Preparations are underway for the signing ceremony of the Israel-Lebanon understandings, which include a partial withdrawal of Israeli army forces under the pilot framework being negotiated in Washington. The signing is expected at approximately 11PM Israel time/4PM Washington, following the conclusion of the talks
AFP: Israel says it will not withdraw its forces from Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed.
Hezbollah's parliamentary bloc: The Lebanese authorities must insist on the Israeli's withdrawal, a halt to its attacks, and the return of displaced persons and prisoners.
An Israeli airstrike between the towns of Zawtar and Mayfadoun targeted a Range Rover, resulting in the death of three people and serious injuries to another.
Israeli drone strike between Zawtar and Mefdoun
The commander of Iran's Quds Force: If Israel does not voluntarily withdraw from southern Lebanon today, it will be forced to flee in defeat tomorrow.
Israeli raid targeted the town of Kafr Tibnit
Bahrain's Foreign Minister: Today's meeting will discuss the sovereignty and stability of Syria and Lebanon
The second day of the fifth round of the Lebanese Israeli talks had just concluded
Hezbollah: For the second time in less than 48 hours, the Israeli army deliberately targeted Lebanese citizens while they were inspecting their homes in Doha Kafr Rumman, resulting in the death of civilians in a drone strike this afternoon.
An Israeli army fighter was moderately injured in an operational accident in southern Lebanon
Artillery shelling targets the outskirts of the town of Kunin
Lebanese Ministry of Health: 4,211 dead and 12,173 wounded as a result of Israeli attacks since March 2nd
Israeli airstrike targets a car in the vicinity of Kafr Rumman, southern Lebanon
An Israeli drone strike targeted a car on the Dabsha road in the Nabatieh district.
Israeli army: After spotting them near the security zone: The Israeli army attacked two armed Hezbollah militants who posed a threat to our forces in the Ali Taher Heights area. This morning (Wednesday), forces from the Givati Brigade's Special Unit, operating in the Ali Taher Heights, spotted two armed Hezbollah militants who posed a threat to our forces operating in the security zone. Upon spotting them, the Air Force and ground forces attacked the militants to eliminate the threat. The Israeli army will not allow Hezbollah to harm the citizens of the State of Israel or Israeli army forces and will continue to act to eliminate immediate threats.
Maariv, citing a source: The army is preparing for possible changes to its deployment in southern Lebanon, in accordance with decisions made at the political level.
Israeli forces advance towards Beit Yahoun: Reports indicate that forces have taken up positions at the Al-Amana station in Beit Yahoun, Bint Jbeil district. This coincided with the dropping flares over the area. Israeli forces also conducted search operations towards the town of Tallousa.
Israeli tanks were observed advancing towards the town of Beit Yahoun from the direction of the town of Qounin, and heavy bursts of gunfire were heard (Al-Jadeed).
Israeli Foreign Minister: The Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington are important, and disarming Hezbollah is in our mutual interest.
Lebanese News Agency: The fifth round of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel, covering both security and political aspects, has begun in Washington.
Netanyahu: My instructions are clear and unchanged: Our fighters in southern Lebanon have complete freedom of movement to repel any threat, past or present, to them or to the residents of the north. There are no restrictions on the Israeli army in this regard, and we will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon as long as necessary.
US Vice President: Iran must rein in Hezbollah
US Vice President: We want to protect Israel's security and Lebanon's sovereignty at the same time.
Vance: Israel has the right to defend itself, but within a mechanism to prevent things from getting out of control.
Vance: In our talks, we established a mechanism for de-escalation and reducing tensions in Lebanon.
Several injuries reported in a series of airstrikes targeting the vicinity of Jawwal company in central Gaza City.
Israeli warplanes launch airstrikes on Gaza City
Haaretz, citing a source: Israel and Lebanon will discuss this week areas whose control will be transferred to the Lebanese army.
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