Lebanon

Lebanon: Four Dead Amid Rising Tensions in Hezbollah Stronghold

Simmering tensions over Syrian civil war boil over in Hezbollah stronghold of Baalbeck

Nasrallah Denies Receiving Chemical Weapons from Syria

Hezbollah leader denies claims that his group had received chemical weapons from Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.

Lebanon: End to Hezbollah Reign as Army Steps In

Lebanon sends national troops to Hezbollah-controlled suburbs in southern Lebanon.

Tension as Hezbollah Wiretaps Christian Town

Christian locals stop Hezbollah’s attempt to expand wiretap operations, but terror group continues to push.

Rockets from Syria Hit Eastern Lebanon

Three rockets launched from Syria hit the Bekaa Valley of eastern Lebanon on Saturday, causing no casualties.

Hezbollah: No Military Solution To Syria

Possible U.S. strike on Syria would affect "the entire world," says Hezbollah deputy leader.

Report: Hezbollah Mobilizing in Anticipation of US Attack

Lebanese locals note the disappearance of Hezbollah fighters from their villages, as tensions continue to mount over potential Syria attack.

Lebanon: Three Men Charged with Firing Rockets at Israel

Two Lebanese and one Palestinian Arab have been charged in connection with 22nd August attack on northern Israel.

Report: Lebanon Keeping Out 'Palestinian Refugees' from Syria

Lebanon has apparently adopted a policy of keeping 'Palestinian' refugees from Syria out of the country

Lebanon Arrests 2 Suspects in Rocket Attack on Israel

Two suspects have been arrested over an August 22 rocket attack from Lebanon on northern Israel.

Hezbollah Places Beirut Stronghold Under Security Lockdown

Following two major bombings in Hezbollah’s stronghold in Beirut, the group has placed the area under security lockdown.

Lebanon: Suspect Arrested in Twin Tripoli Bombings

Suspect who was arrested appears in surveillance video at the site of one of the explosions which killed 47 in Tripoli.

UN Chief Condemns Rocket Fire From Lebanon

United Nations Secretary General says the rockets fired from Lebanon at Israel were "a clear violation of resolution 1701".

Hezbollah Condemns Bomb Attacks in Tripoli

"These twin terrorist explosions are part of a criminal plan aiming to plant the seeds of strife," says Hezbollah after Tripoli attacks.

Yaalon: Lebanon Responsible for Rocket Attacks

Defense Minister warns that Israel sees Lebanon as responsible for attacks from its territory.

Israeli Aircraft Strike in Lebanon Following Rocket Attack

Israeli aircraft struck a terror target south of Beirut, hours after terrorists fired four rockets at northern Israel.

Lebanon's President Condemns Rocket Fire, Hezbollah Won't

Lebanon’s president Michel Sleiman says rocket fire from southern Lebanon a violation of UN resolution. Al-Qaeda linked group claims attack.

Lebanon: Pro-Hezbollah Commander Assassinated

Masked gunman shoot dead Hassan al-Mouri, along with two other men amid rising sectarian tensions.

Sunni Sheikh: Beirut Explosion Because of Hezbollah Crimes

The Lebanese Sunni Sheikh Ahmad al-Assir says that last week's explosion in Beirut was a result of Hezbollah’s “crimes in Syria.”

Report: Hezbollah's Top Syria Commander Killed

Arab media reported Sunday that a senior Hezbollah terror leader was killed in recent days in a battle with Syrian opposition forces

Lebanese Police Arrest 'Car-Bombing Ring'

No word yet as to whether arrests connected to series of bombings targeting Hezbollah strongholds.

Yaalon to Ban: Hezbollah is Iran's Weapon Against Israel

Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon meets UN Secretary General, warns that Hezbollah is operating near the northern border.

Nasrallah: I'm Willing to Go Fight in Syria Myself

Hezbollah chief says that Thursday's car bombing in Beirut will not deter members of his group from fighting in Syria.

Sunni Group Issues Warning to 'Pig Nasrallah'

A Sunni group claims it was behind the car bomb attack in a Hezbollah stronghold, issues warning to the group's chief.

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Hezbollah Chief Claims Last Week's Attack on IDF Soldiers

In interview with al-Mayadeen TV, Hassan Nasrallah claims bombing which injured four IDF soldiers.

Report: Iran's New Defense Minister Plotted Terror Attacks

Iran's new defense minister is behind past terror attacks against Americans and Israelis, finds report by Israeli expert.

Turkey Pulls Troops from Lebanon Following Kidnapping

UN, Turkish sources deny the withdrawal is related to the kidnap of two Turkish pilots on Friday.

Two Turkish Pilots Kidnapped in Lebanon

Two pilots working for Turkish Airlines abducted near Beirut's international airport. Unknown group claims to be holding them.

Lebanese Christian Leader: Hizbullah Fired on Palace

Samir Geagea blamed Hizbullah for rocket attacks on presidential area Thursday, said it had declared war on Lebanon.

Former Lebanese Prime Minister: Hizbullah Must Disarm

Saad Hariri states that the Iranian-backed group's narrative of "resistance" against Israel is outdated.

