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Lebanon PM Accuses Israel of Scorched-Earth Policy Amid Fresh Strikes
Nawaf Salam said Israel’s attacks have killed more than 3,371 people since March 2 and warned they would not bring security or stability.
- On Sunday, May 31, 2026, Israeli forces captured the strategic medieval Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, raising their flag as ground operations against Iran-backed Hezbollah expanded deeper into the country.
- This incursion follows weeks of intense fighting despite a US-mediated ceasefire that officially took effect on April 17 but has never been observed by either side, fueling the cycle of violence.
- Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam accused Israel of "pursuing a scorched-earth policy and collective punishment" on Saturday, while the military issued evacuation warnings for more than a dozen locations across the south.
- Despite 'productive military-to-military discussions' in Washington on Friday aimed at fortifying the ceasefire, Hezbollah launched multiple attacks Saturday, clashing with Israeli troops near Zawtar al-Sharqiyah and Yohmor al-Shaqif.
- The Lebanese health ministry reports that Israeli attacks have killed more than 3,371 people since March 2, as diplomats prepare for political-track negotiations scheduled for next Tuesday and Wednesday to pursue lasting calm.
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Lebanese PM accuses Israel of 'scorched-earth policy' while defending ceasefire talks
Salam’s comments came amid the now-revealed IDF operation of crossing the Litani River, where it successfully secured the Beaufort Ridge and Wadi al-Saluki areas of southern Lebanon.
·Jerusalem, Israel
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The ground operation in Lebanon is to be expanded to include more areas, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) says. More attacks have been warned.
·Oslo, Norway
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The clashes in Lebanon are almost daily despite a theoretical truce between Israel and the Shiite Hezbollah movement since 17 April.
·Montreal, Canada
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right12Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution48% Right
Bias Distribution
- 48% of the sources lean Right
48% Right
L 24%
C 28%
R 48%
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