AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLebanon-Israel Talks Under Strain: A second day of US-mediated direct talks in Washington is underway, with the US calling Thursday’s session “productive and positive,” but fighting is not pausing. Airstrikes and Evacuations: Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon killed at least nine to seven people in multiple towns, while evacuation warnings were issued for several villages ahead of expected attacks. Medics Accused: Lebanon’s Health Ministry says IDF strikes on May 11 “directly targeted” health authority points in Qalawiya and Tibnin, killing two health workers, as the IDF continues to claim it hit Hezbollah sites. Ceasefire Fallout: Despite a ceasefire that began mid-April, Lebanon says deaths and injuries have continued at a high pace, and UN and rights groups have repeatedly warned about attacks on civilians and medical workers. Hezbollah Pushback: Hezbollah says it targeted Israeli drones, troops and vehicles, including near the border, as Israel reports killing hundreds of Hezbollah fighters over the past week. Diplomatic Pressure: Canada’s former senior diplomats are urging “robust” sanctions on Israel, while Lebanon’s PM has declared May 25 an official holiday for war-affected families.
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