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News and updates about Lebanon

Watch: Lebanese Researcher Says Jews 'Buy Wars'

In an interview on an Iranian television network, a Lebanese researcher claimed that Jews “buy wars in which to embroil other nations.”

Watch: Lebanese Researcher Says Jews 'Buy Wars'

Massive Brawl at Lebanese Basketball Game

The fourth game of the Lebanese Basketball Championship Final ends in huge free-for-all.

Massive Brawl at Lebanese Basketball Game

Former SLA Soldiers Claim Lebanon Has 'Disowned' Them

South Lebanon Army vets, while happy in Israel, fear retribution from Islamists - and appeal to Maronite priest for help.

Former SLA Soldiers Claim Lebanon Has 'Disowned' Them

Reports that Beirut's Sole Synagogue May Reopen

Arab press reports 'rumors' that Magen Avraham Synagogue is set to reopen after more than 40 years.

Reports that Beirut's Sole Synagogue May Reopen

Lebanon Arrests British Islamist Leader who Praised Al-Qaeda

Lebanese security forces arrest Omar Bakri, founder of the British Al Muhajiroun who was banished from Britain in 2005.

Lebanon Arrests British Islamist Leader who Praised Al-Qaeda

Nasrallah: The IDF is Scared of Us

Hezbollah head says his group is still able to deter Israel, threatens Israel against hitting the group.

Nasrallah: The IDF is Scared of Us

Hezbollah Threatens Maronite Cleric Over Israel Visit

Terror organization warns Lebanese Catholic leader of 'negative repercussions' over pilgrimage to see Pope Francis in Israel.

Hezbollah Threatens Maronite Cleric Over Israel Visit

Lebanon Deports 'Palestinian Refugees' Back to Syria

41 refuge seekers sent back to Syrian war zone, in what the UNRWA criticizes as a breach of human rights.

Lebanon Deports 'Palestinian Refugees' Back to Syria

Lebanese Church Calls Mission to Israel a 'Historic Sin'

Maronite church slams announcement for Lebanese Christian mission to visit Israel to meet Pope Francis as 'dangerous precedent.'

Lebanese Church Calls Mission to Israel a 'Historic Sin'

Hezbollah Vies to Win Presidential Elections in Lebanon

As sectarian violence in Lebanon, spillover from Syria continue, Hezbollah-backed candidates vie for the presidential post.

Hezbollah Vies to Win Presidential Elections in Lebanon

Lebanese Army Arrests High-Level Al Qaeda Operative

Palestinian Arab terrorist allegedly involved in multiple attacks for global jihad terror group caught in Lebanon.

Lebanese Army Arrests High-Level Al Qaeda Operative

Arab-Israeli Journalist Joined Hezbollah in Lebanon?

Arab-Israeli journalist and Balad activist arrested on suspicions of making contact with terror group while visiting enemy country.

Arab-Israeli Journalist Joined Hezbollah in Lebanon?

Nine 'Palestinian Refugees' Killed in Lebanon Clashes

Nine people registered as “Palestinian refugees” killed in clashes between in a refugee camp in southern Lebanon.

Nine 'Palestinian Refugees' Killed in Lebanon Clashes

IDF Training for Ground Invasion of Lebanon

Army reveals it is rehearsing for 'Afghanistan-type' resistance to IDF takeover of Lebanese villages.

IDF Training for Ground Invasion of Lebanon

Lebanon Makes Domestic Violence a Criminal Offense

Lebanon passes a law making domestic violence a criminal offense, days after man sentenced to death over killing his wife.

Lebanon Makes Domestic Violence a Criminal Offense

Lebanon: Three Soldiers Killed in Suicide Car Bombing

Sunni Islamists claim responsibility for attack in revenge for death of terror suspect; comes as Hezbollah, regime make gains in Syria.

Lebanon: Three Soldiers Killed in Suicide Car Bombing

Nasrallah Says Hezbollah Not Looking for a War With Israel

Hezbollah 'stronger than ever before' - but not looking for another war with Israel; Nasrallah also defends Syria role.

Nasrallah Says Hezbollah Not Looking for a War With Israel

Lebanese Revolution? Death Sentence For Wife Beater

Man accused of brutally beating wife to death with pressure cooker given unprecedented sentence, raises hopes of reform.

Lebanese Revolution? Death Sentence For Wife Beater

String of Killings in Tripoli Leaves Five Dead in Two Days

Sectarian clashes continue in northern Lebanon as spillover from the Syrian Civil War snowballs.

String of Killings in Tripoli Leaves Five Dead in Two Days

Beirut Gun Battles Raise Fears of Civil War

At least one person killed in Lebanese capital during fighting between supporters and opponents of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Beirut Gun Battles Raise Fears of Civil War

Northern Command Warns: Situation with Hezbollah 'Explosive'

IDF official says Israel would not limit itself to airstrikes, use 'all of its capabilities' in the event of a 'Third Lebanon War'.

