Lebanon

Watch: IDF soldiers prepare for war with Hezbollah

Large scale IDF drills simulate a large-scale attack deep into Lebanese territory.

Lebanese PM blasts Hezbollah for attempted drone attack

In a rare move, the Lebanese government called out the terrorist group for its provocation of Israel.

Watch: Hezbollah takes responsibility for attempted drone attack

The group is claiming their mission was a success and the drones were able to gather reconnaissance data on the Israeli gas rig.

Watch: Frmr. Lebanese MP brags about backing suicide bombings

The former cabinet minister called Israel a 'temporary' phenomenon that would last another 25-30 years.

A month after election:

Lebanon designates PM to form a government

Lebanon's lawmakers designate incumbent Prime Minister Najib Mikati to form a new government.

Bennett:

'Lebanon should help its people instead of fighting Israel'

PM meets Italian counterpart: 'We both got to be PM in an unconventional way.

Israel warns: Hezbollah will suffer heavy losses if they attack

Hezbollah is threatening to attack Israel as a result of a gas rig in waters disputed by Lebanon beginning operational activity.

UN calls on Lebanon to guarantee security of its peacekeepers

UNIFIL says its personnel were "threatened" by armed men on Saturday.

Nasrallah threatens Israel over gas rig in Mediterranean

Liberman responds to Hezbollah leader: No one will dictate to us whether to extract gas from the economic waters of the State of Israel.

Revealed:

Hezbollah positions under guise of environmental activists

IDF publishes documentation of Hezbollah positions on Israel-Lebanon border established under guise of Green Without Borders organization.

Mediterranean war games:

Dozens of IAF fighter jets simulate long-distance attack

The drill comes as part of the largest-ever IDF exercise spanning all army units and a month-long preparation for offensive maneuvers.

IDF exercise simulates army landing in Lebanon

Israel's military doctrine dictates that fighting must be done within enemy territory. This drill came within close range of that scenario.

US slaps new Hezbollah-related sanctions

US Treasury targets Lebanese businessman and Hezbollah's financial facilitator with new sanctions.

Hezbollah loses majority in Lebanese elections

With 77% living in poverty and hundreds of thousands fleeing the country, when will the people of Lebanon finally overthrow their regime?

Hezbollah-backed list loses seat in south Lebanon stronghold

Hezbollah-backed list loses Orthodox Christian seat in south Lebanon district but expected to retain remaining 10 seats in the district.

Lebanon to hold first elections in years

The last parliamentary elections were held in 2015 and have been pushed off with officials citing 'security concerns.'

'No Steins'

Nasrallah slams Israeli-born US envoy

Hezbollah leader takes aim at Amos Hochstein, the US mediator in Lebanon's maritime border dispute with Israel.

Report in Syria:

Israel carried out air strike in Quneitra

Lebanese news agency claims Israel targeted a military post west of the village of Khader.

IDF foils weapons smuggling from Lebanon

Suspects from Lebanon throw bag containing guns, ammunition into Israeli territory.

Israel thwarts gun, grenade smuggling from Lebanon

IDF and Israeli police foil weapons smuggling attempt from Lebanon, confiscating 100 grenades and a pair of rifles.

Full Circle:

The 'Lebanese Groom' arrives in Israel

After discovering his Jewish heritage and converting, Eliya Hawila arrives in Israel for the first time - on his Lebanese passport.

Explosions heard in north

Rocket fired from Lebanon, IDF retaliates

One rocket fired from Lebanon explodes in an open area in north. IDF retaliates by attacking targets in southern Lebanon.

One dead in explosion in Lebanese city of Sidon

One killed, three injured in explosion in center affiliated with Hezbollah-allied Amal Movement.

Lebanese journalist wants 'bodies of Zionists' on the streets

Lebanese journalist says she longs to see "Zionists" murdered and their bodies dumped on the street.

Rabbi:

'Lebanese Arab who got married posing as Jew is actually Jewish'

Brooklyn rabbi who researched ancestry of Eliya Haliwa,

ISIS has announced its new leader!

In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, jihadist elements affiliated with ISIS plan to take advantage of the situation. Op-ed.

Message to Nasrallah:

IAF jets conduct flights over Hezbollah strongholds

IAF fighter jets make low-altitude flights over Dahiya district of Beirut hours after Hezbollah drone enters Israeli territory.

Nasrallah:

'Hezbollah can convert rockets into precision missiles'

Hezbollah leader claims: We have been producing drones in Lebanon for a long time.

Lebanon bans Gal Gadot's new movie

Lebanon joins Kuwait in banning “Death on the Nile” due to the participation of Israeli actress Gal Gadot.

Lebanon says it busted Israeli spy networks

Lebanon's security forces claim they busted at least 17 suspected Israeli spy networks in large crackdown.

