Lebanon

Lebanese Christian Leader: Hizbullah Fired on Palace

Samir Geagea blamed Hizbullah for rocket attacks on presidential area Thursday, said it had declared war on Lebanon.

Former Lebanese Prime Minister: Hizbullah Must Disarm

Saad Hariri states that the Iranian-backed group's narrative of "resistance" against Israel is outdated.

Trial of Hariri Killers to Start in January

Trial of four Hizbullah members suspected of killing former Lebanese PM will start on January 13, 2014. Suspects are still at large.

Rockets Explode Near Lebanon's Presidential Palace

At least two rockets slammed into an area south of Beirut that houses the Defense Ministry and presidential palace.

European Union Bans Hezbollah ‘Military Wing’

In a compromise, the European Union voted Monday to place Hezbollah's military wing on the list of terrorist entities.

Lebanon Demands EU Keep Hizbullah Off Terror List

Lebanon demanded that the EU remove Hizbullah from its list of terror organizations, saying the group was 'essential' to Lebanese society

Nepal Withdraws Troops from Lebanon, Redeploys to Golan

UN officials say Nepal is withdrawing some of its troops from its contingent to Lebanon, and instead sending them to the Golan Heights.

Syria Spillover: Pro-Assad Syrian Official Killed in Lebanon

A senior Syrian official has been shot dead in southern Lebanese town of Sarafand, following last week's bombing that wounded dozens.

Hizbullah Convoy Targeted by Roadside Bomb Near Syria

A Hizbullah convoy was hit with a roadside bomb on an east Lebanon highway bordering Syria. One person may have been killed.

World Bank, Lebanon Work on Syrian Refugee Aid Fund

The World Bank is working with Lebanon to set up a fund to manage donor aid for more than half a million Syrian refugees in the country.

"Our Country is Occupied by Hezbollah"

Lebanese politician slams terror group in TV interview, compares Hezbullah to Nazism: "The resistance to the [Israeli] occupation is a lie"

UN to Hizbullah: Stay Out of Syria Conflict

The Security Council called on Hizbullah to stop interfering in the civil war in Syria, though it failed to mention the group by name.

Yaalon: We Don't Interfere in Other Countries, But...

Israel does not interfere in neighboring countries, but does act when its red lines are crossed, says Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon.

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Video: Car Bomb Targets Beirut Hezbollah Stronghold

Syrian rebels previously threatened to target Shia group for supporting Assad regime. Attack raises concerns over regional stability.

Assad Dumps Compromise-Seeking al-Shaara

Vice President Farouk al-Sharaa, the only top official to advocate a compromise in the country's civil war, is out of Syria's leadership

Lebanese Shi’ites: Don’t Send Our Sons to Syria!

Lebanese Shi’ites tell Hizbullah they no longer want their children to provide the military support to Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad.

Doors to Syrian Refugees Starting to Close

The doors to Syrian refugees are starting to close, with more than 1.7 million already having flooded through the borders to safety.

Gantz: The Flames Are Creeping Up on Nasrallah

Israel must be prepared for any scenario, say leaders who spoke at the graduation ceremony of the IAF's flight course.

UN Concerned as Lebanon Sectarian Violence Continues

UN Secretary General expresses concern over the sectarian violence in Lebanon, which has intensified in recent days.

Lebanon: Six Killed as Military Clashes with Radicals

Six Lebanese soldiers killed in a clash with supporters of a radical Sunni Muslim sheikh opposed to Hizbullah.

Hamas and Hizbullah Helped Egypt's Morsi Escape from Prison

Egyptian court says that Hamas and Hizbullah helped prisoners, including current President Morsi, escape in 2011.

Obama Taps Mideast Envoy As New Lebanon Ambassador

President Obama has nominated his special envoy for Middle East peace, David Hale, as the next US ambassador to Lebanon.

Report: Nasrallah's Brother Killed in Syrian Battle

A report on Channel Two Monday said that the brother of Hizbullah head Hassan Nasrallah was killed in a battle in Syria

Report: Israeli Pilots Training for Syria, Lebanon Threats

Israeli air force pilots are training daily to meet threats posed by instability in neighboring Syria and Lebanon.

Lebanon Claims its Own Big Offshore Gas Find

Lebanese Energy Minister Gebran Bassil said that the country had “at least” 30 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of gas off its shores

Lebanon Claims: Israeli Warplanes Over Beirut

Lebanon claims Israeli warplanes flying over Beirut, appeals to UN.

Lebanese MPs Pelted with Tomatoes After Elections Delayed

Activists threw tomatoes at Lebanese members of parliament after they extended the parliament’s mandate by 17 months.

Lebanon: 1 Dead as Shells Hit Hizbullah Stronghold

Cross-border mortar shells from Syria kill one person and wound another near the eastern Lebanese town of Hermel.

Israel Probes Possible Attack From Lebanon on Metullah

Israel is investigating a possible overnight attack launched from Lebanon on the northern town of Metullah.

Rocket Attack? Reports of Explosion Near Lebanon Border

Residents of the border town of Metula reported hearing an explosion. IDF forces searching the area.

