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Democratic senators pressed CENTCOM for answers on coordination with Israel over evacuation zones in Lebanon and Iran.
The signatories include Senators Sanders, Warren, and Baldwin, signaling a party-wide shift on Israel support.
The letter asks CENTCOM whether U.S. forces coordinated targets with Israel and reviewed legality of the practice.
The lawmakers cited displacement and civilian deaths as consequences of evacuation warnings.
CENTCOM and the Israeli military did not immediately comment on the letter.
The issue reflects a broader Democratic debate over U.S. military aid to Israel amid regional conflict.
The evacuation zones were linked to Israeli warnings in Lebanon and Iran during ongoing conflicts.
The letter seeks accountability about U.S. legal responsibilities in wartime targeting.
The report cites that civilians have been harmed even when they refused evacuation.
The letter was dated May 4 and provided to the Associated Press.

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Democratic senators urge CENTCOM to explain coordination with Israel on evacuation zones in Lebanon and Iran.
Senators ask whether U.S. forces coordinated military targets or provided intelligence for evacuation zones.
Lawmakers say evacuation warnings have been used to displace civilians and potentially breach international law.
Israel has issued evacuation warnings in southern Lebanon since March 2 amid the Israel-Hezbollah war.
The letter was signed by 12 senators including Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, and Tammy Baldwin.
CENTCOM and the Israeli military did not immediately comment on the letter.
Experts say evacuation warnings can be uneven and cause civilian harm, complicating compliance with international law.
The letter emphasizes U.S. military responsibility to verify civilian targets under international law.
The dispute signals a broader shift in Democratic views on U.S. military aid to Israel.
The letter requests CENTCOM review of the legality of evacuation-zone practices.

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Lebanese MP Nadim Gemayel says there was no real ceasefire in Lebanon, citing ongoing tensions with Israel and Hezbollah.
Gemayel highlights Lebanon's lack of a functioning state as a major hurdle to any ceasefire agreement.
The interview frames the ceasefire issue within Lebanon’s broader political and security context.

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world20h ago

The IDF exposed more than 7,500 captured items from Hezbollah, including a Nazi-era MG34 and Iranian weapons.
A Nazi-era MG34 was found among the weapons, with markings suggesting it was captured twice, first by the Russians and then by Hezbollah.
The operation found items including rockets, mortars, anti-tank missiles, drones, body armor, and uniforms in Hezbollah stockpiles.
IDF officials said most of the seized items are put to use and described ongoing efforts to capture Iranian, Chinese, and Russian-origin equipment.
IDF noted Hezbollah concealed weapons in civilian structures, including hospitals, complicating Lebanese security efforts.
Officials criticized the Lebanese government for not fully clearing southern Lebanon of weapons, despite agreements with the United States.
The arsenal included drones and explosive devices, signaling evolving threats near the Israeli border.
Lt. Col. Kettler highlighted the challenge of ensuring weapons are safe during clearance and exploitation.
The operation’s scope covered evidence from across southern Lebanon and included cooperation with Yahalom unit.
IDF expects Hezbollah’s rearmament to continue despite circumstantial gains, signaling ongoing border tension.

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world17h ago

Israel executed airstrikes in Lebanon, killing at least 13 people and hitting more than 85 Hezbollah targets over the weekend.
The clash raised U.S.-brokered talks in Washington, where diplomats plan to discuss a framework for withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament.
The violence prompted civilian evacuations in southern Lebanon amid ongoing clashes between Israel and Hezbollah.
Prime Minister Netanyahu claimed the war targeted Hezbollah leadership in Beirut, signaling intensified operations.
The United States plans to host the third round of Israel-Lebanon peace talks in Washington with military and diplomatic participation.
The talks aim to establish a framework for Lebanon-Israel peace, including IDF withdrawal and Hezbollah disarmament.
Civilians faced displacement warnings as Israeli forces escalated strikes amid a fragile ceasefire.
The Israeli strike campaign targeted Hezbollah positions as the region’s war tension rose.
The conflict exists amid a wider struggle between Israel and Iran-backed groups.

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