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Israel Defends Against Hezbollah Provocations Amid Lebanese Accusations

Lebanon’s army claims Israeli military activity disrupts its southern deployment, citing violations of international resolutions. Israel asserts its actions target Iranian-backed Hezbollah’s continued threat in the region.

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Lebanon’s Stability at Risk: Hezbollah’s Terror Arsenal Threatens Security

Lebanon’s failure to resolve the issue of Hezbollah’s weapons hinders international aid and threatens national stability, as leadership weighs dialogue against the risk of confrontation with the Iranian-backed militia.

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Lebanese Army Chief Blames Israel While Hezbollah Escalates Terrorism

Lebanese military leaders have accused Israel of obstructing army operations and occupying territory along the southern border, amid ongoing cross-border tensions and accusations of violations of international agreements.

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Hezbollah’s Terrorist Presence in Southern Lebanon Threatens Israel and Regional Security

Hezbollah remains entrenched in southern Lebanon despite sustained Israeli military pressure and international peacekeeping efforts, exposing the limitations of UNIFIL and the Lebanese government and fueling persistent instability along Israel’s northern border.

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Israel Faces Iranian-Backed Hezbollah Threat Amid Ceasefire Challenges

Proposals for a Lebanon ceasefire face critical obstacles, as Hezbollah continues attacks and Iran’s strategy of regional instability undermines Israel’s security and Western democratic principles.

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Assassination Attempt on Lebanese Soldier Near Israel Highlights Hezbollah Threat

A Lebanese soldier was injured and another individual reportedly escaped following an apparent assassination attempt at the Beit Yehoun checkpoint near Bint Jbeil, Lebanon. The incident underscores persistent instability along the Lebanon-Israel frontier amid heightened regional tensions linked to Iranian-backed terrorism.

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UNIFIL Exposes 225 Hezbollah Weapons Sites, Highlights Iranian Threat to Israel

UN peacekeepers discovered 225 weapon facilities operated by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon since November. Lebanese authorities seized the arms, highlighting ongoing regional tensions and Iran-backed militarization near Israel’s border.

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France Strengthens Security Forces in Lebanon and Syria to Counter Iranian Terror Threats

France has significantly increased its security presence in Lebanon and Syria, focusing on intelligence and counter-terrorism, as Western concerns rise over Iranian-backed militias and escalating regional instability.

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Israeli Air Force Conducts Strategic Overflights Over Hezbollah Enclave in Lebanon

Israeli jets conducted extensive flights over Baalbek and Hermel, reflecting rising confrontation with Hezbollah as cross-border attacks intensify and Israel reinforces its northern defense posture.

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Lebanon Considers Disarming Hezbollah Terrorists Amid Regional Pressure

Lebanese sources indicate possible moves toward Hezbollah’s disarmament as regional and international pressures mount. Israel remains vigilant, viewing the process as vital to national security and regional stability.

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Lebanese Army Dismantles Major Captagon Lab, Exposing Terror Funding

The Lebanese Armed Forces dismantled a Captagon drug lab near the Syrian border, exposing illicit production networks fueling regional instability and terror finance in the Middle East.

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Lebanon’s Defense Council Issues Strong Warning to Hamas Terrorists

Lebanon’s security leaders have formally warned Hamas against conducting attacks from Lebanese territory, emphasizing the risks such actions pose to Lebanon’s sovereignty and regional stability amid ongoing conflict with Israel.

Lebanon

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Israel Strikes to Dismantle Hezbollah Terror Threat as Lebanon Faces Crisis

Lebanon faces a critical decision on Hezbollah’s arms while Israeli military operations persist. The state’s authority is challenged, raising concerns about escalation and regional security.

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Exposing Hezbollah’s Threat: The Illusion of Lebanese Sovereignty on Israel’s Northern Border

Lebanon’s claim of border control is undermined by Hezbollah’s entrenched presence, fueling instability and persistent threats to Israeli security amid ongoing regional tensions and international impasse.

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Iran-Backed Hezbollah Fails to Uphold Ceasefire, Threatens Israel’s Security

More than 3,000 ceasefire violations and over 150 new fatalities in Lebanon highlight the instability along Israel’s northern border, underscoring persistent threats and questions about regional peace.

Lebanon

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Israel Intensifies Defense Operations, Employs ‘Knock on the Roof’ Tactics Against Hezbollah Terrorists

Israeli forces issued a third ‘knock on the roof’ warning in Lebanon, part of efforts to minimize civilian harm as operations intensify against Hezbollah targets along the border.

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U.S. Military Delegation Enhances Oversight in Lebanon to Counter Hezbollah Terrorism

A U.S. military delegation, accompanied by Lebanese forces, toured southern Lebanon, signaling deeper American involvement as debates intensify over U.S. influence on Lebanon’s defense and sovereignty.

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Hezbollah’s Defiance of Disarmament Threatens Regional Stability and Israel’s Security

Lebanon faces rising tensions as armed factions defy state authority and Hezbollah refuses to disarm, raising fears of renewed civil conflict and increasing Israeli security concerns.

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Lebanon Faces Collapse: Hezbollah’s Threat to Israel and Regional Stability

Lebanon faces deepening civil unrest as sectarian divides, economic collapse, and Hezbollah’s dominance threaten regional stability and heighten risks of conflict along Israel’s northern border.

Lebanon

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Hezbollah’s Terror Threat and Lebanon’s Leadership Crisis: Urgent Need for Disarmament

Lebanon’s president resists disarming Hezbollah, fearing sectarian violence and renewed civil war as heavily armed factions across the country remain tense after the escalation of regional hostilities.

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