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Lebanese and Italian army officials discuss future of UNIFIL mission

Lebanese army chief Rodolphe Haykal met with his Italian counterpart Luciano Portolano in Italy between Monday and Wednesday to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation. The officials also reviewed projections for the post-UNIFIL period in Lebanon. Portolano identified Lebanese stability as a strategic priority and emphasized the necessity of supporting the Lebanese army due to its role in maintaining national security.

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Israeli forces demolish houses in southern Lebanon

On August 26, 2026, Israeli forces conducted demolitions of residential houses and infrastructure in the municipality of Bani Haiyyan in southern Lebanon’s Marjayoun district. Concurrently, Israeli jets carried out airstrikes targeting areas within Marjayoun and the vicinity of Tyre. These actions were reported by the National News Agency during the ongoing conflict.

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Lebanon accuses Israel of burning forest and farmland in south

Lebanese officials and residents accused the Israeli military of systematically burning 160 square kilometers of forest and farmland in southern Lebanon, with government data indicating half of the affected land was agricultural. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam alleged that Israel implemented a “scorched-earth policy,” while the National Council for Scientific Research reported that fires expanded in scope during the 2026 conflict compared to previous hostilities. The Israeli army stated it is aware of the environmental impact of its operations and claimed to take precautionary measures, though local officials, including civil defense workers in the Nabatieh region, linked the fires to Israeli drone activity, bombs, and incendiary munitions.

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Israeli army conducts major blast in south Lebanon town

On 25 August 2026, the Israeli military executed a large-scale detonation in the southern Lebanese town of Khiam. This action followed earlier Israeli strikes reported by the National News Agency (NNA) in the towns of al-Mansouri and Sarbin. The events occurred as part of a conflict context designated as the War on Iran.

political1d ago

Lebanon seeks UN-backed successor to UNIFIL peacekeeping force

Lebanon initiated discussions with European powers to establish a UN-backed successor to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) as the current mission’s mandate approaches its expiration at the end of the year. Backed by a petition signed by 86 Lebanese parliamentarians, the government sought to maintain an international security presence to prevent a power vacuum following the potential withdrawal of UNIFIL forces. This push faced opposition from Israel, which accused UNIFIL of failing to prevent Hezbollah from building military infrastructure in southern Lebanon, and the United States, which favored security mechanisms outside the current UN framework.

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Israel to maintain presence in Mount Hermon area, says defence minister

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Tuesday that Israeli forces would maintain a continued presence in the Jabal al-Sheikh area, also known as Mount Hermon, located along the border of Syria and Lebanon. During a visit to the region, Katz stated the occupation would persist as long as security threats remain, noting the strategic position of the forces overlooking both Damascus and Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley. He emphasized that this positioning serves to protect Israeli communities in the Golan Heights and the Galilee, specifically highlighting the visibility of the Israeli military to the Syrian president in Damascus.

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Israel launches strikes across southern Lebanon

On 24 August 2026, the Israeli army conducted a series of strikes targeting the outskirts of Ainatha and Haddatha villages in Lebanon's Bint Jbeil district. During these operations, an Israeli drone exploded while hovering over an excavator engaged in rubble removal at the site of a previously destroyed building. According to Lebanon’s National News Agency, there were no immediate reports of casualties resulting from these events.

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Residents of Kfarchouba describe living conditions under Israeli military occupation

Residents of the Sunni-majority village of Kfarchouba in southern Lebanon remained under Israeli military occupation while facing strict curfews, movement restrictions, and limited access to their agricultural land. Mayor Qassem al-Adiri reported that Israeli authorities threatened the village with expulsion and destruction if they permitted the presence of armed elements within their borders. Tensions escalated on 24 March when Israeli soldiers conducted a raid in the outskirts of the village, resulting in the abduction of Shadi Karama Abdel Aal and the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Mohammed Ali Abdel Aal. Israeli forces additionally established outposts in evicted homes and reportedly engaged in the systematic destruction of agricultural land and forests through fires.

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Lebanon reports 4,348 deaths in Israeli attacks since March 2

The Lebanese ministry of health reported that Israeli attacks resulted in 4,348 deaths and over 12,300 injuries in Lebanon between March 2 and August 21, 2026. Since the beginning of the conflict in October 2023, the ministry recorded a total of at least 8,915 fatalities and more than 30,540 injuries. These figures represent the cumulative impact of ongoing hostilities within the region.

economic5d ago

World Bank projects 6.4% economic contraction for Lebanon

The World Bank reported that Lebanon’s economy is projected to contract by 6.4% in 2026, reversing a 4.2% growth trend from the previous year. This downturn follows the military escalation between Hezbollah and Israel that began on March 2, which resulted in 4,348 deaths, 12,703 injuries, and the displacement of 1.2 million people. The conflict caused extensive damage to housing and infrastructure, specifically destroying 70 border villages, and disrupted key economic drivers such as tourism and domestic demand.

