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Lebanese officials, including Hezbollah, continue to oppose disarmament plans amid ongoing Israeli military strikes. The Lebanese army's proposal to take control of weapons faces delays as regional tensions escalate, with Hezbollah demanding conditions before disarming. Political leaders call for dialogue, but tensions remain high.
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Britain is exploring indirect talks with Hezbollah in Lebanon to persuade the group to disarm and integrate into the state, amid ongoing tensions and recent Israeli strikes. The UK proposes deploying a diplomat to facilitate dialogue, reflecting broader international efforts to address Lebanon's security challenges post-2024 war.
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Fadel Shaker, a former pop star turned controversial figure, appeared in a Lebanese court for preliminary questioning related to his alleged support for a terrorist group. He had been hiding in a Palestinian refugee camp since 2013 after violent clashes in Sidon. The case follows his 2020 sentencing in absentia for supporting terrorism.
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A series of incidents involving Israeli drones and military fire near UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon have heightened tensions. UN and French officials condemned the actions, which included drone reconnaissance, grenade drops, and tank fire, amid ongoing Israeli military activity and Lebanese disarmament pressures. No injuries reported.
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Israeli forces entered Blida, Lebanon, killing municipal worker Ibrahim Salameh during a raid aimed at Hezbollah infrastructure. Lebanon condemned the attack, with the Lebanese army and Hezbollah calling for stronger responses. Israeli strikes also targeted southern Lebanon, breaching the ceasefire agreement amid ongoing tensions.
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Israeli military conducted multiple strikes in southeastern Lebanon, killing three people and wounding several others. The attacks targeted alleged Hezbollah arms smugglers and infrastructure, raising international concern amid ongoing tensions despite a ceasefire. The EU called for restraint and respect for the ceasefire.
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Lebanese military officials oppose Israel's demand for house-to-house searches in southern Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah, fearing it could ignite civil unrest. Israel continues strikes targeting Hezbollah rearmament efforts, while Lebanon seeks to avoid escalation and maintain stability amid US and regional pressure.
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Israeli forces fired on UNIFIL peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, claiming poor weather caused misidentification. The incident, involving tank fire near Lebanese territory, was deemed a serious violation of UN Security Council resolution 1701. No injuries were reported, but tensions remain high amid ongoing Israeli strikes and Lebanese sovereignty concerns.
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Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder turned drug trafficker, is accused of orchestrating a violent international drug operation and ordering the murder of a witness in Colombia. Authorities have arrested multiple suspects linked to his network, but Wedding remains at large in Mexico with a $15 million reward for his capture.
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Since the ceasefire ending the 2024 Israel-Hezbollah war, Lebanon's army has increased its border deployment to nearly 10,000 troops, took journalists on a tour of former Hezbollah sites, and is managing unexploded ordnance. Israel continues airstrikes, claiming Hezbollah is rebuilding capabilities.