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France 24
15-07-2025
- Politics
- France 24
Israeli forces conduct strikes against Hezbollah in eastern Lebanon
Israel 's military said it was striking targets belonging to Hezbollah 's elite Radwan force in eastern Lebanon on Tuesday, the latest attack despite a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. "Moments ago, Israeli Air Force fighter jets... began numerous strikes toward Hezbollah terror targets in the area of Beqaa, Lebanon," it said in a statement. "The military compounds that were struck were used by the Hezbollah terrorist organisation for training and exercising terrorists to plan and carry out terrorist attacks against (Israeli) troops and the State of Israel," it added. Israel has repeatedly bombed Lebanon despite a November ceasefire that sought to end over a year of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, including two months of all-out war that left the group severely weakened. Defence Minister Israel Katz said the latest strikes were "a clear message" to Hezbollah and the Lebanese government "which is responsible for upholding the agreement". "We will strike every terrorist and thwart any threat to the residents of the north and to the State of Israel – and we will respond with maximum force against any attempt at rebuilding," he said in a statement from his ministry. The military statement said an Israeli operation in September 2024 had "eliminated" Radwan force commanders in Beirut and southern Lebanon, but that "since then the unit has been operating to reestablish its capabilities". "The storage of weapons and the activities of the Hezbollah terrorist organisation at these sites constitute a blatant violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon and constitute a future threat to the State of Israel," it added. Under the November ceasefire deal, Hezbollah was to pull its fighters back north of the Litani river, about 30 kilometres (20 miles) from the Israeli border, leaving the Lebanese army and United Nations peacekeepers as the only armed parties in the region. Israel was required to fully withdraw its troops from the country but has kept them in five places it deems strategic.
Arab News
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Israel military says striking Hezbollah targets in east Lebanon
JERUSALEM: Israel's military said it was striking targets belonging to Hezbollah's elite Radwan force in eastern Lebanon on Tuesday, the latest attack despite a ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. 'Moments ago, Israeli Air Force fighter jets... began numerous strikes toward Hezbollah terror targets in the area of Beqaa, Lebanon,' it said in a statement. 'The military compounds that were struck were used by the Hezbollah terrorist organization for training and exercising terrorists to plan and carry out terrorist attacks against (Israeli) troops and the State of Israel,' it added. The statement said an Israeli military operation in September 2024 had 'eliminated' Radwan force commanders in Beirut and southern Lebanon, but that 'since then the unit has been operating to reestablish its capabilities.' 'The storage of weapons and the activities of the Hezbollah terrorist organization at these sites constitute a blatant violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon and constitute a future threat to the State of Israel,' it added. Israel has repeatedly bombed Lebanon despite a November ceasefire that sought to end over a year of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, including two months of all-out war that left the group severely weakened. Under the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah was to pull its fighters back north of the Litani river, about 30 kilometers (20 miles) from the Israeli border, leaving the Lebanese army and United Nations peacekeepers as the only armed parties in the region. Israel was required to fully withdraw its troops from the country but has kept them in five places it deems strategic.
LBCI
20-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Interior Ministry announces 2025 municipal and mukhtar election results in Zahle
The Ministry of Interior and Municipalities has released the results of the 2025 municipal and mukhtar elections in Zahle. Click here to view the results.
LBCI
18-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Violence at Bekaa's Saadnayel polling center prompts LADE to withdraw observers
A major security incident broke out at the polling center in Saadnayel Public Mixed School, involving acts of violence. The Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE) withdrew its observers from the center to ensure the safety of its team. The incident is considered one of the most serious violations recorded in the electoral process. It highlights the security challenges that could impact the integrity and conduct of the elections.
