Lebanon

Two years later: Lebanon elects new president

Lebanese lawmakers elect Michel Aoun, who was backed by Hezbollah, as president, ending a two-year vacuum.

IDF soldiers on Lebanese border come under fire, 1 wounded

IDF soldier wounded by gunfire along Lebanese border.

Arad family was not given new information about Ron Arad

Ron Arad's brother says his family has not been given any new information despite IDF and Mossad reports that the family was kept updated.

'Next Lebanon war just a matter of time'

Brigadier-General expects third Lebanon war, suggests Israel has responsibility to aid Syrian Druze in midst of Syrian civil war.

Danon: Time to expel Hezbollah from southern Lebanon

As Security Council renews UNIFIL's mandate, Israeli Ambassador calls to expel Hezbollah from the area.

Hezbollah rocket victims lose U.S. suit against Lebanese bank

U.S. appeals court rules against victims of Hezbollah rocket attacks in Israel who wanted to hold a Lebanese bank liable.

Nasrallah: I'm not hiding in a bunker

Hezbollah leader insists he hasn't been hiding in an underground bunker for the past decade, says his group can defeat Israel in a new war.

Hezbollah official: Israel's demise 'closer than ever'

Hezbollah's Hashem Safieddine threatens Israel in television interview, says the group can attack "further than the Galilee".

Two IDF soldiers critically injured

After their APC collided with a bulldozer, two soldiers remain in critical condition, one unconscious and on a respirator.

Lebanese Olympic team refuses to share bus with Israelis

Members of Lebanese Olympic team try to close doors on bus so as to prevent Israel team from joining them on way to opening ceremony.

Cloak-and-dagger: Hezbollah 'hoodwinks' IDF

Hezbollah's news agency managed to interview MK Tzipi Livni and Israeli generals - by pretending to be the BBC.

Israeli UN envoy: Lebanon lying about Israeli truce 'violations'

Lebanese envoy to the UN accuses Israel of repeatedly violating truce which ended 2nd Lebanon War; Amb. Danon says opposite is true.

Netanyahu: We'll stop transfer of weapons from Iran to Lebanon

Speaking on 10th anniversary of Second Lebanon War, Netanyahu vows Israel will stop attempts to arm Hezbollah.

Lebanon charges three over suicide bombings

Military prosecutor charges three people, including two Syrians, with links to ISIS, connection to suicide bombings.

Intelligence Minister: Destroy Hezbollah - through peace

Israeli Israel Intelligence Minister Israel Katz rolls out his plan for ruining Hezbollah, while avoiding war with Lebanon.

Danon: 120,000 Hezbollah missiles aimed at Israel

Israeli ambassador to the UN Danny Danon revealed new intelligence information at the UN showing Hezbollah bases next to schools.

UN court nixes trial for Hezbollah commander

Special UN court set up to prosecute killers of former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri cancels decision to try Mustafa Badreddine.

Three new suicide attacks hit Lebanese village near Syria

Three suicide bombers attack the village of Al-Qaa in eastern Lebanon, for the second time in less than 24 hours.

Lebanon: Hezbollah blames ISIS for attack on Christians

Syrian civil war continues to spill over to its neighbors, leaving carnage in its wake.

Report: Israeli airstrike hits Hezbollah arms convoy in Lebanon

Unconfirmed reports say Israeli jets hit a convoy belonging to Shia terrorist group in along the Syrian-Lebanese border.

'Palestinian refugees' shut UNRWA for ending free healthcare

For two days straight Palestinians in Lebanon shutter UNRWA offices in protest of no longer having 100% of treatment funded by UN.

Lebanese BDS calls to ban Batman v Superman

Lebanese branch of anti-Israeli movement seeks to ban Hollywood flick from theaters over Israeli actress' role as Wonder Woman.

French president pledges 100M Euro to Lebanon

French aid package to assist Beirut in caring for Syrian refugees, strengthening borders.

Senior Fatah official killed in south Lebanon

General Fathi Zaydan - also known as 'Zorro' - killed by a bomb planted underneath his car.

Lebanon: Airport workers detained over 'terrorist connections'

Lebanese authorities detain two employees of a Beirut airport service company over contacts with "terrorist parties".

Lebanese PM to Nasrallah: Stop verbally attacking Saudi Arabia

Lebanon's PM demands Hezbollah leader stop his verbal attacks against Saudi Arabia.

Inside look

Hezbollah vows to invade Israel in the next war

Unique sneak peak into Iran-proxy terror group reveals its updated arsenal and experience, and its confidence next war will be different.

Nasrallah to Saudis: Don't collectively punish Lebanon

Hezbollah chief calls on Saudi Arabia not to collectively punish Lebanon's people just because it disagrees with Hezbollah.

Satirical Hezbollah skit leads to riots in Lebanon

After Saudi-TV broadcasts Hassan Nasrallah parody, Hezbollah supporters go wild in Beirut.

Lebanese Justice Minister resigns due to Hezbollah 'dominance'

Lebanon’s Justice Minister Ashraf Rifi resigns, cites Shiite Hezbollah’s “domination” of the government.

