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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.
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Israel continues strikes on southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure amid ongoing hostilities. Lebanon's government aims to disarm Hezbollah, but the group resists. Diplomatic talks have resumed, but violence and international criticism persist, with fears of broader conflict escalating.
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Israeli escalation in Lebanon continues despite a year-old ceasefire, with threats to disarm Hezbollah and recent strikes raising fears of renewed conflict. Lebanon's government faces pressure to disarm Hezbollah, while diplomatic efforts aim to prevent full-scale war.
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The EU is preparing to assist Lebanon's internal security forces ahead of UNIFIL's withdrawal in 2026. Israel continues strikes on Lebanese territory amid ongoing tensions with Hezbollah. Lebanon seeks international verification of Hezbollah's rearmament, with US and French involvement possible.
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Despite a 2024 ceasefire, Israel continues strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. Lebanese efforts to disarm Hezbollah face delays amid political and military challenges, with fears of renewed conflict. Diplomatic talks aim to reinforce the ceasefire and disarmament process, but tensions remain high as Israel strikes Hezbollah positions and Lebanon seeks stability.
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Lebanese authorities are close to completing the first phase of disarming Hezbollah, as the US-backed ceasefire aims to end over a year of conflict. The Lebanese army is tasked with establishing a monopoly on arms, but resistance from Hezbollah and ongoing Israeli strikes complicate progress.
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As of January 2026, Lebanon is nearing completion of the first phase of disarming Hezbollah south of the Litani River, under heavy US pressure. Despite a November 2024 ceasefire, Israel continues airstrikes and drone attacks targeting Hezbollah and Hamas in Lebanon, maintaining troops in strategic areas. Hezbollah rejects disarmament demands, citing ongoing Israeli aggression and US influence.
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The Lebanese army reports significant progress in its plan to disarm non-state militias, including Hezbollah, controlling the south of Lebanon. Despite ongoing Israeli strikes and international pressure, the military claims to have achieved its first phase, with further steps planned. Israel and Hezbollah continue to accuse each other of violations.
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Lebanese military reports the completion of the first phase of a plan to disarm Hezbollah and other non-state groups, asserting full sovereignty and control over borders, airports, and smuggling activities. The move follows recent conflict and economic crisis, with ongoing debates over security and reforms.
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The EU will provide 620 million euros in 2026-27 to support Syria's post-war recovery, humanitarian aid, and reconstruction efforts. EU leaders visited Damascus amid ongoing violence and regional instability, aiming to restart diplomatic relations and promote dialogue between Syrian factions.