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US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran
A series of strikes over the weekend saw the US and Iran accuse each other of violating the ceasefire agreement.
June 29, 2026Israel insists on troops in southern Lebanon as Rubio defends Iran deal in Middle East - Reuters
Israel insists on troops in southern Lebanon as Rubio defends Iran deal in Middle East Reuters
June 24, 2026BBC sees destroyed villages in Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon
Travelling with a humanitarian convoy, BBC's Hugo Bachega has been given rare access to a part of Lebanon under Israeli occupation.
June 20, 2026Israel and Hezbollah continue strikes despite ceasefire agreement
Deaths are reported in southern Lebanon, with the IDF saying it hit "Hezbollah terrorist targets" after the group fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces.
June 20, 2026Lebanon fighting eases after US-Iran deal - Reuters
Lebanon fighting eases after US-Iran deal Reuters
June 15, 2026French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.
April 18, 2026Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks after Israel-Lebanon talks in US
Israel strikes hit southern Lebanon and Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel, a day after rare direct negotiations.
April 15, 2026Lebanese army says soldier killed in Israeli attack in southern Lebanon - Reuters
Lebanese army says soldier killed in Israeli attack in southern Lebanon Reuters
April 5, 2026Israel destroys river bridges in southern Lebanon
The health ministry says that 968 people, including more than 100 children, have been killed since 2 March.
March 18, 2026Iran attacks breach international law, Swiss Defence Minister says - Reuters
Iran attacks breach international law, Swiss Defence Minister says Reuters
March 8, 2026At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon - state media
A senior Hezbollah official was among those reported killed in air strikes on the Bekaa Valley and southern Lebanon.
February 21, 2026