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Israeli Aircraft Strike in Lebanon Following Rocket Attack

Israeli aircraft struck a terror target south of Beirut, hours after terrorists fired four rockets at northern Israel.

Israeli Aircraft Strike in Lebanon Following Rocket Attack

Sunni Group Issues Warning to 'Pig Nasrallah'

A Sunni group claims it was behind the car bomb attack in a Hezbollah stronghold, issues warning to the group's chief.

Sunni Group Issues Warning to 'Pig Nasrallah'

Two Turkish Pilots Kidnapped in Lebanon

Two pilots working for Turkish Airlines abducted near Beirut's international airport. Unknown group claims to be holding them.

Two Turkish Pilots Kidnapped in Lebanon

Rockets Explode Near Lebanon's Presidential Palace

At least two rockets slammed into an area south of Beirut that houses the Defense Ministry and presidential palace.

Rockets Explode Near Lebanon's Presidential Palace

Deputy Hizbullah Chief: Israel Responsible for Beirut Blast

Sheikh Naim Qassem, deputy head of Hizbullah, says Israel was behind a car bomb explosion in Beirut this week.

Deputy Hizbullah Chief: Israel Responsible for Beirut Blast

Beirut Car Explosion May Have Targeted Hizbullah Member

Bomb explodes under a car in a south Beirut suburb. Owner may or may not be a member of Hizbullah.

Beirut Car Explosion May Have Targeted Hizbullah Member

Nasrallah: Israel Has No Central Leadership

“The results of the latest election prove that Israeli politics are in retreat," claims Hizbullah chief from his bunker.

Nasrallah: Israel Has No Central Leadership

Hizbullah Chief Calls Arabs to Arm Against Israel

Hizbullah terrorist chief Hassan Nasrallah called Arab nations to arms over the weekend in a pre-recorded video from his hideout in Lebanon.

Hizbullah Chief Calls Arabs to Arm Against Israel

Iran Fingers Israel for Beirut Assassination

Iran's Foreign Minister says Israel was behind the car bombing in Beirut which killed Lebanon's intelligence chief.

Iran Fingers Israel for Beirut Assassination

FBI Team to Help Investigate Beirut Blast

The United States will send an FBI team to help Lebanon probe the Beirut car bombing that killed the country's internal security chief.

FBI Team to Help Investigate Beirut Blast

Lebanon PM Suspends Resignation with Calls for 'Day of Rage'

Lebanese PM Najib Mikati has suspended his decision to resign as the opposition 'March 14' faction calls for a 'Day of Rage.'

Lebanon PM Suspends Resignation with Calls for 'Day of Rage'

Calls for Anti-Syria Protest During Funeral of Lebanon Official

Lebanon's opposition calls for a massive anti-Syria mobilization for funeral of intelligence chief.

Calls for Anti-Syria Protest During Funeral of Lebanon Official

Beirut Blast Kills Top Lebanese Security Official

The intelligence chief of Lebanon's Internal Security Forces, General Wissam al-Hassan, among the dead in blast in Beirut.

Beirut Blast Kills Top Lebanese Security Official

At Least 8 Dead, 78 Wounded in Beirut Car Bomb

A powerful car bomb kills at least eight people and wounds 78 in mainly Christian east Beirut.

At Least 8 Dead, 78 Wounded in Beirut Car Bomb

Lebanon: Syrian Army Killed TV Cameraman

Lebanon has charged the Syrian Army with the murder of an Al-Jadeed television journalist.

Lebanon: Syrian Army Killed TV Cameraman

Military Expert: More IDF Multi-Front Operations Likely

An Israeli military expert says the likelihood is growing that Israel will need to launch more multi-front operations.

Military Expert: More IDF Multi-Front Operations Likely

Syrian Fires Make Beirut Boil

Syria's ongoing unrest has ignited the worst violence in Beirut since the 2008 clashes that almost plunged Lebanon into civil war

Syrian Fires Make Beirut Boil

MK Eldad: Probe Neturei Karta Marchers in Beirut

MK Aryeh Eldad has called for a probe into the activities of Neturei Karta members who met with Hizbullah terror leaders in Beirut.

MK Eldad: Probe Neturei Karta Marchers in Beirut

Mention of Tel Aviv at Arab University Elicits Enraged Response

Lebanese TV station angry over poster for an assessment test that includes names of world capitals, including Tel Aviv.

Mention of Tel Aviv at Arab University Elicits Enraged Response

Ban to Israel: End the 'Occupation'

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on Israel Sunday to end its “occupation” of Judea, Samaria and Jerusalem.

Ban to Israel: End the 'Occupation'

Opposition Calls to Disarm Beirut - and Hizbullah

Opposition MPs in Beirut have called for the city to be disarmed after a recent shootout - and added Hizbullah must also be disarmed.

Opposition Calls to Disarm Beirut - and Hizbullah

Syrian President in Talks With Arab League

Embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has begun talks with a delegation from the Arab League.

Syrian President in Talks With Arab League

Shootout in Lebanon Between Hizbullah, Palestinian Arabs

Hizbullah terrorists and Palestinian Arabs in Lebanon exchanged gunfire in the Beirut suburb of Bourj al-Barajneh Monday night.

Shootout in Lebanon Between Hizbullah, Palestinian Arabs

Lebanon: 3 Killed in Beirut Clashes

Senior Hizbullah man killed during shooting clashes between Hizbullah and Sunni group members.

Lebanon: 3 Killed in Beirut Clashes

Terrorists Targeted in Beirut Car Bombing

A massive car bombing in a Beirut suburb Saturday killed at least two terrorists, but it is not clear whether they were from Hamas or Hizbullah.

Terrorists Targeted in Beirut Car Bombing

Hizbullah Chief Complains Obama Favors Israel

Hizbullah chief Hassan Nasrallah complained bitterly in a speech on Wednesday in Beirut that US President Barack Obama favors Israel over Arabs.

Hizbullah Chief Complains Obama Favors Israel