Lebanon: News
Israel expands attacks against Hezbollah as Lebanon death toll rises
The Israeli military stated that plans to expand its ground and air attacks against the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah have been approved.
Iran threatens to 'completely' close Hormuz after Trump's ultimatum
Iran has threatened to "completely close" the Strait of Hormuz if United States President Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to strike Iranian energy facilities within 48 hours.
US-Israel strike Iran's Natanz nuclear facility amid ongoing conflict
The United States and Israel have reportedly launched an attack on Iran's Natanz uranium-enrichment facility.
IDF-US joint operations against Iran ahead of schedule: Report
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the United States are reportedly ahead of schedule in their joint military operations against Iran, according to officials quoted by the Times of Israel.
All 6 US service members killed in Iraq plane crash
All six crew members aboard a United States military refueling aircraft, which crashed in western Iraq on Thursday evening, have been confirmed dead.
Israel unlawfully using white phosphorus in Lebanon: Rights watch
The New York-based rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Israel of using white phosphorus munitions in residential areas of southern Lebanon earlier this month.
Iran's Pezeshkian says enemies misrepresenting remarks to isolate Tehran
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has clarified that his recent comments on attacks in the Gulf were "misinterpreted by the enemy."
Lebanon: Israel's operation to hunt for missing pilot kills 41
An Israeli special forces operation in eastern Lebanon has left 41 dead and 40 injured. The operation was launched to locate the remains of navigator Ron Arad, who went missing in 1986.
Iran strikes continue on Gulf, defying peace vows
Kuwait's national oil company has announced a "precautionary" cut to its crude production after fuel tanks at the country's airport were targeted.
Israel launches fresh attacks on Tehran and Beirut
Israel has said it is conducting "simultaneous strikes in Tehran and Beirut."
US confirms 3 jets were downed in 'friendly fire incident'
Three United States fighter jets were "mistakenly" shot down by Kuwaiti air defense systems on Monday morning, the United States' Central Command (CENTCOM) said Monday evening.
Israeli airstrikes on Beirut kill Hezbollah parliamentary chief
Israeli airstrikes have killed Mohammad Raad, the head of Hezbollah's parliamentary faction.
UK, France, Germany vow defensive action against Iran's missile capabilities
The United Kingdom, France, and Germany have expressed readiness to take necessary steps to defend their interests in the region after Iran's recent missile attacks.
Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah attacks over Khamenei's death
The Israeli military has launched strikes on Lebanon, including its capital, Beirut. This comes after the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah fired rockets and drones at Israel.
Iran-Israel war: Air India, IndiGo among carriers suspending flights
Air travel has been severely disrupted on February 28 after Israel's strikes on Iran.
Middle East travel warnings expanded as US-Iran tensions rise
Several countries have advised their citizens to leave Iran and its neighboring regions as tensions between the United States and Iran escalate.
Fake 'Saudi Prince' scandal: Auto worker scams Lebanon's elite
A bizarre scandal has rocked Lebanon, where an auto mechanic impersonated a Saudi prince and duped the country's elite.
Israel accused of spraying cancer-linked glyphosate on Lebanese farms
Lebanon has accused Israel of spraying a cancer-linked herbicide on many tracts of farmland in the south of the country.
US to designate Muslim Brotherhood as 'foreign terrorist organization'
United States President Donald Trump has ordered the process of designating branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as "terrorist" organizations, AFP reported.
Who was Hezbollah leader Tabatabai, killed in Israeli airstrike?
The assassination of Haytham Ali Tabatabai, the chief of staff of Hezbollah, has plunged the Israel-Lebanon border into renewed tensions.
Heading to Lebanon? 5 desserts you must taste
Lebanon is famous for its rich culinary heritage, especially when it comes to desserts.
Who're Druze; why Israel is bombing Syria to protect them
Israel has intensified its military operations in southern Syria, targeting Syrian government forces in Suwayda.
'Why wouldn't there be...regime change?': Trump's 'MIGA' push for Iran
United States President Donald Trump has suggested a possible regime change in Iran following US military strikes against key Iranian nuclear sites.
Lebanon warns of 'new war' after Israel's retaliatory airstrikes
Lebanon has warned of war after Israel pounded it with heavy artillery and airstrikes in response to cross-border rocket fire from its land.
Hamas's head of government in Gaza killed in Israeli strikes
Hamas has said that Essam al-Dalis, head of its Gaza government, has been killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes.
Syria retaliates against Lebanon, accuses Hezbollah of killing troops
Syria's military has carried out rocket and artillery attacks on Lebanon, after accusing Iran-backed Hezbollah of killing three Syrian soldiers.
Iran, Lebanon FMs working to resolve flight cancelations
Iran and Lebanon are working together to resolve the cancelation of two flights from Tehran to Beirut.
Former Israeli Defence Minister confirms use of Hannibal Directive
In a recent interview with Israel's Channel 12, former Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed the use of the contentious Hannibal Directive during a Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023.
Salman Rushdie to testify in attempted murder trial
The trial of Hadi Matar, the man accused of attempting to murder renowned author Salman Rushdie, will begin this week in Mayville, New York.
Israel: Netanyahu appoints Eyal Zamir as new military chief
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Major General Eyal Zamir as the new chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Lebanon says 14 killed by Israeli forces, withdrawal deadline missed
Israeli soldiers have killed at least 14 people and wounded over 80 in southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese health ministry, as the Israeli military remains in the area beyond the withdrawal deadline.
Israeli spies disclose 10-year-long operation targeting Hezbollah with exploding devices
Two recently retired Israeli intelligence agents have detailed a decade-long covert operation against Hezbollah militants.
Israel prepares for potential strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities
The Israeli military is reportedly gearing up for possible strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities as fears grow over Iran's potential development of nuclear weapons.
Missing American found wandering barefoot after months in Syrian prison
Travis Timmerman, a United States citizen who went missing seven months ago, was discovered in the village of Thihabiyeh near Damascus, Syria.
75 Indians evacuated from Syria, moved to Lebanon
The Indian government has successfully evacuated 75 of its citizens from Syria after rebel forces recently overthrew President Bashar al-Assad and are set to form a new government.
Explained: Which is the rebel group leading new Syrian counteroffensive
Rebel fighters in Syria, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have launched a major counteroffensive killing over 400. The insurgents have managed to take control of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city.
Jihadist rebels seize 'most of' Aleppo city: Syria war monitor
Jihadist rebels, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have taken over most of Aleppo city, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
Israel strikes Hezbollah facility in Lebanon a day after ceasefire
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it opened fire on suspects moving toward southern Lebanon on Thursday, accusing Hezbollah of violating a newly established ceasefire agreement.
Iran may end nuclear weapons ban if sanctions reimposed: Minister
Iran's Foreign Minister—Seyed Abbas Araghchi—has warned that the country could reconsider its ban on possessing nuclear weapons if Western nations go ahead with reimposing United Nations sanctions.
Hezbollah claims victory after Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, vows to keep fighting
The Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has claimed victory over Israel after a ceasefire deal ended over 14 months of conflict.