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Israel to tolerate continued attacks on its civilians. Meanwhile, in a video statement released after the military took Beaufort Castle on Sunday, Netanyahu said about the castle his country held more than 25 years
Lebanon, the deepest it has reached since its 18-year occupation of the region ended in 2000. It also bombarded Tyre, levelling entire buildings in some of the most violent airstrikes yet on the southern
statement issued by his office. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun also entered the rhetorical fray, saying that the direct talks with Israel were aimed at ending the conflict with Hezbollah while accusing those who drew Lebanon
occupation of southern Lebanon from the wider US-Israeli war on Iran, Iran has consistently stated that it will not entertain a peace deal that does not extend to Lebanon as well. Last night
Netanyahu said Soon after, reports emerged that an Israeli drone strike had killed one person in southern Lebanon. Israel’s defence minister insisted that the IDF was not withdrawing from the country and that military
Netanyahu again found himself apologising for a strike on a third church in Gaza following pressure from the Trump administration, when three of the hundreds of people sheltering there were killed and several others injured
occupation of southern Lebanon in 2000, has been the site of an intense battle in recent days. On Thursday, the Israeli military heavily bombed villages and towns all over southern Lebanon, following a pattern
occupation withdrew as a result of the steadfastness and sacrifices of the people of this land, making May 25 a day of national dignity”. Under Aoun’s command, Beirut is engaging in [direct talks with
occupation of nearly one-fifth of Lebanon are a major sticking point in the US and Iran’s peace negotiations – and Tehran is pushing for a broader regional ceasefire, including an end to strikes
occupation of southern Lebanon, the Lebanese government has agreed to direct negotiations with the Israeli government, with the US acting as mediator – but those negotiations have been between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors
occupation of swaths of southern Lebanon. Instead, Israel appears to be [trying to fuel sectarian tensions](/news/2026/5/7/israels-attacks-and-pressure-sowing-seeds-for-division-in-tense-lebanon) inside Lebanon, leading to chaos and internal strife. ## What has happened so far? An initial meeting took place
Netanyahu said in a video statement Wednesday, calling it "the capital of Hezbollah in southern Lebanon" and referencing it as the place where Hezbollah's former leader Hassan Nasrallah called Israeli society a flimsy "spider
Netanyahu’s office said Israel would reserve the right to strike Beirut if Hezbollah attacks continue. “If Hezbollah does not cease attacking our cities and citizens … Israel will attack terror targets in Beirut,” he said
Netanyahu has never criticised extreme abuse of Palestinian detainees and denounced a recent [New York Times investigation into rape of Palestinians](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/11/opinion/israel-palestinians-sexual-violence.html), including in prisons, as a “blood libel” and [threatened
Netanyahu, which [threatened to inflame tensions](/features/2026/5/5/us-push-for-lebanon-and-israel-leaders-to-meet-could-inflame-tensions) in Lebanon. Some analysts believe internal strife in Lebanon would be a boon to Israel. “There is no one who would benefit more from a disintegration
occupation of nearly one-fifth of Lebanon are a major sticking point in the US-Iranian peace negotiations, and Tehran is pushing for a broader regional ceasefire, including an end to strikes on its allies
Netanyahu not to target Beirut, understanding that such an escalation could end a regional ceasefire in place since April. The Israeli invasion has deepened tensions between Iran, which backs Hezbollah, and the Lebanese government, which
occupation of southern Lebanon and [bombing across the country](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/12/how-israeli-offensive-destroyed-entire-villages-in-lebanon). The ceasefire is meant to give space for direct negotiations between the Lebanese and Israeli governments. The fact that direct negotiations are taking
statement added that the truce was a "gesture of goodwill" by Israel intended to enable "good-faith negotiations towards a permanent security and peace agreement" between the two parties. Israel and Lebanon's leaders have
statement posted on Telegram. “For us, a ceasefire in Lebanon is just as important as a ceasefire in Iran,” he said. Ghalibaf led the Iranian delegation at the first round of US-Iran talks