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Three new suicide attacks hit Lebanese village near Syria

Three suicide bombers attack the village of Al-Qaa in eastern Lebanon, for the second time in less than 24 hours.

Three new suicide attacks hit Lebanese village near Syria

Lebanon: Hezbollah blames ISIS for attack on Christians

Syrian civil war continues to spill over to its neighbors, leaving carnage in its wake.

Lebanon: Hezbollah blames ISIS for attack on Christians

Report: Israeli airstrike hits Hezbollah arms convoy in Lebanon

Unconfirmed reports say Israeli jets hit a convoy belonging to Shia terrorist group in along the Syrian-Lebanese border.

Report: Israeli airstrike hits Hezbollah arms convoy in Lebanon

'Palestinian refugees' shut UNRWA for ending free healthcare

For two days straight Palestinians in Lebanon shutter UNRWA offices in protest of no longer having 100% of treatment funded by UN.

'Palestinian refugees' shut UNRWA for ending free healthcare

Lebanese BDS calls to ban Batman v Superman

Lebanese branch of anti-Israeli movement seeks to ban Hollywood flick from theaters over Israeli actress' role as Wonder Woman.

Lebanese BDS calls to ban Batman v Superman

French president pledges 100M Euro to Lebanon

French aid package to assist Beirut in caring for Syrian refugees, strengthening borders.

French president pledges 100M Euro to Lebanon

Senior Fatah official killed in south Lebanon

General Fathi Zaydan - also known as 'Zorro' - killed by a bomb planted underneath his car.

Senior Fatah official killed in south Lebanon

Lebanon: Airport workers detained over 'terrorist connections'

Lebanese authorities detain two employees of a Beirut airport service company over contacts with "terrorist parties".

Lebanon: Airport workers detained over 'terrorist connections'

Lebanese PM to Nasrallah: Stop verbally attacking Saudi Arabia

Lebanon's PM demands Hezbollah leader stop his verbal attacks against Saudi Arabia.

Lebanese PM to Nasrallah: Stop verbally attacking Saudi Arabia

Inside look

Hezbollah vows to invade Israel in the next war

Unique sneak peak into Iran-proxy terror group reveals its updated arsenal and experience, and its confidence next war will be different.

Hezbollah vows to invade Israel in the next war

Nasrallah to Saudis: Don't collectively punish Lebanon

Hezbollah chief calls on Saudi Arabia not to collectively punish Lebanon's people just because it disagrees with Hezbollah.

Nasrallah to Saudis: Don't collectively punish Lebanon

Satirical Hezbollah skit leads to riots in Lebanon

After Saudi-TV broadcasts Hassan Nasrallah parody, Hezbollah supporters go wild in Beirut.

Satirical Hezbollah skit leads to riots in Lebanon

Lebanese Justice Minister resigns due to Hezbollah 'dominance'

Lebanon’s Justice Minister Ashraf Rifi resigns, cites Shiite Hezbollah’s “domination” of the government.

Lebanese Justice Minister resigns due to Hezbollah 'dominance'

'Report on Ron Arad - just another tall tale'

Former Mossad official: Behind report was Lebanese man trying to save himself with crazy story on Arad. 'The information doesn't excite me.'

'Report on Ron Arad - just another tall tale'

Watch: Lebanese politician denies the Holocaust on Hezbollah TV

Lebanese politician Vera Yammine claims the Holocaust is "shrouded in unclarity" and that Jews have taken over the Arab world.

Watch: Lebanese politician denies the Holocaust on Hezbollah TV

Lebanese MP: Hezbollah worse than Nazism

Lebanese officials say Hezbollah is worse than Nazism over involvement in Madaya siege in Syria.

Lebanese MP: Hezbollah worse than Nazism

Lebanon returns Israeli 'spy vulture'

Sensitive operation with UN help returns rare vulture that was captured in Lebanese border town - and charged with espionage.

Lebanon returns Israeli 'spy vulture'

Lebanese capture Israeli 'spy vulture'

Here we go again: members of Israeli public alert Israel Nature and Parks Authority to images of vulture captured by Lebanese villagers.

Lebanese capture Israeli 'spy vulture'

Lebanon: Former pro-Syrian minister granted bail

Lebanese military tribunal orders release on bail of Michel Samaha, a former minister and adviser to Syrian President.

Lebanon: Former pro-Syrian minister granted bail

UN envoy: Israel will act forcefully against those who attack it

Danon files official complaint, demanding UN condemn Hezbollah bomb that detonated near Israeli soldiers on Lebanese border.

UN envoy: Israel will act forcefully against those who attack it

Samir Kuntar buried in Beirut: 'Israel has opened a new account'

Funeral procession for Lebanese terrorist Samir Kuntar begins amid vows from Hezbollah operatives that Israel will 'pay for' his death.

