The Latest Breaking News from Lebanon

Israel strikes Gaza and Lebanon after rocket fire

It's the most serious escalation between Lebanon and Israel since the 2006 war.

Axios · Apr 6, 2023

Israel intercepts biggest rocket barrage from Lebanon since war

Israel mostly intercepted a barrage of rockets from Lebanon on Thursday, which was the most sustained attack since a 2006 war, and a day after a spike in tensions in Gaza and Jerusalem that coincided with religious holidays.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2023

UN Palestinian Refugee Chief Warns over Lack of Donors

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees warned on Thursday that it faced growing challenges in running its operations as donors were set to contribute less money this year. Agency chief Philippe Lazzarini told The Associated Press in an interview that he plans to make a new appeal for donors after…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2023

Rockets from Lebanon Hit Northern Israel

Rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel on Thursday and answered by a burst of cross-border artillery fire, officials said. There were no immediate reports of any casualties. The Israeli military said it had intercepted at least one rocket. Air raid sirens were heard across Israel's western Galilee region. There…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2023

Israeli strikes target Hamas in Lebanon and Gaza after rocket attack

Israel's military hit sites in Lebanon and Gaza early on Friday, in retaliation for rocket attacks it blamed on the Islamist group Hamas, as tensions following police raids this week on the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem threatened to spiral out of control.

Reuters · Apr 6, 2023

Paris Asks Franjieh for Guarantees, Answer Lies with 'Hezbollah'

Qatar's Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Khulaifi held recently a number of meetings with Lebanese spiritual and political leaders, which highlighted the difference between Qatar and France's approach in dealing with the presidential issue. According to well-informed sources, Paris is likely…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2023

Israeli airstrikes on Syria see tensions simmer with Iran

Israel has intensified its airstrikes in Syria in recent weeks, killing two Iranian military advisers and temporarily putting the country’s two largest international airports out of service

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Qatari Minister Holds Meetings in Lebanon amid International Action to Help Address Crisis

International action to help Lebanon overcome its crisis have recently come to the fore, especially the quintet meeting that recently brought together representatives of the United States, France, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar in Paris. In parallel, Qatar’s Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2023

Israeli strikes on Syria intensify, raise tensions with Iran

Israel has intensified its airstrikes in Syria in recent weeks, killing two Iranian military advisers and temporarily putting the country’s two largest international airports out of service

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Lebanon Confronted with Test of Choices, as Riyadh Judges Projects, Not Names

A senior Arab diplomat provided a rational assessment of the situation in Lebanon. He made the assessment away from the local media, effective and ineffective Lebanese politicians and their expectations from the recent agreement that restored diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Lebanese officials often speak of “conspiracies” when…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2023