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Lebanon and Israel will hold U.S.-brokered talks in Italy on August 4 to implement a plan for Israeli withdrawals and Lebanese army deployments in southern Lebanon, aiming to end hostilities following a war that began on March 2 between Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah.

Israel and Lebanon are set to hold US-mediated talks in Italy on 4 August, as announced by Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani. The Lebanese army reported that Israeli troops opened fire near their soldiers in a pilot zone established during previous talks, which could hinder deployment efforts.

The Lebanese army has begun deploying in three southern towns as part of a US-backed framework agreement with Israel.

US President Donald Trump pledged support for Lebanon's efforts to pursue peace with Israel. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun requested political backing and continued support for the Lebanese army under a US-backed framework agreement with Israel.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized the need for a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territories during a meeting with US President Donald Trump. The statement follows reports of Israeli troops firing near Lebanese soldiers in a pilot zone under a Lebanon-Israel framework agreement.

The Lebanese army accused Israeli forces of attacking their personnel in southern Lebanon, urging Israel to use military coordination channels instead. The army stated that Israeli forces fired near their troops during deployment in 'pilot zones' to replace Israeli occupation.

US President Donald Trump hosted Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House for their first meeting. The meeting occurred as the Lebanese army assumed control of pilot safe zones in South Lebanon amid pressure to disarm Hezbollah and Israel's presence in the region.

US President Donald Trump stated during a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun that Israel is redeploying in southern Lebanon as part of a planned withdrawal. Trump mentioned he would investigate reports of Israeli troops firing on the Lebanese Army in the area.

Israeli troops fired near Lebanese soldiers during the Lebanese army's deployment into Zawtar al-Gharbiya, a pilot zone. The Lebanese military stated this action would impede deployment into the pilot zones.

Lebanese army troops deployed in the southern town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh following Israeli withdrawal. The deployment aligns with a U.S.-brokered plan to confiscate Hezbollah weapons and phase out Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.

Lebanese army troops deployed in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh after Israeli forces withdrew from the area, as part of a US-brokered Israeli-Lebanese deal, according to a Lebanese official. The deployment occurred early on Tuesday.

The Lebanese army began assuming security responsibilities in three southern villages under a US-backed pilot initiative. The effort aims to enable a phased Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon and Hezbollah's disarmament.

The US has indicated that the Lebanese army will deploy to three 'pilot zones,' one of which the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) will partially withdraw from. Israeli forces are reportedly beginning their withdrawal from one area on Tuesday, though the timeline for a full withdrawal remains unclear.

A Lebanese soldier was killed and an officer and another soldier were wounded when a suspicious object exploded in an army vehicle in the southern town of Mansouri. The Israeli military claimed the vehicle had driven over an explosive device in the Al-Mansouri area, entering a 'security zone.'

Israel released the remains of soldier Patrick Bakarian to Lebanon via the International Committee of the Red Cross. The soldier had been missing since April 19 and was later found killed. Israeli attacks have killed at least 4,324 people in Lebanon since March.

Israel has suspended attacks on Lebanon following American pressure, as reported by the Israeli Broadcasting Authority. The Israeli military plans to withdraw from two areas in southern Lebanon, allowing the Lebanese army to take control and gradually disarm Hezbollah. A drone strike in Nabatieh al-Fawqa killed three women, as noted in the article.

The Lebanese army will assume control of a 'pilot zone' in an area occupied by Israeli forces in the coming days, according to a US official. Talks between Lebanon and Israel have advanced to the implementation stage of a ceasefire framework, though Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated forces will remain in Lebanon as long as needed.

Lebanon's president, Joseph Aoun, stated that Israel's occupation of southern Lebanon is preventing the Lebanese army's deployment to the area. He emphasized the need to pressure Israel to withdraw its forces, as the occupation undermines state legitimacy and hinders peace efforts. The two sides are preparing to implement a deal involving army deployment and gradual Israeli withdrawal.

Israel is preparing to withdraw from two areas in southern Lebanon as part of a pilot project where the Lebanese army will take exclusive control and gradually disarm Hezbollah. The withdrawal awaits approval from the US Central Command and the entry of Lebanese forces.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged the United States to support his country after a US-backed framework deal with Israel aimed at ending hostilities. The deal includes Hezbollah disarmament, Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, and Lebanese army deployment, but Hezbollah has rejected it.

Nearly half a million Lebanese remain displaced despite a ceasefire with Israel, as over 640,000 have returned since June 21, according to the IOM. A US-backed agreement aims for a permanent ceasefire, linking Israel's withdrawal to Hezbollah's disarmament, which the group has rejected.

The US is indecisive about supporting the Lebanese military, caught between abandoning or committing to it, which hinders progress in the regional conflict with Hezbollah, according to Bilal Saab.

Israel has delayed its planned withdrawal from two southern Lebanon villages pending agreement on a US oversight mechanism. Israeli officials stated the pullback will only occur once clear criteria are established to ensure the Lebanese army acts against Hezbollah fighters and infrastructure.

