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(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Monday strongly condemned Israel’s escalating military actions in Lebanon, rejecting what they described as repeated violations of Lebanese sovereignty, according to...

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(MENAFN) The Netherlands has suspended the return of Lebanese asylum seekers, citing concerns over a “fragile security situation” in Lebanon, according to reports on Monday.

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(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump reportedly engaged in a heated exchange with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s recent military escalation in Lebanon, according to accounts from multiple officials familiar with the...

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(MENAFN) Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf warned Monday that negotiations with the United States could be suspended if Israeli military operations in Lebanon continue.

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(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that military operations in southern Lebanon will proceed as planned, despite statements by US President Donald Trump suggesting that Israel and Hezbollah had reached an understanding...

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(MENAFN) The British government has called for an end to Israel’s expanding military campaign in Lebanon, warning that the continued escalation is causing civilian casualties, widespread displacement, and further instability in the region.

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(MENAFN) A senior Israeli diplomat has criticized France following Paris’s decision to call for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council over Israel’s military actions in Lebanon.

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(MENAFN) According to reports, the United Nations voiced serious concern on Monday over the worsening security situation in southern Lebanon, where tensions continue to rise despite an existing US-brokered ceasefire.

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(MENAFN) The Israeli army on Monday instructed residents of Beirut’s southern suburbs to evacuate the area ahead of anticipated airstrikes, marking what was described as another breach of the existing ceasefire arrangement.

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(MENAFN) Türkiye on Monday sharply criticized Israel over what it described as an expansion of its occupation in Lebanon, warning that the move could further destabilize the region and aggravate an already severe humanitarian situation.

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(MENAFN) A Hezbollah-affiliated lawmaker has stated that any ceasefire arrangement perceived as partial or uneven would fail to hold in Lebanon, insisting that conditions on the ground have fundamentally changed and will not revert to earlier...

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(MENAFN) Italian President Sergio Mattarella on Monday sharply criticized Israel’s ongoing military operations in Lebanon, warning that the attacks are inflicting heavy suffering on civilians and increasing the danger of a broader conflict across...

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(MENAFN) Israeli forces have reportedly pushed further into southern Lebanon and taken control of a centuries-old fortress, an escalation that officials described as marking a significant development in their ongoing military operations.

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(MENAFN) The United Nations on Monday expressed cautious optimism that urgent diplomatic efforts may help prevent a wider regional escalation, even as officials warned that the situation on the ground in Lebanon is rapidly worsening amid continued...

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(MENAFN) Israeli fighter jets launched multiple attacks across southern Lebanon on Monday evening, even as discussions continued regarding a possible halt in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah following efforts announced by US President...

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AZERBAIJAN, June 5 - 05 June 2026, 15:18 His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Excellency, On the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Azerbaijan, I have the great pleasure of extending to you my...

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(MENAFN) The European Union on Monday issued a forceful call for Israel to immediately cease its military escalation in Lebanon and honor the country's sovereignty, as Brussels pledged deepening support for diplomatic efforts to restore lasting...

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(MENAFN) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced sharp criticism on Monday from both opposition figures and members of his governing coalition after reportedly abandoning plans for attacks on Beirut following pressure from US President...

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(MENAFN) Iran has suspended indirect communications and the exchange of messages with the United States through mediators in response to ongoing Israeli military actions in Lebanon, according to reports released Monday.

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(MENAFN) Iran has reportedly suspended negotiations with the United States in response to the ongoing Israeli military campaign in Lebanon, while also signaling potential restrictions on maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz, according to...