Israel and Hezbollah clash in strategic Lebanese village ahead of official talks

Associated Press (AP) ConflictNews ReportEN 11 min read 100% complete April 13, 2026 at 02:53 PM

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Lebanon and Israel to hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington

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Israeli troops and Hezbollah militants engaged in intense clashes in Bint Jbeil, a strategic town in southern Lebanon, on Monday, April 13, 2026. The fighting intensified as Israeli forces encircled the area, while Hezbollah launched rockets and artillery to repel them. These events occurred shortly before planned direct negotiations between Lebanon and Israel in Washington, D.C., scheduled for Tuesday. Israel has reduced attacks in Beirut following strikes that killed over 350 people, but has increased operations in southern Lebanon to establish a security zone along the Litani River. The conflict was triggered by Hezbollah's rocket fire into northern Israel in early March, resulting in over 2,055 deaths and thousands of injuries in Lebanon.

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Lebanon and Israel’s ambassadors to the U.S. are set to meet in Washington for direct negotiations.

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The latest round of fighting was sparked by Hezbollah firing rockets into northern Israel on March 2.

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At least 2,055 people have been killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

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Fierce fighting rocked the strategic southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil.

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Israel intends to create a security zone along the Litani River.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Washington 30% Litani River 40% Iran ×250% United States ×250% Beirut ×260% Bint Jbeil ×270% Lebanon ×580% Hezbollah ×290% Israel ×790%

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israel 90% hezbollah 90% lebanon 80% clashes 70% southern lebanon 70% bint jbeil 70% airstrikes 60% negotiations 60% temporary truce 50% security zone 50%