Lebanon

Shalom on HIzbullah: Political Parties Don't Have 50,000 Rockets

Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom posts video on the dangers posed by the HIzbullah takeover in Lebanon.

Shalom: 'Grave Concern' Over Hizbullah Takeover of Lebanon

Deputy Prime Minister Silvan Shalom expressed grave concern Saturday over the possibility of Hizbullah taking control in Lebanon.

Hariri Vows Not to Buckle to Hizbullah

Lebanese PM promises to stand for new term in office, says will not buckle to Hizbullah's pressures over his father's assassination tribunal.

Hizbullah Assassination Findings Due Today

Lebanon is tense ahead of report on the 2004 murder of Prime Minister Rafik Al-Hariri: Will Hizbullah be blamed, and will civil war result?

Lebanese Claim IDF Took Shepherd in Cross-Border Arrest

The Lebanese Army claims an IDF patrol carried out a cross-border raid and arrested a shepherd Wednesday in the country's southern region.

Arabs Fear Civil War in Lebanon After Hizbullah Pullout

The pullout of 11 Hizbullah-allied ministers from the Cabinet has sparked fears among Arabs that another civil war is on Lebanon's horizon.

Drama in Lebanon: Hizbullah Leaves Coalition, Topples Government

Hizbullah has left the Lebanese government over the UN tribunal; walkout took place as Hariri met with Obama.

Hizbullah May Resign, Topple Lebanon Unity Gov't

Hizbullah is planning to announce the resignation of 11 allied ministers from the Lebanese national unity Cabinet, thereby toppling the government.

UN Nixes Lebanese Attempt to Stop Israeli Offshore Drilling

The United Nations has rejected a request by Lebanon to stop Israel from expanding offshore drilling in northern Mediterranean coastal waters.

Lebanese Terrorists Avenge Suspected Murder by Fatah

Lebanese terrorists bombed a store owned by a Fatah official one day after Fatah was suspected of murdering a rival terrorist leader.

Lebanon Accuses Israel of Planting 'Spy Devices'

Lebanon has filed a complaint with the UN accusing Israel of planting “spying devices” near Tyre, then detonating them.

Canadian Report: Hizbullah Assassinated Hariri

A CBC investigative report claims UN has proof that terror group was behind assassination of former Lebanese PM.

Russia to Give Sell Lebanon Tanks, Helicopters

Lebanese PM Hariri says Russia will sell tanks, cannons, and attack helicopters, which the IDF warns could end up in Hizbullah's hands.

Navy: Unencrypted UAV Signal May Have Caused 1997 Disaster

Navy Commander meets families of 12 soldiers killed 13 years ago in Naval Commando raid on Hizbullah in Lebanon.

Israel, Lebanon Battle Over Gas Field

A new battlefield is growing between Israel and Lebanon over a mammoth gas field discovered off the coast of Haifa.

Iran, Saudi Arabia Try to Restrain Hizbullah in Beirut

Saudi Arabia, Iran and Syria are in Beirut to maintain calm as the United Nations nears an indictment on the murder of former PM Rafiq Hariri.

Lebanon Convicts Israel 'Collaborators' in Absentia

More than 30 Lebanese citizens were convicted this week in Beirut on charges of collaborating with Israel and becoming Israeli citizens.

Hariri Investigators Chased Out of Southern Beirut

Foreign citizens investigating the Hariri killing were chased out of a clinic in southern Beirut and had documents stolen.

Young Nasrallah: Iranian Control 'Axiomatic'

In a video from the late 1980s, Hizbullah head Hassan Nasrallah reveals that Iranian control of his terrorist group is 'axiomatic.'

Iran 'Predicts' Clash between Lebanon, Israel

An Iranian government paper predicts a “large-scale security incident” involving Lebanon and Israel.

MK Kara: 2,000 Blue and White Balloons to Greet Ahmadinejad

On his visit to Lebanon this week, Iran President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad will be greeted by 2,000 blue and white balloons, courtesy of MK Ayoub Kara.

Nasrallah Comes Out from Hiding, Praises Ahmadinejad

Hizbullah chief Nasrallah praises Ahmadinejad ahead of Lebanon visit, calls for massive turnout. Iran's President won't visit Israeli border.

Lebanon Asked to Cancel Ahmadinejad Visit

Iranian president plans provocative visit to Lebanon-Israel border.

Iran Extends Ties with Lebanon and Egypt

Iran to help Lebanon find natural gas, and will resume flights to Egypt.

Rising Tensions Between Hizbullah, Egypt and Jordan

Lebanese terrorist group and coalition partner Hizbullah has accused Egypt and Jordan of funding its rivals.

Lebanese Gunfire at IDF on Northern Border

Tension returns to northern border. Lebanese soldiers fired on Israeli troops after hearing gunfire, which was part of routine training exercise.

IDF Video: Hizbullah Taking Weapons from Arms Cache

Video shows Hizbullah activists smuggling weapons from arms cache after explosion.

Report: US to Continue Supplying Lebanon with Arms

Lebanese paper says US will keep on providing LAF with equipment, despite August 3 incident. Oren: Hizbullah rockets can reach Eilat.

Lebanese Neighborhood Erases Jewish Name

A old Jewish neighborhood in Sidon that kept its Jewish name throughout the tribulations of Lebanese-Israeli tensions - finally lost the name.

Syria Tying Knot with Hizbullah and Lebanon in Case of War

Syria's Assad puts the cards on the table and urges a joint Syrian-Lebanese-Hizbullah front against Israel, as he hosts Lebanese Prime Minister.

