Lebanon

Beirut Opposition Comes Out Swinging Over STL

Opposition leaders in Lebanon ready to challenge Hizbullah's claims STL conclusions are based on false testimony 'any time.'

Nasrallah Comes Out of Hiding, Asks to be Martyred

Hizbullah leader Nasrallah, who stays in hiding so Israel won’t target him, makes a rare public appearance and asks to be martyred.

Lebanon Complains Israel Defended Itself at UN

Lebanon has filed a complaint against Israel at the United Nations saying the Jewish State returning fire violates UNSCR 1701.

'Apparent IDF Drone Strike' in Lebanon

An explosion in southern Lebanon Friday was apparently caused by an IDF drone, Lebanese media reports.

2 Injured in Lebanon Blast

Two people injured in explosion in southern Lebanon. Hizbullah claims: The IDF is behind the explosion.

Mikati Makes End-Run on Hizbullah to Fund STL

Lebanon's PM Najib Mikati has averted the collapse of his government by funding the STL from his own office's coffers.

'The Missiles May Have been a Warning of Things to Come'

The head of the Shlomi Local Council warns: The Katyusha missiles might be a warning of a new conflict. We need to be prepared.

Ban Condemns Katyusha Fire, Urges Restraint

The UN Secretary-General condemns the firing of Katyusha missiles into Israel, calls for "maximum restraint" by all parties.

Lebanon Admits One Rocket Hit Israel but Source Unknown

The Lebanese army admits to one rocket attack on Israel overnight but said it does not know who fired it. Hizbullah has not commented.

Report: Hizbullah Warehouse Explosion Fabricated

Last week's explosion at a Hizbullah warehouse in Lebanon may have never actually happened, according to Israel's Channel 10.

Katyusha Missiles Fired from Lebanon at Northern Israel

At least four Katyusha missiles were fired from Lebanon overnight Monday. No physical injuries. IDF returned fire.

Lebanon Refuses to Enforce Syria Sanctions

The Hizbullah-dominated government in Beirut says it will not enforce sanctions on its ally, the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

Lebanon: Thousands Rally Against Hizbullah and Syria

Tens of thousands Lebanese residents protest against the Assad regime and its ally, the Hizbullah terror group.

Explosion Rocks Hizbullah Weapons Warehouse

A secret Hizbullah terrorist weapons warehouse has exploded near the coastal city of Tyre in southern Lebanon, not far from Israel.

Tyre Bombings Raise Specter of Return to Sectarian Violence

Twin bombings targeting venues that serve alcohol in Tyre have raised the specter of renewed sectarian violence in Lebanon.

Lebanese MPs in Televised Fisticuffs

Lebanese politicians hurl insults - and chairs - in a dispute over the credibility of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

'Hizbullah on Alert, Preparing for War'

Hizbullah has canceled leaves and is preparing for war, according to the Kuwaiti newspaper As-Seyassah.

Sanctions for Lebanon Over STL Funds?

Moody's warned Lebanon that failure to fund the STL could result in crippling sanctions for its banking sector.

Lebanon Tribunal: Court Can Proceed Before Inquiry Complete

In a bizarre twist, a judge with the STL says he can proceed before investigators conclude their probe, or prosecutors are ready to begin.

Syria Promises to Halt Lebanon Incursions

Damascus has apologized for repeated border incursions into Lebanon in recent months - vowing they will end amid mounting furor in Beirut.

Beirut: Opposition Targets Hizbullah's Arsenal

Opposition leaders in Lebanon say they will not enter a dialogue with the government unless Hizbullah's disarmament is discussed first.

Syrian President in Talks With Arab League

Embattled Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has begun talks with a delegation from the Arab League.

Syrian Army Deserters Turn Guns on Army; 9 Killed

Syrian army deserters turned their weapons on loyalists and killed nine soldiers as threats of civil war grow across from Israel’s border.

New Abbas Tactic: More Control Over PA Arabs in Lebanon

Abbas wants more control over PA Arabs in Lebanon, a move that would strengthen his demand to flood Israel with Arabs.

US State Department Pays Mikati Unannounced Visit

Senior US official arrives unannounced in Beirut to pay Lebanese Prime Minister a late night visit over funding for the STL.

Report: PFLP Aiding Syrian Crackdown

The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine has been implicated in aiding Syrian officials in kidnapping its dissidents in Lebanon.

Syrian Army Kills Dissident in Lebanon

In a growing trend of cross border incursions into Lebanese territory, Syrian forces murdered a fleeing dissident in the Bekaa Valley.

Opposition MP: STL Tensions Won't Topple Mikati Government

Tensions over funding for the Special Tribunal for Lebanon have raised concerns of a cabinet crisis in Beirut.

Hizbullah Mulls Attacking Israeli Gas Interests

An analyst close to Hizbullah says the terror group will strike Israeli gas interests if Israel doesn't stop drilling in the Tamar field.

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.