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Israeli strike kills 7 in Lebanon, a vessel attacked in Hormuz and other news from the Middle East

An Israeli airstrike has killed seven people in Lebanon, marking one of the deadliest incidents since a truce with Hezbollah began in June

The Independent UK

Deadliest Israeli strikes since June kill seven in southern Lebanon

ISRAELI strikes on southern Lebanon have killed seven people in one morning, the deadliest toll in two months.

The National (Scotland)

Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills 7 people, Lebanese state media say

An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon has killed seven people and wounded three

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Hezbollah chief says Lebanon-Israel deal puts undue pressure on army

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem criticized Lebanese authorities for pressuring the army. He stated the framework deal with Israel subjects the army to undue pressure. Qassem questioned the patriotism and dignity of preserving the army's autonomy. Hezbollah rejects direct talks and refuses to surrender its weapons. The group urged Lebanese officials…

The Economic Times

The CIA no longer believes Israeli intel. Where does that leave Trump’s fragile relationship with Netanyahu?

ANALYSIS: An extraordinary operation to transport Trump onto a military plane in Ankara in a catering truck was prompted by a warning from Israel of a potential Iranian assassination attempt. But with the CIA saying they had ‘low confidence’ in the intel, experts tell Maira Butt that the relationship between…

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Lebanese parliament passes sweeping amnesty law to reduce overcrowding in prisons

Lebanon's parliament on Wednesday passed a general amnesty law reducing sentences for inmates and people detained for more than 12 years without charges in a bid to reduce prison overcrowding. The legislation was passed a day after Lebanon became the first Middle Eastern country to abolish the death penalty.

France 24

Israel deliberately starting wildfires in southern Lebanon, firefighters say

Emergency services, residents and environmental groups say military dropping flares to destroy forests and crops

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Lebanon becomes first country in Middle East to abolish death penalty

Lebanon’s parliament on Tuesday abolished the death penalty, making it the first country in the Middle East to replace capital punishment with a sentence of life imprisonment with hard labour.

Radio France Internationale

Lebanon abolishes death penalty after historic parliament vote

Lebanon’s parliament voted to abolish the death penalty on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Will NYPD cops go to Syria, Lebanon with Zohran Mamdani's wife? Row over Rama Duwaji's travel plan to meet family

NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji has a trip to Syria and Lebanon on her schedule in September and that has triggered a major row as it is not clear whether she will be accompanied by NYPD security. New York Post reported that Duwaji requested NYPD security after she…

The Times of India

Israeli troops infiltrate Lebanese army-held village and build roadblock, mayor says

A Lebanese village held by the country's army was infiltrated by Israeli forces, who built a roadblock near the town square overnight, the mayor and state media said Saturday. The Lebanese army was deployed to Zawtar al-Gharbiya more than two weeks ago within the framework of a US-sponsored agreement signed…

France 24

Lebanon, Israel agree shortlist of countries that could send troops to verify Hezbollah disarmament

Lebanon and Israel have agreed on a shortlist of countries that could provide troops to verify Hezbollah’s disarmament under a US-brokered agreement, a Lebanese official told Reuters. The US will select the country or countries from the list. Lebanon has rejected the use of private security firms for the verification…

The Economic Times

Rights groups accuse Israel of targeting and killing Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil

Global and Lebanese rights groups accuse Israel of intentionally targeting and killing Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil during an Israeli strike in April

The Independent UK

Possible Strait of Hormuz deal, Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon and other news in the Mideast

Iran says it’s in the final stage of drafting an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz waterway with Oman

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Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – as it happened

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Israeli strike that killed journalist in Lebanon was war crime, say rights groups

Investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty and Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately attacked Amal Khalil and colleague Zeinab Faraj knowing they were civilians

Bangkok Post

Israel reports troop deaths as Lebanon talks continue

JERUSALEM - Israel on Thursday reported its first military fatalities in southern Lebanon in more than a month, after carrying out fresh strikes despite ongoing US-backed talks in Rome aimed at ending hostilities.

The Independent UK

Two Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon explosion as military announces first deaths since fragile Hezbollah truce

The Israeli military said two of its soldiers were killed in an explosion in southern Lebanon

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Israel refuses to withdraw from more south Lebanon areas at talks

Israel told talks in Rome on Thursday it would not withdraw from additional areas of southern Lebanon until the Lebanese army established full control over two initial "pilot zones", a Lebanese presidential source said. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. Read our blog to see how the day's events…

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Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman in final stage as Trump signals breakthrough

Iran on Wednesday said an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz was in its final stages as US President Donald Trump suggested a deal could be announced within days, raising hopes for the easing of a blockade that has disrupted global shipping and fuelled months of conflict.

The Economic Times

Iran and the US say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down

Iran and Oman are finalizing an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This potential deal could reopen the vital waterway and ease global economic pressures. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a deal might be announced this week. Attacks on regional shipping continue, impacting oil prices and trade routes. Meanwhile, a…

The Independent UK

Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday

U.S. President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday

The Guardian - UK

Israel strikes southern Lebanon killing one and injuring 11

Hits on two towns among deadliest bombings since start of June ceasefire

France 24

Israel resumes military strikes on southern Lebanon as Rome hosts peace talks

Israel again fired on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, blaming Hezbollah for violating a ceasefire, as US-backed negotiations in Rome sought to end months of cross-border hostilities. Lebanon said at least one person was killed in the attacks, while Israel issued its first evacuation alert in weeks for a southern town,…

Radio France Internationale

Seventh round of talks between Lebanon and Israel under way in Rome

Lebanon and Israel began a new round of United States-sponsored direct talks in Rome on Tuesday, as Beirut seeks Israel's phased withdrawal from the country's south. But critics, including Hezbollah, say the talks amount to a "surrender" by Lebanon.

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