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Lebanon and Israel remain divided during Rome talks on disarming Hezbollah and Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon. Disagreements persist on the second day of resumed discussions.

The Israeli military reported killing several Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon and injuring an Israeli soldier, despite a ceasefire. Forces identified Hezbollah fighters in a designated security zone and eliminated them to remove the threat.

Israeli forces detonated an area in southern Lebanon, claiming to have destroyed a Hezbollah tunnel system. Despite an agreement between Tel Aviv and Beirut, attacks and demolitions continue in the region, resulting in over 4,333 deaths and 12,236 injuries since early March.

A massive explosion was reported near the town of Tallousa in southern Lebanon by The National News Agency.

Lebanon's army condemned Israeli attacks in southern areas that are hindering its full deployment under a recent agreement with Israel. The attacks include destruction of homes, bombardment, and automatic weapon sweeps, which the army claims prevent residents from returning to their villages.

An Israeli attack targeting an ambulance in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, southern Lebanon, injured two paramedics. The Lebanese health ministry condemned the incident as a 'systematic targeting' of healthcare workers and a violation of international and humanitarian laws.

Israel conducted blasts in south Lebanon despite a reported ceasefire deal. The attacks occurred while Israeli and Lebanese officials were engaged in talks to establish a peace framework between the two countries.

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.

The IDF reported hitting a Hezbollah cell in south Lebanon and warned it would attack if the truce is violated. Military sources noted operatives near the buffer zone, while Zamir visited Beaufort Castle and Hezbollah tunnels. Netanyahu claimed Christian villages in the region seek annexation to Israel.

The IDF shelled Hezbollah infrastructure sites in response to a soldier being injured in a clash with a gunman in south Lebanon. This occurred a week after a Beirut-Jerusalem framework was signed, and a report noted 640,000 displaced people have returned home.

UNICEF warns that 100,000 Lebanese children risk missing school next year due to 340 damaged or destroyed schools from Israeli bombardments. A June assessment by Lebanon's Ministry of Education revealed extensive damage in conflict-affected regions, requiring urgent repairs before September.

In south Lebanon, Netanyahu stated Israel will remain in the region as long as Hezbollah poses a threat to the country.

An IDF officer, Cpt. David Hazutt, was killed in a clash with a Hezbollah gunman in south Lebanon. His death marks the first Israeli loss since an agreement was reached with Lebanon to end the conflict. Israel has conducted strikes against terror group positions.

The IDF claimed to have struck terror operatives in south Lebanon, citing a threat to troops. The strikes occurred after a framework deal was announced, though the results remain unclear.

An Israeli drone strike on a car in southern Lebanon killed two people on Thursday, according to medical and security sources.

An Israeli drone strike on a car in southern Lebanon killed two people on Thursday, according to medical and security sources. This follows a similar strike on Wednesday that also killed at least two people, despite a ceasefire.

Master Sgt. Basil Sweid, a 32-year-old reservist, was killed and a soldier was injured when a military truck overturned in south Lebanon. A civilian contractor was also killed in a separate building collapse in Gaza.

An Israeli air strike killed two people in the southern Lebanese village of Kfar Roummane. A child searched the rubble of her home following the attack. Hezbollah condemned the strike as a 'violation'.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz states Israel will not withdraw IDF forces from south Lebanon even under potential American pressure. The IDF reports two Hezbollah gunmen were hit near troops, and two others were killed in a drone strike.

Jerusalem and Beirut held their first talks since signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with partial IDF withdrawal from south Lebanon under discussion. Hezbollah chief demands a timetable for full Israeli pullout, while an Israeli envoy criticized linking the talks to the US-Iran deal.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun rejected Israel's occupation of south Lebanon and foreign interference, calling for the full restoration of Lebanon's sovereignty. He expressed hope that the fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington would achieve this goal.

Israeli fire killed one person and injured two others near Nabatieh in south Lebanon, according to state media. The National News Agency reported that Israeli soldiers opened machine gun fire towards individuals near an excavator clearing a road.

