Lebanon

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.

Hariri takes a tough line on Hezbollah

Lebanese Prime Minister says he will not accept Hezbollah’s positions that “affect our Arab brothers”.

Lebanese actor arrested for 'communicating' with Israelis

Lebanese authorities interrogating writer and actor Ziad Itani on suspicions of communicating with Israelis, thus breaking local laws.

Hezbollah welcomes Hariri's 'positive' moves

Hezbollah welcomes Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri's decision to suspend his resignation.

'Palestinian refugees' leaving Lebanon en masse

Half the "Palestinian refugees" in Lebanon have emigrated abroad. Hamas official fears the phenomenon will affect the "right of return".

Lebanon's Hariri suspends resignation

A day after returning to his home country, Lebanon's Prime Minister suspends surprise resignation, pending talks.

Lebanese President: Israel violating our sovereignty

Lebanese President criticizes Israel, accuses it of continuously violating Lebanese sovereignty and threatening to start a war.

Lebanese PM returns to Beirut

Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri returns to his home country, nearly three weeks after his surprise resignation.

France: Hezbollah must disarm

European nation says maintaining security on Israeli-Lebanese border a 'top priority.'

Lebanese army at 'full readiness' on Israeli border

Commander General of Lebanese army orders forces placed on 'full readiness' on southern border.

Lebanese FM: Israel will lose a war against us

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister, Gebran Bassil, says his country is sure to win any war against Israel.

Saudi FM: Hezbollah holding Lebanon hostage

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister demands Hezbollah disarm.

Israel to the UN:

'We won’t accept Iranian presence on our border'

Ambassador Danon meets UNDOF commander as Iran expands its control in the region.

Hariri to travel to France this weekend

Lebanese Prime Minister who resigned to meet French President Macron in Paris after arriving from Saudi Arabia.

Report: Saudi Crown Prince will 'crush' Hezbollah with Israel

British newspaper reports Saudi King Salman will step down next week and announce his son as his successor.

Hariri to come to France at Macron's invitation

French President invites former Lebanese PM to France after his unexpected resignation.

Lebanon's President Ayoun: We consider Hariri as detained

'Saad al-Hariri has not returned to Lebanon, so we consider him detained.'

Hariri: Chill, I'll be back home in two days

Lebanon's Prime Minister says in tweet that he will return home in the next two days.

Report: Saudi Arabia mulling normalization with Israel

Lebanese paper claims Saudi Foreign Ministry urging Crown Prince to normalize relations with Jewish state.

Hariri: I will return to Lebanon 'very soon'

Saad Hariri who resigned as Lebanese PM refutes rumors that he is being held in Saudi Arabia against his will.

Nasrallah: Saudi Arabia inciting Israel to attack Lebanon

Hezbollah leader says group is watching for Israeli attempts to attack Lebanon.

Saudi Arabia and allies urge citizens not to go to Lebanon

Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Kuwait advise their citizens not to travel to Lebanon, urge those who are there to leave.

Minister Katz:

'There's no more Lebanon, there's Iran'

Israel will not permit Iran to acquire nuclear weapons, stresses Transportation and Intelligence Minister in interview with Arutz Sheva.

Arafat: Israel was 'really stupid' to withdraw from Lebanon

Ex-Foreign Minister reveals conversation with late PLO, PA leader Yasser Arafat. 'Really foolish for Israel to leave Lebanon.'

Lebanon PM Al-Hariri being held hostage in Saudi Arabia

Senior Lebanese government official claims PM Sa'ad Al-Hariri being held in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon working to return him to his country.

Iran's Zarif blames Kushner for Lebanese PM's resignation

In Twitter tirade, Iran's Foreign Minister accuses' Trump's son-in-law of being responsible for political crisis in Lebanon.

Saudi Arabia: Lebanon declared war on us

Saudi Arabia says it will treat Lebanon as if it declared war against it because of “aggression” by Hezbollah.