Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1937, Lionel Jospin, French civil servant and politician, 165th Prime Minister of France was born. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1995, Moses Simon, Nigerian footballer was born. In 1998, The Ulster Volunteer Force attacked a house in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland with a petrol bomb, killing the Quinn brothers. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Israel to occupy parts of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely – defense minister
Israeli troops will remain indefinitely in occupied areas of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced Read Full Article at RT.com
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teleSUR English
· Jun 21, 2026
Israeli Troops To Remain in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire: Katz
They will maintain positions in a security zone as fighting continues. On Sunday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the Israeli military “will not withdraw” from the area it occupies in southern Lebanon, despite the ceasefire agreed to with Hezbollah. RELATED: Israeli attacks kill 47 in Lebanon as talks stall He argued that the ceasefire []
Al-Monitor
· Jun 30, 2026
Netanyahu visits occupied southern Lebanon, says Israel won't leave yet
TEL AVIV, June 30 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday visited Lebanese territory occupied by the Israeli military, telling soldiers that Israel would not withdraw from the country's south as long as Iran-backed Hezbollah continued to pose a threat.It was the first visit by Netanyahu to occupied Lebanese territory since the Israeli and Lebanese governments reached a security agreement last Friday mediated by the United States under which Israel will hand over two areas to Lebanon's army.
Al Jazeera
· Jun 25, 2026
Netanyahu: ‘We will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza as long as required’
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israeli forces will maintain a presence in southern Lebanon, Syria and Gaza.
TASS
· Jun 29, 2026
Lebanese army to be deployed along entire border with Israel — president
Israel must not obstruct this, Joseph Aoun said
Russia Today
· Jul 1, 2026
Israel to occupy parts of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely – defense minister
Israeli troops will remain indefinitely in occupied areas of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, Defense Minister Israel Katz has announced Read Full Article at RT.com
Al Bawaba
· Jun 21, 2026
No Withdrawal Planned: Netanyahu vows long-term military presence across three fronts
ALBAWABA - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has laid out a long-term security plan that calls for Israeli-controlled security zones in Gaza, southern Lebanon and parts of Syria, saying Israeli forces will stay in those areas as long as needed to protect national security interests...
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Related coverage for "Israel to occupy parts of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely – defense minister": teleSUR English — Israeli Troops To Remain in Lebanon Despite Ceasefire: Katz. Al-Monitor — Netanyahu visits occupied southern Lebanon, says Israel won't leave yet. Al Jazeera — Netanyahu: ‘We will remain in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza as long as required’. TASS — Lebanese army to be deployed along entire border with Israel — president. Russia Today — Israel to occupy parts of Gaza, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely – defense minister. Al Bawaba — No Withdrawal Planned: Netanyahu vows long-term military presence across three fronts