Lebanon: Rockets Hit Hizbullah Neighborhood

Two rockets explode in Hizbullah-dominated southern Beirut, injuring at least four people.

Lebanese President Cautions Hizbullah Over Syria Fighting

Lebanon's President Michel Sleiman cautions Hizbullah over its fighting alongside regime troops in neighboring Syria.

Obama Voices Concern Over Hizbullah Involvement in Syria

Obama tells Lebanese President Michel Suleiman he is concerned about the involvement of Hizbullah terrorists in Syrian civil war.

Canada Deports Arab Terrorist to Lebanon

After a legal battle of 26 years, Canada deports a terrorist who hijacked an El Al flight in 1968, killing one Israeli.

Lebanese Director: Arab League Trying to Ban My Film

Lebanese director whose film was banned in his home country because it was made in Israel, points accusing finger at the Arab League.

Assad: Syria Will 'Give Hizbullah Everything'

Syria will "give Hizbullah everything" in recognition of its support and will follow model of "resistance" against Israel.

UN 'Lodges Firm Protests With IDF' Over Air Strikes

The UN has called on Israel to halt military air patrols over Lebanon amid heightened tensions after air raids on targets in Syria.

Report: Israel Bombed ‘Game-Changing’ Weapons Going to Hizbullah

Israeli source confirms rumors that Israel bombed weapons headed for Hizbullah.

Lebanon Says Israeli Warplanes Flying Over the Country

The Lebanese army says that eight Israeli warplanes have flown over Lebanon’s airspace in a span of 14 hours.

UNIFIL: Hizbullah Replacing Lebanese Troops Near Israel

The number of Lebanese troops along the border with Israel has decreased and Hizbullah is taking over, warns UNIFIL.

Israeli Citizen Enters Lebanon, Detained by Army

An Israeli citizen entered Lebanon and was arrested by the Lebanese army. He will be returned after being interrogated.

UAV Didn't Come from Lebanon, Claims Official

Lebanese security official denies that a drone downed by Israel last week had been sent from Lebanon.

Hizbullah Terrorists Lending Many Hands to Assad's Army

Syria's civil war is slowly but surely “leaking” out to Lebanon, as Hizbullah terrorists aid Syrian army troops

Lebanese Army Increases Presence Along Border with Israel

The Lebanese army increases its presence along the Lebanon-Israel border, a day after Israel shot down a UAV.

Lebanese Youth Sign Up for 'Jihad' Against Hizbullah

Lebanese youth have begun to sign up for “armed Jihad in Syria” against Hizbullah terrorists helping Assad.

New Lebanese PM Wants Neutrality on Syrian Civil War

Lebanese MP Tammam Salam named the country’s new prime minister, pledging to safeguard the country from the war in Syria.

Lebanon's Prime Minister Announces Resignation

Lebanon's PM Najib Mikati announces the resignation of his government, calls for the formation of a unity government.

Syrian Aircraft Strike in Lebanon

Syrian aircraft bomb two locations in the eastern Lebanon town of Arsal. Washington denounces the act.

Lebanese Druze Chief 'Sides With Devil' Against Assad

Lebanon's Druze leader has sided with the rebel Al-Nusra Front, a jihadist group which Washington lists as a terrorist organization.

Lebanese Terror Group Denies Hizbullah's Nasrallah Has Cancer

The Hizbullah terrorist organization has issued a denial that the group’s 52-year-old leader, Sheikh Hassan Nasrallah, has cancer.

Trial of Suspected Hariri Killers Postponed

The trial of four Hizbullah members for the 2005 bombing that killed former Lebanese prime minister Rafiq Hariri has been postponed.

Syrian Rebels Hit Back at Hizbullah in Lebanon

Free Syrian Army starts to attack Hizbullah, a day after giving it an ultimatum to stop shelling territory held by the rebels.

Syria Claims It Shot Down Israeli Drone

Syria claims in unconfirmed report that its forces downed an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) near the border with Lebanon.

Free Syrian Army Threatens to Shell Hizbullah

The rebel Free Syrian Army threatened to shell positions of Hizbullah in Lebanon after accusing it of firing across the border.

Report: Israeli Subs Spotted Off Lebanese Coast

Israeli submarines have allegedly been spotted cruising off the coast of Lebanon between Sidon and Nakura.

Released Lebanese Terrorist: Kill Collaborators with Israel

Released Lebanese terrorist Samir Kuntar called, on Hizbullah's television network, to kill anyone who is caught collaborating with Israel.

Assad Will Certainly Fall, Says Son of Killed Lebanese PM

The killers of Lebanon's former premier Rafiq Hariri will be punished "sooner or later," his son Saad says.

Report: Israeli Warplanes Soar Through Lebanese Skies

Four Israeli war planes were seen flying in the skies of Lebanon on Tuesday, according to that country’s official news agency.

Hizbullah TV: Insults, Profanities and Israeli 'Spy' Allegations

A political talk show on Hizbullah television turned into an exchange of insults and allegations of "spying" for Israel.

Bulgaria Asks Countries to Help Investigate Burgas Attack

Bulgaria has asked Australia, Canada, Israel and Lebanon for help investigating the bus bombing in Burgas last July.