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Israeli forces enter town of Khiam in southern Lebanon amid shelling

On 21 August 2026, Israeli forces entered the town of Khiam in Lebanon's Nabatieh region, supported by heavy shelling. During the operation, Israeli troops reportedly detonated a house within the town. Concurrent with the incursion in Khiam, fresh artillery shelling occurred on the outskirts of Mayfadoun.

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Israeli air strikes and explosions reported in southern Lebanon

On Friday, 21 August 2026, Israeli forces conducted a series of air strikes and artillery attacks across multiple locations in southern Lebanon. The operations targeted the town of Mansouri, the Ali al-Taher Hill, and the towns of Haddatha and Tayri within the Bint Jbeil district. State media reported that the blasts were heard throughout the region during the overnight and early morning hours.

conflict6d ago

A first responder's account of working on the front lines in Lebanon

Ali Safiuddin, a longtime member of the Civil Defense in southern Lebanon, served on the front lines amidst ongoing conflict. Safiuddin experienced personal loss when his toddler daughter was killed by Israel in 2006, and he subsequently lost three colleagues to Israeli actions in 2026. Despite these events, the first responder continued his work to save others in the region.

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Hezbollah official says force is required to secure Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon

Senior Hezbollah official Nawaf Moussawi stated that force is the only means to secure an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. In an interview with Middle East Eye, Moussawi argued that negotiations involving President Joseph Aoun were ineffective because the Lebanese government lacked the necessary leverage over Israel. Moussawi, who leads Hezbollah’s border and resources department, affirmed that the organization intended to continue fighting occupying troops until they departed the country. He cited a lack of international pressure on Israel as the reason for his assessment that diplomatic efforts would remain fruitless.

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Beirut residents express opposition to Hezbollah disarmament

Residents of the Dahiyeh neighborhood in Beirut expressed strong opposition to a US-brokered peace framework between the Lebanese and Israeli governments that requires the disarmament of Hezbollah in exchange for reconstruction funding. The agreement, signed in late June, mandates the withdrawal of the Israel Defense Forces from southern Lebanon and the deployment of the Lebanese military to oversee the group's disarmament as a prerequisite for international aid. Hezbollah officials characterized the deal as a surrender, while local residents rejected the trade-off of weapons for funds, despite the estimated $11 billion cost to rebuild the country following extensive damage from the conflict. Physical destruction from the 2023 to 2024 war between the IDF and Hezbollah resulted in $6.8 billion in damages, excluding subsequent impacts.

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Displaced Lebanese observe Israeli military activity in southern Lebanon

On 19 August 2026, displaced Lebanese families monitored Israeli military activity near their homes in southern Lebanon. Journalist Ali Hashem reported observing Israeli attacks from a distance alongside these families. The activity occurred as Israel engaged in the destruction of towns and villages located within designated pilot zones.

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Canadian official condemns Israeli military operations in Lebanon and announces aid

Canadian Secretary of State for International Development Randeep Sarai visited Lebanon to condemn Israel’s military presence as an "unlawful invasion" and announce new humanitarian aid programs. The conflict, which began after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel on March 2, has resulted in over 4,000 deaths and the displacement of 360,000 people. Sarai met with Lebanese leadership to express support for state authority and internal reforms, while reaffirming Canada's commitment to providing financial assistance to the nation.

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Report on conditions in designated zones in southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem reported on conditions within a designated 'pilot zone' located in southern Lebanon. The report focused on developments occurring inside this area.

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Lebanese public opinion divided on peace and normalization with Israel

Lebanese public opinion remained divided on peace with Israel following a period of intense conflict that resulted in 4,346 deaths and 12,301 injuries since March 2, 2026. While President Joseph Aoun pursued direct U.S.-brokered negotiations launched on June 26 to end the war, his efforts faced opposition from Hezbollah and a lack of Israeli willingness to relinquish military gains. The conflict, which escalated after Hezbollah opened a support front for Gaza on October 8, 2023, left approximately 70 border villages in southern Lebanon uninhabitable.

