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The Latest Breaking News from Lebanon

AAP Rolling News Bulletin May 28, 2300

AAP Rolling News Bulletin for May 28 at 2300

AAP · May 28

Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs after Hezbollah attacks

More than a dozen explosions rocked Beirut, witnesses said, in the most intensive strikes ‌on the southern ⁠suburbs ⁠since a war between Israel and Hezbollah in 2024.

The Economic Times · May 28

First Thing: Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ US ally Oman if it does not ‘behave’ over strait of Hormuz

President makes comments after reports Iran and Oman have discussed jointly charging a toll for ships. Plus, how ‘balcony solar’ could help fight rising energy costs

The Guardian - UK · May 28

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How Israel has emptied southern Lebanon far beyond the front lines

A fragile ceasefire in Lebanon has faltered. Israel's military campaign is expanding, forcing thousands of civilians from their homes. Evacuation orders cover a significant portion of southern Lebanon. Many residents fear they may never return. The conflict, part of a wider regional struggle, continues to displace families and destroy communities.

The Economic Times · May 28

US and Iranian strikes the most serious since truce began

TEHRAN - The United States and Iran traded strikes on Thursday in their most serious clash since an April ceasefire began, rattling ongoing efforts to negotiate an end to the war and open the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Bangkok Post · May 28

Israeli strikes kill at least 8 in Lebanon's fourth largest city ahead of Washington talks

The Israeli military has intensified its attacks on Lebanon, targeting the city of Tyre

The Independent UK · May 28

JD Vance says US ‘not there yet’ on an Iran deal – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · May 28

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US and Iran exchange strikes as Israel intensifies attacks on southern Lebanon

US forces down drones near strait of Hormuz, sparking attack on American airbase in Kuwait

The Guardian - AU · May 28

Iran-US war restarted? Tensions rise as Washington, Tehran resume attacks amid truce talks: Check key developments

Fresh US strikes targeted Iran's drone control center near Bandar Abbas after Iranian forces fired on a US tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington also imposed new sanctions on an Iranian agency controlling shipping. Kuwait intercepted missiles and drones, while Israel warned Lebanon's Tyre of impending action against Hezbollah,…

The Economic Times · May 28

Israel declares new 'combat zone' in southern Lebanon, orders evacuations

Israel expanded its military campaign in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, ordering residents to evacuate areas south of the Zahrani River as strikes intensified despite an April ceasefire. The escalation comes as Israeli officials seek to pressure Hezbollah while avoiding actions in Beirut that could complicate US-led diplomacy with Iran.

France 24 · May 28

From Iran deal ultimatum to Ebola preparedness: Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s cabinet meeting

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday held an expansive Cabinet meeting at the White House, addressing issues ranging from ongoing negotiations with Iran and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz to Ebola preparedness, immigration detention protests and domestic anti-fraud initiatives.

The Times of India · May 27

Israel strikes Beirut head of crucial Washington talks

The Israeli military has carried out a strike in Beirut despite an active ceasefire, describing the operation as "targeted" without providing further details.

AAP · May 27

The Guardian view on Lebanon’s suffering: the ‘ceasefire’ didn’t stop Israeli attacks. Now they’re intensifying again

Editorial: Civilians including children are among the thousands to have died in this war, yet the world is paying remarkably little attention

The Guardian - UK · May 27

Israel's military tells residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it fights Hezbollah

The Israeli military has told residents across southern Lebanon to leave as it expands its operations there

The Independent UK · May 27

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Euronews · May 27

Ferry link between Cyprus and Lebanon will start operating from 9 June

Cedar Waves has now opened its online platform for bookings, allowing customers to reserve their stays directly through the company’s website.

The Economic Times · May 27

Iran says 'low' possibility of return to war with US

Iran's Revolutionary Guards are cautiously optimistic about avoiding war with the US but remain vigilant against potential threats. With peace talks not moving much on pivotal matters like the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear program discussions, the geopolitical climate is tense, though.

Euronews · May 27

Bodies pulled from rubble near Tyre after deadly Israeli strike in Lebanon

Lebanon rescue workers recovered bodies from the rubble in Burj al-Shamali near the coastal city of Tyre on 27 May, one day after an Israeli strike that Lebanon’s health ministry said killed at least 14 people.

The Guardian - UK · May 27

Israeli military tells residents of swathe of southern Lebanon to leave

Notice to evacuate ‘combat zone’ and head north comes day after Israel launched more than 120 airstrikes on country

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The Guardian - UK · May 27

‘It’s the West Bank’: Lebanese villagers describe life inside Israel’s ‘yellow line’

Residents live in fear of nightly raids and daytime bombings from the Israeli military occupying their land

The Guardian - UK · May 27

The chaotic, unique, beautiful Lebanon I knew has been reduced to rubble. When will it end?

Suspected war crimes happen almost daily as Israel continues its bombardment, which Unicef estimates is killing nearly 14 children a day. We cannot write this off as just another war in a war-torn region, writes Arwa Mahdawi

Bangkok Post · May 27

Iran says ‘low’ possibility of return to war with US

TEHRAN - Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday that a return to war with the United States was unlikely, while warning that the Islamic republic stood ready against any attack.

France 24 · May 27

US strikes Iran, Tehran hits back with attack on American air base

The United States carried out strikes on a ground control station in the south of Iran on Thursday, prompting retaliation from Tehran which targeted a US base in the most serious clashes since the April ceasefire began.

The Guardian - UK · May 27

Middle East crisis: Rubio says ‘some progress’ on US-Iran deal after Trump says ‘maybe we’ll just have to finish the job’ – as it happened

Trump and secretary of state give conflicting messages about the status of deal with Iran as US president meets with his cabinet

The Independent UK · May 27

Iran-US war latest: Tehran retaliates after Trump orders fresh strikes on military sites

White House dismisses report of draft agreement with Tehran as ‘complete fabrication’

The Economic Times · May 27

Israel carried out attack against Hamas' new armed wing chief Mohammad Odeh, says Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel reports striking Mohammad Odeh, the newly appointed chief of Hamas' armed wing in Gaza. Odeh reportedly headed Hamas' intelligence division during the October 7 attack. Israel has also intensified military activities, expanding ground operations into Lebanon. An Israeli strike in Gaza City killed two people and wounded over twenty,…

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