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2026-09-12 10:10:08

Lebanon President Visits South as Israel Attack Fears Grow

Lebanon's president made a rare visit to Nabatiyeh amid fears of Israeli attacks, following Israel's seizure of Ali Taher ridge. A US-brokered ceasefire largely halted fighting, but tensions persist as talks continue. read more

2026-08-11 17:10:34

Lebanon Abolishes Death Penalty in Historic First

Lebanon became the first Arab nation to abolish the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment and hard labor. Justice Minister Adel Nassar hailed the historic vote, though Hezbollah opposed it. Implementation details remain unclear. read more

2026-08-01 12:10:44

Lebanese Return to Find Nabatiyeh Transformed by War

Lebanese displaced by Israeli invasion return to Nabatiyeh to salvage belongings from devastated homes. Historic market lies in rubble, with 4,200 killed and bodies still buried. Residents show resilience, reopening shops despite exhaustion and ongoing strikes. read more

2026-07-29 15:10:36

Lebanese Lawyers File Complaint Over Banker-Netanyahu Meeting

Lebanese lawyers filed a complaint against banker Antoun Sehnaoui for meeting Israeli PM Netanyahu in Washington, citing violations of laws banning contact with Israel amid ongoing conflict. Violators face prison terms. read more

2026-07-26 17:20:06

Displaced Lebanese Use Satellites to View Destroyed Homes

Lebanese displaced by war use satellite images to check on destroyed homes in Yaroun. Unable to return, residents pool funds for imagery revealing devastation, including churches and family homes, while Israel denies targeting civilians. read more

2026-07-05 14:00:06

UN Peacekeepers to Leave Lebanon as Conflict Escalates

UN peacekeepers (Unifil) will withdraw from Lebanon by end-2027 after seven killed in escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict. Experts warn the withdrawal will create a security vacuum, plunging the region into further violence and destruction. read more

2026-06-21 22:10:04

Lebanese Turtle Conservationist Killed in Israeli Strike

Lebanese conservationist Mona Khalil, 76, died after an Israeli airstrike hit her home. She pioneered sea turtle protection in southern Lebanon, training volunteers and transforming her house into an ecotourism hub. Her work created a recognized conservation area. read more

2026-06-13 23:40:04

Lebanon village mourns 14 killed in Israeli airstrike

A Lebanese town mourns after an Israeli airstrike killed 14 people, including 10 women and children. Over 3,700 have died in the ongoing war between Israel and Hezbollah, deepening grief across southern Lebanon. read more

2026-05-28 17:10:07

Israel strikes 900-year-old castle in Lebanon

Israeli forces struck the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon amid intensified bombardment, killing 31 people and wounding 40. The attack targeted Hezbollah infrastructure, deepening operations despite a fragile ceasefire. read more

2026-05-23 11:10:03

400,000 Children Displaced, Cling to Toys From Home

400,000 displaced Lebanese children cling to treasured toys amid war. A shaky 45-day ceasefire offers little hope as they dream of returning home, school, and normalcy, haunted by trauma. read more

2026-05-21 19:00:04

Lebanon mourns first responders killed in duty

Lebanese first responders mourn over 100 colleagues killed by Israeli strikes since March, even during a ceasefire. Hussein Jaber and Ahmad Noura died while rescuing another victim. Families and teams grieve but continue duty, facing relentless danger in southern Lebanon. read more

2026-05-03 09:40:03

Christian Villages Defy Israels Expanding Lebanon Offensive

Christian villagers in southern Lebanon refuse evacuation as Israel expands its invasion. Three men were killed by an IDF drone in Ain Ebel, and a priest was killed in Qlayaa. Residents insist on staying, despite destruction, aiming to prevent depopulation of the border area. read more

2026-04-30 09:40:04

Israels Lebanon demolitions mirror Gaza war tactics

Israel is destroying towns in southern Lebanon, mirroring Gaza tactics, with controlled demolitions and airstrikes leveling villages. 62,000 homes damaged since March. Residents face displacement as a "buffer zone" is created, echoing past occupations and raising war crime concerns. read more

2026-04-24 17:20:03

Israeli soldier smashes family crucifix in Lebanon

A Lebanese man described the shock of seeing an Israeli soldier smash a crucifix in his family’s garden. The military replaced it, but the family accepted an Italian-donated statue instead, amid ongoing conflict and displacement fears. read more

