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Why Israel is pounding Lebanon with bombs in war with Hezbollah stretching back decades

Thousands of people have been displaced by the latest conflict

The Independent UK

Hezbollah − degraded, weakened but not yet disarmed − destabilizes Lebanon once again

The fragile peace in Lebanon was already showing serious strains in the first months of 2026 – and then came the U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran.

The Conversation

Hezbollah Says It Refuses To Be Disarmed One Year After Leader's Killing

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said the group would not allow itself to be disarmed on Saturday as he addressed supporters marking one year since the killing by Israel of his predecessor Hassan Nasrallah.

International Business Times

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Lebanon’s terrible year: From exploding pagers to Israeli occupation

The pager attack in Lebanon kicked off a year that upended the country’s political and military reality.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon To Discuss Army's Plan To Disarm Hezbollah

The Lebanese government is set to discuss on Friday an army plan to disarm Hezbollah, which the Iran-backed group opposes, accusing the cabinet of playing into the hands of Israel and the United States.

International Business Times

UNIFIL says Israeli drones drop grenades near peacekeepers in Lebanon

‘This is one of the most serious attacks on UNIFIL personnel and assets’ since November ceasefire, UN force says.

Al Jazeera

Will a US-backed economic zone incentivise Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah?

US envoy Barrack proposed the zone, but analysts say locals don’t trust Israel or the US’s ability to control it.

Al Jazeera

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Two Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli drone explosion in southern Lebanon

Lebanese army says two other personnel wounded after crashed Israeli drone explodes during inspection in Naqoura area.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon to present Hezbollah disarmament plan in coming days: US envoy

Tom Barrack says Beirut will set out plan on Sunday. Hezbollah has rejected it as Israel continues attacks.

Al Jazeera

Hezbollah chief rejects disarmament, demands Israel comply with ceasefire

Naim Qassem says group will not abandon weapons ‘that protect us from our enemy’, insists on end to Israeli attacks.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon, Iran’s delicate diplomacy amid calls to disarm Hezbollah

Iran dispatches one of its most senior politicians to Beirut in a bid to soothe tensions.

Al Jazeera

Hezbollah refuses to hand over its weapons to Lebanese government

Hezbollah's Naim Qassem rejected Lebanon's decision to disarm the Iran-backed militant group, calling it a US-Israeli order and warning of a major crisis.

Euronews

Hezbollah to treat Lebanon’s disarmament decision ‘as if it does not exist’

The Lebanese armed group says the move was dictated by the US and that it ‘fully serves Israel’s interest’.

Al Jazeera

Hezbollah rejects calls to disarm, says demands serve Israel

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says group will ‘not submit to Israel’ and disarm as pressure on Lebanon grows.

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Al Jazeera

Hezbollah says it will not give up weapons despite US proposal

Knockback deals potential blow to US diplomat Thomas Barrack’s efforts to help broker Israel-Lebanon peace.

Al Jazeera

Israel says it launched ‘special, targeted operations’ in southern Lebanon

Army shares video of troops on ground in ‘targeted nighttime operation’ amid near-daily attacks against neighbour.

Al Jazeera

US envoy hails Lebanon’s response to Hezbollah disarmament proposals

Hezbollah has rejected disarmament while Israel continues to attack Lebanon, after US calls for it to give up weapons.

Al Jazeera

Hezbollah chief says won’t disarm until Israel leaves southern Lebanon

Naim Qassem says his group will not surrender or lay down weapons in response to Israeli threats.

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International Business Times

Hezbollah Chief Says Won't Surrender Under Israeli Threats

Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Sunday his group would not surrender or lay down its weapons in response to Israeli threats, despite pressure on the Lebanese militants to disarm.

Al Jazeera

Israeli drone attack in Lebanon kills 1, injures 3 near Beirut

Air raid hits vehicle in Khaldeh, south of Lebanese capital, as Israel continues its near-daily attacks on Lebanon.

The Guardian - UK

Israel warns of ‘prolonged war’ with Iran as conflict enters second week

Israeli military chief says ‘difficult days’ ahead as salvo of ballistic missiles trigger air raid sirens across country

International Business Times

Israel Strikes Hezbollah Operative In Beirut, Kills 3

An Israeli strike on Beirut killed at least three people on Tuesday, Lebanon's health ministry said after Israel announced its second strike on the country's capital in a fragile four-month truce.

Al Jazeera

In post-war Lebanon, Hezbollah grapples with new relationship to the state

What does the future look like for a militarily, politically and financially weakened Hezbollah?

Al Jazeera

Here’s how Israel is repeatedly violating the Lebanon ceasefire

A November 27 ceasefire was supposed to end violent attacks, but Israel has continued sporadic strikes on Lebanon.

Al Jazeera

Hezbollah’s Nasrallah to be buried in Lebanon on February 23

Hassan Nasrallah received a temporary burial as hostilities with Israel did not allow for a funeral to take place.

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