Lebanon

Nasrallah Says Hezbollah Not Looking for a War With Israel

Hezbollah 'stronger than ever before' - but not looking for another war with Israel; Nasrallah also defends Syria role.

Lebanese Revolution? Death Sentence For Wife Beater

Man accused of brutally beating wife to death with pressure cooker given unprecedented sentence, raises hopes of reform.

String of Killings in Tripoli Leaves Five Dead in Two Days

Sectarian clashes continue in northern Lebanon as spillover from the Syrian Civil War snowballs.

Beirut Gun Battles Raise Fears of Civil War

At least one person killed in Lebanese capital during fighting between supporters and opponents of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

Northern Command Warns: Situation with Hezbollah 'Explosive'

IDF official says Israel would not limit itself to airstrikes, use 'all of its capabilities' in the event of a 'Third Lebanon War'.

Hezbollah Forces Stage 'Takeover' of Lebanese Sunni Town

In latest spillover from conflict in Syria, Shia militiamen seize control of Lebanese border town following attacks.

Hezbollah Terrorists Infiltrated Israel, Investigation Reveals

IDF investigation into Friday night shelling incident shows armed terrorists penetrated well into Israel's side of the border.

Hezbollah Official Killed in Lebanon Blast

Suicide car bomb attack kills four people in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon, an area dominated by Hezbollah.

Ex-South Lebanon Soldier and Family Convert to Judaism

Ovadia and Rachel Oved started their lives as refugees from Lebanon, but now are living as observant Jews in northern Israel.

IDF Shoots At Terror Suspects On Lebanese Border

Day after confrontation, suspects approach border, flee at gunfire. Comes same day govt. gives Hezbollah free hand against Israel.

IDF Shells Hezbollah Position After Border Blast

An explosive device detonated near an IDF patrol on the border with Lebanon. Israel retaliates by shelling a Hezbollah position.

Fatah Officer Shot Dead in Lebanon

Jamil Zeidan, a high-ranking military official from Abbas’s Fatah faction, killed by gunmen in a "refugee camp" in southern Lebanon.

Lebanese Officials: Hezbollah Likely Behind Hermon Rocket Attack

Hezbollah was likely behind a rocket attack near an IDF post in Mount Hermon, say security sources in Lebanon.

Rockets Land in Mount Hermon; None Injured

Attack may have been accidental spillover from Syria - or Hezbollah attack in 'retaliation' for IAF air strike. IDF investigation continues.

IDF Warns Lebanon 'You'll Pay If Hezbollah Strikes'

IDF reportedly sends warning through UNIFIL, tells Lebanese government it will be targeted if Hezbollah carries out threat.

Lebanon to Complain to UN Over Israeli Airstrikes

Lebanon’s Foreign Minister asks the country’s UN envoy to file a complaint against Israel over two airstrikes that targeted Hezbollah.

IDF on 'High Alert' Near Lebanese Border After Hezbollah Threats

Military mobilizes near Lebanese border after Hezbollah vows retaliation for air strike.

Hezbollah Vows Vengeance After Israel Air Strike

Terrorist organization offers first acknowledgement of Monday strike, claims no casualties.

'Hezbollah Missiles Destroyed and Nasrallah is Silent'

Transportation Minister hints Israel behind Lebanon air strike, Lebanese media reports four Hezbollah terrorists killed in strike.

Israel Hits Hezbollah Post in Lebanon

Israeli planes launch two air raids against a Hezbollah post on the border between Lebanon and Syria.

Syrian Jihadist Group Claims Latest Lebanon Bombing

Nusra Front claims responsibility for suicide car bombing in Hermel, which killed three soldiers.

Suicide Bombing in Lebanon Kills Three

Attack is the second bombing in Lebanon this week.

Iran Blames 'Agents of the Zionist Regime' for Beirut Bomb

Al-Qaeda affiliate claimed responsibility for Iranian cultural center bombing in Lebanon, but Iranian foreign ministry blames Jewish state.

Nasrallah: Israel Benefits from Lebanon Turmoil

Hezbollah chief claims Israel and the United States infiltrated the groups that are attacking Hezbollah's strongholds.

Hezbollah, Sunnis Part of New Lebanon Government

Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam unveils new government, capping 10 months of political wrangling.

Hezbollah Cancels Annual Rally in Honor of Dead Leaders

Hezbollah terror group holding off on its annual rally to mark the deaths of three of its senior commanders, including Imad Mughniyeh.

Palestinian Al Qaeda Leader Arrested in Lebanon

Naim Abbas, Palestinian Arab leader of the Al Qaeda-linked Abdullah Azzam Brigades, arrested after setting car bomb.

Hezbollah Pledges to Keep Fighting in Syria

Hezbollah's second-in-command says the group committed to fighting 'takfiris', deflects blame for Syria spillover into Lebanon.

Amidror: No Accident that Hezbollah Didn't Receive Missiles

Most Syrian shipments to Hezbollah did not make it and that "wasn’t an accident," says former National Security Adviser.

Suicide Bombing in Beirut Kills 2, Injures 6

Second car bomb in 72 hours in Lebanon kills 2 and injures 6. Local news describes grisly scene.

