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Lebanon

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Aoun meets Trump to push Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament in southern Lebanon

Jul 26, 2026

The Telegraph's Iran: the Latest episode covers Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's July 2026 Washington visit to meet Donald Trump, outlining a phased plan to end hostilities, secure Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon, transfer security to the Lebanese army, and pursue reconstruction. It discusses a US-backed pilot scheme starting with limited army deployment in one southern village, Israeli Defense Minister statements against withdrawal, and Trump's non-committal response on timelines. The second half features an interview with Lama Amin of Scenario Charity on daily life for displaced Lebanese, personal accounts of bombing and displacement, and excerpts from creative writing monologues by war-affected civilians.

▶ Source: The Telegraph

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Lebanese army deploys in southern pilot zones after Israeli pullback

Jul 22, 2026

The segment reports the Lebanese army's first deployment in months into three southern 'pilot zones' under a US-brokered framework agreement with Israel and Lebanon. It explains the goal of testing Hezbollah disarmament and phased Israeli withdrawal south of the Litani River. BBC Arabic correspondent Karim Torbey reports from near Zalfa (Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh), describing the confusing situation, Israeli fire near army positions, and the army's reluctance to confront Hezbollah due to civil war risks.

▶ Source: BBC News

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Sky News report on Mona Khalil's death in Israeli strike largely accurate

Jun 27, 2026

The Sky News segment profiles Mona Khalil, a Lebanese marine biologist known as 'Lebanon's conservation queen' for decades protecting endangered sea turtles on Mansouri beach near Tyre. It describes her death from injuries after an Israeli airstrike hit her beachside home in early June 2026, her refusal to leave despite the conflict, and tributes from neighbors and activists. The report includes on-site footage of the damaged house and notes the Lebanese military restricting access due to nearby dangers. Sourcing relies on interviews with a neighbor (Muhammad) and activist (Fadia), on-location reporting, and a brief reference to an Israeli military statement denying she was targeted. The piece frames her work as a legacy amid the broader Israel-Hezbollah conflict in southern Lebanon.

▶ Source: Sky News

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Lebanon returns amid fragile truce, ongoing strikes and US-Iran deal tensions

Jun 17, 2026

The segment covers recent Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon shortly after a US-Iran memorandum of understanding aimed at ending broader hostilities, including in Lebanon. It highlights continued clashes despite a fragile ceasefire and thousands of displaced residents returning home against official advice. France 24 correspondent Rennie Davis reports from Beirut on traffic heading south, Lebanese army demining efforts, resident interviews expressing doubt about the truce's durability, and personal stories of destroyed homes. Sourcing relies on eyewitness accounts, local authorities, and context from the US-Iran talks.

▶ Source: FRANCE 24 English

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Families return to ruined southern Lebanon towns amid fragile ceasefire

Jun 17, 2026

The segment reports on displaced families returning to destroyed villages and towns in southern Lebanon following a recent fragile ceasefire tied to a US-Iran agreement. It shows scenes of cars loaded with belongings, rubble-filled areas, and interviews with residents cleaning up amid widespread damage. Residents express defiance, stating their return constitutes a victory despite destruction and Israeli troop presence. The report notes Israeli forces remain in areas like near Kaounin village close to Tibnin and links ongoing tensions to Hezbollah and Iran demands for full Israeli withdrawal as part of broader deals.

▶ Source: Al Jazeera English

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Few Nabatiyeh Residents Return Amid Fragile US-Iran Truce Hopes

Jun 16, 2026

The segment reports from Nabatiyeh in southern Lebanon, showing widespread destruction after months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Very few residents have returned due to ongoing insecurity. It notes recent artillery or missile activity near Ali al-Taher hill, about two miles away, where intense clashes occurred in the past week. Locals express skepticism about a lasting solution and are awaiting a US-Iran memorandum of understanding scheduled for signing on Friday.

▶ Source: Associated Press

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UNIFIL notes sharp drop in southern Lebanon cross-border fire

Jun 16, 2026

The segment discusses recent UNIFIL observations of cross-border projectiles in southern Lebanon, noting 106 trajectories in one period with 103 attributed to the IDF. It highlights a significant reduction in daily trajectories from 705 to 174 and calls for continued de-escalation toward zero incidents. The discussion also touches on an announced agreement or memorandum with positive early effects on the situation in Lebanon. The broadcast relies on UNIFIL data and spokesperson comments, referencing counts of projectiles and trajectories attributed to sides. It includes analyst or correspondent input on the path forward and expectations around a memorandum of understanding involving Lebanon.

▶ Source: Al Jazeera English