The Latest Breaking News from Lebanon

Tensions escalate between Israel and Hezbollah in border region

Lebanese militant group appears to be trying new tactics to test Israel’s resolve

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023

Erdan Warns UN Security Council Of ‘powder Keg’ On Cusp Of Hezbollah Ignition

The Israeli ambassador to the United Nations implored its Security Council to help clamp down on Hezbollah

Zenger · Aug 2, 2023

Renewed clashes break out at Palestinian camp in Lebanon ending a brief cease-fire

Heavy clashes have resumed in a Palestinian refugee camp in south Lebanon, ending a cease-fire there following a day of relative calm

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

What’s behind the fighting in Ein el-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp?

At least nine people killed and dozens wounded in clashes at the camp, where 63,000 people live in crowded conditions.

Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2023

Deadly clashes between Palestinian groups in Lebanon camp for third day

At least nine people killed and dozens wounded as efforts to broker ceasefire at Ein el-Hilweh camp fail.

Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2023

Lebanon's central bank chief ends 30-year tenure amid scandal, crisis

Lebanon's embattled central bank governor stepped down Monday under a cloud of investigation and blame for his country's economic crisis as several European countries probe him for alleged financial crimes.

France 24 · Jul 31, 2023

Lebanon's central bank governor ends 30-year tenure under investigation during dire economic crisis

Lebanon’s embattled central bank governor has ended his 30-year tenure

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Clashes continue between factions in Palestinian camp in Lebanon as death toll climbs to 6

Clashes are continuing for a third day in Lebanon’s Ein el Helweh Palestinian camp between members of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ Fatah group and Islamist factions in the camp

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Now a wanted man, Lebanon’s central bank head steps down

Amid accusations of fraud, a tarnished end to a governorship that started in 1993 at the request of the PM.

Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2023

At least 5 dead and 7 wounded in clashes inside crowded Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

Palestinian officials say at least five people have been killed and seven others wounded during clashes in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian refugee camp

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023