Syria-Lebanon

IDF targets infrastructure to move weapons between Lebanon, Syria

Infrastructure along Syria-Lebanon border, used to transfer weapons for the purpose of harming Israeli civilians, struck by IDF.

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Iran-backed Shi’ite forces in Syria could play a weighty role

IDF Spokesperson: Tehran is funding terror in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Gaza, Yemen and Judea and Samaria.

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Israeli UAV attacks vehicles on Syria-Lebanon border

Convoy belonging to Hezbollah Islamic organization commander attacked on Syrian side of Syria-Lebanon border by Israel UAV firing 2 missiles

Hezbollah captures much of ISIS enclave near border

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah says the group has captured much of ISIS pocket on Syria's side of the border with Lebanon.

Lebanese army captures strategic hilltops from ISIS

Lebanese army captures number of strategic hilltops bordering Syria from ISIS jihadists.

Syria sends envoy to Lebanon

Syria's presidency dispatches an envoy to Lebanon to congratulate newly-elected President Michel Aoun.

Three new suicide attacks hit Lebanese village near Syria

Three suicide bombers attack the village of Al-Qaa in eastern Lebanon, for the second time in less than 24 hours.

Lebanon: Former pro-Syrian minister granted bail

Lebanese military tribunal orders release on bail of Michel Samaha, a former minister and adviser to Syrian President.

Lebanon releases ISIS chief's former wife

Prisoner swap with Nusra Front takes place, seeing 16 Lebanese hostages go free in exchange for 13 prisoners.

Lebanon Jails Former Pro-Syrian Minister

Former adviser to Bashar Assad given 4.5 year prison sentence for terrorism.

Israel Won't Hit Back at Hezbollah, Say the Analysts

Consensus among Israeli pundits indicates the IDF has accepted Hezbollah's offer in the latest escalation.

Suicide Bomber Kills 7 in Northern Lebanon

Suicide bomber blows himself up in a crowded cafe in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli. Al-Nusra Front claims responsibility.

Syrian Al-Qaeda Leader Vows to Make Nasrallah Pay

The leader of Syria's Al-Nusra Front threatens attacks against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

5 Hezbollah Men Killed in Clashes Along Syrian Border

Hezbollah says at least five of its fighters were killed in clashes in the Syria-Lebanon border area.

Suicide Bomber Kills Hezbollah Members in Lebanon

Clash of the terrorists? Sunni Al Nusra Front targets Shi'ite Hezbollah in Lebanon as Syria war spills over.

Hezbollah Vies to Win Presidential Elections in Lebanon

As sectarian violence in Lebanon, spillover from Syria continue, Hezbollah-backed candidates vie for the presidential post.

Hezbollah Official Killed in Lebanon Blast

Suicide car bomb attack kills four people in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon, an area dominated by Hezbollah.

Fatah Officer Shot Dead in Lebanon

Jamil Zeidan, a high-ranking military official from Abbas’s Fatah faction, killed by gunmen in a "refugee camp" in southern Lebanon.

Israel Behind Latest Syria-Lebanon Airstrike, Says Official

Unnamed Israeli official confirms Israel was behind an airstrike that hit a convoy carrying missiles from Syria to Lebanon.

Syrian Jihadist Group Claims Latest Lebanon Bombing

Nusra Front claims responsibility for suicide car bombing in Hermel, which killed three soldiers.

Nasrallah: Israel Benefits from Lebanon Turmoil

Hezbollah chief claims Israel and the United States infiltrated the groups that are attacking Hezbollah's strongholds.

Hezbollah, Sunnis Part of New Lebanon Government

Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam unveils new government, capping 10 months of political wrangling.

Hezbollah Cancels Annual Rally in Honor of Dead Leaders

Hezbollah terror group holding off on its annual rally to mark the deaths of three of its senior commanders, including Imad Mughniyeh.

Syrian Jihadists Claim Lebanon Bombing

Al-Nusra Front in Lebanon claims responsibility for Saturday’s suicide car bombing in Hezbollah stronghold.

Syrian Jihadist Group Claims Lebanon Bombing

A Lebanese branch of the Al-Nusra Front has claimed responsibility for Thursday’s car bomb explosion in the town of Hermel.

Fatal Bombing in Lebanon as Hariri Trial Begins

Fatal bomb strikes town close to Syrian border on same day that trial opens in former PM’s death.

Hezbollah Buries Commander Who was Missing for Months in Syria

Body of Hezbollah commander Hussein Salah Habib returned to Lebanon after he was tortured and killed by Syrian rebels.

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.

Hezbollah Denies it Killed Former Lebanese Minister

Hezbollah denies it was responsible for the assassination of Mohammed Shatah in a Beirut car bomb.

Hezbollah Silent on Latest Lebanon Attack

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

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.

Report: Hezbollah Preparing for 'Battle for Damascus'

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

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.

Report: IAF Bombs Syrian Missiles

IAF warplanes attacked a shipment of advanced missiles from Syria to Hezbollah, says Kuwaiti newspaper

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 Withdraws 1,200 Troops from Syria

Assad may lose one of his staunchest allies as Hezbollah increasingly divided over bloody Syria operations.

Syrian Officer: Assad Told Me to Use Chemical Weapons

Syrian officer who defected to rebels says President Assad gave orders to use chemical weapons.

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.

Syrians Charged in Deadly Lebanon Attacks

Five people, including a Syrian army captain, have been charged over deadly attacks in the northern Lebanese port city of Tripoli.

Sunni Sheikh: Beirut Explosion Because of Hezbollah Crimes

The Lebanese Sunni Sheikh Ahmad al-Assir says that last week's explosion in Beirut was a result of Hezbollah’s “crimes in Syria.”

Two Turkish Pilots Kidnapped in Lebanon

Two pilots working for Turkish Airlines abducted near Beirut's international airport. Unknown group claims to be holding them.

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.

Deputy Hizbullah Chief: Israel Responsible for Beirut Blast

Sheikh Naim Qassem, deputy head of Hizbullah, says Israel was behind a car bomb explosion in Beirut this week.

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.

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.

Lebanon Warns Syria after Gunship Attack

Lebanese army warned it will hit back against any new attacks after Syrian helicopter fired two rockets at Arsal.

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: 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.

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.

Lebanon Struck by Syrian Shelling

Residents in eastern Lebanon raced for cover on Saturday as the border town of Hermel was hit by shelling from Syria.

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.

Hizbullah Terrorists Die in Clashes with Syrian Rebels

Three members of the Hizbullah terrorist organization were killed in fierce battles with Syrian rebels on Sunday.

Lebanon: 6 Dead in Syria-Related Clashes

Sectarian clashes linked to the 21-month conflict in Syria killed six people and wounded 40 in the Lebanese city of Tripoli.

Calls for Anti-Syria Protest During Funeral of Lebanon Official

Lebanon's opposition calls for a massive anti-Syria mobilization for funeral of intelligence chief.

Nasrallah Relocating to Iran?

Report in Arab press: Iran has ordered Hizbullah chief to leave Lebanon if Assad falls.

Lebanon Suspends Medical Assistance to Syrian Refugees

Lebanese authorities suspend medical assistance to Syrian refugees, say the decision is “technical, not political.”