# The announcement marks a significant advance in Israel’s ongoing invasion of southern Lebanon.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · The Straits Times*

## Key points

- Israeli forces have fully encircled the strategic Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil.
- Over 100 Hezbollah fighters were killed by Israeli troops in and around Bint Jbeil in one week.
- Israeli and Lebanese officials will hold talks in Washington on April 14 to end the conflict.
- Israel aims to establish a 'security zone' in southern Lebanon to prevent future Hezbollah attacks.

**Countries:** Israel, Lebanon, United States

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