The Latest Breaking News from Lebanon

Cleary injury could lead to more World Cup tugs-of-war

Mitch Moses is one of several NRL stars named in multiple nations' World Cup squads, with Nathan Cleary's injury to potentially impact Lebanon's campaign.

AAP · Sep 16

Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon kill 12 people, including 2 children

Israeli air force conducted two airstrikes in Kfar Rumman, killing at least twelve people. These strikes occurred amid a new round of escalation between Israel and Hezbollah. The Health Ministry reported eleven deaths in one building strike, including children and women. Another strike on a car killed a paramedic and…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

Middle East is the latest arena of political recalibration for Italy’s right-wing but pragmatic Meloni

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has made a political art of being many things at once.

The Conversation · Sep 15

Residents of southern Lebanon gather to watch Israeli drones drop explosives on their village

Residents of Mansouri in southern Lebanon are witnessing the destruction of their village by Israeli drones

The Independent UK · Sep 11

Israeli Drone Strike Explodes Behind Lebanon TV Crew as Reporter Prepares To Go Live

An Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon injured two Al-Manar journalists as a reporter prepared for a live news report.

International Business Times UK · Sep 11

Israel destroys Hezbollah tunnel network in south Lebanon, triggering 4.1-magnitude tremor

Israel said on Thursday it destroyed key tunnels built by Iran-backed Hezbollah beneath the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, completing what it called operational control of the area. Lebanon reported a massive explosion, while the US Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 4.1 tremor nearby.

France 24 · Sep 10

Shadow network of brokers and fixers exploits Syrians at Lebanon border

A market of fixers, travel agencies and border brokers charges Syrians between $180 for a 48-hour stay and $4,700 for annual residency, far above Lebanon's official fees, as procedures have tightened sharply since al-Assad's fall.

Euronews · Sep 10

Israel intensifies south Lebanon strikes, killing 13 after weeks-long lull

Israel launched a wave of air strikes across southern Lebanon, killing 13 people, including women and children, Lebanon’s health ministry said on Monday, marking an escalation after weeks of relative calm. Israel said it would continue targeting Iran-backed Hezbollah over alleged ceasefire violations. Hezbollah has not commented on the strikes.

France 24 · Sep 7

Israel warns of 'full-scale war' if Palestinian Authority launches Oct. 7-style attack

Israel on Monday threatened a “full-scale war” against the Palestinian Authority if it believed the West Bank-based body was preparing an attack on Israeli forces or settlements resembling Hamas’s October 7, 2023 assault. The warning was denounced by Palestinian authorities as an attempt to fuel the conflict during the Israeli…

France 24 · Sep 7

Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon village, killing 9, and other Mideast news

Lebanon’s Health Ministry says Israeli airstrikes on a southern Lebanese village have killed nine people

The Independent UK · Sep 7