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From protector to onlooker: how France lost its influence in Lebanon

France has multiplied its diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the growing conflict in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel, but the influence it wields in its former protectorate has declined dramatically in recent years. RFI looks at how France lost its clout.

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Iranian FM pledges ‘stronger’ retaliation if Israel strikes Iran

In Beirut, Abbas Araghchi says Tehran supports an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, contingent on a simultaneous truce in Gaza.

Al Jazeera

Israeli Airstrike Killed Hezbollah Communications Chief in Beirut Day Before Iran Minister Arrived For 'Talks'

Abbas Araghchi also warned Israel against retaliating for Iran's missile attack on Tuesday.

International Business Times

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Israel Continues Strikes In Southern Beirut For Over A Week

Beirut faces escalating conflict with blasts and strikes, urging for peace and safety amidst ongoing violence.

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First Thing: Israeli strikes hit Beirut as key route out of Lebanon cut off

Israel has ordered people in 20 more towns in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately. Plus: the future of the death penalty in Japan

The Guardian - UK

No place for foreign workers being displaced in Lebanon

Some of them were born and raised in Lebanon, but in war they have no place in the authorities’ support programmes.

Al Jazeera

Israeli Airstrike Cuts Off Lebanon-Syria Highway

Israeli airstrikes impact Lebanon-Syria route, escalating conflict with Hezbollah, leading to international evacuations and diplomatic engagements.

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Lebanon Says Israeli Strike Cuts Off Main Road To Syria

The strike, which Israel has not commented on, comes after 310,000 people, mostly Syrians, have in recent days fled the war pitting Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon for relative safety in neighbouring Syria.

Latin Times

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Communication Unit Leader In Southern Beirut

Israel's military targeted and killed Hezbollah's communication unit head in Beirut, causing casualties and ongoing strikes.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Visits Lebanon After Nasrallah's Assassination

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi visits Beirut to support Lebanon amidst tensions after Hezbollah leader's assassination.

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Who is Hashem Safieddine, rumoured next leader of Hezbollah 'targeted in Israeli strike'

The senior Hezbollah official’s fate was not immediately clear following the heavy bombardment

Evening Standard

Israel rocks Beirut with huge attack and cuts off main Lebanon-Syria road

Israel hits Beirut’s southern suburbs with its largest attack yet and cuts off a vital escape route into Syria.

Al Jazeera

Israeli air strikes rock suburbs of Beirut and cut off key crossing into Syria

ISRAEL has carried out a series of massive air strikes overnight in southern suburbs of Beirut and another that cut off the main border crossing…

The National (Scotland)

Israel Launches Massive Airstrikes In Southern Lebanon

Israel's airstrikes in Beirut and at the Lebanon-Syria border escalate tensions with Hezbollah, leading to casualties and border closures.

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The Independent UK

Israeli airstrikes rock southern suburbs of Beirut and cut off a key crossing into Syria

Israel has carried out a series of massive airstrikes overnight in the southern suburbs of Beirut

Evening Standard

Huge blast close to Beirut's international airport as Israel renews air strikes

Israeli strike targeting Hezbollah hits near perimeter of Beirut’s international airport, despite G7 urging restraint

The Guardian - AU

Israel launches intense attacks on Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut’s south

Reports suggest strikes were targeting Hashem Safieddine, seen as most likely candidate to replace Hassan Nasrallah

International Business Times

Israel Bombards Beirut After Deadliest West Bank Strike In Decades

Israel bombarded south Beirut at least 10 times late Thursday, Lebanese sources said, after it launched its deadliest strike on the occupied West Bank in decades.

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The Guardian - US

More blasts in Beirut after Israel demands new evacuations – as it happened

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Nearly 40 medical centres in Lebanon closed by Israeli strikes, says UN

Nearly 40 medical centres in Lebanon have been forced to close amid Israel's air strikes, a UN agency said on X on Friday. The news came after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gave a rare sermon in which he praised his country’s recent missile strikes on Israel and vowed…

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Israel Orders Evacuation Near Beirut Buildings, Imminent Military Strike

Israel's military issues evacuation orders for residents near targeted buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs.

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Israeli Strikes Target Possible Hezbollah Successor In Beirut

Israeli airstrikes target senior Hezbollah official in Beirut, raising concerns about escalating tensions and potential repercussions for regional stability.

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Israeli Strikes In Lebanon Kill 37, Injure 151

Israeli strikes in Lebanon cause 37 deaths, 151 injuries. Urgent humanitarian aid needed in Beirut. International community urged to de-escalate conflict.

International Business Times

Source Close To Hezbollah Says Israel Launches 11 Consecutive Strikes On South Beirut

A source close to Hezbollah said Israel had conducted 11 consecutive strikes on the group's south Beirut stronghold late Thursday, in one of the most violent raids since Israel intensified its bombardment campaign last week.

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Israeli Military Issues Evacuation Warning In Southern Beirut Suburb

Israeli military issues evacuation warning to Bourj el Barajneh residents due to Hezbollah threat. Civilians urged to evacuate for safety.

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