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Israel says to use ‘full force’ in Lebanon if soldiers face threat. From AFP. SA NUR, Palestinian Territories — Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said today that the military had been instructed to use “full force” in Lebanon – even during the ongoing ceasefire – should Israeli troops face any threat. READ MORE . . . Click HERE for same AFP report in French, and HERE for headlines of others.

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Mediators push U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension as deal hopes fade, by David Hearst and Ragip Soylu | Middle East Eye  ANTALYA, Turkey — Mediators are seeking to extend the United States–Iran ceasefire, as hopes of reaching an agreement before Wednesday’s deadline faded today, sources said. In Lebanon, the agreement would include . . . READ MORE . . .

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