Lebanon

US sanctions 2 Lebanese politicians allied with Hezbollah

US Treasury sanctions two former Lebanese Cabinet ministers for providing material support to Hezbollah.

Report: Lebanon, Israel closer to negotiating border disputes

US official says progress has been made in efforts to negotiate maritime borders between Israel and Lebanon.

US aid to Lebanon helps Hezbollah

As Mideast faces mounting challenges, now is the time for the international community to end one of the greatest threats to stability. Op-ed

Hamas head honored on visit to 'refugee camp' in Lebanon

'Palestinians' in Lebanon carry Haniyeh on shoulders at his reception in Ain al-Hilweh.

Lebanon's President designates ambassador Mustapha Adib as PM

Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Mustapha Adib has called for the formation of a new government and immediate reforms.

Lebanon’s ambassador to Germany to be designated as PM

Mustapha Adib to be designated Lebanese Prime Minister after winning support of major parties to form a new government.

Watch: IDF effigy on a robot

Hezbollah-affiliated TV station airs footage of IDF effigy on a robot.

Security Council extends mandate of Lebanon peacekeeping force

French-drafted resolution reduces the troop ceiling for the UNIFIL from 15,000 to 13,000.

Family of convicted Hezbollah member denounces verdict

Family of Hezbollah member convicted in assassination of Rafik Hariri says guilty verdict is a “grave injustice”.

ANALYSIS: What was behind Hezbollah's new attack on the IDF?

On Tuesday evening, Israel again came close to war with Hezbollah in Lebanon after terrorists fired on IDF soldiers.

Israel demands Security Council strengthen UNIFIL's mandate

Erdan: There is no justification for having an ineffective force operate in territory which Hezbollah is using to arm itself.

IDF believes Hezbollah will continue to try to carry out attacks

Northern Command believes that some Hezbollah squads have already been instructed by their leader to try and harm Israeli soldiers.

IDF drone falls in Lebanon

In IDF operation, drone falls in Lebanese territory. IDF: 'No concern of leaked information.'

Israel demands reform of UN Lebanon force

As UNIFIL's mandate is set to expire, Israel demands reform, accusing Hezbollah of limiting force's activities in Lebanon.

Report: Hezbollah received ammonium nitrate from Iran

German newspaper reports Hezbollah received from Iran many supplies of substance that caused Beirut explosion.

Hariri's son: We accept the court's ruling

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri says he accepts special tribunal's verdict on the 2005 murder of his father.

US welcomes conviction of Hezbollah member

Pompeo welcomes UN tribunal's conviction of Hezbollah member in assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister.

1 Hezbollah member convicted for killing of Lebanon PM

1 Hezbollah member convicted, 3 acquitted in 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri

Lebanon's customs chief arrested in connection with Beirut blast

Head of Lebanon's customs authority formally arrested after being questioned over explosion in Beirut.

'Israel should expect a response for killing our operative'

Hezbollah leader says UAE-Israel agreement is a "betrayal of the Palestinians" and was done as a favor to Netanyahu and Trump.

Hezbollah is still in charge in Lebanon

The Beirut explosion destroyed Hezbollah'smassive drug and weapons conduit, but Hezbollah remains the most powerful force in Lebanon. Op-ed.

IDF: Tanks carried out operations on Lebanese border

IDF conducts operational activities on Israel-Lebanon border, says it 'maintains increased readiness.'

Entire Lebanese Cabinet resigns following Beirut blast

Government resigns en masse in response to public uproar over massive, deadly Beirut explosion.

International community pledges aid to Lebanon

Following virtual conference, international community pledges solidarity with and support to the Lebanese people.

Expert: They're not buying Nasrallah's lies in Lebanon

Arab affairs expert Yoni Ben Menachem believes that Lebanese citizens' attempts to protest against Hezbollah will fail.

Trump urges 'transparent investigation' into Beirut blast

Trump urges Government of Lebanon to conduct a full and transparent investigation into the huge explosion in Beirut.

Lebanese Information Minister resigns following Beirut blast

Manal Abdel Samad becomes first Lebanese government official to resign after massive explosion kills 158 people, leaves thousands homless.

Angry Lebanese protesters storm foreign ministry

Thousands of protesters storm foreign ministry in Beirut amid anger over deadly blast.

'Explosion may have been caused by external interference'

Lebanese President hints Beirut blast could have been caused by a bomb or other external interference.

Nasrallah denies responsibility for Beirut blast

Hezbollah leader: We have no rockets or explosives at Beirut Port. We know more about the port of Haifa than the port of Beirut.

