Fighting on the Israel-Lebanon border intensified just one day after the reported U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding, raising fresh concerns about the durability of regional de-escalation efforts. Four Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon as clashes escalated, according to military officials and media reports. The incident comes amid continued tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, despite diplomatic momentum elsewhere in the region. At the same time, reports suggest growing friction between Washington and the government of Benjamin Netanyahu over Lebanon operations. The latest violence could become an early test of whether broader diplomatic understandings can hold.

Israeli military activity continued across parts of southern Lebanon on Tuesday despite the upcoming signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran.

Israeli officials close to Netanyahu say the Likud leader has no intention to give up positions in Lebanon and are engaged in negotiations with the US following the announcement…

Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered strikes against over 80 Hezbollah targets, including its headquarters in the Bekaa Valley.