2026-06-13: Lebanon Roundup

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Skwawkbox (2026-06-12). Lebanon's US-aligned PM condemns Iran for Israel's attacks in deranged interview. thecanary.co Lebanese PM Nawwaf Salam has condemned Iran for Israel's war of aggression in southern Lebanon, in a deranged interview with the Murdoch Times. Nawaaf claimed that Tehran rejected a supposed 'ceasefire' 'deal' in Israel's invasion of Lebanon because: Tehran wanted to say Lebanon is a card in our pocket, that 'we decide on Lebanon's behalf … […] | By

newarab (2026-06-12). How cultural workers are protecting South Lebanon's memory. newarab.com Israel's war on southern Lebanon has brought massive destruction, especially Amid the chaos, one initiative is trying to save what can be saved. A group of librarians, writers, activists and volunteers are joining efforts to save libraries, precious artwork and manuscripts…

aljazeera (2026-06-12). Is Israel's 'buffer zone' inside Lebanon an attempt to grab gas reserves? aljazeera.com Israeli zone extends into Lebanon's maritime territory, raising fears that it could become a long-term 'resource grab'.

Jenny Williams (2026-06-12). Lebanon Is Not Netanyahu's Escape Route. moderndiplomacy.eu There is a familiar cruelty in the way Lebanon is treated whenever Israel wants to change the regional conversation. A village becomes a message. A suburb becomes a signal. A border town becomes a lever in someone else's negotiation. Last night's escalation was not an isolated military episode; it was part of a pattern that …

editor (2026-06-12). Repetitive folly: Israel's futile war in Lebanon deepens. onlineopinion.com.au Israel's war in Lebanon was meant to weaken Hezbollah. Instead, Hezbollah is adapting and the war is spreading.

newarab (2026-06-12). Hezbollah links Lebanon to US-Iran deal amid tensions with govt. newarab.com Any agreement reached His comments came amid reports that the US and Iran were close to a deal to end the war in the region, and ongoing political tensions between Lebanon and Iran. |

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