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News and updates about Lebanon

UAE criticizes Hezbollah following attack on Israel

UAE minister of state for foreign affairs takes jab at Hezbollah: The decision to make war should be the decision of the state.

UAE criticizes Hezbollah following attack on Israel

State Department warns Hezbollah

State Department official voices concern over "destabilizing role" of Iranian proxies in Middle East.

State Department warns Hezbollah

Hamas praises Hezbollah's attack on the northern border

Hamas says Israeli air strikes need to be stopped on all fronts from Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and all the way to "Palestine."

Hamas praises Hezbollah's attack on the northern border

'The US stands with Israel, backs its right to self-defense'

White House envoy Jason Greenblatt says US backs Israel's military actions following Hezbollah missile attack on northern Israel.

'The US stands with Israel, backs its right to self-defense'

'It won't help Nasrallah to try to scare us, we get stronger'

Brigadier General (res.) Ram Shmueli says: 'The more you hit the Jewish people, the more they grow and become strong.'

'It won't help Nasrallah to try to scare us, we get stronger'

Rivlin: If you want calm, both sides of border must have quiet

Israeli president says IDF 'ready and willing' to act if necessary, following Hezbollah missile attacks on northern Israel.

Rivlin: If you want calm, both sides of border must have quiet

Hezbollah Attacks:

Netanyahu: 'No Israeli casualties'

Despite Hezbollah claim it destroyed IDF tank and killed crew members, Israel says no soldiers killed or injured Sunday.

Netanyahu: 'No Israeli casualties'

Lebanon urges US, France to intervene after Hezbollah attack

PM Saad Hariri speaks with Mike Pompeo & Emmanuel Macron following escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, urges US and France to intervene

Lebanon urges US, France to intervene after Hezbollah attack

Israel retaliates with airstrikes in Lebanon

Israeli aircraft hit terror targets in southern Lebanon following missile barrage by Hezbollah terrorists.

Israel retaliates with airstrikes in Lebanon

'Multiple hits': Missiles fired from Lebanon at northern Israel

Hezbollah claims IDF tank destroyed in missile attack on northern Israel. IDF orders bomb shelters opened in all border towns.

'Multiple hits': Missiles fired from Lebanon at northern Israel

IDF carries out operation on Lebanese border

The IDF confirms that the fires in the Mount Dov region were caused by an IDF operation in the area.

IDF carries out operation on Lebanese border

On Israel's borders, drone rivalries play out

Drone wars heat up between Israel and Iran along Lebanese and Syrian frontiers.

On Israel's borders, drone rivalries play out

Lebanese bank denies it assisted Hezbollah

Lebanese bank sanctioned by the US over ties to Hezbollah says it "denies each and every allegation".

Lebanese bank denies it assisted Hezbollah

Hezbollah claims: Drones were flown from Israeli gunboats

Hezbollah hands over drones which crashed in Beirut to Lebanese army following investigation.

Hezbollah claims: Drones were flown from Israeli gunboats

Hezbollah to respond with 72 hours

Hezbollah planning to retaliate for 'Israeli' attacks, aims to kill 2-3 Israelis, report says.

Hezbollah to respond with 72 hours

US sanctions Lebanese bank which financed Hezbollah

PM Netanyahu welcomes sanctions, urges other countries to follow suit.

US sanctions Lebanese bank which financed Hezbollah

'A message to the Lebanese government - restrain Hezbollah'

UN extends mandate of UNIFIL peacekeeping force in Lebanon for another year.

'A message to the Lebanese government - restrain Hezbollah'

IDF imposes curfew on soldiers near northern border

Soldiers under curfew, farmers told to avoid border amid concerns of possible Hezbollah attack.

IDF imposes curfew on soldiers near northern border

Hezbollah: IDF vehicle with 'soldier doll' on the border

Lebanese sources report IDF has placed a jeep near the Israeli-Lebanese border, inside which there is a doll that looks like a soldier.

Hezbollah: IDF vehicle with 'soldier doll' on the border

IDF: The drones operating in Lebanon were not harmed

Israeli army responds to Lebanese reports that Lebanese army shot at Israeli drones operating on the border.

IDF: The drones operating in Lebanon were not harmed

Report: Lebanese army fires at Israeli drone

Lebanese media says army opened fire at the drone after "its violation of Lebanese airspace."

Report: Lebanese army fires at Israeli drone

Report: Israel and Hezbollah agree to partial ceasefire

Israel and Hezbollah reach unwritten agreement to cease attacks in Lebanon, report say.

Report: Israel and Hezbollah agree to partial ceasefire

Lebanon: We have the right to defend ourselves

Lebanon stresses its right to defend the country "by any means" following drone attack blamed on Israel.

Lebanon: We have the right to defend ourselves

Fearing Hezbollah attacks, IDF limits army traffic in north

Israel closes roads on northern border to military vehicles due to concerns of Hezbollah retaliation.

Fearing Hezbollah attacks, IDF limits army traffic in north

Netanyahu warns Hezbollah, Lebanon: 'Be careful'

PM says "Nasrallah knows very well that the state of Israel knows how to defend itself well, and to repay its enemies."

Netanyahu warns Hezbollah, Lebanon: 'Be careful'

UN calls for 'restraint' after reports of drone attack

UN expresses concern over reports of drone attack in Beirut, calls for "maximum restraint both in action and rhetoric".

UN calls for 'restraint' after reports of drone attack

Hezbollah: Israeli drones carried explosives

Hezbollah claims that two drones that crashed in Beirut and were allegedly operated by Israel carried explosives.

Hezbollah: Israeli drones carried explosives

Report: Israel attacked in Lebanon

Lebanese media report that Israel targeted PFLP in Bekaa region, near Syria border.

Report: Israel attacked in Lebanon

Nasrallah blasts Israel for Beirut 'drone attack'

Hezbollah terror chief accuses Israel of 'suicide drone attack' on Beirut, warns attack will lead to major escalation.

Nasrallah blasts Israel for Beirut 'drone attack'

Lebanon: Israel 'aggression' a 'threat to regional stability'

Lebanese PM says UAVs that allegedly fell over Beirut are "blatant attack on Lebanon's sovereignty."

 Lebanon: Israel 'aggression' a 'threat to regional stability'

Lebanon says US mediation on Israel border issue 'viable'

US Sec. of State praises Lebanese PM's 'commitment to continued negotiations' regarding Israel-Lebanon maritime border.

Lebanon says US mediation on Israel border issue 'viable'

Lebanese FM: Our partnership with Hezbollah helps stability

Lebanese Foreign Minister defends alliance with Hezbollah, says it has helped Lebanon gain internal stability and maintain national unity.

Lebanese FM: Our partnership with Hezbollah helps stability

Hezbollah MP: Israel preparing to start a war

Lebanese lawmaker on behalf of Hezbollah claims Israel is preparing to start a war against Lebanon.

Hezbollah MP: Israel preparing to start a war

Hezbollah supporter sent to prison in US

Lebanese businessman designated as financial supporter of Hezbollah sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to forfeit $50 million.

Hezbollah supporter sent to prison in US

'March of the Return' on the Lebanese border?

Palestinian organization proposes holding rallies along Lebanese border with Israel to force the international community to take action.

'March of the Return' on the Lebanese border?

Nasrallah: We're not using Beirut port to transfer weapons

Hezbollah leader rejects as “baseless” the claim that the terrorist organization uses the Beirut port to transfer weapons.

Nasrallah: We're not using Beirut port to transfer weapons

Amb. Danon reveals new intelligence on Hezbollah smuggling at UN

Israeli Ambassador to the UN addresses UN Security Council on Hezbollah violations of Resolution 1701, smuggling over Lebanon-Syria border.

Amb. Danon reveals new intelligence on Hezbollah smuggling at UN

Report: Hezbollah readying for war with Israel

Hezbollah commanders talk about the next war with Israel, and what it might look like, the Daily Beast reports.

Report: Hezbollah readying for war with Israel

''There will be an operation like the home front's never seen"

Military expert Yaniv Kubovich warns next war will be with Lebanon - and it will be like the War of Independence.

''There will be an operation like the home front's never seen"

A Palestinian 'intifada' in Lebanon

Riots in Palestinian "refugee camps" in Lebanon in protest against the government's decision to act against foreign workers.

A Palestinian 'intifada' in Lebanon

Israel identifies Hezbollah precision missile project commander

Israel says Iran-backed Hezbollah possesses arsenal of 100,000 to 150,000 rockets.

