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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) 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 1982, Jason Wright, American football player, businessman, and executive was born. In 1995, Moses Simon, Nigerian footballer was born. 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.
The U.S. and Israel have the power to decide Lebanon's future. That doesn't bode well for the deal
The agreement grants Israel and the U.S. a monopoly over determining whether Lebanon has fulfilled its obligations, especially concerning Hezbollah's disarmament. Iran, in the meantime, is likely to seek to bring the deal under the umbrella of the 'deconfliction mechanism' agreed upon with U.S., widening the parallel channel in which Israel is sidelined
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The Jerusalem Post
· Jun 23, 2026
Trump, Rubio praise Iran deal progress, 'Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon'
As US-Lebanon talks continue in Washington, Rubio noted that the future of Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people through their sovereign, elected government.
Ya Libnan
· Jun 30, 2026
France welcomes framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel
Illustration- The Lebanese people are tired of fighting the wars of others. Their future belongs to one state, one army, and one sovereign Lebanon The agreement brokered by the United States and signed in Washington should pave the way for the total recovery of Lebanon’s sovereignty within the country’s borders. Paris- France welcomes the framework []
The Media Line
· Jun 24, 2026
US-Backed Plan Would Shift Parts of Southern Lebanon From IDF to Lebanese Army
Israel and Lebanon are discussing a US-backed initiative [] The post US-Backed Plan Would Shift Parts of Southern Lebanon From IDF to Lebanese Army appeared first on The Media Line.
Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 24, 2026
Israel and Lebanon Discuss US Backed Plan for Troop Handover in Southern Border Areas
Israeli and Lebanese officials are discussing a U.S. backed proposal that would see Israeli forces transfer control of some territory captured during the war with Hezbollah to the Lebanese army. The talks are taking place in Washington as part of broader efforts to consolidate a ceasefire and reduce tensions along the Israel Lebanon border. Under [] The post Israel and Lebanon Discuss US Backed Plan for Troop Handover in Southern Border Areas appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Middle East Eye
· Jun 27, 2026
Netanyahu hails Lebanon deal as ‘blow’ to Iran and Hezbollah
Netanyahu hails Lebanon deal as ‘blow’ to Iran and Hezbollah Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has welcomed the US-brokered framework agreement with Lebanon, describing it as a major gain for Israel and a setback for Iran and Hezbollah. We have reached a historic agreement for the State of Israel, following direct negotiations with Lebanon, Netanyahu said during a televised news conference. This is a blow to Iran and Hezbollah, he added. His comments came a day after Israel and Lebanon reached the framework under US sponsorship. But Israeli officials have already said the army will remain inside parts of southern Lebanon, raising doubts over whether the agreement will lead to a real withdrawal or end Israel’s attacks on Lebanese territory.
UPI
· Jun 30, 2026
Analysis: Lebanon-Israel deal opens long process; with U.S. as Lebanon’s sole guarantor
Analysis: Lebanon-Israel deal opens long process; with U.S. as Lebanon’s sole guarantor
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Related coverage for "The U.S. and Israel have the power to decide Lebanon's future. That doesn't bode well for the deal": The Jerusalem Post — Trump, Rubio praise Iran deal progress, 'Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon' . Ya Libnan — France welcomes framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel. The Media Line — US-Backed Plan Would Shift Parts of Southern Lebanon From IDF to Lebanese Army. Modern Diplomacy — Israel and Lebanon Discuss US Backed Plan for Troop Handover in Southern Border Areas. Middle East Eye — Netanyahu hails Lebanon deal as ‘blow’ to Iran and Hezbollah. UPI — Analysis: Lebanon-Israel deal opens long process; with U.S. as Lebanon’s sole guarantor