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Israeli army chief inspects military exercise near Lebanon's border

Israeli army chief Eyal Zamir on Tuesday made an inspection visit to an ongoing Israeli military exercise near Lebanon’s border.

"Alongside continuing operational activity, thwarting threats and maintaining a high level of preparedness and readiness, you must return to training to improve efficiency and preparedness for war on all fronts," Zamir told commanders.

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One killed in drone strike on Ain Qana

One person was killed in an Israeli drone strike that targeted a motorbike in Ain Qana in Iqlim Al-Tuffah on Wednesday.

The Israeli army claimed that the man killed, Issa Karbala, was a unit commander with Hezbollah's al-Radwan force and had been "involved in moving weapons inside Lebanon" and "advancing terrorist plots against Israel."

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Qassem calls on Barrack to stop his 'threats' and 'rein in Israel'

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem on Tuesday called on U.S. envoy Tom Barrack to stop what he called his "threats" against Lebanon.

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Adwan insists on debating expats' right to vote after Berri-Geagea spar

Lebanese Forces MP George Adwan said Tuesday his party is keen on holding the parliamentary elections on time, urging the government and parliament to vote on an amendment to the law that would allow expats to vote for all 128 seats.

Hezbollah and Amal argue that they do not enjoy the same campaigning freedom that other parties enjoy abroad and are objecting the amendment of the current law, which only allows expats to vote for six newly-introduced seats in parliament.

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Israel says troops destroyed Hezbollah sites in Shebaa Farms area

Israeli ground forces destroyed launching sites belonging to Hezbollah earlier this week in the Shebaa Farms area near the border, the Israeli army said on Tuesday.

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Israeli drones resume overflights above Beirut and suburbs

Israeli surveillance drones resumed their flights over Beirut and its suburbs on Tuesday morning, a day after they overflew the capital and nearby areas in an intensive manner that sparked concern among residents.

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Berri: Barrack has told Lebanon that Israel has rejected a US proposal for negotiations

Speaker Nabih Berri said Monday that the proposed course of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel has collapsed due to Israel's rejection of cooperation with a U.S. proposal in this regard.

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Bassil warns against 'surrender', wants 'just peace' in exchange for disarmament

Free Patriotic Movement chief Jebran Bassil has said Hezbollah's disarmament should only happen when Lebanon's rights are secured and the country is protected.

In an interview late on Sunday, Bassil stressed that indirect negotiations with Israel should give Lebanon its rights and "a just, permanent, and long-lasting peace". "What is important is that these negotiations don't lead to surrender, our airspace and land and sea borders are constantly violated, and our sovereignty is violated. When Lebanon regains its rights and when it is actually protected, there will no longer be a need for weapons."

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Berri says meetings with Aoun 'always excellent'

President Joseph Aoun met Monday with Speaker Nabih Berri at the Baabda Palace.

Berri said after the meeting that the meetings with Aoun are "always excellent."

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Berri and Geagea spar over expat voting

Speaker Nabih Berri on Monday accused Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea of attributing remarks to him about the issue of expat voting.

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