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NEW MAP: Eastern Mediterranean 1978: Operation Litani (19 Mar 1978) https://buff.ly/30RFgi7 In March 1978 Palestinians based in southern Lebanon mounted a major terrorist attack on Israel. In response, Israel invaded Lebanon, occupying the area south of the Litani River. After several days fighting, the UN intervened, imposing a ceasefire on both sides and establishing a peace-keeping force (UNIFIL) in the country. #easternmediterranean #history #welovehistory #welovemaps #map #1970s #20thcentury #modernhistory #1978 #idf #historyoflebanon #lebanesecivilwar #plo #march #march19 #palestine #litaniriver #lebanonwar #middleeast #syria #unitednations #maps #newmap #historyteacher #historybuff #historygeek #historynerd #worldhistory #cartography #geopolitics (at Marjayoûn, Al Janub, Lebanon) https://www.instagram.com/p/B17DFp-gE2x/?igshid=1ez4jkgxk6jk4

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Iran has closed the strait of Hormuz – citing alleged ⁠violations of a ceasefire agreement ​by the US ‌and Israel. Tehran said the closure was the "first step" in response ​to what it described ​as breaches ​of commitments regarding the continuing clashes in Lebanon - and warned ​that further measures would be taken if "aggression" continued. Details and analysis by FRANCE 24 international affairs editor Kethevane Gorjestani, and FRANCE 24 correspondent in Tehran, Reza Sayah.

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Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 16 people on Saturday, Lebanese Civil Defencesaid, hours after a ceasefire with Hezbollah suposedly took effect. ​Israel says it ‌was responding to projectiles fired by the Iran-backed group. Details by FRANCE 24 correspondant in Jerusalem, Noga Tarnopolsky.

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The IDF said it struck "Hezbollah terrorist targets" after the group fired over 50 projectiles at Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.

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Israel carried out deadly strikes in south Lebanon on Saturday and Hezbollah maintained it had the right to respond, hours after the United States announced a renewed ceasefire in fighting that had strained a fledgling deal with Iran.

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US and regional officials say Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a new ceasefire. This comes hours after four IDF soldiers were killed and Israel's government vowed retribution. DW has more.

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It comes a day after the US and Iran signed a deal to end their conflict, including fighting in Lebanon.

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Israeli forces carried out airstrikes on several areas in south Lebanon on June 17 despite an agreement on a peace deal in the Middle East war that includes Lebanon. But the contents of the deal have yet to be revealed, although the US has confirmed Israel will not have to withdraw to the international border with Lebanon. FRANCE 24's Noga Tarnopolsky tells us more from Jerusalem.