Lebanon

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.

Breaking News

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.

Radical Cleric: It's OK to Blow Yourself Up 'For Allah'

“Blowing oneself up for the sake of Allah is acceptable,” says radical Muslim cleric who justifies recent bombings in Lebanon.

Hezbollah Silent on Latest Lebanon Attack

Hezbollah keeps quiet over bombing that targeted its soldiers in Baalbek. At least two dead.

Border Killing

UNIFIL Commander: IDF Soldier's Killing an 'Isolated Incident'

Following meeting with Israeli, Lebanese army commanders, Major General Paolo Serra says blames shooting on lone gunman.

Lebanese Soldier 'Hands Himself in' After Deadly Shooting

Lebanese soldier who shot dead IDF First Sergeant Shlomi Cohen spent the night 'hiding in a bush', and handed himself in this morning.

Lebanese Soldier Opens Fire at IDF Soldiers

A soldier from the Lebanese army opens fire at an IDF force near Israel's northern border with Lebanon.

Following Assassination, Israel Warns Hezbollah Against Attack

Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon promises 'firm and painful' response to Hezbollah attack in wake of senior leader's assassination.

Lebanon to Place Tripoli Under Military Control

Lebanon decides to put the northern city of Tripoli under the command of the military in a bid to end sectarian clashes.

Lebanon: Sectarian Clashes Kill 10 in Tripoli

Fighting between Alawite supporters and Sunni opponents of the Assad regime in neighboring Syria claims more victims in divided city.

Lebanon Claims: Israel Launched a 'Cyberwar' Against Us

Lebanese parliamentary committee claims Israeli spying devices have infiltrated UNIFIL and army networks.

Second Lebanese Bomber Identified as 'Palestinian'

One of the two suicide bombers who targeted Iran’s embassy in Beirut was a “Palestinian with links to a militant Islamist preacher”.

Lebanon Identifies Terrorist from Beirut Attack

One of the suicide bombers who attacked the Iranian embassy in Beirut reportedly had ties with Islamists.

Saudi Arabia Urges Citizens to Flee Lebanon

Amid growing violence near Beirut, and in light of recent bombing, Riyadh urges all citizens to flee Lebanon.

Expert: Beirut Bombing Group Founded by Iran

Counter-terror expert says Lebanese branch of terror group that claimed responsibility for Iran embassy bombing was established by Iran.

Hezbollah Says Israel is Behind Beirut Attack

Hezbollah MP blames a "Western-Israeli alliance" for deadly suicide bombings near the Iranian embassy in Beirut.

Terror Group that Fired on Israel Claims Lebanon Attack

An Al Qaeda-linked terrorist group that fired rockets on Israel has claimed responsibility for attacking Iran’s embassy in Lebanon.

Hezbollah Riots After Nasrallah Lampooned on TV

Hezbollah head mocked on Lebanese TV; supporters respond with riots.

Report: US, Hezbollah Holding Secret Talks in Lebanon

Claims Hezbollah-US relations 'developing positively' will do little to calm traditional allies' concerns over shifting US foreign policy.

Report: Hezbollah Preparing for 'Battle for Damascus'

Was Hezbollah "withdrawal" a diversion? Terror group reportedly preparing for massive battle around Damascus.

Sectarian Fighting is Child's Play in Lebanon

YouTube clip showing small boy firing a rifle during sectarian clashes in Tripoli goes viral.

Death Toll in Lebanon Clashes Rises to 13

The death toll from a week of clashes in the city of Tripoli between supporters and opponents of Syria’s regime has risen to 13.

Lebanon: Gun Battles Kill Five Amid Warnings of 'Civil War'

Death toll in northern Lebanese city of Tripoli continues to rise after four days of fighting. Saudi prince warns Hezbollah of "civil war."

Lebanon: Rocket Attack Targets Hezbollah Installations

Lebanon teeters on the brink as Shia terror group looks set to join looming regime offensive in neighboring Syria.

Syria: Regime, Rebels Prepare for Showdown Near Damascus

Rebels dig in for a battle royal, as pro-government forces prepare for large-scale offensive in Qalamoun. Lebanon watches nervously.

Kidnapped Lebanese Pilgrims Released in Exchange for Pilots

Nine Lebanese pilgrims who were kidnapped by rebels in Syria have been freed in exchange for two Turkish pilots seized in Lebanon in August.

Hezbollah TV: 'Israeli Spy Eagle' Caught in Lebanon

Hezbollah's television station claims that an eagle that was caught in Lebanon was planted with a spy transmitter.

Lebanon Charges 7 More People in Tripoli Bombings

Seven more people have been charged over deadly bomb attacks in the Lebanese city of Tripoli in August.

Lebanese Army Defuses Car Bomb in Hezbollah Stronghold

Another attack on Iranian-backed terror group averted by Lebanese security forces.

Fifth Suspect Indicted in Murder of Former Lebanese PM

Tribunal investigating the assassination of former Lebanese PM Hariri has indicted a fifth suspect.

Lebanon: Four Dead Amid Rising Tensions in Hezbollah Stronghold

Simmering tensions over Syrian civil war boil over in Hezbollah stronghold of Baalbeck

Nasrallah Denies Receiving Chemical Weapons from Syria

Hezbollah leader denies claims that his group had received chemical weapons from Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.

Lebanon: End to Hezbollah Reign as Army Steps In

Lebanon sends national troops to Hezbollah-controlled suburbs in southern Lebanon.

Tension as Hezbollah Wiretaps Christian Town

Christian locals stop Hezbollah’s attempt to expand wiretap operations, but terror group continues to push.

Rockets from Syria Hit Eastern Lebanon

Three rockets launched from Syria hit the Bekaa Valley of eastern Lebanon on Saturday, causing no casualties.

Hezbollah: No Military Solution To Syria

Possible U.S. strike on Syria would affect "the entire world," says Hezbollah deputy leader.

Report: Hezbollah Mobilizing in Anticipation of US Attack

Lebanese locals note the disappearance of Hezbollah fighters from their villages, as tensions continue to mount over potential Syria attack.

Lebanon: Three Men Charged with Firing Rockets at Israel

Two Lebanese and one Palestinian Arab have been charged in connection with 22nd August attack on northern Israel.

Report: Lebanon Keeping Out 'Palestinian Refugees' from Syria

Lebanon has apparently adopted a policy of keeping 'Palestinian' refugees from Syria out of the country

Lebanon Arrests 2 Suspects in Rocket Attack on Israel

Two suspects have been arrested over an August 22 rocket attack from Lebanon on northern Israel.

Hezbollah Places Beirut Stronghold Under Security Lockdown

Following two major bombings in Hezbollah’s stronghold in Beirut, the group has placed the area under security lockdown.

Lebanon: Suspect Arrested in Twin Tripoli Bombings

Suspect who was arrested appears in surveillance video at the site of one of the explosions which killed 47 in Tripoli.

UN Chief Condemns Rocket Fire From Lebanon

United Nations Secretary General says the rockets fired from Lebanon at Israel were "a clear violation of resolution 1701".

Hezbollah Condemns Bomb Attacks in Tripoli

"These twin terrorist explosions are part of a criminal plan aiming to plant the seeds of strife," says Hezbollah after Tripoli attacks.

Yaalon: Lebanon Responsible for Rocket Attacks

Defense Minister warns that Israel sees Lebanon as responsible for attacks from its territory.

Israeli Aircraft Strike in Lebanon Following Rocket Attack

Israeli aircraft struck a terror target south of Beirut, hours after terrorists fired four rockets at northern Israel.