Day 89 of US-Israel War on Iran: Israel is 'Deepening' Operation in Lebanon and 'Fortifying Security Zones,' Says Netanyahu

On Tuesday, Israeli strikes killed at least 31 people and injured 40 in southern Lebanon, with attacks also targeting the Bekaa region and Qaraoun Dam area.

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On Tuesday, Israeli strikes killed at least 31 people and injured 40 in southern Lebanon, with attacks also targeting the Bekaa region and Qaraoun Dam area.

day 89 of us israel war on iran israel is deepening operation in lebanon and fortifying security zones says netanyahu

A ceremony honouring the armed forces and those killed in the war with Israel and the US in Tehran, Iran on May 24, 2026. Photo: Vahid Salemi/AP.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that “specific language” for a deal to end the Iran war was being negotiated in Qatar and would “take a few days”. After 88 days of total blackout, partial internet connectivity is being restored across Iran.

Meanwhile, Israel continues to kill people in Lebanon. On Tuesday, Israeli strikes killed at least 31 people and injured 40 in southern Lebanon, with attacks also targeting the Bekaa region and Qaraoun Dam area. Israeli forces reportedly issued forced displacement orders for several villages. Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu said that the country is “deepening" operation in Lebanon and “fortifying” what he termed as “security zone” in Lebanese territory.

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