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Evening recap
This article summarizes key developments from Israel's conflict with Gaza as of Saturday. It details fatalities following Israeli actions and includes reports on decreased birth rates and increased mi...
Israel carries out sweping air strikes across southern Lebanon
Israeli forces conducted extensive airstrikes across several areas in southern Lebanon on Friday, targeting regions including Ar-Rihan, Ansar, and Zrarieh, as well as the villages of Kfarwa and Azza. ...
US designates Muslim Brotherhood branches in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon as 'terror' groups
The United States has designated the Egyptian, Jordanian, and Lebanese branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, implementing sanctions based on allegations that they pose a threa...
Israel says it is targeting Hezbollah and Hamas in Lebanon strikes
Despite an ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, Israeli military continues with frequent airstrikes in Lebanon, claiming these operations are directed at Hezbollah or sometimes Hamas target...
Israel says targets Hezbollah, Hamas in Lebanon strikes
The Israeli military conducted air strikes against what it identified as Hezbollah and Hamas targets in four Lebanese villages on Monday, according to state media. This marks the first such warning is...
Hezbollah’s funding network in Venezuela takes spotlight after Maduro
Reports suggest Hezbollah has been utilizing drug smuggling and money laundering activities within Venezuela to fund its operations internationally and in Lebanon. These illicit networks have existed ...
Israel urges evacuation of two villages in southern Lebanon ahead of strike
An Israeli military spokesperson announced an evacuation order for two villages in southern Lebanon ahead of a planned strike....
Israel blows up last standing house in border town in Lebanon that it has occupied
The Israeli army destroyed the final remaining house in an occupied southern Lebanese border town, according to Al Jazeera. Israel's attacks on southern and eastern Lebanon continued after a ceasefire...
Israeli military says it killed Iranian Quds Force member in attack in Lebanon
The Israeli military reported on Thursday that they assassinated Hussein Mahmoud Marshad al-Jawhari, an officer from Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force. The target was reportedly invol...
US designates three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as global terrorists
The United States has officially designated the Egyptian, Lebanese, and Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as globally recognized terrorist entities, citing their alleged support for Hamas. ...
Middle East fighter jet deals, missile defenses and peace talks: 2026 preview
The article discusses potential developments in the Middle East for 2026 including Turkey and Saudi Arabia potentially acquiring F-35 jets, possible conflict involving Lebanon, advancements in missile...
Pope Leo addresses suffering of Palestinians and others in his Christmas address
During his Christmas address at St Peter's Basilica, Pope Leo denounced the suffering of Palestinians and called for justice, peace, and stability in occupied territories like Gaza, Israel, Lebanon, S...
US takes aim at Muslim Brotherhood in Arab world
The United States has designated branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as terrorist organizations. This action aligns with demands from Arab allies and conservative US group...
Israeli strikes hit eastern and southern Lebanon, killing two, local media says
On Thursday, Israeli air strikes struck Ansariyah and al-Jumayjimah areas in Lebanon, violating a ceasefire agreement from late last year. Local media reported that an Israeli drone strike killed two ...
With Trump’s backing, Israel gives Lebanon last chance before attacking Hezbollah
A senior Israeli diplomat stated that President Trump's administration understands Lebanon cannot be relied upon to disarm the militant group Hezbollah. The statement implies a reluctance towards trus...
The man saving Lebanon's cinema history, a poster at a time
Abboudi Bou Jaoude is preserving Lebanon's film industry history by collecting movie posters. In a country without official film archives, his personal archive holds thousands of posters and serves as...
France condemns Israeli fire that injured UN peacekeeper in south Lebanon
France has condemned Israeli gunfire near the village of Bastarra in southern Lebanon that slightly injured a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) peacekeeper, causing an ear concussion. T...
Lebanon revives offshore gas push with new approval for Total-led consortium
The Lebanese government has granted a new exploration permit to an international consortium led by French energy company Total to explore an offshore area near Israel's maritime border....
Lebanon revives offshore gas push with new approval for Total-led consortium
Beirut has granted a new exploration permit allowing international energy companies in a consortium led by Total to begin work on an offshore block that borders Israel’s maritime territory....
Lebanon pursues remnants of Syrian regime in country: What we know
Lebanese military has increased security operations following reports that individuals linked to the ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime are present within Lebanon....