Unmanned aircraft shot down after violating Israeli airspace

Drone aircraft shot down by IDF after crossing into Israeli airspace from Lebanon.

16 employees at Port of Beirut detained over explosion

More than 18 people have been questioned as part of investigation into this week's deadly explosion.

Lebanese protesters clash with security forces

Lebanese security forces fire tear gas to disperse dozens of anti-government demonstrators angered by the Beirut blast.

A post-bomb existential question: Is Lebanon a failed state?

Beirut was already a powder keg, but this bolt from the blue has highlighted the fact that Lebanon is unable to protect its citizens. Op-ed.

Beirut explosives 'could have been made into fuel for missiles'

Arabic affairs expert Ehud Yaari addresses the massive Beirut explosion. 'Nasrallah's brother-in-law is the one who runs the ports.'

World Bank prepared to assist Lebanon

World Bank says it is ready to assess Lebanon’s damage and needs after Beirut port explosion.

Trump: Nobody knows yet if Beirut blast was an attack

US President tempers comments that Tuesday’s explosion in Lebanese capital was an "attack".

Report: Israel in talks with Lebanon to send medical equipment

Israel's offer of humanitarian assistance to Lebanon following Beirut explosion is being mediated through the United Nations.

Watch: Aerial footage of devastation from Beirut explosion

Aerial footage filmed day after massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, shows magnitude of devastation caused by the blast.

'Not surprising Israel offered humanitarian aid to Lebanon'

Min. Orit Farkash Hacohen chides European Council official for comments on Israeli offer to aid Lebanon after Beirut explosion.

Israeli doctor appeals to Lebanese President, Hezbollah leader

Following Beirut explosion, head of Galilee hospital begs Lebanese, Hezbollah, leaders: 'Put aside politics, we want to help those injured.'

Trump: Beirut blast 'looks like a terrible attack'

US President sends sympathies to the people of Lebanon after Beirut blast, offers assistance.

Hezbollah denies a weapons depot was attacked

Hezbollah officials deny reports that a weapons depot belonging to the organization was damaged in the explosion in Beirut.

Israel offers assistance to Lebanon

Israel turns to Lebanon through international elements and offers assistance in the wake of the blast in Beirut.

Over 100 killed, 4,000 injured in massive Beirut explosion

Governor of Beirut bursts into tears talking about explosion at fireworks factory, compares scale to Hiroshima bombing.

Watch: Huge explosion in Beirut

Blast was reportedly accident at fireworks warehouse, not related to terrorism.

Lebanese Foreign Minister resigns amid economic crisis

Lebanon's foreign minister resigns in protest at the government's failure to tackle the country’s economic crisis.

'Hezbollah not looking for a war with Israel right now'

Amid tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, experts say neither side is interested in a full-blown escalation.

'If Hezbollah attacks, we'll see unusual action against Lebanon'

DM Benny Gantz orders IDF to prepare to destroy Lebanese infrastructure in case of Hezbollah attack on Israel.

Italy to donate $1.2 million to support 'Palestinian refugees'

Italy will donate $1.2 million to UNRWA to support “Palestinian refugees” in Lebanon.

IDF: No infiltration from Lebanon

IDF says there was no infiltration from Lebanon Following reports of a number of suspicious people near the border.

Suspicious activity at Israel-Lebanon border

Suspicious persons approach border 1 day after IDF foils Hezbollah infiltration attempt.

DM visits IAF: Israel knows how to use its capabilities anywhere

DM suggests countries of region remember that 'the State of Israel has infinite capacity and we know how to use it.'

Lebanon PM slams 'dangerous' Israeli border escalation

Prime Minister of Lebanon blasts Israel for opening fire on Hezbollah terrorists along Israel-Lebanon border.

IDF to Hezbollah: Infiltration attempt was filmed

IDF dismisses Hezbollah's denials of attempt by 3 terrorists to infiltrate Israeli territory through Lebanese border.

Netanyahu: We are in midst of serious security incident

PM leaves Likud faction early meeting in response to security incident on northern border.

Firefight on Lebanon border

Residents told to remain in their homes after hearing gunfire on border with Lebanon. Army says combat situation remains ongoing.

Report:

Hezbollah called off attack on IDF soldiers at last minute

Israeli security establishment fears Hezbollah still planning attacks on IDF soldiers, merely delayed retribution plan.

Can Israel and Hezbollah stave off a dangerous escalation?

How things unfold depends on the degree of self-restraint and level-headedness on both sides, and just as importantly on luck. Opinion.

Unmanned IDF aircraft falls in Lebanese territory

Israeli military reports that IDF drone aircraft was lost in Lebanon as army remains on elevated level of alert on northern border.