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Analysis: The Israel-Lebanon framework agreement explained

On June 26, Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement, mediated by the United States, to permanently end their state of conflict and address its root causes—primarily, Hezbollah’s arms. While the deal is promising on its face, significant parts of it may be difficult or impossible to implement under Lebanon’s current domestic conditions. The post Analysis: The Israel-Lebanon framework agreement explained appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

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US refocuses air campaign in Somalia on Shabaab

The United States is on pace for another record year of military strikes in Somalia in 2026. At least 74 strikes have been carried out so far, the majority targeting Al Qaeda’s Shabaab—a clear shift from 2025, when the US set a record for strikes and focused most of them on the Islamic State’s local affiliate. The post US refocuses air campaign in Somalia on Shabaab appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

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Board of Peace to establish ‘pilot zone’ for Gaza civilians, IDF claims 13 ceasefire violations June 30–July 9

The US-led Board of Peace said on July 8 that it would soon begin setting up a “pilot zone” in Gaza that would bring unarmed civilians screened for Hamas links across the Yellow Line into the Israeli-controlled portion of the territory. Meanwhile, Hamas has escalated ceasefire violations in the areas it still controls as the group works to rebuild its forces. The post Board of Peace to establish ‘pilot zone’ for Gaza civilians, IDF claims 13 ceasefire violations June 30–July 9 appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

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US moves to rescind Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism

The Trump administration initiated a rescission of Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism on July 8. The decision follows President Donald Trump's meeting with Syrian President Ahmad al Sharaa at the NATO summit in Ankara and comes amid broader US and European efforts to reintegrate Syria into the international community. The post US moves to rescind Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

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Body of slain Iranian leader Khamenei arrives in Iraq for Najaf and Karbala rites

Iraqi elites received the body of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as his funeral procession toured Iraq’s Shiite holy cities on July 8. Notably, Iraq’s top cleric did not say prayers or attend the ceremony due to stated health reasons. The post Body of slain Iranian leader Khamenei arrives in Iraq for Najaf and Karbala rites appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

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CENTCOM strikes Iran as Tehran condemns US sanctions waiver revocation

The Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran faced its most significant test yet on July 7 after Iran attacked commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington responded with a new round of military strikes and sharply narrowed its oil sanctions waiver, with both sides accusing each other of violating the agreement. The post CENTCOM strikes Iran as Tehran condemns US sanctions waiver revocation appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

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Hamas announces intent to dissolve Gaza government as disarmament questions remain

Hamas said that it is prepared to dissolve its governing institutions in Gaza and transfer authority to the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), a key component of the US- and UN-backed ceasefire framework. As negotiations continue, Israeli officials argue that Hamas surrendering administrative control without relinquishing weapons would leave Hamas as the dominant force behind the scenes. The post Hamas announces intent to dissolve Gaza government as disarmament questions remain appeared first on FDD's Long War Journal.

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