Australia backs Lebanon’s sovereignty and opposes occupation, Penny Wong tells Israel

Foreign minister reiterates condemnation of Iran over the strait of Hormuz, and says Australia does not want to see occupation of southern Lebanon by Israel Penny Wong has told her Israeli counterpart that Australia supports Lebanon’s sovereignty and does not want to see the southern part of the country occupied by Israel, after the Netanyahu government revealed plans to pursue a “defensive buffer” against Iran-backed armed group, Hezbollah. It comes as Israel vowed to continue striking Iran,...

By Sarah Basford Canales

Israel to seize parts of southern Lebanon as Hezbollah vows to resist occupation - The Globe and Mail

Israel to seize parts of southern Lebanon as Hezbollah vows to resist occupation  The Globe and Mail

Middle East live: Israeli strikes on South Lebanon leave nine dead

In Lebanon, Israeli strikes killed at least six people in a town and a Palestinian refugee camp in the southern Sidon area, and three more in another town. This comes as Donald Trump expresses optimism at ending the war, after sending a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

Lebanon state media says Israeli strikes kill 9 in south - The Straits Times

Lebanon state media says Israeli strikes kill 9 in south  The Straits Times

France warns Israel over humanitarian consequences of Lebanon ground operation

France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Tuesday urged Israel not to send in forces to take control of a zone in south Lebanon, saying such a move would have "major humanitarian consequences".

By RFI

Iranian missile intercepted above Lebanon, shrapnel falls on towns in Beirut

The Lebanese news agency reported that shrapnel from an interception had landed over a series of towns north of Beirut and led to some light wounds.

No Malaysian peacekeepers harmed in south Lebanon explosions, says defence minister

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — None of the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) 850-13 personnel were injured in the explosions...

Same policies, changed expectations: The U.S., Israel and Iran

Since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28, the war between the three states has been escalating. Both sides are trying to expand the war. On the one hand, the U.S. wants i...

Israel continues bombing Lebanon, killing at least 6 more - Region - World - Ahram Online

Israel continues bombing Lebanon, killing at least 6 more - Region - World  Ahram Online