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Six foreign workers injured in munition explosion in Metula

Six Thai agricultural workers were injured on Tuesday when an old, previously undiscovered explosive detonated in a nectarine orchard in Metula, Israel’s northernmost community. Emergency responders, including the Magen David Adom and the IDF, evacuated the victims to Ziv Medical Center in Safed, where two were reported in serious condition and one in moderate condition. Police are currently investigating the incident and have cautioned the public against handling any shrapnel or debris found in the area, which has been subject to heavy conflict for the past three years.

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Israeli forces carry out artillery shelling, strikes in south Lebanon

On Tuesday, 18 August 2026, the Israeli military conducted artillery shelling and strikes across multiple locations in southern Lebanon. These operations targeted the outskirts of Majdal Zoun, the town of Mansouri, and the outskirts of Haddatha and Baraachit. The activity was reported by Lebanese state media amid a broader conflict environment.

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UNIFIL reports increase in Israeli military activity in southern Lebanon

The United Nations peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported a marked increase in Israeli military activity in southern Lebanon between August 5 and August 16, 2026. Data from the force indicated an average of 137 projectiles recorded per day, with daily totals reaching 208 on Saturday and 185 on Sunday. UNIFIL stated that rising tensions have resulted in civilian displacement and the disruption of daily routines due to insecurity and uncertainty.

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UNIFIL says Israeli flags on Lebanon road violate UN resolution

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) stated that Israeli flags placed along a main coastal road in southern Lebanon constituted a violation of U.N. Security Council resolution 1701. The flags were observed by peacekeepers on a route connecting Naqoura and Tyre, following a video shared by an Israeli journalist that appeared to be filmed from a military vehicle. While the Israel Defense Forces maintained their operations aimed to remove threats posed by Hezbollah in accordance with international law, UNIFIL urged all sides to avoid provocative actions that could escalate tensions. The incident occurred against the backdrop of an ongoing conflict and a self-declared security zone established by Israel in southern Lebanon.

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CENTCOM chief visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid regional tensions

CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper visited the USS Abraham Lincoln to evaluate the crew after the carrier spent over 240 days at sea supporting the U.S. war against Iran. Despite reports of mental health concerns and supply issues, Cooper commended the leadership's focus on crew resilience and noted the vessel maintains low rates of mental health cases compared to other carriers. The USS George Washington is currently en route to the Middle East to relieve the Lincoln, a deployment President Trump stated was not long enough.

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Erdogan expresses concern over Israeli military actions in Lebanon

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed serious concern regarding ongoing Israeli military attacks in Lebanon during an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera’s 'Al Muqabala' program. The remarks, published on August 16, 2026, highlighted Ankara's stance on the conflict. The statement served to formalize Turkey's position on the regional escalation involving Israel and Lebanon.

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Israeli military attacks Ali al-Taher Hill in southern Lebanon

On 16 August 2026, the Israeli military conducted an attack using explosives on Ali al-Taher Hill, located in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, southern Lebanon. The National News Agency reported the incident, noting that the location has been subject to intense Israeli military action. The hill is identified as a strategically important high ground.

economic10d ago

Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon impact local economy and infrastructure

Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon damaged approximately 56,000 hectares of agricultural land, accounting for over 20% of farmland in the conflict zone. These military operations, which reportedly included the deliberate ignition of wildfires in olive groves and farmland following the June 17 ceasefire, exacerbated a financial crisis that began in 2019. Lebanon's Ministry of Agriculture and reports from Beirut indicated that the destruction of infrastructure, coupled with a 25% surge in gasoline prices and significant increases in food and rent costs, intensified the economic strain on a population where over one-third already lived below the poverty line.

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Death toll in Lebanon rises following Israeli invasion

Since invading southern Lebanon on 2 March, Israeli attacks resulted in 4,346 deaths and over 12,000 injuries, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The reported fatalities included 393 women, 257 children, and 135 medical workers. On Saturday, Israeli strikes on the towns of Deir al-Zahrani and Ansar killed 11 people, including children.

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Israel strikes in Lebanon kill 11; Iran and Oman hold Hormuz Strait talks

On August 16, 2026, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon resulted in 11 deaths, marking the deadliest attack in the region since a US-brokered ceasefire was established in June. Simultaneously, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed ongoing discussions with Oman regarding shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. These diplomatic talks remained contingent upon the United States upholding a memorandum of understanding signed in June.

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Israeli soldiers wounded by drone in southern Lebanon

On 15 August 2026, the Israeli military reported that three soldiers, including one officer, sustained injuries from an explosive drone in southern Lebanon. The personnel were evacuated from the region to receive hospital treatment, and the military confirmed that their families were notified. This incident occurred during ongoing conflict activities in southern Lebanon.

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