conflict – Middle East crisis live

António Guterres says it is ‘essential’ that signatories of ceasefire ‘respect it in full’Full report: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire comes into forceDown to the final half-hour before the ceasefire comes into effect and AFP is reporting strikes on south Beirut after the Israel army’s evacuation warning.“Urgent warning to residents of the Beirut area,” army spokesperson Avichay Adraee had earlier said in a post on X, telling people in the Bachoura area in the city centre to leave, as well as “all residents in the southern suburb area”, specifically in Ghobeiry. Continue reading...

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30 hours ago The ceasefire in Lebanon doesn’t ensure a lasting victory for Israel, but does signal a strategic setback for Iran | Bilal Saab

Hezbollah is still armed and has the potential to attack Israel. But more significantly it has in effect abandoned HamasNow that the dust has settled, quite literally, following the ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel, it is crucial to ask whether this deal will last – because, let’s face it, we’ve been here before.In 2006, Hezbollah and Israel fought viciously for more than a month for reasons not dissimilar to today’s context. By conducting a cross-border raid against Israeli troops, Hezbollah sought to alleviate some pressure on Hamas, which was battling with Israel in Gaza. The operation backfired, triggering a devastating conflict that led to the killing of roughly 1,100 Lebanese and 160 Israelis, and to massive displacement and damage to infrastructure in southern Leb...

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31 hours ago 'May it be Gaza next': John Swinney and Humza Yousaf call for Israel to extend ceasefire

A ceasefire in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah began in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

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32 hours ago Hezbollah Israel ceasefire holds in Lebanon but Netanyahu issues chilling warning

In a televised address on Tuesday, Netanyahu confirmed he would present the ceasefire deal to cabinet ministers - potentially bringing an end to the ongoing fighting in Lebanon

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