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Israel plants flag on medieval castle, pushes Lebanon ground operation

QLAYAA (LEBANON) - Israel's flag flew over the medieval fortress on Beaufort in Lebanon on Friday as it warned Lebanese civilians to evacuate a large area of the south of the country ahead of stepped up ground operations.

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Israeli forces capture historic castle in deepest Lebanese incursion in 26 years

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he had ordered troops to move further into Lebanon in the battle against the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group as Israeli troops captured and planted their flag on a strategic mountain topped with the Crusader-built Beaufort castle.

France 24

Middle East crisis: Netanyahu hails capture of castle in Lebanon as nominal ceasefire left in tatters – as it happened

Israeli offensive marks deepest incursion into country in 26 years and comes shortly before talks due to be held in the US

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Israeli army captures strategic castle in Lebanon in deepest incursion into country in 26 years

Israel has made a significant military move by capturing Beaufort Castle, a storied Crusader stronghold in southern Lebanon, a territory held for over two decades. This latest development comes after days of intense fighting against Hezbollah forces and underscores Israel's most significant territorial advance in 25 years.

The Economic Times

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Orders IDF to Expand Control of Gaza to 70%

As noted by CNN, the IDF issued maps to international aid groups showing Israel already controlled about 64% of Gaza as of late April.

Latin Times

Israel troops cross Lebanon river in expanded offensive

Israeli Prime ‌Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces have crossed the Litani River, 30km into Lebanon, and ‌advanced.

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The Guardian view on Israel and Gaza: the threat of further humanitarian catastrophe

Editorial: As Donald Trump looks for peace with Iran, Benjamin Netanyahu’s government escalates elsewhere – and Europe stands by

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Netanyahu tells IDF to seize 70% of Gaza Strip in threat to fragile ceasefire

The IDF already controls more than 60 per cent of the Gaza Strip, up from the 53 per cent agreed in October

The Independent UK

Benjamin Netanyahu orders IDF to seize 70 per cent of the Gaza Strip

BENJAMIN Netanyahu has directed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to increase control of Gaza to 70 per cent ...

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Netanyahu Orders The IDF To Expand Control Of Gaza Strip to 70 Per Cent Of The Territory Despite Ceasefire

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has ordered military expansion in Gaza, intensifying fears over the ceasefire's future and humanitarian conditions. The move could lead to permanent division of the territory.

International Business Times UK

Israel PM tasks army to take 70 per cent of Gaza Strip

Israel should expand its military control over the Gaza Strip to 70 per cent, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.

AAP

Netanyahu orders Israeli army to seize ‘70% of Gaza Strip’, violating ceasefire deal

Speaking in West Bank settlement, Israeli PM, who is fighting for political survival before elections, says ‘we are squeezing Hamas’

The Guardian - UK

Israel tightens grip on Gaza as Netanyahu pushes for 70% control

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he ordered the military to expand its control over the Gaza Strip to 70 per cent of the territory, signalling a further escalation despite the fragile ceasefire that came into effect in October 2025.

The Times of India

Israeli minister confirms goal of large-scale expulsion of Palestinians from Gaza

Human rights groups and lawyers say ‘voluntary migration’ policy amounts to ethnic cleansing

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Hamas confirms that Israeli airstrikes killed its new military leader in Gaza City

Israeli airstrikes have killed Mohammed Odeh, the new leader of Hamas's military wing, and his family. This comes as Gaza observes a subdued Eid al-Adha. The conflict continues with ongoing strikes and casualties. The war began after the October 2023 attack on Israel. Both sides report significant losses.

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Funeral for Hamas chief, Israel escalates Gaza attacks

Mourners have carried the bodies of Hamas' armed wing chief and his wife and son in a funeral procession in Gaza, as Israel's military struck more sites.

Bangkok Post

Israel kills chief of Hamas armed wing in Gaza strike

JERUSALEM - Israel said on Wednesday it had killed the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza, Mohammed Odeh, after killing his predecessor earlier this month despite an ongoing ceasefire.

The Times of India

Hamas confirms death of military chief Mohammed Odeh in Israeli strike

Hamas's armed wing confirmed the death of its military chief, Mohammed Odeh, in an Israeli strike, stating he was assassinated along with his family. Israel had previously announced Odeh's elimination, identifying him as the new leader of the Al-Qassam Brigades and a planner of the October 7 attack. This follows…

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Israeli military tells residents of swathe of southern Lebanon to leave

Notice to evacuate ‘combat zone’ and head north comes day after Israel launched more than 120 airstrikes on country

France 24

Hamas's armed wing confirms Israel killed its new leader in Gaza strike

Hamas’s armed wing confirmed on Wednesday that Israel killed its new leader Mohammed Odeh in a strike in Gaza City Tuesday, less than two weeks after killing his predecessor. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz called Odeh “one of the architects” of the October 7 attacks that triggered more than two…

The Guardian - UK

The chaotic, unique, beautiful Lebanon I knew has been reduced to rubble. When will it end?

Suspected war crimes happen almost daily as Israel continues its bombardment, which Unicef estimates is killing nearly 14 children a day. We cannot write this off as just another war in a war-torn region, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Independent UK

Israel says it killed new Hamas military leader in Gaza

Israel says it has killed the new leader of Hamas' military wing, Mohammed Odeh, in airstrikes on Gaza City

The Guardian - UK

Middle East crisis: Rubio says ‘some progress’ on US-Iran deal after Trump says ‘maybe we’ll just have to finish the job’ – as it happened

Trump and secretary of state give conflicting messages about the status of deal with Iran as US president meets with his cabinet

The Economic Times

Israel says killed new chief of Hamas armed wing in Gaza strike

Israel announced the killing of Mohammed Odeh, the new head of Hamas's armed wing in Gaza. This strike follows the elimination of his predecessor just weeks prior. Israeli officials stated Odeh was responsible for the October 7 massacre. The operation is part of Israel's commitment to targeting leaders involved in…

The Times of India

'Architect of October 7 massacre': Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh killed in Israel strike on Gaza

In a decisive military operation, Israel has taken out Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed chief of Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades, who played a crucial role in the October 7 assaults. This action is part of a broader campaign targeting Hamas leadership figures like Yahya Sinwar and Ismail Haniyeh.

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