Israel triggers huge explosion in southern Lebanon
A massive explosion triggered by the Israeli military shook the southern Lebanese village of Majdal Zoun.

A massive explosion triggered by the Israeli military shook the southern Lebanese village of Majdal Zoun.




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US strikes Iran for a second day near Strait of Hormuz as Bahrain sounds sirens and Kuwait activates air defences.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says the military has been ordered to prepare for an ‘extended stay’ in Lebanon.

Lebanon divided over framework agreement signed in Washington
Israeli strike kills one in southern Lebanon as many view latest agreement with Israel as a ‘surrender of sovereignty’.
Israel, Lebanon and US have signed deal aimed at ending hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, but group rejects it.
Hezbollah chief calls the deal ‘null and void’, raising questions if the latest agreement can lead to peace in Lebanon.
Vance warned ‘violence will be met with violence’ while the IRGC says future responses to aggression will be ‘broader’.
US says it targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations while IRGC said it hit US military sites in the region.

Al Jazeera brings you the latest from Beirut as the US announces a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon.