UN slams Israel for attack on peacekeeping troops in Lebanon
The United Nations and France have condemned an Israeli attack that hit UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon.
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Pope Leo to visit several cities in Turkey, Lebanon on first trip abroad as pontiff
Pope Leo will visit eight cities and towns in Turkey and Lebanon in 2025, the Vatican announced on Monday. It will be his first trip outside Italy as pontiff, during which he is expected to make appeals for peace across the region.
Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon kill two in latest truce violation
An Israeli drone strike has killed two people in southern Lebanon, according to the country’s Ministry of Public Health, a day after Israeli military aircraft launched a series of deadly raids on the country’s eastern mountain range and south.
Agencies prepare to bring aid to starving people in Gaza as ceasefire appears to hold
Unicef says ‘humanitarian crisis continues’ and expects to scale up aid deliveries on SundayGaza ceasefire – live updatesAid agencies are preparing to bring large amounts of vital aid to starving people in Gaza this weekend, as a ceasefire between Isra…
Israeli air attacks kill one, injure seven in Lebanon
Israeli air attacks on a southern Lebanese village have killed one person and wounded seven others, temporarily severing a key route connecting Beirut to the country’s south, in the latest near-daily violation by Tel Aviv of the November 2024 ceasefir…
Lebanon says it thwarted Israeli network plotting bomb attacks
The Lebanese government announced it had foiled an Israeli plot to carry out assassinations and bombing attacks in the country, as Tel Aviv continues to violate the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah.
Pope Leo to visit Turkey and Lebanon on first overseas trip
Pontiff expected to appeal for peace across the Middle East and speak about the persecution of Christians in regionPope Leo’s debut overseas trip will be to Turkey and Lebanon, where he is expected to make appeals for peace across the Middle East, the …
Pope Leo to Visit Lebanon and Turkey
The choice signals that Pope Leo XIV aims to press for peace in the Middle East and show support for Christians in the region.
Pop star turned Islamist militant Fadel Shaker surrenders to Lebanese military after 12 years on the run
Shaker, wanted over his connection to deadly shootout between militants and army, had been hiding out in Palestinian refugee campA Lebanese pop star turned wanted Islamist militant handed himself over to the country’s military intelligence service 12 y…
As Lebanese military prepares to disarm Hezbollah, France supports Saudi conference
A French source told Breaking Defense said the meeting is expected take place before the end of 2025 and will gather several countries, including Gulf and Arab states, European states, commonwealth countries and the US.