Lebanon

Beirut Vows to Protect Syrian Refugees

Lebanese prime minister Najib Mikati has vowed to protect some 5,000 Syrian refugees who have fled the Assad regime.

Report: Syrian Unrest Spilling into Lebanon

Syrian tanks have made several hit-and-run incursions into Lebanon in recent days as Assad's anti-dissident crackdown shifts into high gear.

Alleged 'Israeli Spy' On Hunger Strike in Lebanon

A Lebanese telecom employee arrested last year on suspicion of spying for Israel has declared a 2-day hunger strike to protest his trial.

Hizbullah Put on Notice Over Arsenal

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea warned Hizbullah the regional policies that protected its arsenal are fading in the Arab Spring.

Report: Lebanon Claims Arrest of 'Israeli Spy'

Lebanese army officials say they have arrested an Egyptian man who has lived in Lebanon for 20 years on suspicion of spying for Israel.

Syria Threatens to 'Reclaim' Refugees Who Escaped into Lebanon

Syria has threatened to enter Lebanese villages in order to "reclaim" Syrian s who have escaped Assad's reign of terror.

Hizbullah Finds Politics 'Spiteful'

Hizbullah affiliated lawmakers decry the "spitefulness" of an opposition that has challenged it to disarm in favor of honest politics.

Lebanon's Maronite Christians: Who Will Replace Syria's Assad?

Lebanon's Maronite Christian community is worried that Syria's brutal president will be replaced by a worse regime: radical Islamists.

IDF Cameras at Border Scare Lebanon into Full Alert

High tension on the northern border: The Lebanese army went on full alert because the IDF posted surveillance cameras. UN at the scene.

Shootout in Lebanon Between Hizbullah, Palestinian Arabs

Hizbullah terrorists and Palestinian Arabs in Lebanon exchanged gunfire in the Beirut suburb of Bourj al-Barajneh Monday night.

Beirut to Fund Special Tribunal for Lebanon

Lebanese prime minister Najib Mikati broke ranks with Hizbullah and announced Beirut would fund the Special Tribunal for Lebanon

Controversial Power Deal Saves Mikati Government

A controversial power bill that threatened to topple the Hizbullah-backed government in Beirut has been approved.

Hizbullah 'Losing Patience' With Opposition

Hizbullah officials say their patience for criticism from the March 14 opposition parties is 'wearing thin' -- threaten to take 'action.'

Beirut: Israel's Maritime Boundary 'Threatens Peace'

Beirut has filed a formal complaint challenging Israel's demarcation of maritime boundaries as threatening 'peace and security'

Lebanese General Jailed for Leaking Info to Israel

A former Lebanese army general has been sentenced to two years in prison for leaking classified information to Israel.

UN Extends Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission by One Year

UN Security Council extends UNIFIL’s mission in Lebanon for another year, says the situation remains a threat to international security.

No Surprise: Lebanon Voting for PA State

Lebanon will vote for UN recognition of a PA state as it begins its Security Council presidency in September.

Power Politics Amp Lebanese Cabinet Crisis

A potential cabinet crisis has lit up Beirut as power politics top the Hizbullah-backed Mikati government's agenda.

Abbas Wants Lebanese Flag Flying over Jerusalem

Abbas ties the knot with Lebanon, raising the Palestinian Authority flag on its embassy. Hizbullah lauds terrorist attacks on Israel.

Indictments Published for Hizbullah Terrorists in Hariri Murder

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon published censored indictments against four Hizbullah terrorists for the assassination of Hariri.

Lebanese Army Trying Fatah al-Islam Members Who Attacked Israel

A Lebanese military judge referred two members of Fatah al-Islam to trial for launching rockets into Israel in 2009.

UN Tribunal to Issue New Indictments of Hariri Killers

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon will indict the suspected assassins of former PM Rafiq Hariri for other assassination attempts.

2 Dead in Beirut Blast, Possible Assassination Attempt

A blast has killed at least two people Thursday in a Christian suburb of Beirut in a possible assassination attempt.

Report: Syrian Rebels Getting Weapons from Lebanon

Syria believes that rebels seeking to unseat President Bashar al-Assad are getting weapons from Lebanon.

Lebanese Camps at Odds Over Syria

Rival March 8 and March 14 camps faced off Tuesday over the country’s official position on the growing crisis in increasigly isolated Syria.

Iran Backs Lebanon’s Claims on Israel Gas Find

Iran bolsters Lebanese and Hizbullah threat to go to war over their claims on huge gas fields discovered by Israel off the Haifa coast.

Lebanese Bomb Blast Aimed at Nasrallah, Kuwaiti News Reports

Last Friday’s bomb blast in Lebanon was aimed at Nasrallah and/or the son of slain terrorist Mughinyeh, different Arab news outlets report.

Hizbullah Chooses Guns Over Prosperity

Hizbullah says it has declined billions of dollars that could rebuild southern Lebanon in favor of keeping its guns.

UN Vindicates Israel in Lebanese Border Clash

UNIFIL contradicted Lebanese claims that the IDF drew enemy fire by allegedly crossing the border, a year after a similar clash cost five li

Lebanese Soldier Attacks IDF; No Injuries

A Lebanese army soldier opened fire on Israeli soldiers manning the northern border Monday. The IDF returned fire. No injuries reported.

Video: Syrian Death Squads Massacre Mourners at Funerals

A mother and brother of a victim of Assad’s death squads were gunned down as they tried to bury the victim. Mass arrests reported.

