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US Team to Support Lebanese Army
The U.S. will send a team to Lebanon to back the Lebanese army in pilot zones in the south and verify the areas are clear of Hezbollah, Al-Arabiya reports. The mission is described as logistical, not combat.
Syria, US Agree to Cut Hezbollah Routes
Lebanon topped the agenda when Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara met Trump on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, per Lebanese newspaper Nidaa al-Watan, citing a diplomatic source.
The two agreed to move against the supply routes Hezbollah still uses through Syria and Turkey. Measures "will soon become clear" and include tighter coordination between the Syrian and Lebanese armies along their shared border.
Lebanon PM Salam to Meet Erdogan
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is expected in Istanbul tomorrow for talks with President Erdogan.
The visit comes after Erdogan warned that Israel’s operations in Lebanon also threaten Turkey.
Hezbollah linked Al Akhbar claims the U.S. now views Turkey as the country with the broadest influence in Lebanon, even surpassing Saudi Arabia. @kaisos1987
IDF Chief Says Iran Campaign Not Over
IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir says the campaign in Iran is “not over.”
“New plans” are already on the drawing board, with “major operations” still expected. “Be prepared,” he said.
Zamir also noted the IDF remains on high alert, closely monitoring developments in Iran and Lebanon.
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IDF Demolishes Hezbollah Tunnels
The IDF demolished two more Hezbollah tunnels in Majdal Zoun, southern Lebanon.
Spanning some 200 meters at depths of around 20 meters, the tunnels held operative living rooms, three launch shafts, and dozens of weapons.
A major underground drone facility was uncovered and demolished in the same area last month.
Israel Sets Security Zone in Lebanon
Israel's defense minister: A strong security zone has been established in Lebanon, from the sea in the west to Beaufort Castle and Mount Hermon in the east. Forces will keep operating there until Hezbollah is disarmed.
Trump Discusses Hezbollah With al-Sharaa
Reporter: “Did President al-Sharaa make any commitments to you on helping with Hezbollah in Lebanon?”
President Trump: “Yeah. I’m not going to tell you what he said. He was great”
Hezbollah Chief Reaffirms Iran-US Stance
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem: We remain committed to the Iran-U.S. understandings and stay on the battlefield.
He again urged the Lebanese government to cancel its framework agreement with Israel, calling it a bad deal that benefits only Israel.
Trump Says Israel Will Leave Lebanon
Trump on Lebanon:
I think Israel is going to withdraw troops from southern Lebanon.
Lebanon's Aoun Explains Israel Talks
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on why he chose negotiations with Israel: "I cannot stand by and watch my country be led into the abyss for the interests of another country."
He said the step was needed to stop the "Israeli machine of destruction and annihilation" and bring "the end of the occupation." Aoun expects his Washington meeting with Trump to benefit Lebanon.
Israeli Officials Plan Washington Visits
An "air bridge" to Washington is forming, i24NEWS reports. Senior Israeli officials, including defense figures, are expected in the U.S. capital in the coming weeks, against the backdrop of stalled U.S.-Iran talks and the framework agreemen...
An "air bridge" to Washington is forming, i24NEWS reports. Senior Israeli officials, including defense figures, are expected in the U.S. capital in the coming weeks, against the backdrop of stalled U.S.-Iran talks and the framework agreement signed with Lebanon.
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar is expected to meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio in about a week and a half. Talks are also advancing on a visit by Defense Minister Israel Katz.
A source familiar with the matter: "The military option is still on the table."
Trump MOU Remarks Shift Focus to Lebanon
Following President Trumps remarks about the MOU, and how as far as he is concerned it’s over, all eyes on Lebanon and Hezbollah.
Israel may not be so nice with Hezbollah anymore. Any perceived threat could now be met with overwhelming force.
Lebanon's Aoun Invited to White House
The White House has invited Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit the U.S. on July 21, official says. - Reuters
Iran Speaker Lists US MOU Violations
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on X:
"Major MOU Violations by the US:
Violating Iranian adjustments in the Strait
Persistent threats of further strikes
Reinstating oil sanctions
Attacks on southern Iran
Continued Zionist aggression on🇱🇧
The era of bullying and extortion is over. It leads nowhere. We don’t fold."
IDF Operations in Southern Lebanon
Meanwhile in southern Lebanon: Views from the Ali al Taher Heights overlooking the Nabatieh area.
IDF working the IRGC in Lebanon
Iran Warns U.S. Violated MOU Agreement
Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the U.S. has repeatedly violated the MOU less than 20 days after it was signed, including through Israeli actions in Lebanon.
Iran now warns it will take any steps it deems necessary to defend its national security.
Iran FM Links US Deal to Lebanon
Iranian FM Araghchi: "There will be no final agreement with the United States unless Israeli forces withdraw from Lebanon. Talks will not resume unless the Lebanon clause in the memorandum is implemented."
Iran Vows to End Israeli Attacks on Lebanon
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a meeting with Ali al-Khatib, deputy head of Lebanon's Supreme Islamic Shia Council: "The Islamic Republic will pursue an end to Israeli attacks on Lebanon."
Israeli Flag Raised in South Lebanon
Israeli flag raised on Talet Ali Al Taher, southern Lebanon.
Lebanon Defends Attending Khamenei Funeral
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on backlash over his Defense Minister attending Khamenei's funeral in Tehran:
"Our diplomatic relations with Iran are ongoing and unbroken. How did other Arab and non-Arab countries participate in expressing condolences? Was it expected that Lebanon would officially be absent from this funeral?"
Lebanon's Aoun Denies Netanyahu Meeting
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun denied reports he is considering a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, saying: "If we had the chance to meet in the same room, I would leave immediately."
Israel-Lebanon Talks Resume in Rome
Israel-Lebanon talks resume in Rome on July 14-15. - Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter.
Israel-Lebanon Talks Resume in Rome
Israel-Lebanon talks resume in Rome on July 14-15. - Israeli Ambassador Yigal Leiter
Lebanon Sends Rep to Khamenei Funeral
Lebanon sent an official representative to Khamenei's funeral despite the strained ties with Tehran.
A Lebanese political source: this reflects no policy shift on Iran's interference, only a desire to lower tensions and avoid burning bridges. Beirut wants to keep Iran from sabotaging its framework agreement with Israel.
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