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operations in southern Lebanon,** hours after Israel and Lebanon [agreed to implement a US-backed ceasefire](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/04/israel-lebanon-renew-ceasefire-hezbollah-trump-iran-deal-middle-east-us) to end hostilities. Katz said the **Israel Defense Forces
southern Lebanon and eight others injured. Meanwhile, polls show most Israelis oppose the ceasefire, which comes as they believe their army was making progress in routing the group. The Israel Defense Forces [said
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson had earlier issued evacuation warnings for several villages in southern Lebanon, writing that residents "must evacuate" immediately, and that staying would be "endangering their life". The IDF later said
Defense Minister Israel Katz says the military will remain in southern Lebanon, part of Israeli operations on multiple fronts. Israeli troops hold more than 60 percent of the territory in Gaza and carry out frequent
southern Lebanon. The aim of the ongoing operation, as declared by Defense Minister Israel Katz, is to establish a “security zone” over the entire area south of the Litani River – which represents 10 percent
southern Lebanon between 1982 and 2000. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) already controlled territory up to the Litani River in its campaign against [Hezbollah](https://www.theguardian.com/world/hezbollah), but troops are now pushing towards the Zahrani
forces in a town north of the strategic Litani River in southern Lebanon – the current de facto boundary in Lebanon, with large areas to the south under Israeli military control. Israel’s military has ordered
southern Lebanon and northern Israel. Experts told BBC Verify the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has "so far been unable to develop any effective countermeasures", as the small drones can easily bypass detection systems. The drones
Defense Forces (IDF) said that it operates in accordance with the Law of Armed Conflict and does not allow the destruction of property unless there is an imperative military necessity. It added, without providing evidence
southern [Lebanon](https://www.theguardian.com/world/lebanon). The [Israel](https://www.theguardian.com/world/israel) Defense Forces said they had determined that an image circulating on social media showing the incident was authentic. The image appears to show an Israeli
forces have pushed further into southern areas, targeting Hezbollah and attempting to establish a buffer zone along the border. Last month, Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz said his country would install a “security zone
southern Lebanon, state media say, where a ceasefire has failed to stop the war between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah. Overnight, six people were killed and seven others were injured when a house
southern Lebanon, on April 17, 2026. A 10-day ceasefire deal struck between Lebanon and Israel took effect on April 17, sending displaced residents streaming south towards their homes, even as the Lebanese army warned
defensive strongholds in the region, allowing whoever controlled it to monitor movement across a large area of southern Lebanon. In more recent years, Palestinian fighters used the site as a base before Israel captured
Defense Forces (IDF) said "five anti-tank missiles were launched towards troops" from the co-ordinates of the Elias house on 6 March, injuring four soldiers. It did not provide any evidence or details when
southern Iran on Monday, saying the strikes had further damaged already fragile diplomatic efforts. Here is what we know: ## In Iran - **Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire:** Iran said the US violated the ceasefire
southern suburbs of Beirut and, a few hours later, sirens sounded across northern Israel. The Israel Defense Forces said it had so far intercepted all the Iranian ballistic missiles, as US president Donald Trump called
forces examine a fragment of an intercepted Iranian missile in northern Israel, early Monday, June 8, 2026. **Rami Shlush/AP** Rami Shlush/AP DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel and Iran traded fire early Monday in retaliatory strikes
forces under your command provided refuelling services, intelligence, or other assistance for Israeli imposition of evacuation zones in Lebanon and/or Iran?” it asked. “Have you received any intelligence assessments or analyses on the military utility
southern Lebanon](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/31/g-s1-125056/israel-seizes-medieval-beaufort-castle-southern-lebanon) The dueling attacks reflect the fragility of a weekslong ceasefire in the Iran war, which has seen repeated attacks even as American and Iranian officials try to negotiate a deal