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Israel attacked southern Lebanon on Monday morning (16), less than 24 hours after the USA and Iran announced a peace agreement that, according to Iranian authorities, would include a ceasefire "on all fronts, including Lebanon." An Israeli drone destroyed a car in Kfar Tebnit, killing the driver, and Lebanese journalist Hadi Abdel Moneim Hoteit was wounded by shrapnel in the same city, the Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) reported. Hezbollah responded by attacking an Israeli convoy at the village entrance. ✓
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"Um drone israelense destruiu um carro em Kfar Tebnit, vila do Sul do Líbano, e matou o motorista, informou nesta segunda-feira (15) a Agência Nacional de Notícias (NNA) do país do Oriente Médio. Além disso, o jornalista libanês Hadi Abdel Moneim Hoteit foi alvo de ataques israelenses na mesma cidade."
"Segundo o Hezbollah, o ataque forçou os israelenses a recuarem e teria ocorrido "após observarmos uma força pertencente ao exército inimigo israelense, composta por um trator e dois tanques Merkava, avançando da área de Arnoun em direção ao ponto de travessia nos arredores de Kfar Tebnit"."
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi had announced early Monday that the memorandum of understanding between the USA and Iran includes "an immediate and permanent end of the war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon," effective June 16, 2026. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had told Iranian state TV on Friday (12) that both sides were working toward signing an initial agreement declaring an end to the war "on all fronts, including Lebanon," with terms dealing with Iran's nuclear program to be finalized in the 60 days after the initial agreement is signed. ?
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"an immediate and permanent end of the war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, has been announced, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said early Monday."
"Araghchi told Iranian state TV on Friday that both sides were working toward signing an initial agreement declaring an end to the war "on all fronts, including Lebanon." ... Araghchi said terms dealing with Iran's nuclear program would be finalized in the 60 days after the initial agreement is signed."
Israel, however, is not a party to the US-Iran agreement. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a press conference, according to The Jerusalem Post, that he is unaware of the terms of the understanding between Washington and Tehran regarding Iran's nuclear program and declared: "We will remain in the security buffer zone of Lebanon for as long as necessary." Israel has been fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon since early March, and its leaders have said they don't plan to withdraw from the country, according to AP News. ✓
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"Permaneceremos na zona tampão de segurança do Líbano pelo tempo que for necessário", disse Netanyahu em coletiva de imprensa, segundo o jornal The Jerusalem Post."
"Israel has been fighting the Iranian-allied militia Hezbollah in Lebanon since early March. Israel is not a party to the negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, and its leaders have said they don't plan to withdraw from Lebanon."
The current conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is related to the destruction of the Gaza Strip beginning in 2023. Hezbollah began launching rockets against northern Israel in solidarity with Palestinians. After more than a year of exchanges of attacks, a ceasefire agreement was negotiated in November 2024, but Israel continued with periodic attacks and bombings against Lebanon. With the start of the war in Iran, Hezbollah resumed attacks against Israel claiming self-defense. Since March 2, 2026, 3,700 people have been killed in Lebanon and 11,700 wounded, according to the country's Ministry of Health. ✓
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"Desde o início da atual fase do conflito no Líbano, em 2 de março deste ano, foram mortas no país 3,7 mil pessoas e 11,7 mil ficaram feridas. Os dados são do Ministério da Saúde do Líbano."
"A atual fase do conflito entre Israel e Hezbollah tem relação com a destruição da Faixa de Gaza a partir de 2023. O Hezbollah passou a lançar foguetes contra o Norte de Israel em solidariedade aos palestinos e para desgastar a Defesa israelense."
Israel carried out military attacks in southern Lebanon on Monday (June 16, 2026), including a drone attack in Kfar Tebnit that killed a car driver and wounded journalist Hadi Abdel Moneim Hoteit.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declared that Israel will remain in the Lebanon security buffer zone "for as long as necessary".
The conflict toll since March 2, 2026 totals 3,700 dead and 11,700 wounded in Lebanon, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health.
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Hezbollah attacked an Israeli convoy composed of a tractor and two Merkava tanks at the entrance to Kfar Tebnit, forcing Israeli forces to withdraw.
An Israeli drone was spotted flying at low altitude over the capital Beirut on Monday (16).
Hezbollah congratulated Iran for the memorandum of understanding with the USA and stated that the agreement is "a prelude to completing the path of full liberation of our land".
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What is the formal response of the US government to Israeli attacks in Lebanon after the agreement announcement?
Why it's still unknown: None of the consulted sources reported official statements from the American government about the continuation of Israeli military operations in Lebanon after the USA-Iran agreement announcement.
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How can the USA-Iran agreement be implemented in Lebanon if Israel is not a party to it and continues military operations?
Why it's still unknown: Iranian sources state that the agreement includes a ceasefire in Lebanon, but Israel explicitly declared it is not a party to the agreement and will maintain military presence in the country. No source explains the mechanism envisioned to reconcile these contradictory positions.
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What is the timeline for signing the memorandum of understanding between USA and Iran in Geneva?
Why it's still unknown: Brazilian sources mention the signing is scheduled for Friday (June 19) in Geneva, but it is unclear whether the Israeli attacks on Monday (16) affect this schedule.