Middle east live: Israel says ground forces 'expanding' in Lebanon
Key takeaways
- Issued on: 31/05/2026 - 07:15Modified: 31/05/2026 - 07:34
- Israeli troops also captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle near the city of Nabatiyeh, in the deepest incursion into Lebanon in more than a quarter century.
- US President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran.
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Issued on: 31/05/2026 - 07:15Modified: 31/05/2026 - 07:34
By: FRANCE 24 Photo taken from the Marjayoun area showing a thick cloud of smoke after an Israeli strike on the village of Maifadoun, in southern Lebanon, on May 30, 2026. © - / AFP Israel's military said on Sunday its forces were 'expanding to additional areas' in Lebanon to strengthen its military position in the south of the country. Israeli troops also captured a strategic mountain topped with a Crusader-built castle near the city of Nabatiyeh, in the deepest incursion into Lebanon in more than a quarter century. Follow our live blog for the latest updates.
US President Donald Trump said he had secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran.