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.
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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.
Lebanon warns of ‘new war’ as Israel strikes southern city
Israel’s military struck southern Lebanon following an alleged rocket attack, killing at least seven people and endangering a ceasefire agreement reached with Hezbollah four months ago.
Deadly Israeli strikes in Gaza and Lebanon amid calls for halt to ‘endless war’
Hamas leader in Khan Younis among 19 dead from Gaza bombing, while Iran-backed rebels in Yemen fire missile at IsraelIsraeli strikes across southern Gaza killed at least 19 people overnight into Sunday, including a senior Hamas political leader, offici…
Rockets Fired From Lebanon Prompt Israeli Strikes
The volley broke months of relative quiet in northern Israel after a U.S.-backed truce. Israel retaliated by attacking sites it said were linked to Hezbollah.
Syria, Lebanon agree to ceasefire after cross-border attacks kill 10, injure dozens
The defense ministers of Syria and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire, Syria’s state-run SANA news agency reported, after cross-border attacks left 10 dead and more than 50 wounded.
Lebanese army, Syrian troops clash on northeastern border
The Lebanese army has engaged in clashes with Syrian forces on Lebanon’s eastern border with Syria, in the latest round of fighting.