Northern Command Warns: Situation with Hezbollah 'Explosive'

Hezbollah Forces Stage 'Takeover' of Lebanese Sunni Town

In latest spillover from conflict in Syria, Shia militiamen seize control of Lebanese border town following attacks.

Hezbollah Forces Stage 'Takeover' of Lebanese Sunni Town

Hezbollah Terrorists Infiltrated Israel, Investigation Reveals

IDF investigation into Friday night shelling incident shows armed terrorists penetrated well into Israel's side of the border.

Hezbollah Terrorists Infiltrated Israel, Investigation Reveals

Hezbollah Official Killed in Lebanon Blast

Suicide car bomb attack kills four people in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon, an area dominated by Hezbollah.

Hezbollah Official Killed in Lebanon Blast

Ex-South Lebanon Soldier and Family Convert to Judaism

Ovadia and Rachel Oved started their lives as refugees from Lebanon, but now are living as observant Jews in northern Israel.

Ex-South Lebanon Soldier and Family Convert to Judaism

IDF Shoots At Terror Suspects On Lebanese Border

Day after confrontation, suspects approach border, flee at gunfire. Comes same day govt. gives Hezbollah free hand against Israel.

IDF Shoots At Terror Suspects On Lebanese Border

IDF Shells Hezbollah Position After Border Blast

An explosive device detonated near an IDF patrol on the border with Lebanon. Israel retaliates by shelling a Hezbollah position.

IDF Shells Hezbollah Position After Border Blast

Fatah Officer Shot Dead in Lebanon

Jamil Zeidan, a high-ranking military official from Abbas’s Fatah faction, killed by gunmen in a "refugee camp" in southern Lebanon.

Fatah Officer Shot Dead in Lebanon

Lebanese Officials: Hezbollah Likely Behind Hermon Rocket Attack

Hezbollah was likely behind a rocket attack near an IDF post in Mount Hermon, say security sources in Lebanon.

Lebanese Officials: Hezbollah Likely Behind Hermon Rocket Attack

Rockets Land in Mount Hermon; None Injured

Attack may have been accidental spillover from Syria - or Hezbollah attack in 'retaliation' for IAF air strike. IDF investigation continues.

Rockets Land in Mount Hermon; None Injured

IDF Warns Lebanon 'You'll Pay If Hezbollah Strikes'

IDF reportedly sends warning through UNIFIL, tells Lebanese government it will be targeted if Hezbollah carries out threat.

IDF Warns Lebanon 'You'll Pay If Hezbollah Strikes'

Lebanon to Complain to UN Over Israeli Airstrikes

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister asks the country’s UN envoy to file a complaint against Israel over two airstrikes that targeted Hezbollah.

Lebanon to Complain to UN Over Israeli Airstrikes

IDF on 'High Alert' Near Lebanese Border After Hezbollah Threats

Military mobilizes near Lebanese border after Hezbollah vows retaliation for air strike.

IDF on 'High Alert' Near Lebanese Border After Hezbollah Threats

Hezbollah Vows Vengeance After Israel Air Strike

Terrorist organization offers first acknowledgement of Monday strike, claims no casualties.

Hezbollah Vows Vengeance After Israel Air Strike

'Hezbollah Missiles Destroyed and Nasrallah is Silent'

Transportation Minister hints Israel behind Lebanon air strike, Lebanese media reports four Hezbollah terrorists killed in strike.

'Hezbollah Missiles Destroyed and Nasrallah is Silent'

Israel Hits Hezbollah Post in Lebanon

Israeli planes launch two air raids against a Hezbollah post on the border between Lebanon and Syria.

Israel Hits Hezbollah Post in Lebanon

Syrian Jihadist Group Claims Latest Lebanon Bombing

Nusra Front claims responsibility for suicide car bombing in Hermel, which killed three soldiers.

Syrian Jihadist Group Claims Latest Lebanon Bombing

Suicide Bombing in Lebanon Kills Three

Attack is the second bombing in Lebanon this week.

Suicide Bombing in Lebanon Kills Three

Iran Blames 'Agents of the Zionist Regime' for Beirut Bomb

Al-Qaeda affiliate claimed responsibility for Iranian cultural center bombing in Lebanon, but Iranian foreign ministry blames Jewish state.

Iran Blames 'Agents of the Zionist Regime' for Beirut Bomb

Nasrallah: Israel Benefits from Lebanon Turmoil

Hezbollah chief claims Israel and the United States infiltrated the groups that are attacking Hezbollah's strongholds.

Nasrallah: Israel Benefits from Lebanon Turmoil

Hezbollah, Sunnis Part of New Lebanon Government

Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam unveils new government, capping 10 months of political wrangling.