Report: Israel Plans to Strike in Syria

Kuwaiti newspaper reports that Israel plans to attack Hizbullah weapons facilities in Syria.

UNIFIL Probe Finds Lebanon's Attack on Israel was Unprovoked

Lebanon's version regarding the deadly attack on IDF officers earlier this month was untrue, UNIFIL announced in its final report.

Iran Tests New Missile; Says Lebanon Requests Military Aid

Iran said it successfully test-fired a new domestically-made medium-range missile. It also is ready to meet Lebanon’s request for military aid.

Lebanon: 3 Killed in Beirut Clashes

Senior Hizbullah man killed during shooting clashes between Hizbullah and Sunni group members.

Lebanese Upgrade of Palestinian Rights Follows Ayalon Op-ed

Lebanon has decided to give employment rights to its Palestinians. Deputy FM Ayalon's advisor suggests connection to Ayalon's recent op-ed.

Hizbullah Presents its ‘Evidence’ to UN

Lebanon presented the UN on Tuesday with two videos Hizbullah claims are proof that Israel killed former Lebanese PM.

Iran Warns Against Israeli Invasion of Lebanon

The Islamic Republic threatens that an Israeli attack on Lebanon would elicit a harsh regional counter-attack.

Lebanese Politician Accused of Spying for Israel

Christian politician and ex-general charged with spying for Israel.

Lebanon to US: 'Keep Your Money, and Israel Too'

Lebanon has told the United States it does not want its aid if America insists that it cannot be used on weapons with which to fight Israel.

Ahmadinejad to Visit Lebanon as Northern Axis Tightens the Knot

Ahmadinejad will visit Lebanon next month and tighten the knot connecting Iran, Syria, Turkey, Hizbullah and Hamas.

Nasrallah Accuses Israel of Killing Ex-Prime Minister Hariri

Hizbullah blames Israel for killing Rafiq Hariri. He also vowed “to cut off the Israeli hand that reaches out to (attack) the Lebanese army.”

Lethal Border Clash Was Planned Ambush at Israeli Territory

Conclusive evidence shows that the Lebanese army staged a planned ambush at and invited media to film the lethal attack on the IDF Tuesday.

Netanyahu: Israel will Respond Forcefully to Further Attacks

United States is 'extremely concerned' about violence on the Lebanon/Israel border, urges 'maximum restraint.'

IDF Lt.-Col. Killed, another Officer Badly Hurt in North

Lt.-Col. (res.) Dov Harari will be buried Wednesday at 4:00 P.M. in Netanya IDF cemetery. Israel: Lebanese Army carried out planned sniper ambush.

Special Tribunal for Lebanon

Assad: Don't Dare Blame Hizbullah for Hariri Murder

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad warned an international tribunal against finding Hizbullah guilty for Rafik al-Hariri's murder;

Report: Hizbullah Activist Behind Hariri Assassination

Brother-in-law of Imad Mughniyeh reportedly prime suspect in assassination of former Lebanese PM.

Arab Leaders Soothe Hizbullah over UN Tribunal in Beirut

Leaders of Saudi Arabia, Syria and Qatar travel to Lebanon to head off a crisis with Hizbullah over UN Tribunal's Hariri assassination trial.

Barak Warns Israel Will Attack Lebanon If Hizbullah Starts War

Israel won’t refrain—as it did in 2006—from bombing Lebanese governmental sites if Hizbullah starts another war with Israel, Barak warns.

Lebanon to Accuse Israel of Espionage in UN

Lebanon to prepare detailed report to UN Security Council about spies for Israel who were convicted.

Israeli Spy Escapes from Lebanon, Beirut Daily Reports

One of the four alleged "Telecom” spies for Israel has escaped to Israel from Lebanon, according to a Beirut newspaper.

Death Sentence for Alleged Israeli Spy in Lebanon

A Lebanese man suspected of spying for Israel has been sentenced to death on charges of treason.

Beirut: The Second Lebanon War Never Ended

A Beirut newspaper contends that the 2006 Second Lebanon War never ended despite the United Nations-brokered ceasefire that halted the conflict.

CNN Editor Fired After INN Reports Support for Hizbullah Cleric

A senior Middle East editor at CNN has been fired shortly after INN reported her support for a Hizbullah cleric that sparked a Facebook revolt.

UN Contradicts Itself in Blaming Israel

IMRA reports that as Hizbullah brags of crippling the UNIFIL peacekeeping force in Lebanon, UN chief Ban blames Israel for “stirring up trouble.”

Hizbullah: Lebanese Telecom Exec is an Israeli Spy

A Lebanese telecommunications executive has been accused by the Hizbullah terrorist organization of working for the Mossad.

Landau: Barak Suffers from Battered Woman Syndrome

Minister Uzi Landau blasts Defense Minister for proposing more withdrawals after Lebanon and Gaza retreats.

Lebanon Arrests 'Spy for Israel'

Lebanon nabs a mobile telephone technician, accusing him of spying for Israel.

US Warns Lebanon: Don't Send Flotilla to Gaza

The U.S. has warned Lebanon not to send a flotilla to violate Israel's sovereignty over Gaza waters.

Barak Warns Lebanon over Planned Gaza Flotilla

Barak warns Lebanon that if its citizens attempt to 'bust' Hamas blockade, it will be responsible for the consequences. Israel's envoy warns UN.