2026-03-08 22:40:08

Vanished Officer Sparks Israeli Abduction Claims

Retired Lebanese officer Ahmed Shukr vanished in December. His family alleges a covert Israeli abduction to gain intelligence on missing Israeli airman Ron Arad. Israel recently conducted a deadly commando raid in Lebanon searching for Arad's remains. read more

2025-01-31 11:10:04

Israeli Strikes Target Hezbollah Site in Lebanon; Deaths Reported

An Israeli strike hits an unofficial border crossing in Lebanon, killing two and injuring 10, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. The strike targeted infrastructure used by Hezbollah. read more

2025-01-24 16:40:03

Netanyahu Delays Israeli Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon, Ceasefire in Crisis

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israeli forces would not withdraw from southern Lebanon by the ceasefire deadline imposed by a deal brokered by the US and France, sparking a crisis in the agreement which aimed to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. read more

2025-01-24 12:50:03

Israel Seeks 30-Day Extension for Military Withdrawal in Lebanon

Israel seeks a 30-day extension to delay the withdrawal of its troops from southern Lebanon, despite a ceasefire agreement's deadline. The Israeli government is lobbying the Trump administration for support. Hezbollah warns of ceasefire collapse if the deadline is not met. read more

2024-12-29 19:10:04

Syria's Embassy Suspends Services in Lebanon Amid Escalating Tensions

Syria's embassy in Lebanon suspends consular services as two relatives of Bashar Assad are arrested for allegedly forged passports. Syria received former army officers from Lebanon as the new government establishes ties. Hezbollah leaders fled, tensions rise in Syria. read more

2024-12-03 12:30:08

Ceasefire strains, Elon Musk denied payout, Biden pardons son

Staff of the Amel Association, a Lebanese NGO, clear debris at their office damaged in an Israeli strike in Beirut, revealing a breach in the fragile ceasefire between the two sides. read more

2024-12-01 08:10:04

Tensions Rise in Southern Lebanon Amid Fragile Ceasefire Agreement

Sporadic gunfire rattles ghost towns in Lebanon near the Israeli border, three days post-ceasefire. Locals are barred from returning to decimated areas, tensions heighten with concerns of ceasefire collapse. read more

2024-11-28 19:20:11

Lebanon struggles to rebuild post-war as ceasefire falters

Lebanon faces the aftermath of the war between Israel and Hezbollah, with a ceasefire in place. Residents return to devastated homes, struggling with the massive damage and uncertain economy. The fragile truce is tested as rebuilding efforts face financial challenges and limited trust in lasting peace. read more

2024-11-27 19:30:11

"Ceasefire brings relief to Lebanon, shifts focus to Gaza crisis"

A recent US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Tyre, Lebanon brings hope for a lasting regional peace. However, the deal, made on Netanyahu's terms, may not offer much optimism for Palestinians suffering in Gaza. read more

2024-11-26 22:50:10

Israel and Hezbollah Tentatively Agree to Ceasefire Deal

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah received Israeli leaders' support, addressing over a year of cross-border conflict. Terms include a 60-day fighting halt, Israeli retreat, and Hezbollah's armed Lebanon presence end. Uncertainty and unresolved Gaza conflict remain key concerns. read more

2024-11-26 19:00:08

Israeli airstrikes target Hezbollah in Beirut; ceasefire deal under consideration.

Israeli strikes hit Beirut as pressure mounts on Netanyahu to approve a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah. The attack follows a significant breakthrough in the Middle Eastern conflict, with the Israeli prime minister set to consider the deal later today. read more

2024-11-26 09:40:08

Israel Considers Ceasefire Plan with Hezbollah, Iran to End Conflict

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces pressure to accept a ceasefire deal with Iran-backed Hezbollah, allowing 60,000 people to return home. The plan requires Israeli troops to withdraw from south Lebanon, with a five-country committee to monitor compliance. read more

2024-11-25 20:00:10

Israel's Airstrikes in Lebanon Kill 12 Amid Ceasefire Negotiations

Israel launched new airstrikes on Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah strongholds as negotiations for a ceasefire progress. The strikes left at least 12 dead, damaged buildings, and prompted evacuation warnings. Despite optimism for a ceasefire agreement, challenges remain. read more

