Israel Strikes Suburb in Beirut
The Israeli military said it was targeting a member of Hezbollah in an area near Lebanon’s capital that is a stronghold for the militant group.
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Israel’s Military Strikes Near Beirut, Killing at Least 4
The attack on the outskirts of Lebanon’s capital was the second in less than a week, raising fears that a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah could unravel.
Israel Digs In Beyond Its Northern Border
Israel has built a growing network of outposts and fortifications in Syria and Lebanon, deepening concerns about a protracted occupation in parts of the two countries.
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire
Plumes of smoke rise from suburb of Dahiyeh in Lebanese capital after airstrike that threatens fragile truceIsrael has conducted an airstrike on Beirut for the first time since signing a November ceasefire with Hezbollah.Huge smoke plumes rose from the…
Israel Launches Airstrikes Near Beirut For First Time Since Cease-fire
The attack in the southern outskirts of the Lebanese capital, an area where Hezbollah holds sway, followed rocket fire toward northern Israel.
Israel Orders Residents in Neighborhood Near Beirut to Evacuate
The command for people to leave parts of the suburbs south of the Lebanese capital where Hezbollah holds sway is the first since a cease-fire went into effect in November.
Lebanon refutes any normalization of relations with Israel
The Lebanese people reject any normalization of ties with Israel, the country’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has stressed.
Amid renewed fighting in Gaza, Israel conducts ‘advanced’ tests for Iron Dome
The Rafael-made missile intercept platform is the lowest tier of Israel’s multi-layered air defense system.
Lebanon, Ravaged by Israel-Hezbollah War, Needs Changes to Unlock Aid
For years, the country has failed to enact financial and governance overhauls required by lenders. The recent fighting has made that problem urgent.