Lebanon

'Lebanon must probe torture of actor accused of aiding Israel'

Human Rights Watch urges Lebanon to investigate torture of actor and journalist accused of 'collaborating' with Israel.

Lebanese President: If Israel attacks, we'll defend ourselves

Lebanese President says his country is “obliged to defend itself” in the event of “Israeli aggression”.

Report: Russia demanded withdrawal - Hezbollah refused

UK-based monitoring group claims Lebanese terror group allied with Iran refused demand by Russia to withdraw from southwestern Syria.

Hariri to Iran: Don't interfere in our affairs

Lebanese PM urges Iran not to interfere in his country’s affairs after top Iranian general welcomes Hezbollah's election achievements.

Air Force ready to deal powerful blow

Former IAF Commander Amir Eshel: 'Chances of an initiated war against us in north are low.'

Report: Iran, Hezbollah preparing to retreat from Israeli border

Anti-Assad group claims Iranian, Hezbollah fighters prepping for withdrawal from Israeli border, following pressure by Russia.

Lebanon charges officer for framing actor as Israel agent

Senior Lebanese officer charged for fabricating evidence against Lebanese actor who was charged with collaborating with Israel.

Air-to-air confrontation between Israel and Russia?

Arab media outlets claim Russian fighters scrambled to intercept Israeli jets operating over Lebanon.

Lebanese PM asked to form new Cabinet

Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri officially asked to form a new Cabinet following this month's election.

UN forces say Israel border quiet following clashes with Iran

Day after Iran attacked northern Israel, prompting Israeli bombing of Iranian targets in Syrian, UN peacekeepers say area 'quiet'.

'We expect you to support us in our fight against Iran'

Bennett tells foreign diplomats that Israel expects them to side with the Jewish state in the war against Iran.

Liberman to Iran: Do not test us

Defense Minister says Iran attempting to turn Syria into a front against Israel like Lebanon has become.

Nasrallah hails Hezbollah's 'victory' after elections

Hezbollah leader welcomes results of the parliamentary election in Lebanon, in which his terror organization made significant gains.

Hezbollah expected to win majority in Lebanese parliament

Iran-backed terror group and its allies poised to win outright majority in country's first elections since 2009.

Lebanon holds first election in nine years

Voter turnout in Lebanon's parliamentary election at 49.2 percent, down from 54 percent the last time elections were held.

Anti-Hezbollah parliamentary candidate assaulted

Candidate running against Hezbollah in Lebanon's parliamentary elections in hospital after being assaulted in his hometown.

Kuwait Airways suspends flights to Lebanon

Kuwait Airways ceases all flights to Beirut, cites security warning that came from the government in Cyprus.

Assassination Attempt?

Islamic Jihad chief comatose

Ramadan Shalah, chief of Islamic terror group, in coma following operations in Beirut. Sources say terror chief may have been poisoned.

Israeli drone crashes in Lebanon

IDF says crash caused by technical failure.

Report: IDF attacks Hezbollah position

Hezbollah denies reports in Arabic media Israeli planes struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon.

Lebanon to increase military presence along border with Israel

Lebanese PM says his country plans to increase its military presence along its southern border, says Israel "remains the primary threat".

Hezbollah says not expecting war with Israel

Iranian backed terror milita says it does but expect war with Israel but warns Jewish state not to make 'foolish moves'.

Lebanon frees actor held over 'collaboration' with Israel

Judge orders arrest of officer accused of fabricating evidence Lebanese actor held contacts with Israeli woman.

Lebanese official accused of framing actor as Israeli agent

Senior Lebanese officer investigated for fabricating evidence against Lebanese actor who was charged with collaborating with Israel.

Lapid urges EU to ban Hezbollah

Yesh Atid chairman lobbies EU to put Hezbollah's political wing on terror watchlist.

UN chief: Israel-Hezbollah war would be the worst nightmare

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns against direct confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah.

Lebanon's army chief vows to confront 'Israeli aggression'

General Joseph Aoun says his army will use every available means to confront Israeli aggression no matter the cost.

Steinitz meets American official over gas row with Lebanon

Energy Minister meets Acting Assistant Secretary of State to discuss oil and gas dispute with Lebanon.

Nasrallah: Downing of Israeli jet 'a big achievement'

Hezbollah leader welcomes Syria’s downing of an Israeli F-16 fighter jet, says his group is the only force Lebanon has.

US mediating between Israel and Lebanon

Disagreement exists over borders of maritime area between the countries, where gas reservoirs exist.

Syrian children urge Israel to bomb Assad regime

Syrian children photographed carrying large Hebrew sign with plea to Israel to bomb Assad's forces in Syria.