Trial of Hariri Killers to Start in January

Trial of four Hizbullah members suspected of killing former Lebanese PM will start on January 13, 2014. Suspects are still at large.

Rockets Explode Near Lebanon's Presidential Palace

At least two rockets slammed into an area south of Beirut that houses the Defense Ministry and presidential palace.

European Union Bans Hezbollah ‘Military Wing’

In a compromise, the European Union voted Monday to place Hezbollah's military wing on the list of terrorist entities.

Lebanon Demands EU Keep Hizbullah Off Terror List

Lebanon demanded that the EU remove Hizbullah from its list of terror organizations, saying the group was 'essential' to Lebanese society

Nepal Withdraws Troops from Lebanon, Redeploys to Golan

UN officials say Nepal is withdrawing some of its troops from its contingent to Lebanon, and instead sending them to the Golan Heights.

Syria Spillover: Pro-Assad Syrian Official Killed in Lebanon

A senior Syrian official has been shot dead in southern Lebanese town of Sarafand, following last week's bombing that wounded dozens.

Hizbullah Convoy Targeted by Roadside Bomb Near Syria

A Hizbullah convoy was hit with a roadside bomb on an east Lebanon highway bordering Syria. One person may have been killed.

World Bank, Lebanon Work on Syrian Refugee Aid Fund

The World Bank is working with Lebanon to set up a fund to manage donor aid for more than half a million Syrian refugees in the country.

"Our Country is Occupied by Hezbollah"

Lebanese politician slams terror group in TV interview, compares Hezbullah to Nazism: "The resistance to the [Israeli] occupation is a lie"

UN to Hizbullah: Stay Out of Syria Conflict

The Security Council called on Hizbullah to stop interfering in the civil war in Syria, though it failed to mention the group by name.

Yaalon: We Don't Interfere in Other Countries, But...

Israel does not interfere in neighboring countries, but does act when its red lines are crossed, says Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon.

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Video: Car Bomb Targets Beirut Hezbollah Stronghold

Syrian rebels previously threatened to target Shia group for supporting Assad regime. Attack raises concerns over regional stability.

Assad Dumps Compromise-Seeking al-Shaara

Vice President Farouk al-Sharaa, the only top official to advocate a compromise in the country's civil war, is out of Syria's leadership

Lebanese Shi’ites: Don’t Send Our Sons to Syria!

Lebanese Shi’ites tell Hizbullah they no longer want their children to provide the military support to Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad.

Doors to Syrian Refugees Starting to Close

The doors to Syrian refugees are starting to close, with more than 1.7 million already having flooded through the borders to safety.

Gantz: The Flames Are Creeping Up on Nasrallah

Israel must be prepared for any scenario, say leaders who spoke at the graduation ceremony of the IAF's flight course.

UN Concerned as Lebanon Sectarian Violence Continues

UN Secretary General expresses concern over the sectarian violence in Lebanon, which has intensified in recent days.

Lebanon: Six Killed as Military Clashes with Radicals

Six Lebanese soldiers killed in a clash with supporters of a radical Sunni Muslim sheikh opposed to Hizbullah.

Hamas and Hizbullah Helped Egypt's Morsi Escape from Prison

Egyptian court says that Hamas and Hizbullah helped prisoners, including current President Morsi, escape in 2011.

Obama Taps Mideast Envoy As New Lebanon Ambassador

President Obama has nominated his special envoy for Middle East peace, David Hale, as the next US ambassador to Lebanon.

Report: Nasrallah's Brother Killed in Syrian Battle

A report on Channel Two Monday said that the brother of Hizbullah head Hassan Nasrallah was killed in a battle in Syria

Report: Israeli Pilots Training for Syria, Lebanon Threats

Israeli air force pilots are training daily to meet threats posed by instability in neighboring Syria and Lebanon.

Lebanon Claims its Own Big Offshore Gas Find

Lebanese Energy Minister Gebran Bassil said that the country had “at least” 30 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of gas off its shores

Lebanon Claims: Israeli Warplanes Over Beirut

Lebanon claims Israeli warplanes flying over Beirut, appeals to UN.

Lebanese MPs Pelted with Tomatoes After Elections Delayed

Activists threw tomatoes at Lebanese members of parliament after they extended the parliament’s mandate by 17 months.

Lebanon: 1 Dead as Shells Hit Hizbullah Stronghold

Cross-border mortar shells from Syria kill one person and wound another near the eastern Lebanese town of Hermel.

Israel Probes Possible Attack From Lebanon on Metullah

Israel is investigating a possible overnight attack launched from Lebanon on the northern town of Metullah.

Rocket Attack? Reports of Explosion Near Lebanon Border

Residents of the border town of Metula reported hearing an explosion. IDF forces searching the area.

Lebanon: Rockets Hit Hizbullah Neighborhood

Two rockets explode in Hizbullah-dominated southern Beirut, injuring at least four people.

Lebanese President Cautions Hizbullah Over Syria Fighting

Lebanon's President Michel Sleiman cautions Hizbullah over its fighting alongside regime troops in neighboring Syria.