A security deal between Israel and Lebanon ties Israel's military withdrawal from southern Lebanon to Hezbollah's disarmament, a condition analysts deem unattainable as Hezbollah has rejected it and Lebanon lacks the capacity to enforce it. The agreement is criticized as structurally flawed, allowing Israel to maintain an open-ended military presence while imposing unrealistic obligations on Lebanon.

Israeli army chief General Eyal Zamir stated Israel will honor a historic agreement with Lebanon, emphasizing the need for both sides to comply on the ground. The agreement aims for Lebanon to restore sovereign authority over its territory pending the disarmament of non-state armed groups, a reference to Hezbollah. Israel has recently bombed Lebanon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described a framework agreement with Lebanon as a 'massive blow to Iran and Hezbollah,' stating it recognizes Israel's right to maintain a security zone in southern Lebanon until armed groups are disarmed. The deal includes a pilot program in two areas near the Yellow Line to transfer control to the Lebanese army and sideline Iranian influence.

The Lebanese army urged citizens to act responsibly amid growing protests over a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon. The agreement, backed by the United States, has sparked opposition in Lebanon due to concerns about Israel's influence over the country's security and territory.

Lebanese army commander Major-General Rodolphe Haykal met with UK defense chiefs to discuss supporting the Lebanese army, enhancing cooperation, and addressing challenges in peacekeeping, stability missions, and border protection. The meeting aimed to achieve a sustainable ceasefire in Lebanon, with Haykal thanking the UK for its continued support.

Lebanon and Israel signed a framework agreement in Washington to end their conflict, conditional on Hezbollah's disarmament. Hezbollah's leader rejected the deal, calling it a 'humiliation,' and warned it could spark civil war, as the group refuses to disarm. The agreement includes Israel's phased withdrawal from Lebanon and security measures, but previous ceasefire agreements have failed to materialize on the ground.

Hezbollah supporters in Beirut protested against a trilateral agreement between Lebanon, Israel, and the United States. Protesters rode motorcycles through central Beirut, blocked roads, and faced military intervention, including soldiers dispersing demonstrators with burning tires. The agreement, announced on 27 June 2026, sparked unrest in areas like Dahieh, which were previously damaged by Israeli air strikes.

Israel and Lebanon are discussing a U.S.-backed proposal for Israeli forces to transfer some southern territory to the Lebanese military. The proposal includes U.S. training and vetting of Lebanese troops to ensure no ties to Hezbollah, with Israel maintaining a military presence in a border buffer zone.

The Israeli military may partially withdraw from southern Lebanon's yellow line as part of diplomatic efforts. Israeli and Lebanese representatives are set to identify areas to be transferred to the Lebanese army under American supervision, including locations not currently held by Israeli troops.

IRGC commander Esmail Qaani warned Israel could face 'humiliation and defeat' in southern Lebanon if it does not withdraw, referencing Israel's 2000 withdrawal from the region. He stated the choice to avoid a repeat of the 2000 withdrawal lies with Israel.

Israel conducted attacks in Lebanon, killing at least 29 people across southern Lebanon and the eastern Beqaa Valley, including 16 in Nabatieh, four in Barish, and others in villages near Sidon. The attacks occurred one day after a ceasefire deal was announced, with the Lebanese army reporting an officer killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Kfar Rumman-Nabatieh road.

Israeli forces killed at least 29 people in Lebanon across southern regions and the Beqaa Valley, despite a recently announced ceasefire. Attacks targeted areas like Nabatieh, Barish, and Sidon, with Lebanon's civil defense and army reporting casualties and ongoing strikes. Hezbollah and the Lebanese military accused Israel of sabotaging the ceasefire by attacking strategic positions, while Israel claimed the strikes targeted Hezbollah following projectile attacks.

An Israeli strike killed a Lebanese army soldier in southern Lebanon, violating a ceasefire agreed the previous day. The Lebanese army accused Israel of using attacks to obstruct efforts to restore stability in the region.

Hezbollah urges Lebanon to leverage regional support for sovereignty amid a US-Iran agreement, while Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam hopes the deal will end the war and secure Israel's withdrawal from Lebanese territory. The Lebanese army advises residents to avoid returning to border areas due to Israeli risks, and Israel reduces military operations in Lebanon.

Trump claims an Iran deal is 'hours' away as an Israeli airstrike targets a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Lebanese army soldiers are guarding the site while people clear rubble from the attack.

Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon, including Nabatieh and nearby areas, despite ongoing US-Iran diplomacy efforts to resolve the Middle East conflict. The Lebanese army reported casualties, including a wounded soldier and a killed local official, following Israeli air attacks and a drone strike.

The Lebanese army withdrew from a southern village after Israeli forces advanced nearby, prompting evacuation warnings and airstrikes in the region. Hezbollah reported attacks on Israeli troops, while reports suggest a potential U.S.-Iran agreement to end regional conflict, including Lebanon.