Diesel shortages cause internet outage in Lebanon

Station belonging to Lebanon's state internet provider runs out of diesel and goes offline.

Lebanon suffers national blackout

Lebanon's state electricity company says blackout caused by protesters who sabotaged key substation.

Saudi ambassador: Hezbollah a threat to Arab security

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Beirut fires back after Nasrallah accused Saudi King of exporting Islamic extremism.

UN peacekeepers attacked in southern Lebanon

Unknown perpetrators attack group of UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, vandalize their vehicles and steal official items.

IDF intercepts Hezbollah drone on Lebanese border

IDF forces shoot down Hezbollah drone after it crossed into Israeli territory. The incident is being investigated.

Nasrallah: Saudi Arabia spreading extremist ideology

Hezbollah leader blasts Saudi King after he called on Lebanon to end Hezbollah's control of the country.

Lebanese politician:

'Alliance with Hezbollah not working'

Head of Lebanon’s largest Christian party: The alliance with Hezbollah must evolve.

Israeli returned to Israel after crossing border to Lebanon

Bedouin who crossed the border a few weeks ago returned from Lebanon in coordination with UNIFIL.

Israel to UN: Prevent unilateral Lebanese action

Ambassador Erdan protests to UN Sec. Gen. Guterres Lebanese tenders on maritime territories claimed by Israel.

Hamas blames Fatah for deaths of its members in Lebanon

Hamas officials claim rival Fatah is responsible for deaths of three of their members in a “Palestinian refugee camp” in Tyre.

Lebanon: Gunfight at 'Palestinian refugee camp'

Gunfight breaks out in camp for “Palestinian refugees” in Lebanon during funeral of Hamas member.

Hamas: Oxygen bottles, not weapons, exploded in Lebanon

Hamas denies explosions in Palestinian “refugee camp” in southern Lebanon were caused by ammunition blowing up.

Explosion rocks Hamas weapons depot in Lebanon

Large explosion rocks Hamas weapons depot in Palestinian Arab camp in port city of Tyre.

Lebanese Minister who angered Saudi Arabia to resign

Lebanese Information Minister expected to announce resignation after his comments resulted in diplomatic spat with Saudi Arabia.

Muslim who deceived Brooklyn woman: I want to convert in Israel

Lebanese Muslim man who claimed to be a Jew: My lying is not justified, but I lied because I was in pain. I want to correct my mistake.

US pushes for progress on Israel-Lebanon maritime border dispute

US mediator reportedly tells Israel and Lebanon they should reach agreement on maritime border before March 2022 election in Lebanon.

Saudi Arabia: Dealing with Lebanon is 'pointless'

Saudi Arabia says crisis with Lebanon is due to dominance of Iranian proxies, a reference to Hezbollah.

Lebanon named as Israel's greatest military threat

Hezbollah terrorist organization named as greatest military threat to Israel as Lebanon descends deeper into crisis.

Saudi Arabia expels Lebanese ambassador, recalls own envoy

Move follows video of Lebanon’s Information Minister describing war in Yemen as an aggression by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Watch: Lebanese citizen caught after crossing into Israel

Unarmed Lebanese citizen caught by security forces after crossing border into Israel.

Saudi Arabia blacklists Lebanese org as a terrorist entity

Saudi Arabia classifies Lebanon-based Al-Qard Al-Hassan association as terrorist entity due to support for Hezbollah.

Exposing Hamas in Lebanon – infrastructure and activity

Precise Israeli action against Hamas in Lebanon actually serves Hezbollah’s interests. Op-ed.

Watch: IDF opens northern border for Lebanese farmers

In gesture of goodwill, IDF allows Lebanese farmers to harvest olive trees in Israeli territory.

Nasrallah: We have 100,000 trained fighters

Hezbollah leader: We have prepared our fighters with their diverse weapons to defend our territory, our oil and gas.

ANALYSIS: Iran’s ‘touch’ is working in Lebanon

Hezbollah does everything it can to prevent an investigation into last year's Beirut port explosion.

Arrest warrant for former minister in Beirut blast probe

Judge leading probe into massive Beirut port explosion issues arrest warrant for a former Cabinet minister.

Nasrallah to Lebanese cabinet: Ask US for sanctions waiver

Hezbollah chief calls on Lebanese cabinet to seek a US sanctions waiver to import Iranian fuel.

Iran vows to continue supporting Lebanese 'resistance'

Iran is a major backer of Hezbollah and has in recent weeks provided Lebanon with fuel, in violation of US sanctions.

Jordan’s King vows to stand by Lebanon

Jordan’s King Abdullah II meets Lebanon's Prime Minister amid ongoing fuel shortage in Lebanon.

Electricity outage in Lebanon as power stations run out of fuel

Lebanon’s electricity grid shuts down after the country’s two main power stations run out of fuel.