Keywords: Lebanon


Hezbollah vows defiance amid Israeli disarmament demands

Hezbollah's leader, Naim Qassem, declared on Sunday that the group will not surrender or disarm despite mounting pressure from Israel and international demands. Speaking to a crowd of thousands during the Shia Muslim Ashura commemoration in Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold,......

Israel warns of continued strikes on Lebanon amid Hezbollah tensions

Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning on Friday, stating that Israel will persist in its strikes against Lebanon until the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah is disarmed. This announcement follows recent Israeli airstrikes that targeted areas in Beirut’s southern suburbs. “There......

Spain strengthens peacekeeping efforts in Lebanon with new military deployment

La ministra de Defensa, Margarita Robles, presided over the farewell ceremony for the Spanish contingent departing for Lebanon to join the United Nations peacekeeping mission. The majority of the troops belong to the Mando de Canarias (Mcana) and will remain in Lebanese territory for the coming months. From......

Israel Escalates Tensions With Second Airstrike on Beirut

Israel has launched another airstrike on Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, for the second time in a week, killing at least three people and further straining the fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah. The attack, which struck the southern suburb of Dahiyeh early Tuesday, also injured at least seven others,......

Morocco and Lebanon discuss strengthening cooperation

The Moroccan ambassador to Lebanon, M’hamed Grin, engaged in discussions on Thursday in Beirut with the Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister, Tarek Mitri. Their talks centered on matters of mutual interest and the prospects for enhanced cooperation between the two nations. This meeting provided an opportunity......

Lebanon and Syria reach ceasefire agreement after deadly border clashes

Lebanon and Syria have agreed on a ceasefire following deadly clashes along their shared border, which resulted in 10 deaths over the past two days. Lebanese Defence Minister Michel Menassa and Syrian Defence Minister Murhaf Abu Qasra confirmed the agreement in statements on Monday. The cross-border......

Tensions escalate as Syrian, Lebanese armies clash over soldiers' deaths

The Lebanese army has confirmed ongoing communication with Syrian authorities following a violent exchange of fire along the border between the two nations. This latest conflict was ignited by the kidnapping and killing of three Syrian soldiers, an act for which Lebanon’s defense ministry has laid......

Israel’s Defense Minister Confirms Army’s Continued Presence in Buffer Zone

Israel’s Defense Minister, Yoav Katz, announced on Thursday that the Israeli army plans to remain in the buffer zone along the Lebanese border indefinitely. The area has been under a ceasefire since November 27, following two months of open warfare with Hezbollah. Katz emphasized that despite the......

Lebanon's PM calls for sovereignty, reform, and unity in parliamentary address

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam addressed the parliament on Tuesday, outlining his government’s vision for a state that prioritizes sovereignty, security, and reform. He emphasized the creation of a state capable of defending its citizens, upholding independence, and fostering strong......