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The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire in 4 maps and charts

CNN — The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah is a major diplomatic breakthrough that follows 13 months of escalating conflict, upheaval and displacement in Lebanon. It starts a 60-day truce that the US and other stakeholders hope will be permanent. In that time, troops from both sides will retreat from southern Lebanon, while the …

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Egypt Independent November 29, 2024

The High Price of Triumph: Trading Lives for Pride

In the aftermath of Hezbollah’s recent declaration of “victory,” a sombre reflection on the meaning of success becomes necessary. For

Dr. Charbel Tadros, JP November 28, 2024

Lebanon: Hezbollah launches huge 340 rocket salvo at Israel

Lebanon: Hezbollah launches huge 340 rocket salvo at Israel Israeli military officials said air defences had intercepted a number of

Middle East Eye November 26, 2024

Israeli strike kills Lebanese soldier as Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel

Israeli police bomb squad inspect the site after a missile fired from Lebanon hit the area in Petah Tikva, outskirts

NPR NEWS November 25, 2024

Israel launches rare strike on central Beirut targeting pro-Hezbollah party

Israel launched a rare airstrike on the center of the Lebanese capital Beirut on Sunday, targeting the headquarters of the pro-Hezbollah Baath party. The strike on Lebanon’s capital city is just the fourth Israeli strike inside Beirut. It hit the area, known as Ras al-Nebaa, in the middle of the day with no evacuation warning …

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Egypt Independent November 17, 2024

Israel pounds southern Beirut as Hezbollah considers fresh ceasefire proposal

Abu Dhabi CNN — Intense Israeli strikes targeted areas of Beirut’s southern suburbs Saturday as the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah considered its response to a fresh ceasefire proposal. The strikes marked the fifth straight day of Israeli attacks on the Dayiyeh region of Beirut, a Hezbollah stronghold. Lebanon’s National News Agency said three areas were …

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Egypt Independent November 17, 2024

Lebanon ceasefire talks intensify as Hezbollah considers new US-Israeli proposal

CNN — Hezbollah is considering a US-Israeli ceasefire proposal, sources told CNN, as diplomatic efforts to end the conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group intensify. The US ambassador to Lebanon, Lisa Johnson, relayed the proposal to the Lebanese government on Thursday night, a Lebanese official familiar with the discussions told CNN. The proposal, …

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Egypt Independent November 16, 2024