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Aid worker Elsa Softic on Lebanon’s worsening humanitarian crisis discusses how Première Urgence Internationale aids those displaced by war.

The Israeli and Lebanese governments have agreed to renew a ceasefire, with conditions that Hezbollah cease attacks and withdraw from southern Lebanon. This agreement follows U.S.-brokered talks and aims for further negotiations in three weeks. However, Israel conducted drone strikes shortly after the announcement, resulting in civilian injuries.

Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least a dozen, defying hopes from Trump’s intervention in Deadly violence in Lebanon despite Trump intervention.

Israeli airstrikes on the village of Mashghara in the Bekaa Valley have resulted in at least 12 fatalities and additional injuries, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency. The attacks, described by the Israeli military as targeting over 100 Hezbollah sites, coincide with escalating tensions and a fragile ceasefire.

Netanyahu has broken another ceasefire agreement and attacked whilst the Lebanse are celebrating Liberation day.

Over 1.2 million people in Lebanon are projected to face acute hunger this year, exacerbated by ongoing conflict and economic pressures, according to a UN-backed report from the FAO and WFP. This marks a drastic rise in food insecurity since the war escalated in March.

Israel has issued evacuation orders for seven towns in southern Lebanon, urging residents to relocate amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah, which it accuses of breaching a US-brokered ceasefire. Contrary to these claims, Hezbollah says its actions are justified responses to continuous Israeli violations.

After a night of pounding Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, hospitals in Beirut are struggling to deal with casualties after one…

Israeli strikes in Lebanon have resulted in over 1,200 fatalities, according to Lebanese Justice Minister Adel Nassar. The ongoing conflict escalates tensions in the region, prompting international concern over humanitarian impacts and regional stability amid ongoing military actions.

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

Overnight, Lebanese Energy Minister Joe Saddi confirmed a request for direct talks with Israel, aiming to address ongoing conflict concerns. European support discussions took place earlier this month, focusing on regional stability within the European Union context.