Hezbollah strikes north Israel ahead of Lebanon ceasefire announcement
Firefighters worked to extinguish a fire after a rocket attack from Hezbollah hit Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel.

Firefighters worked to extinguish a fire after a rocket attack from Hezbollah hit Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel.

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An Israeli strike has destroyed the last operational bridge over the Litani River.
Some of the reservists accused of abusing a Palestinian detainee have started combat roles, reports Israeli Army Radio.

The Iran war has deepened the damage to its sanctions-hit economy, but oil revenues have provided a crucial cushion.
US–Iran talks gain pace as Pakistan mediates, optimism for a new round of talks in Islamabad.
An Israeli triple-tap attack on rescue workers in southern Lebanon has killed four and left several others injured.
No confirmation from Lebanon of US statement, which comes as Israel expands invasion.

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The Israeli army has bombed buildings in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district.

A European Union petition is on track to trigger a formal review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.