Lebanon

A US military delegation from Centcom arrived in Lebanon to assist in implementing a Lebanon-Israel agreement to end the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The agreement, signed on June 26, involves Israel withdrawing forces from two southern Lebanon 'pilot zones' to be taken by the Lebanese army. US, Lebanese, and Israeli officials confirmed the deal's implementation stage, with the first withdrawal expected soon.

An Israeli strike on southern Lebanon killed one person, according to Lebanese state media. The victim was a young man from Nabatieh who was riding a motorcycle when targeted by an enemy drone.

Israel has suspended attacks on Lebanon following American pressure, as reported by the Israeli Broadcasting Authority. The Israeli military plans to withdraw from two areas in southern Lebanon, allowing the Lebanese army to take control and gradually disarm Hezbollah. A drone strike in Nabatieh al-Fawqa killed three women, as noted in the article.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun defended the government's decision to negotiate with Israel amid ongoing attacks, dismissing critics as unworthy of response. The US-mediated framework agreement has sparked public anger in Lebanon over demands for Hezbollah to disarm in exchange for Israeli troop withdrawal.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed US envoy Steve Witkoff called Gaza's population 'two million Nazis' during a private meeting. Smotrich also advocated for permanent Israeli territorial expansion in Lebanon during a conference.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich claimed US envoy Steve Witkoff referred to Gaza's population as 'two million Nazis' during a private meeting. Smotrich, a far-right minister, also advocated for permanent Israeli territorial expansion in Lebanon and has previously called for expelling Palestinians from Gaza. The International Criminal Court is reportedly considering charges against Smotrich for alleged crimes in the West Bank.

The U.S.-Iran framework agreement included a commitment to end military operations in Lebanon, despite ongoing Israel-Hizballah conflict under a nominal ceasefire since April 16. The deal also addressed the Strait of Hormuz reopening and Iran’s nuclear program.

Tensions between Iran and the US escalate over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with NATO addressing freedom of navigation and Iran criticizing the discussions. The US denies Iran's claims of restricting maritime routes, citing its role in facilitating commercial vessel transit. Attacks in Lebanon and Gaza, along with Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's burial, mark ongoing regional instability.

Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon held a memorial ceremony for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Participants expressed mourning while also congratulating him on his martyrdom.

IDF troops are set to withdraw from Lebanon pilot zones in the coming days, according to a US official. No specific timeline is provided, but the official notes sufficient progress to encourage a Lebanese delegation to attend talks with Israel in Rome next week.

A U.S.-brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon is progressing to technical discussions in Rome after weeks of stagnation. The U.S. launched airstrikes against Iran, which responded by targeting U.S. allies, escalating tensions in the region. Financial markets showed mixed reactions with stock gains and easing oil prices.

The U.S. launched new airstrikes against Iran after President Trump declared the end of a ceasefire, citing Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated by targeting U.S.-allied Kuwait and Qatar, escalating tensions. Separately, diplomatic efforts between Israel and Lebanon advanced under U.S. coordination, and Iran's foreign minister engaged in regional talks to address the conflict.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the US-Iran memorandum of understanding is the 'best chance' for regional stability. The discussion included Lebanon and the occupied Palestinian territories, while Netanyahu stated Israel will continue attacking Iran to prevent nuclear weapons development.

In-N-Out Burger announced the opening of its Madison, Tenn., location on July 10. The restaurant will be managed by Ben Sanchez, who has 29 years of experience with the company, and will feature a drive-thru, indoor seating for 84 guests, and covered patio seating for 32 guests. It will operate daily from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m., with extended hours until 1:30 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) reported that the security situation in Lebanon remains 'fragile' despite a reduction in violence since late June. Peacekeepers are expanding their presence to support stability as displaced families return to damaged homes lacking basic utilities.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces will remain in Lebanon 'as long as need requires' and emphasized that the war with Iran is not over. He indicated Israel's intent to continue attacking Iran regardless of any US-Iran truce agreement.

A U.S.-brokered deal between Lebanon and Israel, contingent on Hezbollah's disarmament, is deepening political divisions in Lebanon. Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group, opposes the agreement, leading to protests and fears of a return to civil war, while the Lebanese government seeks to minimize Iran's influence and negotiate a ceasefire with Israel.

A U.S.-brokered Lebanon-Israel deal conditioning Israeli troop withdrawal on Hezbollah's disarmament has intensified political divisions in Lebanon, with Hezbollah and its supporters protesting, raising fears of civil war. The agreement, aimed at achieving peace, has sparked tensions between Lebanon's Western-backed government and Iran-backed Hezbollah, reminiscent of past conflicts.

Lebanon is demanding Israel fulfill its pledge to withdraw a pilot as a condition for attending Rome talks, with the IDF yet to move. Israel's army reported capturing a Radwan member and killing another.

