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Iranian FM to visit Lebanon, regional countries to discuss Gaza war

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will begin Thursday a tour in the region that includes a visit to Lebanon, Iran’s ambassador said.

The ambassador, Mojtaba Amani, said that the visit comes “amid the current developments in Palestine and the crimes that are being committed against Gaza and their dangerous repercussions.”

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Jumblat hopes Hezbollah won't be 'dragged into war'

Former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat reiterated Wednesday his call on Hezbollah to stay out of the Israeli-Palestinian war.

"Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah is a key player in the region and I reiterate my appeal for him not to be dragged into the war," Jumblat told LBCI.

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Hezbollah to US: Aircraft carrier shows Israel weakness, it doesn't scare us

Hezbollah considered Wednesday the U.S. "a full partner to the Israeli aggression on Gaza," holding it fully responsible for the killing, siege, destruction, and massacres "against defenseless civilians, including children, women, and elderly."

"We were not surprised by the U.S. support for the Zionist aggression against the Palestinian people," Hezbollah said in a statement.

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Geagea: We'll exert utmost effort to prevent ignition of South front

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea has said in an interview with MTV that the Lebanese opposition will “exert utmost effort” to prevent a major ignition of Lebanon’s southern front with Israel.

“We can do without adding to all the miseries of the Lebanese people,” Geagea said.

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Bassil warns against return to 'Fatah Land' era

Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil has warned against a return to the so-called “Fatah Land” era in south Lebanon, in the wake of the attacks launched by Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad from south Lebanon.

“As much as we support the right of the Palestinian resistance to fight Israel on Palestine’s land, we refuse any use of Lebanese territory as a launchpad for military actions by any non-Lebanese party,” Bassil said on a post on the X platform.

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Hezbollah targets Israeli military post, Israel hits back

Israel shelled south Lebanon Wednesday after Hezbollah fired rockets from the border area, the latest exchange on Israel's northern border as it battles Hamas militants in Gaza.

"The area around Dhayra is being bombarded by enemy artillery, while the area around Yarin is being hit with phosphorus shells," Lebanon's National News Agency said, earlier reporting "two rockets fired from Lebanese territory".

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Israel, Hezbollah exchange fire for 3rd day after Hamas fires rockets from Lebanon

A fresh salvo of rockets was fired from south Lebanon towards Israel on Tuesday, prompting Israeli attacks on positions belonging to Hezbollah and retaliatory fire, in the third consecutive day of cross-border tensions.

The rocket launch, which was claimed by Hamas' armed wing, comes amid a raging war between Israel and the Hamas in and around the Gaza Strip.

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British ambassador calls for keeping Lebanon out of conflict

British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell on Tuesday met with caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib and discussed with him the developments in Gaza and Lebanon.

The National News Agency said Cowell stressed the importance of keeping Lebanon out of the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians.

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Mikati asks Cabinet to convene over security situation and Syrian refugees

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has scheduled a caretaker Cabinet session for this Thursday.

A statement issued by Cabinet’s secretary-general said the session will tackle “the current developments at all levels,” in reference to the Israel-Gaza war and the latest military developments in south Lebanon.

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UK advises against non-essential travel to Lebanon, all travel to south

The British Embassy in Beirut has announced updated Travel Advice for Lebanon.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advised Tuesday against non-essential travel to Lebanon and against all travel to some areas in the south of the country.

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