Israel Strikes Southern and Eastern Lebanon as US-Iran Deal Nears Signing
Sourced from 4 publications
- •Israeli strikes hit both southern and eastern Lebanon on Saturday, with evacuation orders issued for Nabatieh and over 20 other locations.
- •The US indicated a deal with Iran to end the Middle East war could be signed on Sunday, per Al Jazeera.
- •Iran described the agreement as an imminent memorandum of understanding that could include Lebanon.
- •More than 3,700 people have died in Lebanon during the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, with one airstrike last month killing 14 including 10 women and children.
- •Military operations expanded geographically despite diplomatic efforts signaling a deal was close to finalization.
Sources
Coincidence? Israel attacks Lebanon as US-Iran peace deal hangs in balance
Malaymail
A Lebanon town's grief in the aftermath of a deadly Israeli airstrike
NPR News
Lebanon reports Israeli strikes in south and east amid broad evacuation warnings
France24
Israel attacks Lebanon as US says Iran deal to be signed on Sunday
Al Jazeera
Lebanon reports strikes on south as Israel issues broad evacuation warnings
France24
Israel attacks Lebanon despite being included in potential peace deal
Al Jazeera
One killed as Israel hits south Lebanon, issues forced displacement orders
Al Jazeera
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