The EU aviation agency has issued a new advisory urging airlines to avoid the airspaces of Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon until August 31 due to heightened US-Iran tensions. The advisory replaces a previous cautionary notice for Israel and other regions, while Israeli airline Arkia announced it will resume a Morocco route after a three-year hiatus.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated he believes Israel will withdraw troops from southern Lebanon, citing discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump mentioned a deal between Israel and Lebanon and expressed confidence it will work out well.

Trump says he may remove Syria from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism, lift sanctions, and commend Damascus for stability. He also suggested Syria could help combat Hezbollah in Lebanon, echoing a prior call for Syria to invade Lebanon to fight the group.

Iran's Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf accused the US of violating a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), citing military strikes, renewed oil sanctions, actions in the Strait of Hormuz, and Israeli attacks on Lebanon. He declared the 'era of bullying and extortion' is over, vowing Iran would not yield.

Iran's foreign ministry warns Middle East states not to allow their territories to be used for attacks on Iran. The ministry criticizes violations in the Strait of Hormuz and Israeli attacks in Lebanon as rendering an interim deal with the US ineffective.

The Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for regional oil and gas, has been blockaded since the U.S.-Iran war began in late February 2026. A provisional peace deal aims to reopen the waterway, but progress is unclear due to ongoing fighting in Lebanon and the need to clear sea mines. U.S. Vice President JD Vance is in Switzerland for talks with an Iranian delegation to finalize war-ending terms.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf condemned the US for 'major [Memorandum of Understanding] violations,' including renewed attacks in southern Iran, reinstated oil sanctions, and threats of further strikes. He also criticized continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon, asserting that 'the era of bullying and extortion is over.'

The White House has invited Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit the US on 21 July, according to Reuters citing an American official.

Iran's Foreign Ministry accuses the US of breaching Article 10 of a memorandum of understanding by revoking a temporary oil sanctions waiver. The ministry criticized the US Treasury's decision as a 'clear violation' and evidence of 'bad faith,' while also blaming the US for repeated violations, including through Israeli actions against Lebanon.

Iran's regional allies in Lebanon, Gaza, Yemen, and Iraq have gained greater operational independence through drone production, technology transfer, and training. The article questions whether this network has become too resilient to be dismantled via military strikes.

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is preparing to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House before the end of July to discuss the framework of an agreement with Israel.

Israeli envoy Yechiel Leiter dismissed reports of a Netanyahu-Trump rift as media 'drama' and highlighted upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome next week. Jerusalem views a potential deal with Lebanon as superseding a U.S. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran.

Southern Lebanon is seeing families return to their homes as conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah remains a threat. The region faces challenges in rebuilding after Israeli bombs caused significant destruction.

An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon killed four people, including three women, as they traveled in a car. The victims included a school principal, her mother, a foreign female domestic worker, and a male Syrian worker, despite an ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

Lebanon's president, Joseph Aoun, stated that Israel's occupation of southern Lebanon is preventing the Lebanese army's deployment to the area. He emphasized the need to pressure Israel to withdraw its forces, as the occupation undermines state legitimacy and hinders peace efforts. The two sides are preparing to implement a deal involving army deployment and gradual Israeli withdrawal.

An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed four people, including the principal of Youssef Shamoun Public School, her mother, a foreign domestic worker, and a Syrian worker. The attack occurred in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, with their vehicle hit by a guided missile near Dar al-Muallimeen, according to Lebanon state media (NNA).

Elbit Systems supplied Israel's Tzayad digital army programme, which identified 850,000 targets in real time across Gaza and Lebanon wars between 7 October and the end of 2025. The system detected approximately 1,000 potential targets daily during the first two years of the conflicts.

Elbit Systems supplied Israel's Tzayad digital army programme, which detected 850,000 targets in real time across Gaza and Lebanon war theatres between October 7 and the end of 2025. The system identified approximately 1,000 potential targets daily during the first two years of the conflicts.

The funeral procession for Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has begun in Tehran with millions attending, and the body will travel through Qom, Iraq, and Mashhad for burial. Israeli forces killed a Palestinian teenager during a raid on the Qalandiya refugee camp, and at least four Palestinians were injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed some Christian villages in southern Lebanon sought annexation to Israel, a claim rejected by a Lebanese mayor.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed some Christian villages in southern Lebanon sought annexation by Israel for protection from Hezbollah, but the villages denied these reports, stating they lacked authority to make such decisions. Israeli forces have clashed with Hezbollah despite a US-brokered agreement, and Netanyahu reiterated Israel's military presence in southern Lebanon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that some Christian villages in southern Lebanon have requested annexation by Israel to protect them from Hezbollah militants. Lebanon became involved in the Middle East conflict after Hezbollah attacked Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran’s supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes, prompting Israeli air strikes and a ground invasion.