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By Maya Gebeily BEIRUT, March 13 (Reuters) - Israel has rebuffed a historic offer of direct talks from Lebanon, deeming it too little too late from a government that shares its goal of disarming Hezbollah but cannot act against the heavily armed Lebanese group without risking a civil war. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun expressed the state's willingness to begin direct negotiations with Israel this week, seeking to secure an end to the conflict that erupted on March 2 when Hezbollah entered the regional war in support of its patron Iran.

The US Central Command says all six crew members died after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned the US-Israeli military aggression on Iraq and targeting of the Al-Qaim border crossing.

Acclaimed docudrama reconstructing killing of five-year-old girl in Gaza is nominated for best international feature.

The strategy used to depopulate Gaza - displacement, destruction and fragmentation - is now being deployed on Lebanon.

Israeli jets drop anti-Hezbollah leaflets over Beirut, threatening Lebanon with same fate as Gaza Israeli jets have dropped leaflets over Lebanon's Beirut calling on Lebanese people to disarm Hezbollah and contact Israeli intelligence if they have information about the group, according to L'Orient Today. "If you want to be part of real change and contribute to the prosperity and defence of your country, we are here to listen," the leaflets said, which include the logo of the military's intelligence directorate. Another leaflet threatened that Lebanon could face destruction similar to Gaza. 🚨 The leaflets stated: "For everyone's sake, it's better if these pages are not filled with words. https://t.co/n6QnwpjNe2 pic.twitter.com/HywiVJrs9O March 13, 2026

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Two lightly injured by rocket impact on home; Israel strikes bridge on Litani River it says was 'key crossing' for Iran-backed terror group; government reportedly weighing wider ground op The post Katz threatens to destroy infrastructure as ‘price’ of Lebanon not disarming Hezbollah appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Explainer: Why haven’t the Houthis, Iran’s allies in Yemen, stepped into the war?  Reuters

UN chief in Beirut for Lebanon 'solidarity' visit UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he had arrived in Beirut on Friday for a "solidarity" visit to Lebanon, where the Middle East war has claimed more than 687 lives since 2 March. "I have just landed in Beirut for a visit of solidarity with the people of Lebanon. They did not choose this war. They were dragged into it," Guterres said on X. "The UN and I will spare no effort in striving for the peaceful future that Lebanon and this region so richly deserve," he added. I have just landed in Beirut for a visit of solidarity with the people of Lebanon. @UN & I will spare no effort in striving for the peaceful future that Lebanon & this region so richly deserve. March 13, 2026

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Speaker of Iran's Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has reacted to the crash of an American refueling aircraft in Iraq.

Israeli defence minister threatens Lebanon with territorial loss, infrastructure damage Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Friday threatened Lebanon with increasing territorial losses and damage to its national infrastructure until Hezbollah is disarmed, Haaretz reported on Friday. "The Lebanese government misled and failed to uphold its commitment to disarm Hezbollah, and will therefore pay a price until it fulfills that obligation," Katz said. The minister's comments came after the Israeli military said it had destroyed a bridge over the Litani River, claiming that it was "a key crossing" for Hezbollah operatives. A statement released by Katz's office said on Thursday that if the Lebanese government could not prevent Hezbollah from attacking Israel, Israel "would do it ourselves".

The US Central Command says rescue efforts are under way after a refuelling aircraft went down over western Iraq.

Live updates: Trump issues intense new Iran threat; U.S. refueling plane lost in Iraq  NBC News

Millions hit streets in Iran as Quds Day rallies begin across country Millions of people took to the streets across Iran on Friday to mark International Quds Day, expressing support for Palestinians and condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza, according to Iranian state media. IRNA reported that crowds gathered in cities across the country on the last Friday of Ramadan, chanting slogans and carrying banners in solidarity with Palestinians during the annual demonstrations. Millions of Iranians have poured into the streets across the country on the last Friday of Ramadan to mark International Quds Day, expressing unwavering support for the Palestinian people and denouncing the ongoing Israeli regime’s atrocities in Gaza.https://t.co/k1BN51kK9I pic.twitter.com/nFUU4A5b9i March 13, 2026

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The newly escalated conflict between Israel and Iran's proxy Hezbollah is taking a heavy toll on the people of Lebanon. Since fighting broke out on March 2, hundreds of people, including dozens of children have been killed. #dwcurrentaffairs  facebook.com

Drone hits residential apartment in Beirut's Burj Hammoud A drone struck a residential apartment in Beirut's Burj Hammoud district on the northern outskirts of the Lebanese capital on Friday, Lebanon's state media said. It is the first time the area has been targeted.

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TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters announced on Friday that Iraqi Resistance forces have targeted one of the US refueling aircraft.