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Israel strikes south Lebanon after holding off Beirut attack
Israel continued its bombardment of southern Lebanon on Tuesday, maintaining military pressure on Hezbollah while stopping short of striking Beirut following a direct request from President Trump to Prime Minister Netanyahu. The restraint marks a rare moment of U.S. influence over Israeli operational decisions in the ongoing conflict. The three-month war shows no signs of abating, with the geographic boundaries of Israeli strikes now effectively shaped by Washington's intervention.
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UN tells world to brace for extreme weather as El Nino looms
The UN is warning governments and communities worldwide to prepare for a surge in extreme weather events as El Niño conditions take hold. UN Secretary-General António Guterres cautioned that floods, droughts, and heatwaves could strike with greater intensity than in previous cycles. The alert underscores mounting pressure on nations to strengthen climate resilience and disaster response infrastructure before conditions deteriorate.
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Israel kills five in attacks on Lebanon after Trump announces de-escalation
Israel carried out strikes in Lebanon killing five people, even as President Trump announced a broader regional de-escalation effort. The attacks cast immediate doubt on the durability of any ceasefire arrangement and signal that ground-level violence may continue regardless of diplomatic pronouncements. For observers tracking the conflict, the disconnect between political messaging and military action is the story to watch.
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Scene of damaged hospital after Israeli strike in southern Lebanon
Israeli strikes have significantly damaged Jabal Amel Hospital in southern Lebanon, raising urgent concerns about the destruction of protected medical infrastructure. Al Jazeera correspondent Obaida Hitto reported from the scene, where the extent of the damage is visible firsthand. Attacks on hospitals represent a serious flashpoint in the broader conflict, drawing international scrutiny over compliance with humanitarian law.
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Lebanon says Hezbollah agrees reciprocal halt to attacks on Israel
Hezbollah has agreed to a reciprocal halt to attacks on Israel, according to Lebanese officials, marking a potential turning point in the ongoing conflict. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has made clear the terms are not optional, warning that strikes on Beirut will continue if Hezbollah fails to honor the US-brokered proposal. The deal's durability now hinges on whether both sides hold to their commitments in the hours and days ahead.
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