The Latest Breaking News from Lebanon

UK accused of giving people of Gaza false hope over new refugee safe route

Only ‘very small number’ of people already in Lebanon or Jordan will be referred, says organisation running scheme

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10

How Drones Went From Tools of the Powerful to Weapons of the Masses

Two very different sorts of drone warfare

Reason · Oct 8

Lebanon's Hezbollah gets $200 million from Iran to help displaced, sources say

Hezbollah has reportedly received a significant financial transfer from Iran aimed at assisting displaced families. This aid comes after the destruction caused by Israel’s military actions in Lebanon. Many families, particularly from Shi'ite Muslim communities, are affected by the recent conflict. The US government disputes the legitimacy of this financial…

The Economic Times · Oct 8

War-weary Israelis rethink loyalty to Netanyahu before election

Residents in northern Israel are reassessing their political support for Prime Minister Netanyahu as elections approach. Many former supporters express dissatisfaction with the government's handling of recent conflicts. Displaced individuals and business owners cite ongoing trauma and economic struggles following years of warfare. While some still support tough measures against…

The Economic Times · Oct 6

Israel elections, West Asia wars & Bibi’s last gambit

The miraculous survival of Israeli passengers on the flydubai flight that saw an attempted hijacking and potential terror plot – thwarted only by the quick thinking of Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and the passengers – has become the latest hot button issue in Israel’s upcoming Oct 27 polls. Even before…

The Times of India · Oct 3

Hiccups Lasting Over Two Days Have a Medical Name, and One Smoker's Hidden Lung Abscess Shows Why

Hiccups lasting over 48 hours count as persistent. In Lebanon, they were a 65-year-old smoker's only complaint, and a lung abscess was the cause.

Medical Daily · Oct 2

Israeli passengers returned home after terrifying flight and other top photos from the Middle East

Israelis returned after a pilot apparently tried to crash their flight; Palestinians buried Israeli strike victims; Baghdad ballet dancers prepared and racers braved mud in Lebanon. This photo gallery was curated by AP Photo Editor Enric Marti.

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Axis Of Resistance: Iran seeks to preserve weakened network; Iraq now key test

Mothers and the Islamic Republic of Iran have something unexpected in common: they both understand that it takes a village to raise a child, though what a child and a village mean to each of them differs.

The Times of India · Oct 1

What Israel's Lebanon War and West Bank Violence Mean for Oil Prices: Key Takeaways

Lebanon and the West Bank are separate crises, yet both feed the Iran standoff pushing Brent above $100. See what it means for fuel costs.

Latin Times · Sep 29

Photos show racers battling mud and obstacles during Lebanon’s 15th Hannibal Race

Competitors ran, climbed, crawled and jumped along an 8-kilometer (5-mile) course during the 15th Hannibal Race at Lebanon’s Mzaar-Kfardebian ski resort.

The Independent UK · Sep 27