Lebanese PM Says He Will Support UN Tribunal

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati said he will support the UN special tribunal that is investigating the killing of former PM Rafik Hariri.

Iran Says Syrian Turmoil an Israeli-American Plot

Iranian officials visiting Lebanon warn that Syria's internal unrest is the result of an American-Israeli plot; warn Lebanon to be 'vigilant.'

Energy War? Lebanon Warns Israel ‘Playing with Fire’ Offshore

Lebanon warns Israel is “playing with fire” by staking out energy claims in the Mediterranean. Beirut says Israel’s discoveries belong to Lebanon.

Mikati Wins No Confidence Vote 68-60

Lebanon's government wins a no-confidence vote after Sa'ad Hariri supporters walk out over a policy statement on the Special Tribunal for Lebanon.

Mikati and Hariri Clash Following the Indictments

Saad Hariri and Najib Mikati have two clashing approaches to stability following the Hizbullah indictments.

4 Hizbullah Terrorists Indicted for Hariri Murder in Lebanon

Four top Hizbullah terrorists have been indicted for the murder of former President Rafik al-Hariri, a Lebanese television station said Thursday.

Two Weeks or Bust in Lebanon

Lebanon's government will collapse unless its governance plan is published by July 13. Cabinet deadlocked over coming Special Tribunal indictments.

Lebanese MP: Hizbullah Openly Transporting Arms from Syria

Fearing instability in Syria, Hizbullah has moved massive supplies of arms to its Lebanese strongholds.

Syrian Protesters Warn of ‘Volcano’ This Week

Syrian troops continue to shoot and kill mourners and refugees flee to Lebanon as the protest movement warns of a “volcano” this week.

Hizbullah May Attack Israel to Take Spotlight off Syria

As IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz says he expects no war anytime soon; Lebanese officials say Hizbullah is prepping a possible strike on Israel.

Syrian Unrest Spills Blood in Lebanon

Tripoli is under Lebanese army guard after seven people were killed as pro and anti-Assad groups clashed hours after the prime minister visited.

Jewish and Lebanese Congressmen Team Up to Stop Aid to Hizbullah

New legislation introduced by Jewish and Lebanese Congressmen would stop U.S. funds from going to Hizbullah.

Wolfensohn Barred from Beirut U.,Learns Arab Gratitude Firsthand

Sir James Wolfensohn denied the role of commencement speaker in Beirut despite his services to the Arabs.

Assad Pushing For Quick Birth of Government in Beirut

Efforts to resolve Beirut's impasse over forming a Cabinet were given new life as embattled Syrian president Bashar Assad pushes for resolution.

Iranian Lawmakers Tour Lebanon-Israel Border

The visit, on “Naksa Day,” was led by an adviser and son-in-law of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khameini.

Netanyahu: Israel Will Protect Its Borders

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says Israel has "right and obligation to protect its borders" ahead of expected 'Naksa Day' incursions.

Lebanese Army May Hold Back 'Naksa Day' Protesters

As Arabs prepare for 'Naksa Day' protests, Lebanon says it may hold back protesters to avoid a repeat of 'Nakba Day'.

Lebanese Businessman: Send ‘Filthy Jews’ to their True Countries

Lebanese businessman tells Hizbullah TV network that the Jewish “human pieces of filth” should go back to their true countries.

Gulf Tensions Continue to Fester in Bahrain

Bahrain remains the focal point of Gulf Shiite-Sunni tensions; suspends joint business councils with Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon over "interference."

Lebanon: Hizbullah Critic Arrested for Spying for Israel

A Shia cleric in Lebanon, known for his criticism of Hizbullah, has been arrested on charges of spying for Israel.

US: No More Weapons to Lebanon

The United States has shut down the flow of weapons to Lebanon due to concerns that Hizbullah may seize the arms.

Sunni-Shiite Tensions Impact Relations Across Mideast Region

Following criticism of Bahrain's crackdown on mostly Shi'ite demonstrators by Nasrallah, the small island nation issues travel warning to Lebanon.

Hariri Accuses Hizbullah of Militarizing Shiite Community

Interim Lebanese PM Saad Hariri issues a scathing condemnation of Hizbullah's 'tutelage of arms' in Lebanon's civic life.

Clinton Supports Funding for Lebanese Army

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is urging Congress to continue to fund the Lebanese Army - despite the Hizbullah takeover threat.

Hariri Plans Lebanese Anti-Hizbullah Million-Man March

Former Lebanese PM said Monday that he would lead a “million-man march” next month, protesting against Hizbullah's seizing of the parliament.

Jordan Grabs Egyptian Gas, Leaving Lebanon in the Dark

Arab websites: Much of Lebanon was in the dark after Jordan diverted the little natural gas still flowing from Sinai for its own purposes.

Hizbullah, Lebanon PM Deny Cozy Relationship

Lebanon's new prime minister and his backers are each working to deny Hizbullah is pulling the strings of the new national government.

Analysis: Western Naval Fleets Heading to Lebanon

E. Bejjani, Lebanese Human Rights Activist: Kuwaiti newspaper claims Western navies are heading for Lebanon in the wake of Hizbullah's victory.

Source: U.S. Plans No Military Response to Lebanon Developments

The United States expressed its concern Hizbullah's takeover of the country – but is apparently not ready to intervene militarily.