Middle East crisis live: Israel to continue ground operation in southern Lebanon despite agreed ceasefire

The country’s defence minister said the IDF will not withdraw from southern Lebanon and will not allow the ‘return of the population’

Israel and Lebanon agree to renew ceasefire as Trump seeks to overcome barriers to Iran deal

The UN interim force in Lebanon (Unifil) said a peacekeeper died this morning from injuries sustained when mortar shells hit his position near Marjayoun in southern Lebanon last night.

Unifil said two other peacekeepers were injured in the incident and were receiving treatment.
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