Lebanon

Near-daily Israeli attacks have become the new normal in Lebanon, nearly a year after a U.S.-brokered truce halted the lastest conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.

Israel accuses Hezbollah of trying to rebuild its capabilities after the group suffered heavy losses during the war.

Israel has frequently targeted what it calls Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon despite a U.S.-brokered truce that took effect in November after more than a year of conflict.

The move is meant to mark the start of a broader disarmament effort, with additional deliveries expected in the coming weeks.

Analysis: After bombarding Iran, Israel now appears more interested in formalizing diplomatic relations with some of its long-standing adversaries.

The funeral aimed to project unity and resilience for a Hezbollah severely weakened by the war with Israel.

Lebanon’s government has opposed any further delay in the Israeli pullout under the ceasefire agreement that ended fighting with Hezbollah.

The move to ban UNRWA from the Palestinian territories came as 2 million people grappled with the destruction of the 15-month Gaza war. Its has alarmed the international community.

The announcement came hours after demonstrations against Israel’s failure to withdraw from southern Lebanon by the original deadline. At least 22 were killed, health officials said.

Israel said Friday it would keep troops in the south beyond the Sunday deadline set out in the U.S.-brokered ceasefire that halted last year’s war with Hezbollah.