Samir Kuntar buried in Beirut: 'Israel has opened a new account'

Palestinian terror group claims rocket fire on northern Israel

Lebanese media reports that Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command claimed firing of three rocket attacks.

Palestinian terror group claims rocket fire on northern Israel

Danon to Ban: Condemn rocket fire on northern Israel

Israel's Ambassador to the UN asks UN chief to condemn rocket attack from southern Lebanon, notes it violates Security Council resolution.

Danon to Ban: Condemn rocket fire on northern Israel

Lebanon fails to elect a president - for the 33rd time

33rd time's a charm? Not so for Lebanon's deadlocked parliament.

Lebanon fails to elect a president - for the 33rd time

Assad's friend to be Lebanon's new ruler?

'Pan-Arabist' childhood friend of Assad and member of dynasty family may put an end to long feud over who will be president.

Assad's friend to be Lebanon's new ruler?

Report: Lebanon blows up 'Israeli listening device' along border

Lebanese media claim forces destroyed device close to border with Israel; follows arrest of alleged 'Israeli spy ring.'

Report: Lebanon blows up 'Israeli listening device' along border

Lebanon begins terrorist releases in exchange with Al Nusra

Al-Qaeda affiliate group hands over body of executed Lebanese soldier in exchange for Beirut releasing terrorists.

Lebanon begins terrorist releases in exchange with Al Nusra

'Iran and Russia have replaced America's hegemony'

Ex-Lebanese general tells Iranian media that greater cooperation between Moscow and Tehran has eclipsed US worldwide.

'Iran and Russia have replaced America's hegemony'

White House condemns Beirut blasts, Hezbollah vows revenge

White House condemns twin bomb blasts in Hezbollah stronghold in Lebanese capital.

White House condemns Beirut blasts, Hezbollah vows revenge

At least 41 dead in blast at Hezbollah quarter; ISIS: we did it

Mounting death toll from two explosions in southern Beirut's Shi'ite area, next to Burj al-Barajneh. At least 200 injured.

At least 41 dead in blast at Hezbollah quarter; ISIS: we did it

Hezbollah has 150,000 missiles pointed at Israel

Updated Israeli assessment shows Iran terror proxy has far more firepower than thought, and has been arming despite Syria war.

Hezbollah has 150,000 missiles pointed at Israel

UN hands over 'Israeli spy' to Lebanon

Lebanon demands local staffer who worked with UNIFIL for 20 years on claims of 'espionage,' UN HQ gives the green light to abandon him.

UN hands over 'Israeli spy' to Lebanon

Lebanon accuses three of spying for Israel

Two Lebanese nationals and a Syrian charged with gathering information on individuals and military targets for the Jewish state.

Lebanon accuses three of spying for Israel

Five Lebanese soldiers wounded in border bombing

Day after suicide attack that killed six, army patrol targeted in roadside explosive at border town with Syria.

Five Lebanese soldiers wounded in border bombing

Lebanon: Suicide bomber kills five on border with Syria

Muslim clerics meeting targeted in Arsal, site of previous between between army and jihadists.

Lebanon: Suicide bomber kills five on border with Syria

Thousands of Protesters Declare Lebanese Government 'Stinks'

Protests against trash collection in Lebanon grow into anti-government rallies.

Thousands of Protesters Declare Lebanese Government 'Stinks'

Palestinian War: Thousands of 'Refugees' Displaced in Lebanon

UNRWA reports up to 3,000 displaced as 'refugee camp' gun battles between Fatah and Jund al-Sham spin out of control.

Palestinian War: Thousands of 'Refugees' Displaced in Lebanon

Is Hezbollah Plotting a Lebanon Revolution - With Garbage?

Lebanese officials fear that Hezbollah will use protests in about how the garbage is collected to engineer a coup, report said

Is Hezbollah Plotting a Lebanon Revolution - With Garbage?

Unknown Donor Renovating Lebanese Jewish Cemetery

Sidon's Jewish cemetery is being renovated by a anonymous benefactor who lives in New York.

Unknown Donor Renovating Lebanese Jewish Cemetery

Lebanese 'Palestinian Camp' Embroiled in Faction Gunbattles

Apparently one-sided 'ceasefire' declared by Fatah after Jund al-Sham tries to assassinate its security chief in 'refugee camp.'

Lebanese 'Palestinian Camp' Embroiled in Faction Gunbattles

Nasrallah: Israel Has 'No Strategy' to Defeat Hezbollah

Hezbollah leader boasts of his organization's "victory" over Israel in the Second Lebanon War.