'Report on Ron Arad - just another tall tale'

Former Mossad official: Behind report was Lebanese man trying to save himself with crazy story on Arad. 'The information doesn't excite me.'

Watch: Lebanese politician denies the Holocaust on Hezbollah TV

Lebanese politician Vera Yammine claims the Holocaust is "shrouded in unclarity" and that Jews have taken over the Arab world.

Lebanese MP: Hezbollah worse than Nazism

Lebanese officials say Hezbollah is worse than Nazism over involvement in Madaya siege in Syria.

Lebanon returns Israeli 'spy vulture'

Sensitive operation with UN help returns rare vulture that was captured in Lebanese border town - and charged with espionage.

Lebanese capture Israeli 'spy vulture'

Here we go again: members of Israeli public alert Israel Nature and Parks Authority to images of vulture captured by Lebanese villagers.

Lebanon: Former pro-Syrian minister granted bail

Lebanese military tribunal orders release on bail of Michel Samaha, a former minister and adviser to Syrian President.

UN envoy: Israel will act forcefully against those who attack it

Danon files official complaint, demanding UN condemn Hezbollah bomb that detonated near Israeli soldiers on Lebanese border.

Samir Kuntar buried in Beirut: 'Israel has opened a new account'

Funeral procession for Lebanese terrorist Samir Kuntar begins amid vows from Hezbollah operatives that Israel will 'pay for' his death.

Palestinian terror group claims rocket fire on northern Israel

Lebanese media reports that Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command claimed firing of three rocket attacks.

Danon to Ban: Condemn rocket fire on northern Israel

Israel's Ambassador to the UN asks UN chief to condemn rocket attack from southern Lebanon, notes it violates Security Council resolution.

Lebanon fails to elect a president - for the 33rd time

33rd time's a charm? Not so for Lebanon's deadlocked parliament.

Assad's friend to be Lebanon's new ruler?

'Pan-Arabist' childhood friend of Assad and member of dynasty family may put an end to long feud over who will be president.

Report: Lebanon blows up 'Israeli listening device' along border

Lebanese media claim forces destroyed device close to border with Israel; follows arrest of alleged 'Israeli spy ring.'

Lebanon begins terrorist releases in exchange with Al Nusra

Al-Qaeda affiliate group hands over body of executed Lebanese soldier in exchange for Beirut releasing terrorists.

'Iran and Russia have replaced America's hegemony'

Ex-Lebanese general tells Iranian media that greater cooperation between Moscow and Tehran has eclipsed US worldwide.

White House condemns Beirut blasts, Hezbollah vows revenge

White House condemns twin bomb blasts in Hezbollah stronghold in Lebanese capital.

At least 41 dead in blast at Hezbollah quarter; ISIS: we did it

Mounting death toll from two explosions in southern Beirut's Shi'ite area, next to Burj al-Barajneh. At least 200 injured.

Hezbollah has 150,000 missiles pointed at Israel

Updated Israeli assessment shows Iran terror proxy has far more firepower than thought, and has been arming despite Syria war.

UN hands over 'Israeli spy' to Lebanon

Lebanon demands local staffer who worked with UNIFIL for 20 years on claims of 'espionage,' UN HQ gives the green light to abandon him.

Lebanon accuses three of spying for Israel

Two Lebanese nationals and a Syrian charged with gathering information on individuals and military targets for the Jewish state.

Five Lebanese soldiers wounded in border bombing

Day after suicide attack that killed six, army patrol targeted in roadside explosive at border town with Syria.

Lebanon: Suicide bomber kills five on border with Syria

Muslim clerics meeting targeted in Arsal, site of previous between between army and jihadists.

Thousands of Protesters Declare Lebanese Government 'Stinks'

Protests against trash collection in Lebanon grow into anti-government rallies.

Palestinian War: Thousands of 'Refugees' Displaced in Lebanon

UNRWA reports up to 3,000 displaced as 'refugee camp' gun battles between Fatah and Jund al-Sham spin out of control.

Is Hezbollah Plotting a Lebanon Revolution - With Garbage?

Lebanese officials fear that Hezbollah will use protests in about how the garbage is collected to engineer a coup, report said

Unknown Donor Renovating Lebanese Jewish Cemetery

Sidon's Jewish cemetery is being renovated by a anonymous benefactor who lives in New York.

Lebanese 'Palestinian Camp' Embroiled in Faction Gunbattles

Apparently one-sided 'ceasefire' declared by Fatah after Jund al-Sham tries to assassinate its security chief in 'refugee camp.'

Nasrallah: Israel Has 'No Strategy' to Defeat Hezbollah

Hezbollah leader boasts of his organization's "victory" over Israel in the Second Lebanon War.

Blast Wounds 7 at Palestinian Terrorist Base in Lebanon

Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command claims Israeli airstrike hit base; blast more likely from Syrian rebels.

Senior Fatah Security Official Killed in Lebanon

Unknown assailants shoot and kill Colonel Talal al-Ourdouni in the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp.