Lebanon

US backs Lebanese citizens' right to protest

Senior State Department official says Lebanese people are “rightfully angered” with their government.

Unmanned Israeli aircraft downed over Lebanese border

Hezbollah suspected in downing of IDF drone aircraft over southern Lebanon. IDF confirms aircraft lost.

Thousands protest in Lebanon, gov't to debate reforms

Tens of thousands of Lebanese protesters gather in major cities and towns to protest austerity measures.

Lebanese Christian party quits government amid protests

Head of Lebanese forces party orders his ministers to resign from the government as tens of thousands protest austerity measures.

Lebanese PM gives government 72-hour deadline

Saad Hariri gives his government three days to back key reforms amid protests across the country.

A Jewish honor for journalist who says 'Jews control the Whtie House'

'WhatsApp tax' causes protests in Lebanon

Hundreds take to the streets across Lebanon following government decision to tax calls made on messaging applications.

Lebanon accuses Israel of flying drone over Hezbollah bastion

Lebanese military accuses Israel of flying reconnaissance drone over Hezbollah stronghold in south Beirut.

Lebanon says Syrian who 'phoned' Israel arrested

Suspect 'contacted Israeli phone numbers,' Lebanese army says.

IDF thwarts attempt to smuggle weapons from Lebanon

Dozens of guns found after IDF catches 2 people attempting to cross border into Israel.

Hamas: 'Palestinian refugees' are leaving Lebanon

Senior Hamas official says there's a decline in the number of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon due to pressure by local authorities.

IDF foils weapons smuggling attempt

IDF soldiers identify attempt to smuggle weapons from Lebanon into Israel.

Lebanon detains former militia member accused of torture

Lebanon's General Security agency interrogates Amer al-Fakhoury, former member of the South Lebanon Army.

Lebanese businessman en route to Beirut disappears in Ethiopia

Lebanese report claims businessman apparently kidnapped at Addis Ababa airport. His family members suspect Mossad.

'We will not permit accurate missiles in Lebanon'

"The IDF will not allow Iran to establish itself in Syria or develop accurate missiles in Lebanon," says IDF Chief of Staff.

Hezbollah claims to have downed an Israeli UAV

Hezbollah says it downed Israeli UAV in the village of Ramyeh in southern Lebanon.

Mysterious death of former Hezbollah leader

Sheikh Ali Hatoum, a former Hezbollah leader, found dead in his home outside of Beirut.

Report: Pompeo warned Lebanon Israel could attack Hezbollah site

Sources say US Secretary of State urged Lebanese President to dismantle Hezbollah missile factory before Israel attacks it.

Lebanese Politician:

'Lebanon hijacked by Hezbollah, suffers Stockholm Syndrome'

Mustapha Allouch: 'Everybody in Lebanon knows Iran and Hezbollah call the shots rather than Lebanese government and military.'

Lebanese PM: Hezbollah is a regional problem

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Saad Hariri claims Lebanon and its government are not to blame for Hezbollah and its attacks on Israel.

Report: Lebanese leaders support Hezbollah

Sources in Lebanon's government emphasize: 'Government supports Hezbollah.'

The IDF's message to Lebanon

After Hezbollah launches missile attacks at northern Israel, IDF calls on Lebanon to confront Hezbollah terrorist group.

Foreign Minister sends Hezbollah a threatening message

German FM Heiko Maas speaks with Israeli counterpart, promises to weigh declaring Hezbollah a terror organization.

'We'll continue to thwart Hezbollah's guided missile project'

Following missile attacks on IDF positions, Israeli FM touts 'military tactics' which tricked terrorists, says PM direct Israeli response.

Hezbollah attacks weren't retaliation for 'Israeli drone attack'

Arab reports: Hezbollah retaliated for attack on Iranian target in Syria, not alleged Israeli drone attack on Hezbollah site in Beirut.

'Not everything leads to an all-out war'

Min. Yuval Steinitz defends IDF response: 'You don't start a war over every little thing, and harsh responses are not equal to acceptance.'

'There's been a huge failure here'

Regional Council Head in Upper Galilee slams government for failing to implement plan to protect northern residents.

After missile attacks, IDF on high alert in northern Israel

After a quiet night, Israel's security forces remain prepared and on high alert. Agricultural activity still not allowed near border fence.

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.

State Department warns Hezbollah

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

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."

'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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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

Israel retaliates with airstrikes in Lebanon

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

'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.

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.

On Israel's borders, drone rivalries play out

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

Lebanese bank denies it assisted Hezbollah

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

Hezbollah claims: Drones were flown from Israeli gunboats

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

Hezbollah to respond with 72 hours

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

US sanctions Lebanese bank which financed Hezbollah

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

'A message to the Lebanese government - restrain Hezbollah'

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

IDF imposes curfew on soldiers near northern border

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

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.

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.

Report: Lebanese army fires at Israeli drone

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

Report: Israel and Hezbollah agree to partial ceasefire

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

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.

Fearing Hezbollah attacks, IDF limits army traffic in north

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

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."

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".

Hezbollah: Israeli drones carried explosives

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

Report: Israel attacked in Lebanon

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

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.

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 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.

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.