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News and updates about Lebanon

1 killed, 2 hurt, in strike on northern town by Hezbollah

Anti-tank missile fired at Moshav Shtula in the Galilee, killing a 40-year-old man. Area up to 4 km from northern border closed by IDF.

1 killed, 2 hurt, in strike on northern town by Hezbollah

IDF:

Aerial infiltration from Lebanon ruled out, alarms malfunctioned

Red alert sirens throughout north caused fear of large-scale infiltration of possibly dozens of aircraft from Lebanon.

Aerial infiltration from Lebanon ruled out, alarms malfunctioned

Antitank missile fired at Israel from Lebanon

IDF confirms: Antitank missile launched towards IDF post on Lebanese border.

Antitank missile fired at Israel from Lebanon

Multiple infiltrators cross into Israel from Lebanon

6 soldiers hurt, 1 critically, in firefight with terrorists who crossed into northern Israel. Infiltrators eliminated.

Multiple infiltrators cross into Israel from Lebanon

US official:

'We strongly warn Lebanon against trying to take advantage'

A senior US official commented on the influence of the Hamas invasion on other countries in the Middle East.

'We strongly warn Lebanon against trying to take advantage'

Hezbollah joining the war?

Rockets fired from Lebanon at Israel

Both Hamas and Hezbollah are financed and armed by Iran, which is supporting the war against Israel.

Rockets fired from Lebanon at Israel

Another Hezbollah provocation on Lebanese border

IDF locates piece of concrete infrastructure built by Hezbollah in Israeli territory.

Another Hezbollah provocation on Lebanese border

PA forces deploy in 'Palestinian refugee camp' in Lebanon

Palestinian Arab security forces replace gunmen who occupied Ain Al-Hilweh camp since fighting broke out in late July.

PA forces deploy in 'Palestinian refugee camp' in Lebanon

Lebanon:

UNRWA postpones school year at 'Palestinian refugee camp'

United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees cites presence of armed groups at the Ain Al-Hilweh camp for its decision.

UNRWA postpones school year at 'Palestinian refugee camp'

Lebanon:

Suspect arrested in shooting outside US embassy

Lebanese security forces detain man suspected of being behind last week’s shooting outside US embassy, in which no one was hurt.

Suspect arrested in shooting outside US embassy

Security incident on Israel-Lebanon border

IDF forces use riot dispersal methods against vehicle which partly crossed Blue Line from Lebanon into Mount Dov region.

Security incident on Israel-Lebanon border

Shots fired outside US embassy in Beirut

Embassy spokesperson says there were no injuries in the incident and the facility is safe.

Shots fired outside US embassy in Beirut

Iran’s plan for economic-social takeover of Mid-East countries

The West must rethink its policy vis-à-vis Iran asap, as it tries to take over cultural, economic and social spheres in the Mid-East.Op-ed.

Iran’s plan for economic-social takeover of Mid-East countries

The cost of supporting Israel:

Lebanese man arrested for TikTok video

Lebanese authorities arrest resident of Tyre who posted TIkTok video showing Israeli flag.

Lebanese man arrested for TikTok video

Lebanese citizen arrested for praising Israel on TikTok

A man answering the question 'Which Arab country do you prefer?' has been arrested for choosing Israel.

Lebanese citizen arrested for praising Israel on TikTok

After latest fighting:

New ceasefire declared in Lebanese 'Palestinian refugee camp'

Previous ceasefires at the Ain Al-Hilweh camp near Sidon had collapsed within hours.

New ceasefire declared in Lebanese 'Palestinian refugee camp'

Ain Al-Hilweh:

Truce crumbles, fighting between Palestinian factions resumes

Six were killed in fighting between Fatah and Islamist factions mere days after a ceasefire was announced.

Truce crumbles, fighting between Palestinian factions resumes

Lebanon:

'Immediate ceasefire' declared in 'Palestinian refugee camp'

The ceasefire at Ain Al-Hilweh camp does not last long, as clashes break out again after several hours.

'Immediate ceasefire' declared in 'Palestinian refugee camp'

Defense Minister reveals:

Iran building airport for terrorist use in southern Syria

Minister Yoav Gallant warns Hezbollah, Lebanon will pay heavy price if conflict erupts.

Iran building airport for terrorist use in southern Syria

Lebanon:

Four dead in latest clashes in 'Palestinian refugee camp'

Three fighters and civilian killed in renewed clashes at Ain Al-Hilweh refugee camp, on the outskirts of Sidon.

