Lebanon

Lebanese PM Says He Will Support UN Tribunal

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati said he will support the UN special tribunal that is investigating the killing of former PM Rafik Hariri.

Iran Says Syrian Turmoil an Israeli-American Plot

Iranian officials visiting Lebanon warn that Syria's internal unrest is the result of an American-Israeli plot; warn Lebanon to be 'vigilant.'

Energy War? Lebanon Warns Israel ‘Playing with Fire’ Offshore

Lebanon warns Israel is “playing with fire” by staking out energy claims in the Mediterranean. Beirut says Israel’s discoveries belong to Lebanon.

Mikati Wins No Confidence Vote 68-60

Lebanon's government wins a no-confidence vote after Sa'ad Hariri supporters walk out over a policy statement on the Special Tribunal for Lebanon.

Mikati and Hariri Clash Following the Indictments

Saad Hariri and Najib Mikati have two clashing approaches to stability following the Hizbullah indictments.

4 Hizbullah Terrorists Indicted for Hariri Murder in Lebanon

Four top Hizbullah terrorists have been indicted for the murder of former President Rafik al-Hariri, a Lebanese television station said Thursday.

Two Weeks or Bust in Lebanon

Lebanon's government will collapse unless its governance plan is published by July 13. Cabinet deadlocked over coming Special Tribunal indictments.

Lebanese MP: Hizbullah Openly Transporting Arms from Syria

Fearing instability in Syria, Hizbullah has moved massive supplies of arms to its Lebanese strongholds.

Syrian Protesters Warn of ‘Volcano’ This Week

Syrian troops continue to shoot and kill mourners and refugees flee to Lebanon as the protest movement warns of a “volcano” this week.

Hizbullah May Attack Israel to Take Spotlight off Syria

As IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz says he expects no war anytime soon; Lebanese officials say Hizbullah is prepping a possible strike on Israel.

Syrian Unrest Spills Blood in Lebanon

Tripoli is under Lebanese army guard after seven people were killed as pro and anti-Assad groups clashed hours after the prime minister visited.

Jewish and Lebanese Congressmen Team Up to Stop Aid to Hizbullah

New legislation introduced by Jewish and Lebanese Congressmen would stop U.S. funds from going to Hizbullah.

Wolfensohn Barred from Beirut U.,Learns Arab Gratitude Firsthand

Sir James Wolfensohn denied the role of commencement speaker in Beirut despite his services to the Arabs.

Assad Pushing For Quick Birth of Government in Beirut

Efforts to resolve Beirut's impasse over forming a Cabinet were given new life as embattled Syrian president Bashar Assad pushes for resolution.

Iranian Lawmakers Tour Lebanon-Israel Border

The visit, on “Naksa Day,” was led by an adviser and son-in-law of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khameini.

Netanyahu: Israel Will Protect Its Borders

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu says Israel has "right and obligation to protect its borders" ahead of expected 'Naksa Day' incursions.

Lebanese Army May Hold Back 'Naksa Day' Protesters

As Arabs prepare for 'Naksa Day' protests, Lebanon says it may hold back protesters to avoid a repeat of 'Nakba Day'.

Lebanese Businessman: Send ‘Filthy Jews’ to their True Countries

Lebanese businessman tells Hizbullah TV network that the Jewish “human pieces of filth” should go back to their true countries.

Gulf Tensions Continue to Fester in Bahrain

Bahrain remains the focal point of Gulf Shiite-Sunni tensions; suspends joint business councils with Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon over "interference."

Lebanon: Hizbullah Critic Arrested for Spying for Israel

A Shia cleric in Lebanon, known for his criticism of Hizbullah, has been arrested on charges of spying for Israel.

US: No More Weapons to Lebanon

The United States has shut down the flow of weapons to Lebanon due to concerns that Hizbullah may seize the arms.

Sunni-Shiite Tensions Impact Relations Across Mideast Region

Following criticism of Bahrain's crackdown on mostly Shi'ite demonstrators by Nasrallah, the small island nation issues travel warning to Lebanon.

Hariri Accuses Hizbullah of Militarizing Shiite Community

Interim Lebanese PM Saad Hariri issues a scathing condemnation of Hizbullah's 'tutelage of arms' in Lebanon's civic life.

Clinton Supports Funding for Lebanese Army

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is urging Congress to continue to fund the Lebanese Army - despite the Hizbullah takeover threat.

Hariri Plans Lebanese Anti-Hizbullah Million-Man March

Former Lebanese PM said Monday that he would lead a “million-man march” next month, protesting against Hizbullah's seizing of the parliament.

Jordan Grabs Egyptian Gas, Leaving Lebanon in the Dark

Arab websites: Much of Lebanon was in the dark after Jordan diverted the little natural gas still flowing from Sinai for its own purposes.

Hizbullah, Lebanon PM Deny Cozy Relationship

Lebanon's new prime minister and his backers are each working to deny Hizbullah is pulling the strings of the new national government.

Analysis: Western Naval Fleets Heading to Lebanon

E. Bejjani, Lebanese Human Rights Activist: Kuwaiti newspaper claims Western navies are heading for Lebanon in the wake of Hizbullah's victory.

Source: U.S. Plans No Military Response to Lebanon Developments

The United States expressed its concern Hizbullah's takeover of the country – but is apparently not ready to intervene militarily.

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.