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Iraq confirms support for Lebanon with fuel
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has confirmed Iraq’s support for the people of Lebanon, including providing fuel. Al-Sudani made the remarks during a phone call with his Lebanese counterpart Nawaf Salam,…
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Israeli drone strike hits car in southern Lebanon, killing 1
Jerusalem: An Israeli drone targeted a car in the southern Lebanese port city of Sidon on Monday, killing one person, in the deepest strike in the country since a ceasefire between Hezbollah…
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Hezbollah leader demands full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon
Beirut: Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said that Israel must fully withdraw from Lebanon by February 18, Tuesday. “Today, we are facing the February 18 deadline, and the occupation army must fully withdraw…
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Lebanese President condemns UN convoy attack
Beirut: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday strongly condemned the attack on a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy, which occurred a day earlier on the airport road in Beirut,…
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Iraqi PM reaffirms support for Lebanon
Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani pledged to continue support for Lebanon after the latter’s recent formation of a new government, Iraqi government spokesman Basim al-Awadi said. Al-Sudani sent two congratulatory…
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Six killed in Israeli drone strike in Lebanon: Report
Beirut: Six people were killed and two others injured in an Israeli drone strike targeting the al-Shaara area near the town of Janta in Lebanon’s eastern Bekaa Valley. Israeli warplanes were conducting…
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Israeli army withdraws from western sector of Southern Lebanon
The Israeli army has completed its withdrawal from the western sector of southern Lebanon, paving the way for the deployment of the Lebanese army in the area, a Lebanese security source said…
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Two killed, 10 injured in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon
Beirut: Two people were killed and 10 others injured in Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon, according to official and security sources. The Public Health Emergency Operations Center of Lebanon’s Ministry of Public…
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Egypt, Iran reaffirm support for Lebanon
Beirut: Egypt and Iran reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Lebanon across multiple sectors, pledging assistance for the country’s recovery from the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. During a meeting with Lebanese President…
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11 killed, 83 injured by Israeli gunfire in Lebanon
Beirut: The death toll from Israeli gunfire targeting crowds of Lebanese trying to return to their homes in southern Lebanon has risen to 11, with 83 others injured, the Lebanese Health Ministry…
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Israel says it won’t complete its withdrawal from Lebanon by Sunday
Jerusalem: Israel’s military says it won’t complete its withdrawal from southern Lebanon by Sunday as outlined in its ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah militants. The confirmation came Saturday while another fragile ceasefire —…
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Lebanon urges France to enforce ceasefire as Israel signals extended presence
Beirut: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called on France to pressure Israel to fully adhere to the ceasefire agreement reached with Hezbollah on November 27, 2024, according to a statement from Lebanon’s…
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Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as ceasefire deadline nears
Jerusalem: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that it has carried out strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon in recent days, targeting weapons storage facilities and observation posts used by the…
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Hezbollah leader Sheikh Hamadi shot dead outside his house in Lebanon
Beirut: Senior Hezbollah leader Sheikh Muhammad Ali Hamadi shot dead outside his house in the Bekaa Valley region, eastern Lebanon on Tuesday, January 21. According to Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar, Hamadi was struck…
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UN chief demands Israel withdraw from Lebanon by January 27
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres directed Israel to entirely withdraw from Lebanese territory by January 27, Emirates News Agency WAM reported. This came after he visited the Lebanese border town of Naqoura,…