Lebanese officials threaten Israel

Lebanese President and Prime Minister warn their country will defend itself against any “Israeli aggression”.

Military strategist:

'Great strategic clash between Israel and Iran on horizon'

'First time Israel attacked Iranian targets in Syria, no other air force in world capable of reaching such achievement within two hours.'

Lebanon signs offshore drilling deal in disputed area

Lebanon signs contract to drill for oil and gas off its coast, including in Block 9 which is disputed by Israel.

Canceling Iran deal may lead to war in Israel's north

Retired brigadier general says Hezbollah won't attack Israel without being told to do so by Iran.

Lebanese man sentenced to death for rape, murder of UK diplomat

Court sentences 41-year-old Uber driver to death after British diplomat found strangled to death in Beirut after being sexually assaulted.

Netanyahu:

'We'll settle the score with that disgusting terrorist murderer'

Prime Minister vows Israel will 'settle score' with Israeli-Arab who murdered Rabbi Ben-Gal. 'Don't test Israel's resolve.'

'We'll stop Iran in Lebanon like we stopped it in Syria'

Jerusalem affairs minister attends meeting with Netanyahu, Putin, says Israel has other means of stopping Iran aside from war.

Netanyahu to Putin:

'We'll stand up to Iran, there won't be another Holocaust'

Netanyahu discusses Iranian threat with Russian President Vladimir Putin. 'Israel won't tolerate Iranian arsenal in Lebanon.'

'Terror victim's town will get full state recognition'

Defense Minister promises government will recognize Samaria outpost in which terror victim Rabbi Shevach lived.

Lebanon: Israel behind attempt on life of Hamas member

Lebanese Interior Minister says Israel is behind car bomb blast in Sidon that targeted senior Hamas official.

Report: Turkey extradited bombing suspect despite Israeli plea

New report says that Turkey extradited suspect in assasination attempt of senior Hamas militant despite Israeli request not to.

'Team of two men and a woman'

Lebanon claims Mossad tried to assassinate senior Hamas figure

Beirut media claims Israel responsible for explosion of Muhammad Hamdan's car. Guard reportedly also involved and arrested.

Nasrallah: Israel behind explosion which injured Hamas official

Hezbollah leader says Israel behind attempt life of senior Hamas official, denies his group's involvement in drug trafficking.

Ban on screening Spielberg film overturned in Lebanon

Lebanon’s Interior Ministry overturns ban on screening the newspaper drama 'The Post,' directed by Steven Spielberg.

'Boycott Trump until he renounces Jerusalem recognition'

Speaker of Lebanese parliament proposes Muslim boycott of US, including closure of embassies in Washington, until J'lem decision renounced.

After banning Spielberg, Lebanon pulls drama about Israeli

Lebanon bans Australian drama "Jungle", which deals with the story of Israeli adventurer who got lost in the Bolivian Amazon.

Lebanon bans Spielberg's new film

Lebanon bans The Post due to director Steven Spielberg's connection to Israel.

Senior Hamas official injured in southern Lebanon car explosion

Senior Hamas figure reportedly in car that exploded in Sidon. Hamas: 'Zionist enemy only one benefiting from damage to stability.'

Lebanese FM ripped for acknowledging Israel's right to exist

Lebanese foreign minister comes under intense criticism after he refused to deny Israel's right to exist.

Protests outside US embassy in Lebanon over J'lem announcement

Rioters try to break into embassy, chant slogans against Trump and light effigy of the US president.

Lebanon PM slams Hezbollah-organized trip to Israel's border

Lebanese PM says Iran-backed group violated international law, instructs authorities to investigate.

Lebanese school apologizes for showing Israel on map

Private French school in Lebanon apologizes after a map in a geography class shows Israel as the country's southern neighbor.

One month later: Hariri withdraws resignation

Lebanese Prime Minister withdraws resignation following talks with rival Hezbollah.

Report: Israel attacked military base in Syria

Arab news outlets report Israel attacked military base in Syria, 2 missiles were intercepted.

Saudi FM: Lebanon can only flourish if Hezbollah disarms

Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister accuses Hezbollah of "hijacking" Lebanon.

Hariri warns against Hezbollah's role in local conflicts

Lebanese Prime Minister fears Hezbollah's military role in regional conflicts will end up costing his country.

Lebanese actor indicted over 'collaboration' with Israel

Lebanese actor and writer Ziad Itani charged with collaborating with an Israeli Mossad agent.

Hariri: Things are 'positive'

Lebanese Prime Minister indicates he might withdraw his resignation next week.

Hariri: Hezbollah must accept new power-sharing arrangement

Lebanese Prime Minister threatens to resign if Hezbollah doesn't agree to rebalance Lebanon's political configuration.