Hezbollah, Sunnis Part of New Lebanon Government

Hezbollah Cancels Annual Rally in Honor of Dead Leaders

Hezbollah terror group holding off on its annual rally to mark the deaths of three of its senior commanders, including Imad Mughniyeh.

Hezbollah Cancels Annual Rally in Honor of Dead Leaders

Palestinian Al Qaeda Leader Arrested in Lebanon

Naim Abbas, Palestinian Arab leader of the Al Qaeda-linked Abdullah Azzam Brigades, arrested after setting car bomb.

Palestinian Al Qaeda Leader Arrested in Lebanon

Hezbollah Pledges to Keep Fighting in Syria

Hezbollah's second-in-command says the group committed to fighting 'takfiris', deflects blame for Syria spillover into Lebanon.

Hezbollah Pledges to Keep Fighting in Syria

Amidror: No Accident that Hezbollah Didn't Receive Missiles

Most Syrian shipments to Hezbollah did not make it and that "wasn’t an accident," says former National Security Adviser.

Amidror: No Accident that Hezbollah Didn't Receive Missiles

Suicide Bombing in Beirut Kills 2, Injures 6

Second car bomb in 72 hours in Lebanon kills 2 and injures 6. Local news describes grisly scene.

Suicide Bombing in Beirut Kills 2, Injures 6

Syrian Jihadists Claim Lebanon Bombing

Al-Nusra Front in Lebanon claims responsibility for Saturday’s suicide car bombing in Hezbollah stronghold.

Syrian Jihadists Claim Lebanon Bombing

At Least Four Dead as Car Bomb Rocks Eastern Lebanese Town

Second deadly car bomb in two weeks strikes Hezbollah stronghold, as trial over ex-PM's assassination continues.

At Least Four Dead as Car Bomb Rocks Eastern Lebanese Town

Lebanese Sheikh Confesses to Terror Attacks

Omar Atrash, 24, charged with multiple bombings in Lebanon and rocket fire on Israel.

Lebanese Sheikh Confesses to Terror Attacks

Member of Al-Qaeda Affiliated Group Killed in Lebanon

Lebanese army kills member of the Abdullah Azzam Brigades during a chase in Bekaa.

Member of Al-Qaeda Affiliated Group Killed in Lebanon

Video: Lebanese Baby 'Joins' Hezbollah

Hezbollah television shows baby wearing a Hezbollah uniform, boasts he will "join the resistance."

Video: Lebanese Baby 'Joins' Hezbollah

'Nusra Front in Lebanon' Claims Beirut Suicide Bombing

Lebanese offshoot of Al Qaeda-linked Syrian rebel group says attack was in response to Hezbollah's part in Syrian civil war.

'Nusra Front in Lebanon' Claims Beirut Suicide Bombing

Report: IDF Forced to Dismantle 'Spy Device' on Lebanese Border

Lebanese media outlet claims UNIFIL found the Israeli 'spy device' on the Israel-Lebanon border. The IDF remains mum.

Report: IDF Forced to Dismantle 'Spy Device' on Lebanese Border

Syrian Rockets Land in Lebanon, Killing Seven

Rocket fire reported on Lebanese border; it is unclear how many rockets fell or if the fire was intentional.

Syrian Rockets Land in Lebanon, Killing Seven

Syrian Jihadist Group Claims Lebanon Bombing

A Lebanese branch of the Al-Nusra Front has claimed responsibility for Thursday’s car bomb explosion in the town of Hermel.

Syrian Jihadist Group Claims Lebanon Bombing

Hezbollah Officially Accused of Former Lebanese PM's Murder

Four Hezbollah members go on trial in absentia for the 2005 murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri.

Hezbollah Officially Accused of Former Lebanese PM's Murder

Fatal Bombing in Lebanon as Hariri Trial Begins

Fatal bomb strikes town close to Syrian border on same day that trial opens in former PM’s death.

Fatal Bombing in Lebanon as Hariri Trial Begins

Former Lebanese PM's Assassination Trial to Begin

Four members of Hezbollah to go on trial in absentia for the 2005 killing of former Lebanese premier Rafiq Hariri.

Former Lebanese PM's Assassination Trial to Begin

Lebanon: Al Qaeda Group Vows to Continue Attacks on Iran, Israel

Abdullah Azzam Brigades promises to target Iran, Hezbollah and Israel, less than a fortnight after the death of its leader.

Lebanon: Al Qaeda Group Vows to Continue Attacks on Iran, Israel

Iranian General: Hezbollah Can Target All of Israel

Hezbollah has dramatically improved its missile capabilities, claims senior commander in Revolutionary Guards.

Iranian General: Hezbollah Can Target All of Israel