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Netanyahu says Israeli forces have crossed Lebanon’s Litani River

Al Jazeera Friday 29 May 2026, 19:48 UTC 1 min read
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israeli forces have crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon, marking a significant development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The Litani River serves as a natural border between Israel and Lebanon, and its crossing by Israeli forces is a notable escalation in the tensions between the two countries.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon.
Benjamin Netanyahu (PERSON) Lebanon (LOCATION) Litani River (LOCATION)
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