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The Lebanese Civil Defence announced that it had removed thirteen remains from the rubble in the Nabatiyah and Marjayoun areas. Its teams have also worked to open up main and secondary roads, notably in Debbine and Blat, to facilitate the movement and access of relief workers. The operation underlines the humanitarian weight of the bombings in southern Lebanon, where the security of the ruins remains a prerequisite for the return of the inhabitants.

Abbas Araghchi states that the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan has led to significant progress in the negotiations between Iran and the United States. The Iranian Minister mentioned the suspension of sanctions on oil and petrochemicals, the lifting of the maritime blockade and the partial release of frozen assets. But the decisive point remains Lebanon, presented by Tehran as the first real test of regional de-escalation.

The appeal received by Joseph Aoun from J.D. Vance, Jared Kushner and the Qatari Prime Minister marks another step in the attempt to stabilize the ceasefire in Lebanon. Beirut seeks to transform a diplomatic announcement into a verifiable mechanism, capable of curbing Israeli escalation, protecting the return of the people of the South and placing the Lebanese State at the centre of a crisis still dominated by regional power relations and by negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

Iran-US negotiations now have a direct Lebanese stake. The memorandum discussed in Switzerland includes the cessation of military operations in Lebanon, but its implementation depends on actors who do not all control the ground. Between the Israeli presence in the South, the position of Hezbollah, the role of the Lebanese army and the pressure around the Strait of Ormuz, Beirut is now trying to transform a regional clause into concrete security for its inhabitants.

A newborn was found near the roundabout of the municipal stadium in the Saqi Tripoli area. The Internal Security Forces issued a call for witnesses, on instructions from the competent court, in order to identify the child or a relative of the child. Anyone with information is invited to contact the Sueika Brigade at 06-423387. The case requires prudence, child protection and responsibility in the dissemination of information.

From Fairuz to Mika, the icons of Lebanese music carried the sounds of the Levant on the scenes of the world. Between folklore, pop and alternative rock, these artists combine Eastern traditions and contemporary influences, conveying messages of love, identity and resistance. A panorama of the pioneers and the new generation.

Netanyahu reportedly ordered the cessation of military operations in Lebanon against Iranian pressure around the Strait of Ormuz. Tehran has made the continuation of negotiations with the United States conditional on the cessation of Israeli ceasefire violations in southern Lebanon. The information, still to be officially confirmed, comes after deadly Israeli strikes, Hezbollah reprisals and a civilian record that weakens the truce. For Beirut, a break will not be enough: the challenge remains a verifiable halt to operations and a total Israeli withdrawal.

The role of Youssef Rajji in the negotiations between Lebanon and Israel has become a central political subject. Without official announcement, the Foreign Minister seems to be less present in the decisive channels, in favour of the presidency, the army, Nabih Berri and American mediation. The Iranian ambassador's episode, which the presidency wanted to limit to a reprimand according to political rumours, weakened its method and reinforced the informal channels linked to Hezbollah.

The cease-fire announced in South Lebanon has been weakened since its early hours by further Israeli strikes in the Nabatiyah area. At least five people were killed, according to available information. This resumption of the bombings took place while the technical discussions between Iran and the United States, scheduled in Switzerland, were postponed. Tehran now more clearly links the continuation of dialogue with the cessation of Israeli operations in Lebanon.

Mona Khalil, a marine turtle protection figure in South Lebanon, died as a result of her injuries following an Israeli strike against her house in Mansouri, near Tyre. Known for Orange House and for its more than twenty-year commitment to laying beaches, it leaves behind a rare environmental legacy. His death recalls the civilian cost of war and the fragility of places of life in southern Lebanon.

The cease-fire announced on Friday at 4 p.m. in southern Lebanon was rapidly undermined by further Israeli bombardments in Nabatiyah governorate and on Mount al-Rafi, in the area of Iqlim al-Tuffah. In Beirut, these strikes are perceived as Israeli violations of the truce, while Benjamin Netanyahu claims that Israel will not withdraw from the buffer zones in southern Lebanon. This position revives the fear of lasting occupation.

Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire to enter into force on Friday at 4 p.m., according to Reuters, which quotes a senior American official. The announcement comes after a day of massive Israeli bombings in southern Lebanon, a total of 30 Lebanese deaths and the death of four Israeli soldiers near Kfar Tebnit. In Beirut, this truce is welcomed with caution, as it will have to be verified on the ground.

On Friday, 19 June, southern Lebanon underwent a new wave of Israeli bombings, with a total of 30 deaths on the Lebanese side. The Israeli army claims to have struck more than 80 "targets" in southern Lebanon and two command centres in the Bekaa, following an ambush of Hezbollah near Kfar Tebnit. The death of four Israeli soldiers, including Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, led to calls for escalation within the Israeli government.

On Friday, 19 June, southern Lebanon experienced a new wave of Israeli bombings, particularly in the Nabatiyah area. The interim assessment of the Lebanese Ministry of Health reported at least 18 deaths and 33 injuries. Several localities were affected, including Harouf, al-Doueir, al-Sharqiyah, Kfar Sir, Kfar Dajjal and Jibchit. In Maroun al-Ras, information about a newly established Israeli position reinforces the fear of a lasting occupation of the South.