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Israel ‘spreading terror’, Lebanon’s PM tells UN Security Council

UNSC told that France, US working on 21-day ceasefire proposal as fighting between Israel, Hezbollah intensifies.

Al Jazeera

Middle East crisis: Hezbollah confirms death of senior commander – as it happened

This blog is now closing. You can read our full report on Israel’s attack on Lebanon here. We’ll be back soon with the latest live updates.

The Guardian - AU

Lebanon's UN Representative Addresses Israel's Deadly Attacks

Lebanon's UN representative highlights urgent need for action and dialogue in response to Israel's attacks.

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UN general assembly to open amid fears of all-out war in Middle East

Diplomats trying to prevent escalation in Israel-Hezbollah conflict amid bombing campaign in Lebanon

The Guardian - US

Lebanon's PM Urges UN To Stop Israeli 'Aggression'

Lebanon's PM seeks UN intervention against alleged Israeli aggression. UN and US express concerns over escalating tensions in the region.

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Lebanon Requests Emergency UN Meeting After Israeli Strike In Beirut

Lebanon condemns Israeli strike in Beirut as 'akin to genocide' and calls for UN action to protect civilians. Prime Minister Mikati seeks international sup...

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David Lammy urges Britons to leave Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates after walkie-talkie blasts

Foreign Secretary warns Middle East situation ‘could deteriorate rapidly’ as Israel warns of ‘new phase of war’

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Lebanon pager attacks push Hezbollah and Israel to brink of all-out war

When hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded almost simultaneously on September 17, it began a series of unprecedented events in the Middle East. Twelve people were killed and over 2,000 wounded.

The Conversation

Lebanon Blames Israel For Pager Explosions, Calls It 'Criminal Aggression'

Lebanese government accuses Israel of recent pager explosions, sparking tensions and calls for accountability. Israel's silence raises questions.

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Lebanese Ex-Prime Minister Salim Hoss Dies At 94

Salim Hoss, a respected Lebanese statesman and former Prime Minister, passed away at 94. Known for his leadership during Lebanon's civil war and dedication...

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French foreign minister says Gaza truce 'necessary' for regional peace

French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said Thursday from Beirut that a cease-fire in Gaza was "necessary" for peace in the region including Lebanon, as talks resumed in Qatar aiming to end the conflict.

Radio France Internationale

Lebanon's PM Condemns Israeli Attack On Beirut As Criminal Act

Lebanon's caretaker PM condemns Israeli attack on Beirut, Hezbollah vows resistance. International accountability urged for peace and stability.

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Lebanon’s economic crisis endures, as does the EU’s ‘fear’ of refugees

Analysts question whether EU grants to Lebanon have anything to do with getting its economy out of the hole it is in.

Al Jazeera

EU Announces 1 Billion Euro Aid Package For Lebanon

EU unveils 1 billion euro aid package for Lebanon to enhance border control and support vulnerable groups, addressing challenges faced by the nation.

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In Lebanon, Top French Diplomat Seeks Israel-Hezbollah De-escalation

France's top diplomat on Sunday urged de-escalation between Israel and the Hezbollah movement during his second visit to Lebanon since cross-border tensions flared alongside the Gaza war.

Radio France Internationale

Macron hosts Lebanese PM as Israeli strike on Iran further shakes Middle East

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati and army chief Joseph Aoun in Paris on Friday to discuss ways to stabilise the region as Israel reportedly carries out retaliatory strikes on Iran.

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Lebanon's PM Denies Money Laundering Allegations, French Complaint Filed

Lebanon's PM Najib Mikati denies money laundering allegations after complaint filed in France by anti-corruption groups. Ongoing scrutiny of financial prac...

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Lebanon's PM Denies Money Laundering Allegations In France

Lebanon's billionaire caretaker prime minister refutes money laundering accusations after complaint filed in France.

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Evening Standard

Three UN observers and a translator wounded in south Lebanon blast, peacekeeping mission says

Cause of blast still being investigated

The Guardian - UK

Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Iran … how far could war in the Middle East spread?

Attacks in the Red Sea. An airstrike in Baghdad. As the conflict with Hamas bleeds across borders, is wider violence inevitable?

Radio France Internationale

'Nobody will win from regional conflict' warns EU's Borrell during Lebanon visit

The European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Saturday warned against a regional conflict that would involve Lebanon, as border clashes intensified nearly three months into Israel's war with Hezbollah ally Hamas.

Al Jazeera

Strike on Hamas leader in Lebanon sends tension spiking across Middle East

Western officials call for calm as rhetoric hots up across the region.

The Guardian - AU

Local Hezbollah official and two other members reportedly killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon on Wednesday – as it happened

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Al Jazeera

Who was Saleh al-Arouri, the Hamas leader killed in Beirut?

Killing of the deputy chief of Hamas’s political bureau could spark retaliation from Hamas and Hezbollah.

WEKU

A Hamas leader is killed in an explosion in Beirut

A senior official of the Palestinian militant group Hamas has been killed in what it believes to be an Israeli strike in Lebanon's capital of Beirut. Israel has not taken responsibility.

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