Israel identifies Hezbollah precision missile project commander

Report: Hezbollah forces on the move

Hezbollah forces set up camp on Syria-Lebanon border, report says.

Report: Hezbollah forces on the move

Lebanese campaign targets foreign workers

Hamas asking Lebanese authorities to cancel policy against foreign workers, which could harm Palestinian Arabs living in the country.

Lebanese campaign targets foreign workers

Nasrallah: All of Israel is within range of our missiles

Hezbollah leader says his group can hit "sites south of Haifa" but rules out war with Israel because of "the force of deterrence".

Nasrallah: All of Israel is within range of our missiles

Hezbollah: US sanctions are 'unacceptable' and 'reprehensible'

Hezbollah lawmakers say US sanctions against three officials from the group won't change the rejection of "Israeli occupation".

Hezbollah: US sanctions are 'unacceptable' and 'reprehensible'

Are Israeli border towns on safe from Hezbollah?

Private Israeli firm publishes satellite imagery showing airplane hangar linked to Hezbollah, Iran reportedly destroyed by strikes in Syria.

Are Israeli border towns on safe from Hezbollah?

Lebanese parliament speaker: How do you recognize a Jew?

Lebanon's Nabih Berri tells anti-Semitic joke during interview.

Lebanese parliament speaker: How do you recognize a Jew?

Report: Israel destroyed a spy device in Lebanon

Hezbollah-affiliated Al-Mayadeen network claims an IDF UAV destroyed a spy device in southern Lebanon.

Report: Israel destroyed a spy device in Lebanon

Israel accepts US-mediated talks with Lebanon on sea border

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz says Israel will enter US-led talks Lebanon on maritime borders, offshore oil and gas exploration.

Israel accepts US-mediated talks with Lebanon on sea border

Lebanon: No to naturalization of 'Palestinian refugees'

Lebanese Foreign Minister: "Palestinian refugees" must return to "Palestine".

Lebanon: No to naturalization of 'Palestinian refugees'

Hezbollah: US plan could naturalize Arab 'refugees'

Hassan Nasrallah speaks out against US peace plan, urges Lebanese officials to 'confront the danger' of naturalizing Arab refugees.

Hezbollah: US plan could naturalize Arab 'refugees'

Erdan blasts UN envoy to Lebanon

Public Security and Strategic Affairs Minister responds after UN envoy in Lebanon tweets about meeting with deputy Hezbollah leader.

Erdan blasts UN envoy to Lebanon

US official visits Lebanon to discuss gas dispute with Israel

State Department's acting assistant secretary for near eastern affairs visits Beirut, discusses disputed maritime border with Israel.

US official visits Lebanon to discuss gas dispute with Israel

Nasrallah threatens to invade the Galilee

Hezbollah leader: Israeli units that will enter southern Lebanon will be annihilated.

Nasrallah threatens to invade the Galilee

UN says 3rd Hezbollah tunnel crossed into Israel

UNIFIL says 3 of 6 tunnels dug by Lebanese terrorist group Hezbollah known to have crossed into Israel in violation of UN Resolution 1701.

UN says 3rd Hezbollah tunnel crossed into Israel

Report: France warns Lebanon over missile factory

French officials warn Lebanon that Israel will not tolerate Hezbollah-operated precision missile factory.

Report: France warns Lebanon over missile factory

Report: Senior Israeli, Lebanese officials meet in Moscow

Lebanese source says meeting mediated by Russia included discussion on maritime border, Assad regime, Hezbollah and Iran.

Report: Senior Israeli, Lebanese officials meet in Moscow

Report: Lebanon warned Hamas of planned assassinations

Lebanon warned Hamas of possible assassination attempts after detecting Israeli activity in Gaza, report says.

Report: Lebanon warned Hamas of planned assassinations

Lebanese Journalist:

'I Support Trump and Netanyahu's Anti-Iran policy'

Veteran Lebanese journalist: 'Beirut and Lebanon are top priorities and for me, Beirut is more important than Jerusalem or Golan Heights.'

'I Support Trump and Netanyahu's Anti-Iran policy'

Israeli MIA's fellow soldier: Emotional and moving moment

Rabbi Baruch Vidar, head of Yeshivat HaKotel tells Arutz Sheva about the moment he heard about the return of  Zachary Baumel's body.

Israeli MIA's fellow soldier: Emotional and moving moment