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Israel's South Lebanon Strategy: Pressuring Lebanon on Hezbollah

First article: 24 mar. 2026, 16:40 | Last update: 24 mar. 2026, 18:36 | 3 sources | 5 articles

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France 24 reports that Israel's occupation of South Lebanon is viewed as a tactic to exert pressure on the Lebanese government concerning Hezbollah. This strategy reflects the complex relationship between Israel, Lebanon, and Hezbollah, and the ongoing tensions in the region. The situation raises concerns about potential escalation and the impact on regional stability.

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Israel's occupation of South Lebanon 'way to pressure Lebanese government' over Hezbollah Foto: France 24
France 24 24 mar. 2026, 16:40 (3 hours ago)

Israel's occupation of South Lebanon 'way to pressure Lebanese government' over Hezbollah

The Israeli Defence Forces are setting a military zone in south Lebanon of about 30 kilometres between the border and the Litani river. The military also said it had destroyed a bridge across the river overnight, which it says was used by Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah "for transferring weapons, rockets and launchers". FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky breaks the situation down for us

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Three of the Lives Lost in One Day of Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Foto: New York Times
New York Times 24 mar. 2026, 17:04 (3 hours ago)

Three of the Lives Lost in One Day of Israeli Strikes in Lebanon

A 4-year-old, a professor and an aid worker are among those killed in separate airstrikes as Israel pummels towns and cities, saying it is targeting Hezbollah operatives.

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Euronews 24 mar. 2026, 16:55 (3 hours ago)

‘My daughter was not killed’: Family denies Israel's role in French journalist’s death

A social media campaign pushing fake news to exploit the death of a French journalist has emerged in recent days, accusing Israel of killing her in order to censor her reporting on Gaza. According to her family and friends, these claims are baseless.

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Israel Plans to Control Large Parts of Southern Lebanon, Defense Minister Says Foto: New York Times
New York Times 24 mar. 2026, 17:34 (2 hours ago)

Israel Plans to Control Large Parts of Southern Lebanon, Defense Minister Says

Israel Katz, the Israeli defense minister, suggested that Israeli troops might remain in parts of Lebanon even after the fighting there winds down.

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Tension rises between Israel and Lebanon as IDF occupies south of Litani river Foto: France 24
France 24 24 mar. 2026, 18:36 (1 hour ago)

Tension rises between Israel and Lebanon as IDF occupies south of Litani river

Israel shows no signs of slowing down its military campaign in Lebanon. It has so far killed at least 1039 people and displaced more than a million in more than three weeks of fighting with the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. Instead,Tel Aviv said on March 24 its military will seize control of the area south of the Litani river. Hezbollah has vowed to fight back.

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