The GuardianMar 24, 2026, 6:02 PM
Israel says it will seize parts of southern Lebanon as ‘defensive buffer’
Hopes of de-escalation dim as Israeli PM also vows to keep striking Iran, even as Trump talks up deal hopes Middle East crisis – live updates Israel said on Tuesday it would seize parts of southern Lebanon to create what it called a “defensive buffer”, while Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue striking Iran, dimming hopes of de-escalation even as Donald Trump talked up the prospects of a deal to end the conflict. During a meeting with the military chief of staff, Israel defence minister Israel Katz said Israeli forces would “control the remaining bridges and the security zone up to the Litani”, a river in Lebanon that meets the Mediterranean about 30km (20 miles) north of Israel’s border. Continue reading...
ABC AustraliaMar 24, 2026, 11:48 AM
Israel says it is planning to occupy southern Lebanon
Israel's defence minister has announced plans for his country's military to take control of southern Lebanon, from the Israeli border, known as the Blue Line, to the Litani River.
BBC NewsMar 24, 2026, 4:58 PM
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The Globe and MailMar 24, 2026, 3:15 PM
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The Straits TimesMar 24, 2026, 11:26 AM
Israel’s military to occupy swathe of southern Lebanon, says defence minister
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Al JazeeraMar 24, 2026, 4:28 AM
Israel bombs petrol station in southern Lebanon
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Al JazeeraMar 23, 2026, 9:27 PM
Smotrich urges Israel to annex southern Lebanon as assault intensifies
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