Lebanon’s military starts ‘pilot zone’ takeover in south
Implementation of the trilateral framework agreement between Israel, Lebanon and the US is to start in three villages.

Implementation of the trilateral framework agreement between Israel, Lebanon and the US is to start in three villages.

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Hussein Saleh describes an Israeli air attack in Tyre that killed his family, including his wife and his only child.

Another round of talks is under way between Israel and Lebanon to try to advance the ceasefire agreement.
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The Israeli military has released video showing huge explosions and detonations in villages in southern Lebanon.