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Israel says ceasefire does not include Lebanon — IDF continues Lebanon strikes

·Beirut, Lebanon

Netanyahu confirmed that Israel's ceasefire with Iran does not extend to Lebanon. IDF resumed or continued strikes on southern Lebanon shortly after the US-Iran ceasefire was announced. Lebanon's economy minister called for clarity on mixed signals from Israel. Israeli operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon continue.

Netanyahu stated explicitly that the US-Iran ceasefire does not include Lebanon. IDF continued operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon following the announcement. Lebanon's government called the mixed signals from Israel confusing and destabilizing. Iranian-backed Hezbollah operations from Lebanon continue despite the ceasefire between the US and Iran. Lebanon's economy minister said the conflicting signals from Israel were making it impossible to plan for economic recovery.
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Actor responses

IDFNEUTRALSTATEMENT

The ceasefire does not include Lebanon. Operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon will continue as planned.

HezbollahOPPOSINGSTATEMENT

The resistance continues. Israel's attempt to separate Lebanon from the ceasefire is rejected. We will defend Lebanese sovereignty.

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