A UN report states that over 11,000 buildings in south Lebanon have been 'completely destroyed' by Israel, with estimated damages at $1.38 billion since attacks began on 2 March.

At least five people were killed in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon, despite an ongoing ceasefire. The attacks occurred in the southern region of Lebanon, where a ceasefire was supposed to be in effect.

Intense fighting in south Lebanon has resulted in 18 Lebanese and four Israeli soldiers being killed. The conflict is ongoing in the region.

A 4-person IDF tank crew, including a battalion chief, was killed by Hezbollah in south Lebanon. Five soldiers were injured, including a seriously wounded reservist officer in the same village hours later. Lebanon reported 18 killed and 33 injured in Israeli strikes since midnight.

The US threatens to reimpose a blockade if Iran fails to meet terms of a deal, coinciding with increased shipping activity. Israel maintains troop presence in south Lebanon despite Iranian demands, and Trump criticizes opponents of the agreement as 'jealous, bad people, or stupid.'

Lebanon has faced fresh Israeli strikes despite a peace deal agreement between the US and Israel. Thousands of south Lebanese are returning home despite government warnings, though civilians remain skeptical about the situation.

Amid a US-Iran deal, the IDF reports Hezbollah continuing attacks on Israeli troops in south Lebanon. Beirut states one death from an Israeli strike on a car, with no injuries after Hezbollah fired anti-tank missiles and mortars. UNIFIL notes a decrease in violence.

Netanyahu did not criticize the US-Iran deal, stating the war's main goals have been achieved. He admitted not knowing all the agreement's details and confirmed troops will remain in south Lebanon. He also noted occasional disagreements with Trump.

Israel pledges to maintain a presence in south Lebanon and threatens to retaliate 'with full force' if Iran attacks. Israeli government ministers criticize a proposed US-Iran deal to end the conflict, asserting Israel is not bound by its terms, while the opposition accuses Prime Minister Netanyahu of failing the public.

The IDF claims to have killed Ali Mussa Daqduq, a Hezbollah official responsible for the 2007 attack on US troops. He was previously reported killed in 2024 in Syria but survived, and was targeted in a recent strike in south Lebanon.

The IDF struck a Hezbollah command center in Beirut's southern suburbs following three drone attacks on northern Israel. Local media reported one death, and the IDF issued evacuation orders for 29 villages and towns in south Lebanon.

The Israeli army struck several towns in southern Lebanon after issuing expulsion orders for 20 locations, including Nabatieh. Air strikes targeted areas such as Nabatieh, Rihan, and Sujud, with residents ordered to move north of the Zahrani River. The Israeli army declared regions south of the river as 'combat zones' last month.

The Israeli military has ordered residents of 20 Lebanese towns and villages to leave their homes immediately. One person was killed following Israeli attacks on south Lebanon.

In south Lebanon, Israeli drones have been broadcasting sounds such as crying children, ambulance sirens, Quran recitations, and a woman's voice to lure civilians, according to a paramedic in the village of Habboush. These incidents are described as part of a recurring pattern affecting residents in southern villages.

In south Lebanon, Israeli drones are reported to broadcast distress sounds like crying children and ambulance sirens to lure civilians outdoors, escalating psychological warfare. Residents describe this as a daily tactic to induce fear and exhaustion, with similar methods documented in Gaza.

Hezbollah claimed drone and rocket attacks on Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, including a strike on an Israeli army command headquarters in Naqoura using an Ababil attack drone. The group also targeted Israeli soldiers near Haddatha and a gathering of troops near Yahmar al-Shaqif with rockets and artillery, citing defense of Lebanon and response to Israeli violations of a ceasefire agreement and attacks on villages.

A Lebanese general and two other soldiers were killed in an Israeli attack on a car in south Lebanon. The Israeli military is investigating the incident, which occurred in an area where it is engaged in conflict with Hezbollah.

An Israeli strike on a military vehicle in south Lebanon killed two Lebanese officers and one soldier, according to the Lebanese army. The Israeli military cited identifying a threat and indications of Hezbollah preparing to fire on its troops as reasons for the strike.