AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSouthern Lebanon Toll: Israeli airstrikes and artillery hit Nabatieh and nearby towns overnight into Friday, killing at least 16 people and wounding dozens, with reports of missing residents as rescue efforts were hampered. IDF Losses: Israel also said four soldiers were killed in fighting in the south, including a lieutenant colonel, after a Hezbollah drone attack targeted a tank near Kfar Tebnit. Ceasefire Under Strain: The violence continued despite a US-Iran memorandum calling for an end to hostilities “on all fronts, including Lebanon,” while Israel insists it will not withdraw from its southern “security zone.” Diplomacy Hits a Wall: Planned US-Iran technical talks in Switzerland were postponed after the Lebanon fighting intensified, adding fresh uncertainty to the fragile regional truce. Political Heat in Israel: Far-right officials including Itamar Ben-Gvir escalated rhetoric, saying “all of Lebanon must burn,” after the deaths of Israeli troops. France Urges Compliance: France called on Israel to respect the US-Iran deal and urged Washington to apply pressure to ensure it’s followed.
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