Syrian Jihadists Claim Lebanon Bombing

Al-Nusra Front in Lebanon claims responsibility for Saturday’s suicide car bombing in Hezbollah stronghold.

At Least Four Dead as Car Bomb Rocks Eastern Lebanese Town

Second deadly car bomb in two weeks strikes Hezbollah stronghold, as trial over ex-PM's assassination continues.

Lebanese Sheikh Confesses to Terror Attacks

Omar Atrash, 24, charged with multiple bombings in Lebanon and rocket fire on Israel.

Member of Al-Qaeda Affiliated Group Killed in Lebanon

Lebanese army kills member of the Abdullah Azzam Brigades during a chase in Bekaa.

Video: Lebanese Baby 'Joins' Hezbollah

Hezbollah television shows baby wearing a Hezbollah uniform, boasts he will "join the resistance."

'Nusra Front in Lebanon' Claims Beirut Suicide Bombing

Lebanese offshoot of Al Qaeda-linked Syrian rebel group says attack was in response to Hezbollah's part in Syrian civil war.

Report: IDF Forced to Dismantle 'Spy Device' on Lebanese Border

Lebanese media outlet claims UNIFIL found the Israeli 'spy device' on the Israel-Lebanon border. The IDF remains mum.

Syrian Rockets Land in Lebanon, Killing Seven

Rocket fire reported on Lebanese border; it is unclear how many rockets fell or if the fire was intentional.

Syrian Jihadist Group Claims Lebanon Bombing

A Lebanese branch of the Al-Nusra Front has claimed responsibility for Thursday’s car bomb explosion in the town of Hermel.

Hezbollah Officially Accused of Former Lebanese PM's Murder

Four Hezbollah members go on trial in absentia for the 2005 murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri.

Fatal Bombing in Lebanon as Hariri Trial Begins

Fatal bomb strikes town close to Syrian border on same day that trial opens in former PM’s death.

Former Lebanese PM's Assassination Trial to Begin

Four members of Hezbollah to go on trial in absentia for the 2005 killing of former Lebanese premier Rafiq Hariri.

Lebanon: Al Qaeda Group Vows to Continue Attacks on Iran, Israel

Abdullah Azzam Brigades promises to target Iran, Hezbollah and Israel, less than a fortnight after the death of its leader.

Iranian General: Hezbollah Can Target All of Israel

Hezbollah has dramatically improved its missile capabilities, claims senior commander in Revolutionary Guards.

Lebanese Minister: There's Less Evil in the World without Sharon

Lebanon's Social Affairs Minister says former PM "made his life the source of death and suffering of others."

Hezbollah Moves Long-Range Missiles from Syria to Lebanon

American, Israeli analysts declare that Hezbollah has begun moving long-range missiles to Lebanon. The target could be Israel.

Lebanon Arrests Head of Al-Qaeda Affiliated Group

Lebanese army intelligence arrests the leader of the Abdullah Azzam Brigades group, which has fired rockets on Israel.

Gantz: Lebanese Army Responsible for Rocket Fire

Chief of Staff addresses rocket fire for first time, sends message to Lebanon: 'In the end, we will have to act - and it won't be pretty.'

Israel Complains to UN Over Lebanon Attacks

Israel files a complaint with UN over recent terrorism from Lebanon. "We'll protect our citizens," says ambassador Ron Prosor.

Lebanon Shoots At Syrian Warplanes For First Time

Syrian warplanes violating Lebanese airspace to raid pro-rebel area hit by Lebanon; follows Saudi military aid pledge.

Anti-Hezbollah Chants at Funeral of Former Lebanese Minister

"Hezbollah is the enemy of God," shout mourners during funeral of former minister Mohammed Shatah, who was killed in a car bomb.

Saudis Pledge $3 Billion to Lebanese Army

Lebanese President Michel Sleiman announced the largest grant provided in Lebanon's history.

'Hezbollah Paying $25K per Dead Fighter to Keep Families Quiet'

Source claims Iranian-backed Shia terrorist group paying families of fighters killed in Syria to conceal cause of relatives' deaths.

Netanyahu: Lebanon Rocket Fire a 'Double War Crime'

Prime Minister calls on Lebanese government to stop harboring terrorists, enabling civilian deaths.

UNIFIL Urges Israel, Lebanon to 'Exercise Maximum Restraint'

UN monitoring force on the Israel-Lebanese border responds to rocket attack, urges cease fire during investigation of incident.

Yaalon Warns Lebanon: Stop Rocket Fire From Your Borders

Defense Minister issues harsh warning to Lebanon to monitor terror activity on their borders.

Rocket Hits Northern Israel; IDF Opens Fire

Rocket falls near Kiryat Shmona; no casualties reported. IDF artillery unit fires rounds at village thought to be the source.

Hezbollah Denies it Killed Former Lebanese Minister

Hezbollah denies it was responsible for the assassination of Mohammed Shatah in a Beirut car bomb.

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Former Lebanese Minister Assassinated in Beirut Blast

Explosion in heart of Lebanese capital shatters windows, kills at least 5 people, including prominent anti-Hezbollah figure.

Nasrallah Threatens to 'Punish' Israel for Death of Top Leader

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah warns that his terror group will "punish" Israel for killing top commander Hassan al-Lakiss.