Lebanon

Hezbollah says six fighters killed in one day

Lebanon’s resistance group Hezbollah has confirmed six more of its fighters have now been killed along the border with Israel, taking to 19 the number of its members who have died since October 7.

Hezbollah confirms three fighters killed in Lebanon

Hezbollah has confirmed that three of its members were killed in southern Lebanon while “they were engaged in fighting”. Israel’s military had previously announced they struck a squad of Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon with a drone.

Israel says not interested in war with Hezbollah

Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant  has said that Tel Aviv was not interested in waging war on its northern front and that Israel will keep the situation along the border as it is.

Hezbollah says attacked Israeli-occupied territories in response to killing of Reuters journalist

Hezbollah launched missiles at the occupied-territories on Sunday in response to the recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon that killed a Reuters journalist and two elderly civilians, the Lebanese movement announced in a statement.

Journalist killed, several injured in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon

At least one journalist has been killed and several others were wounded in a shelling attack by the Israeli army in southern Lebanon, according to witnesses and reporters at the scene.

Many Lebanese flee southern towns as Cross-border tensions rise

Cross-border violence between Lebanon and Israel has escalated, pushing many Lebanese in the southern towns to leave as Hezbollah and the Israeli military continue to trade fire.

Hezbollah targets Israel’s military posts after 3 fighters killed in shelling

The Lebanese Hezbollah movement announced it has struck two Israeli military posts in the northern part of the occupied territories in response to Tel Aviv's aggression in South Lebanon, which left three of its fighters dead.

Lebanon says does not want to engage in war with Israel

Beirut does not wish to be drawn into the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Najib Mikati stated Monday, according to the state news agency, NNA.

Israel, Lebanon forces fire tear gas along tense border in disputed area

Lebanon’s Army has announced it has fired tear gas at Israeli troops over the border in response to smoke bombs fired at its forces, though Israel has claimed Lebanon started the confrontation.

Shots fired outside US Embassy in Lebanon, no Injuries reported

Shots were fired near the US diplomatic mission in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, late on Wednesday but no injuries were reported, embassy spokesperson Jake Nelson has confirmed.

Deadly fighting continues in Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, 15 killed so far

At least six people have been killed and more than a dozen wounded in fresh clashes in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian camp, the Palestinian Red Crescent’s Lebanon branch has confirmed, taking the death toll to 15 since fighting broke out on September 7.

Ten killed, dozens injured as clashes resume in Palestinian camp in Lebanon

Ten people have been killed and dozens more wounded in renewed violence between rival groups in a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon.

Four killed in Palestinian clashes in Lebanon refugee camp

Four people were killed as clashes between Palestinian groups returned to a Lebanon refugee camp on Saturday, the official Lebanese National News Agency (NNA) has reported.

Hezbollah warns any assassination attempt by Israel in Lebanon will be met with “powerful” response

The secretary general of Lebanon’s Hezbollah  movement, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, has warned that any assassination attempt by Israel on the Lebanese soil will be met with a “powerful” response.

UN suspends services in Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon after deadly clashes

A United Nations agency has suspended services at the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon to protest against the presence of armed fighters around its schools and other facilities within the area.

Lebanon without electricity due to shutdown of power plants

Lebanon has faced a massive power outage due to shutdown of the two largest power plants, a source in the Electricite du Liban state power company told TASS. According to the source, power plants in Deir Ammar and in al-Zahrani had to shut down their turbines due to the unpaid debts to their operator.

Hezbollah threatens to return Israel to “stone age” in any war with Lebanon

The leader of Hezbollah resistance movement, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, has warned Israel that in case of a new war with Lebanon, the Zionist regime will be sent back to the “Stone Age.”

Lebanese defense minister survives assassination attempt in Beirut

Lebanese media reported on Thursday that the country's Defense Minister Maurice Sleem has survived an assassination attempt in Jisr Al Bacha area of Beirut.

Kuwait bans Barbie film as Lebanon calls for action, citing ‘homosexuality’

Kuwait has announced a ban on the film Barbie in a bid to protect “public ethics and social traditions”. It comes shortly after a Lebanese minister called for barring the movie from cinemas for “promoting homosexuality”.

Kuwait warns ties with Lebanon could sour over Beirut port rebuilding

A new row has emerged between Kuwait  and Lebanon following Lebanese caretaker Economy Minister's comments about rebuilding a portion of Beirut’s port.

Lebanon seeks to reassure Persian Gulf states, Europe after travel warnings

Lebanon's caretaker premier Najib Mikati has stated there was no cause for "concern or panic" about his country's security situation, after Britain, Germany and Persian Gulf countries issued new travel warnings following the outbreak of violence.

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait urge their citizens to leave Lebanon

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have advised their citizens to leave Lebanese territory and to avoid approaching areas where there have been armed clashes.

Lebanon mosque shooting leaves 2 dead

At least two people have been killed and five others wounded after an armed man opened fire on Lebanese worshipers outside a mosque in the town of Bar Elias, in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley.

Lebanon’s MPs fail to elect president for 12th time

Lebanese lawmakers failed on Wednesday for the 12th time to elect a new president.

Macron appoints ex-FM to help break Lebanon deadlock

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed former Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian as his personal envoy to Lebanon. The appointment comes a year after the senior diplomat stepped down after failing to make any inroads in Lebanon's political deadlock.

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