Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills 7 people, Lebanese state media say An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon has killed seven people and wounded three The Independent UK · Aug 15
Hezbollah chief says Lebanon-Israel deal puts undue pressure on army Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem criticized Lebanese authorities for pressuring the army. He stated the framework deal with Israel subjects the army to undue pressure. Qassem questioned the patriotism and dignity of preserving the army's autonomy. Hezbollah rejects direct talks and refuses to surrender its weapons. The group urged Lebanese officials… The Economic Times · Aug 14
The CIA no longer believes Israeli intel. Where does that leave Trump’s fragile relationship with Netanyahu? ANALYSIS: An extraordinary operation to transport Trump onto a military plane in Ankara in a catering truck was prompted by a warning from Israel of a potential Iranian assassination attempt. But with the CIA saying they had ‘low confidence’ in the intel, experts tell Maira Butt that the relationship between… The Independent UK · Aug 13
Lebanese parliament passes sweeping amnesty law to reduce overcrowding in prisons Lebanon's parliament on Wednesday passed a general amnesty law reducing sentences for inmates and people detained for more than 12 years without charges in a bid to reduce prison overcrowding. The legislation was passed a day after Lebanon became the first Middle Eastern country to abolish the death penalty. France 24 · Aug 12
Israel deliberately starting wildfires in southern Lebanon, firefighters say Emergency services, residents and environmental groups say military dropping flares to destroy forests and crops The Guardian - UK · Aug 12
Lebanon becomes first country in Middle East to abolish death penalty Lebanon’s parliament on Tuesday abolished the death penalty, making it the first country in the Middle East to replace capital punishment with a sentence of life imprisonment with hard labour. Radio France Internationale · Aug 11
Lebanon abolishes death penalty after historic parliament vote Lebanon’s parliament voted to abolish the death penalty on Tuesday The Independent UK · Aug 11
Will NYPD cops go to Syria, Lebanon with Zohran Mamdani's wife? Row over Rama Duwaji's travel plan to meet family NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji has a trip to Syria and Lebanon on her schedule in September and that has triggered a major row as it is not clear whether she will be accompanied by NYPD security. New York Post reported that Duwaji requested NYPD security after she… The Times of India · Aug 11
Israeli troops infiltrate Lebanese army-held village and build roadblock, mayor says A Lebanese village held by the country's army was infiltrated by Israeli forces, who built a roadblock near the town square overnight, the mayor and state media said Saturday. The Lebanese army was deployed to Zawtar al-Gharbiya more than two weeks ago within the framework of a US-sponsored agreement signed… France 24 · Aug 8
Lebanon, Israel agree shortlist of countries that could send troops to verify Hezbollah disarmament Lebanon and Israel have agreed on a shortlist of countries that could provide troops to verify Hezbollah’s disarmament under a US-brokered agreement, a Lebanese official told Reuters. The US will select the country or countries from the list. Lebanon has rejected the use of private security firms for the verification… The Economic Times · Aug 7
Rights groups accuse Israel of targeting and killing Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil Global and Lebanese rights groups accuse Israel of intentionally targeting and killing Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil during an Israeli strike in April The Independent UK · Aug 6
Possible Strait of Hormuz deal, Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon and other news in the Mideast Iran says it’s in the final stage of drafting an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz waterway with Oman The Independent UK · Aug 6
Iran says a deal with Oman to reopen the strait of Hormuz is close to being finalised – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Aug 6
Israeli strike that killed journalist in Lebanon was war crime, say rights groups Investigation by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty and Legal Agenda shows Israel deliberately attacked Amal Khalil and colleague Zeinab Faraj knowing they were civilians The Guardian - UK · Aug 6
Bangkok Post · Aug 6 Israel reports troop deaths as Lebanon talks continue JERUSALEM - Israel on Thursday reported its first military fatalities in southern Lebanon in more than a month, after carrying out fresh strikes despite ongoing US-backed talks in Rome aimed at ending hostilities.
The Independent UK · Aug 6 Two Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon explosion as military announces first deaths since fragile Hezbollah truce The Israeli military said two of its soldiers were killed in an explosion in southern Lebanon
France 24 · Aug 6 Israel refuses to withdraw from more south Lebanon areas at talks Israel told talks in Rome on Thursday it would not withdraw from additional areas of southern Lebanon until the Lebanese army established full control over two initial "pilot zones", a Lebanese presidential source said. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. Read our blog to see how the day's events…
France 24 · Aug 6 Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman in final stage as Trump signals breakthrough Iran on Wednesday said an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz was in its final stages as US President Donald Trump suggested a deal could be announced within days, raising hopes for the easing of a blockade that has disrupted global shipping and fuelled months of conflict.
The Economic Times · Aug 6 Iran and the US say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down Iran and Oman are finalizing an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This potential deal could reopen the vital waterway and ease global economic pressures. U.S. President Donald Trump indicated a deal might be announced this week. Attacks on regional shipping continue, impacting oil prices and trade routes. Meanwhile, a…
The Independent UK · Aug 5 Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday U.S. President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday
The Guardian - UK · Aug 5 Israel strikes southern Lebanon killing one and injuring 11 Hits on two towns among deadliest bombings since start of June ceasefire
France 24 · Aug 5 Israel resumes military strikes on southern Lebanon as Rome hosts peace talks Israel again fired on southern Lebanon on Wednesday, blaming Hezbollah for violating a ceasefire, as US-backed negotiations in Rome sought to end months of cross-border hostilities. Lebanon said at least one person was killed in the attacks, while Israel issued its first evacuation alert in weeks for a southern town,…
Radio France Internationale · Aug 4 Seventh round of talks between Lebanon and Israel under way in Rome Lebanon and Israel began a new round of United States-sponsored direct talks in Rome on Tuesday, as Beirut seeks Israel's phased withdrawal from the country's south. But critics, including Hezbollah, say the talks amount to a "surrender" by Lebanon.
Euronews · Aug 4 Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome to discuss Hezbollah disarming This week's negotiations are the seventh round of Washington-mediated talks since Hezbollah drew Lebanon into the Middle East war in March with rocket fire at Israel in support of its backer Iran.
Radio France Internationale · Aug 4 Push for indictment as Lebanon marks six years since Beirut port blast Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is urging the judiciary to issue a long-awaited indictment over the 2020 Beirut port blast, as the country marks six years since the catastrophe which killed more than 200 people.