The Latest Breaking News from Lebanon

US says it struck Iran targets after attack on cargo ship in the strait of Hormuz

Strikes against military facilities were in response to drone attack a day earlier on a cargo vessel

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26

Photos show Ashoura commemorations shaped by war and loss in Lebanon and Iran

War, loss and remembrance shaped the observances this year in Lebanon and Iran of Ashoura, one of Shiite Islam's most important religious days, commemorating the death of a grandson of Prophet Muhammad.

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Israel and Lebanon hail Washington deal, rejected by Hezbollah

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Israel and Lebanon hailed an agreement signed Friday with the United States to pave a way towards peace on their front in the Middle East war, while Iran-backed Hezbollah warned the deal would thwart plans to resolve the broader conflict.

Bangkok Post · Jun 26

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio along with Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors is announcing a framework agreement Friday that was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Israel’s ‘campaign between the wars’: How strategy to contain Iran and its allies risks further straining ties with US

A lot hangs on whether the United States can compel Israel to cease operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. After all, an end to the Israeli military offensive was a key provision of the broad U.S.-Iran agreement setting out a road map to end the Iran war.

The Conversation · Jun 26

Israel, Lebanon expected to sign framework deal after US-mediated talks

Israel and Lebanon are poised to sign a framework agreement in Washington, aiming to end the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. Talks have centered on potential Israeli withdrawals from occupied southern Lebanon. Despite a recent ceasefire, violence persists, with Israel issuing evacuation orders for residents in the Lebanese town of Mansouri,…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Lebanon: thousands mark Ashoura in Nabatieh amid rubble left by Israeli strikes

Thousands of Shiite Muslims marked Ashoura in Nabatieh on 26 June, holding processions through neighbourhoods devastated by recent Israeli airstrikes in a powerful display of resilience.

Euronews · Jun 26

Iran’s biggest battle starts now: What lies ahead in the 60-day ceasefire window

After months of war, crippling sanctions, a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and repeated threats of escalation, the United States and Iran have digitally signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that has paused one of the Middle East’s most consequential conflicts in recent years.

The Times of India · Jun 26

Over two thirds of Israelis believe Trump’s policies are bad for Israel

Exclusive: New figures reveal that Israeli citizens are overwhelmingly dissatisfied with the US despite Trump previously claiming to have a ‘99 per cent’ approval rating in the country

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Massive Shiite crowds mark Ashoura amid fresh Iran-Israel-US war fallout

Shiite Muslims have marked Ashoura, a significant day on their calendar, with large gatherings in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and other parts of the world

The Independent UK · Jun 26