Four dead in latest clashes in 'Palestinian refugee camp'

Lebanon:

Clashes resume in 'Palestinian refugee camp' in Sidon

The Ain Al-Hilweh camp was just weeks ago rocked by deadly fighting between Fatah supporters and Islamists.

Clashes resume in 'Palestinian refugee camp' in Sidon

Report:

Egypt asked Israel not to harm Hamas and Jihad leaders

An Arabic newspaper reported that Egypt and the US are working to prevent an escalation between Israel and the Palestinian terror groups.

Egypt asked Israel not to harm Hamas and Jihad leaders

Iran's involvement in Lebanon:

Iranian FM meets with Nasrallah, Hamas leaders

Hossein Amir Abdollahian met with the Hezbollah Secretary-General to discuss the 'latest developments in the region.'

Iranian FM meets with Nasrallah, Hamas leaders

Achievement for Israel:

UN renews mandate of Lebanon peacekeeping force

Mandate for UNIFIL renewed for another year with the text Israel had fought for.

UN renews mandate of Lebanon peacekeeping force

UN vote on extension of Lebanon peacekeeping mission delayed

France, US and UAE argue over the freedom of movement of troops in UNIFIL.

UN vote on extension of Lebanon peacekeeping mission delayed

Nasrallah warns Netanyahu:

'There will be a response to any assassination in Lebanon'

Hezbollah leader responds to Netanyahu’s threats against the deputy leader of Hamas' political bureau, Saleh al-Arouri.

'There will be a response to any assassination in Lebanon'

Lebanon claims:

'We busted a network of Israeli spies'

Lebanese security services say they caught two Israeli spies at the Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport.

'We busted a network of Israeli spies'

Israeli goods found in commercial centers in Lebanon

Lebanon's Ministry of National Defense investigating how goods produced by "Israeli enemy" reached the shelves of stores in the country.

Israeli goods found in commercial centers in Lebanon

Due to presence of gunmen:

UNRWA suspends service in Lebanon 'refugee camp'

UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” suspends all its services in Lebanon's largest “Palestinian refugee camp” near Sidon.

UNRWA suspends service in Lebanon 'refugee camp'

UN officials:

Militants still occupying UNRWA school in Lebanon 'refugee camp'

UN officials say militants are still occupying UNRWA school in Lebanon’s largest “Palestinian refugee camp”, two weeks after clashes there.

Militants still occupying UNRWA school in Lebanon 'refugee camp'

10 months after border deal:

Gas rig arrives on Lebanese coast

Transocean Barents offshore drilling platform to begin search for gas in Block 9, which was acquired last October in deal with Israel.

Gas rig arrives on Lebanese coast

Lebanese border:

Hezbollah terrorist throws firebomb into Israeli territory

No one was injured, but part of the border fence was damaged, and the IDF worked to repair it.

Hezbollah terrorist throws firebomb into Israeli territory

Former Lebanese lawmaker:

'I suspect Zionists were behind Quran burnings in Europe'

Former Lebanese cabinet member claims "Zionists" seek to "denigrate the image of Islam," to cause strife, and to destroy societies.

'I suspect Zionists were behind Quran burnings in Europe'

Defense establishment fears Hezbollah will attempt severe attack

As work on the border wall picks up, provocations may worsen in a way that would deteriorate the situation into a substantial escalation.

Defense establishment fears Hezbollah will attempt severe attack

Lebanon:

Two killed in clash between Hezbollah, Christian villagers

The clashes erupted after a truck belonging to Hezbollah overturned in the mountain village of Kahaleh.

Two killed in clash between Hezbollah, Christian villagers

Islamic Jihad hints:

Next attack may come from Lebanon

Senior PIJ officer called Judea and Samaria a 'strategic conflict zone' since it is Israel's 'soft underbelly.'

Next attack may come from Lebanon

Lebanese Interior Minister:

'Situation in Palestinian refugee camp has stabilized'

Lebanese Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi says situation in Ain Al-Hilweh camp in Sidon has stabilized following days of fighting.

'Situation in Palestinian refugee camp has stabilized'

Arab countries ban travel to Lebanon due to Palestinian violence

The UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and others warn citizens not to travel to Lebanon amid clashes between Palestinian factions in Sidon.

Arab countries ban travel to Lebanon due to Palestinian violence

Predicted scenario:

6,000 rockets at Israel during first days of war

Defense establishment is preparing for the worst-case scenario during a war on the northern border, including blackouts and hundreds dead.

6,000 rockets at Israel during first days of war

Nasrallah:

'US interference is the root of all the Middle East's problems'

Hezbollah leader urges Lebanese to "pour out their anger" on tyrannical America" instead of airing grievances at local ministers.

