US approves $95mn in aid to Lebanon’s military
The administration of President Donald Trump has approved a waiver for $95m in military assistance to Lebanon in a sign that it sees it’s making progress against Hezbollah.
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US unfreezes $95M in military aid to Lebanese Armed Forces
“The Department approved an exception to expend the $95 million of FMF recently reprogrammed to Lebanon. We are working with our DoD colleagues to move forward with the implementation of these funds,” a State Department Spokesperson told Breaking Defe…
Saudi crown prince, Lebanese president hold meeting in Riyadh
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has held official talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Riyadh.
Lebanon’s government wins confidence vote in parliament
Lebanon’s new government has won a confidence vote in parliament, following a speech by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam promising to push for economic reforms and to start negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Smaller polygons and cell alerts: How Israel’s Home Front Command honed its civilian alert system
The Middle Eastern nation has used a siren system to warn of threats for decades, but the latest Gaza war saw several upgrades, an Israeli security official told Breaking Defense.
Iran condemns Israel’s violation of Lebanon sovereignty
Iran has strongly condemned Israel’s terrorist act against civilians after its warplanes flew over an area where the funeral of former Hezbollah chiefs was being held.
Massive crowds attend funeral of late Hezbollah leader Nasrallah
Hasan Nasrallah, one of the founding members of Hezbollah, was killed during Israeli bombing in SeptemberTens of thousands of people have attended a funeral in Beirut for Hassan Nasrallah, who led the Iran-backed, Lebanese militia and political party H…
Mass funeral held in Lebanon for slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah
Tens of thousands of people in Lebanon paid their last respects to Hezbollah’s late leader Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed in an Israeli attack in the southern suburbs of Beirut last September.
Trump envoy says US expects second phase of Israel-Hamas deal to proceed – as it happened
Comments come after Israel suspended release of 600 Palestinian detainees. This live blog is now closedMassive crowds attend funeral of late Hezbollah leader NasrallahHezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the group would keep following the path of slain ch…
Hezbollah Stages Show of Strength at Hassan Nasrallah’s Funeral
The Iran-backed Lebanese militant group held an elaborate commemoration for its longtime leader, Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed by Israel in September.