2024-11-19 06:20:06

Israeli airstrike in Beirut kills 5; Gaza faces food crisis

Five people die in Israeli airstrike on Beirut's Zoqaq al-Blat area near Lebanon's parliament, UN headquarters, and prime minister's office. US works on ceasefire proposal. In Gaza, food trucks looted, leading to famine signs. UN agency reports 97 looted trucks, aiding nearly 2.3 million Gaza residents. read more

2024-11-15 11:50:06

Iran's Larijani Visits Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah Conflict Discussions

Ali Larijani, an Iranian official, seeks to mediate talks with Lebanese leaders regarding the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, coinciding with the United States' efforts to broker a cease-fire deal. The U.S. also presents a draft resolution amid ongoing conflict resolution discussions. -MiddleEastRelations read more

2024-10-31 13:20:04

Israeli airstrike on Baalbek kills 19, UNESCO site endangered

Israeli bombing in Baalbek city, a UNESCO World Heritage site, kills 19 people. The attack targeted Hezbollah infrastructure. Residents evacuate following Israeli orders, causing panic. UNESCO calls for protection of heritage sites under threat in the Middle East. read more

2024-10-24 16:10:06

Paris Conference Raises $1 Billion for Lebanon's Crisis and Army

A conference in Paris raised around $1 billion to aid Lebanon's humanitarian crisis and support its army. However, a ceasefire remains elusive as an Israeli airstrike killed three Lebanese soldiers in the south. France's foreign minister urged Israel to halt fire and focus on diplomacy. read more

2024-10-22 07:10:07

Israeli airstrikes in Beirut kill civilians, intensify conflict with Hezbollah

Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including a child, near a hospital in southern Beirut. Israel claimed the strikes targeted Hezbollah, with further plans to hit a Hezbollah-run financial institution. The situation escalated with Hezbollah rockets into Israel, and a separate incident that killed three Lebanese soldiers. # MiddleEast read more

2024-10-16 15:10:06

Israeli Airstrikes on Beirut and Gaza Escalate Tensions in Middle East

Israel launches airstrikes on Beirut for the first time in almost a week, resulting in the death of a Lebanon mayor. Prime Minister condemns the strikes as targeting civilians in municipal council meeting, amidst US concerns of escalating conflict. read more

2024-10-16 11:40:09

Israel launches airstrikes on Beirut, escalating tensions in the region

Israel launches airstrikes on Beirut for the first time in 5 days, targeting Hezbollah locations, resulting in casualties. US expresses concerns as tensions rise, urging for a ceasefire. Lebanon accuses Israel of intentional attacks. UNIFIL positions in south Lebanon also under fire. read more

2024-10-16 05:10:10

UNIFIL in Lebanon faces Israeli tensions, urges relocation amid attacks

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, were established in 1978 to monitor Israel's withdrawal and maintain peace. Recent tensions arose as Israel attacked UN bases, with Netanyahu claiming they were aiding Hezbollah, despite UN's importance for oversight and stability. read more

2024-10-15 07:10:04

"Over 400,000 Children Displaced in Lebanon Amid Escalating Conflict"

Over 400,000 children in Lebanon have been displaced in three weeks due to the Middle East war, according to a UN official. The country is facing a potential "lost generation" with disrupted education systems and urgent humanitarian needs. read more

2024-10-14 12:10:04

"Hezbollah's Future: Transition to Peace for Lebanon's Stability"

Hezbollah's future in Lebanon is uncertain following the death of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Criticism of the group's actions and ties to Iran and Syria highlight the need for change, with concerns over Lebanon's stability if Hezbollah does not integrate into the state. read more

2024-10-13 09:10:04

Israeli Tank Hits UN HQ, Family Killed in Gaza, Clashes Escalate

An Israeli strike in Gaza kills a family of eight, sparking condemnation from 40 countries over attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Israeli forces continue their campaign in Gaza and Lebanon amidst escalating tensions. read more

2024-10-12 16:10:04

Israeli Airstrikes Lead to Multiple Deaths in Gaza and Lebanon

Israeli forces strike Jabalia refugee camps in Jabalia city, northern Gaza, resulting in 19 deaths and many trapped. In southern Lebanon, 8 people, including children, die as Israel intensifies airstrikes against Hezbollah. An Israeli tank fires on UN headquarters, injuring peacekeepers, while the EU expresses concerns over Israeli legislation affecting aid distribution. read more