'US interference is the root of all the Middle East's problems'

Lebanese PM to Abbas:

'End the fighting in the Palestinian refugee camp'

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati tells PA chairman the army may have to intervene in Ain Al-Hilweh camp near Sidon.

'End the fighting in the Palestinian refugee camp'

Hezbollah tensions

Chief of Staff tours north for 2nd time in 2 weeks

General Herzi Halevi seen touring northern command 2 weeks after Hezbollah-affiliated TV channel filmed him in the area.

Chief of Staff tours north for 2nd time in 2 weeks

Top IDF commander: 'We do not stop for a moment'

Ori Gordin, Commander of IDF's Northern Command, warns against attempts to attack Israel. 'Our strength is in our unity & excellent people.'

Top IDF commander: 'We do not stop for a moment'

Israel lodges complaint with UN over Hezbollah provocation

Israela Ambassador Erdan submits complaint against Lebanon to the UN Security Council, demands Lebanese gov't, UNIFIL take immediate action.

Israel lodges complaint with UN over Hezbollah provocation

Lebanon:

Fighting in 'Palestinian refugee camp' leaves 11 dead

UNRWA says three days of fighting in Ain Al-Hilweh camp have left at least 11 dead and dozens wounded.

Fighting in 'Palestinian refugee camp' leaves 11 dead

Security official: Hezbollah encampment is 'a children's game'

National Security Council chief: 'We see a weakening of the restraint Hezbollah has implemented since 2006.'

Security official: Hezbollah encampment is 'a children's game'

Lebanon:

At least five killed in fighting in 'Palestinian refugee' camp

At least five dead and seven wounded in fighting which broke out after Fatah general killed by Islamists.

At least five killed in fighting in 'Palestinian refugee' camp

Netanyahu to convene discussion on situation in north

Netanyahu to convene a discussion on Sunday focusing on Hezbollah and the Lebanese front.

Netanyahu to convene discussion on situation in north

Lebanese military analyst:

'Lebanese army and Hezbollah are prepared for war with Israel'

Lebanese military analyst Abdul Rahman Chehaitli: Israel should not underestimate the Lebanese army.

'Lebanese army and Hezbollah are prepared for war with Israel'

Watch: Armed Hezbollah terrorists tour Israeli border

Armed and uniformed Hezbollah terrorists tour Israeli border near town of Dovev.

Watch: Armed Hezbollah terrorists tour Israeli border

Watch:

Lebanon TV talk show deteriorates into brawl

Former Lebanese Environment Minister and journalist exchange blows during discussion on US sanctions.

Lebanon TV talk show deteriorates into brawl

Hezbollah-affiliated cleric:

'Israel's very existence is an act of war against Lebanon'

Lebanese cleric who is affiliated with Hezbollah says in TV interview that war with Israel can bring Lebanon out of its political crisis.

'Israel's very existence is an act of war against Lebanon'

Hezbollah journalist filmed IDF Chief of Staff - from Lebanon

Journalist belonging to Hezbollah terror group publishes footage of Chief of Staff Halevi during trip to Israel's northern border.

Hezbollah journalist filmed IDF Chief of Staff - from Lebanon

Rare failure: IDF misses camera theft at Lebanese border

Last week, Hezbollah terrorists vandalized a surveillance camera near Metula, but the army only detected the damage hours later.

Rare failure: IDF misses camera theft at Lebanese border

IDF Northern Commander:

'No plausibility for a military confrontation'

Maj. Gen. Ori Gordin met with municipal leaders in his jurisdiction and called on them to uphold their routine.

'No plausibility for a military confrontation'

Senior IDF source: 'War with Hezbollah is a matter of time'

'The north has been abandoned in exchange for quiet, and no one cares,' local leader says.

Senior IDF source: 'War with Hezbollah is a matter of time'

Amid tensions with Biden:

Netanyahu meets US President's envoy

Prime Minister meets Biden's envoy Amos Hochstein to discuss issues related to what is happening on the Lebanese border.

Netanyahu meets US President's envoy

Anti-tank missile launched from Lebanon

Missile launched towards Israel exploded inside Lebanon, IDF hits back.

Anti-tank missile launched from Lebanon

Report: Missile fired towards Israel from southern Lebanon

IDF: 'No incident in Israeli territory, explosion occurred on the other side of the border.'

Report: Missile fired towards Israel from southern Lebanon

UN checking if Hezbollah tent was removed from Israeli territory

UNIFIL in contact with officials in Israel and Lebanon over tensions regarding two tents set up by Hezbollah in Israeli territory.

UN checking if Hezbollah tent was removed from Israeli territory