Nasrallah: Israel Has 'No Strategy' to Defeat Hezbollah

Blast Wounds 7 at Palestinian Terrorist Base in Lebanon

Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine-General Command claims Israeli airstrike hit base; blast more likely from Syrian rebels.

Blast Wounds 7 at Palestinian Terrorist Base in Lebanon

Senior Fatah Security Official Killed in Lebanon

Unknown assailants shoot and kill Colonel Talal al-Ourdouni in the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp.

Senior Fatah Security Official Killed in Lebanon

Report: Israeli Drone Crashes in Lebanon

For second time in 3 weeks, Lebanese military says an IAF drone conducting an unknown mission crashed in the state, this time off Tripoli.

Report: Israeli Drone Crashes in Lebanon

Lebanese Report: Israel Tried to Arm Syrian Rebels

Hackers allegedly broke into computers of Israel defense officials accessing secret documents on contact with Syrian opposition.

Lebanese Report: Israel Tried to Arm Syrian Rebels

Report: Israeli Airstrike Destroys Crashed Drone in Lebanon

Lebanese security source claims Israeli air strikes in eastern Lebanon destroyed a drone before it could be collected by the enemy.

Report: Israeli Airstrike Destroys Crashed Drone in Lebanon

IAF Chief: 'No Restraint' in Next Lebanon War

IAF General Amir Eshel adamant that Hezbollah's 'immoral tactics' won't prevent Israel from attacking civilian areas in next Lebanon war.

IAF Chief: 'No Restraint' in Next Lebanon War

Terror War: Hezbollah Says it Killed 2 ISIS Commanders

Hezbollah TV station reports two attacks taking out commanders and fighters in Qalamoun mountain region where ISIS has run amok.

Terror War: Hezbollah Says it Killed 2 ISIS Commanders

Hezbollah-Linked Bank Head Abdicates to Son

Hejeij of Middle East Africa Bank in Lebanon hands over control after US Treasury reveals he has direct links with Iran-proxy terror group.

Hezbollah-Linked Bank Head Abdicates to Son

Arab Israeli Poet Breaks Law, Enters 'Enemy' Lebanon

Liberman demands Marwan Makhoul be arrested upon returning from Beirut for flaunting travel ban to enemy state, threatens steps if he isn't.

Arab Israeli Poet Breaks Law, Enters 'Enemy' Lebanon

Russia: We're Not Looking to Replace Assad

Russia has no plans to “deport” Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, Russian ambassador to Lebanon said Thursday.

Russia: We're Not Looking to Replace Assad

Nasrallah: We Will Win Against ISIS

Hezbollah top terrorist Hassan Nasrallah vowed to beat back ISIS troops that have been fighting against his forces.

Nasrallah: We Will Win Against ISIS

Lebanon Gets More US Arms - Or Is It Hezbollah?

Lebanon last week received a shipment of U.S. arms worth $146 million, the third time this year it has received American arms.

Lebanon Gets More US Arms - Or Is It Hezbollah?

Is the US Empowering Hezbollah in Lebanon to Appease Iran?

Letter from US State Dept. reveals US government cutting off funding to anti-Hezbollah, moderate Shia activists.

Is the US Empowering Hezbollah in Lebanon to Appease Iran?

Hezbollah Says IAF Airstrike Report Was a Mistake

Rebel attack on Hezbollah post at same time IAF jets were in the air led to confusion, according to Lebanese source.

Hezbollah Says IAF Airstrike Report Was a Mistake

Report: IAF Airstrikes on Syrian-Lebanese Border

Lebanese media reports IAF airstrikes on two targets in Arsal and Brital.

Report: IAF Airstrikes on Syrian-Lebanese Border

A dire warning

Ehud Barak Warns Israel Unprepared for Hezbollah Missile Threat

Ex-DM says number and accuracy of Hezbollah's missiles pose unprecedented threat, which Israel hasn't begun to deal with.

Ehud Barak Warns Israel Unprepared for Hezbollah Missile Threat

Cyprus: Lebanese Man Arrested for Anti-Israel Terror Plot

Suspect may have had Hezbollah links, and may be connected to the terror group's leader, Hassan Nasrallah.

Cyprus: Lebanese Man Arrested for Anti-Israel Terror Plot

Former British PM Appeals for Help for Syrian Refugees

Gordon Brown launches an appeal to raise $100 million in aid for Syrian students who have taken refuge in Lebanon.

Former British PM Appeals for Help for Syrian Refugees

Nasrallah: ISIS 'As Great' An Enemy As Israel

Hezbollah is growing increasingly concerned over the growth of ISIS domination in nearby Syria.

Nasrallah: ISIS 'As Great' An Enemy As Israel