The Latest Breaking News from Lebanon

Israel free to act against threats Netanyahu told Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told US President Donald Trump that Israel would remain free to act against threats ‌in Lebanon.

AAP · May 24

Netanyahu told Trump Israel will remain free to act against threats, Israeli source says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu informed U.S. President Donald Trump that Israel will retain freedom to act against threats in Lebanon during a call concerning a potential U.S.-Iran agreement. Trump indicated a memorandum of understanding is largely negotiated, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Israel emphasized its right to…

The Economic Times · May 24

Possible Iran-US deal: What we know

TEHRAN - The United States and Iran appear closer than ever to a deal that would end a war that has engulfed the Middle East and disrupted the global oil market.

Bangkok Post · May 24

Israeli bombardment reduces buildings to craters in southern Lebanon

People killed in strikes across multiple locations after child and six paramedics die in attacks a day earlier

The Guardian - UK · May 23

‘The one toy I took from my war torn home’: Plight of the 400,000 children displaced by Israel’s war on Lebanon

IN FOCUS: Around 400,000 children have been displaced in Lebanon due to Israel’s bombardment and invasion. As a shaky ceasefire is extended for 45 days, they show the toys they brought with them, and share their dreams to one day return home. Alex Croft reports

The Independent UK · May 23

Pakistan army chief in Tehran as Iran weighs US peace offer

Pakistan's army chief arrived in Tehran for mediation efforts to end the Middle East war, as Iran considers a peace proposal amid reports of potential new US strikes. Diplomacy continues to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil transit route, while fighting persists on the Lebanon front.

The Economic Times · May 23

Rubio urges more support from NATO allies to help end Iran war

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged more support for US efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, relaying Trump's "disappointment" at NATO allies and European partners for failing to step up their efforts to end the Iran war. Rubio made the comments ahead of the arrival of Pakistan’s army…

France 24 · May 22

Pakistan military chief arrives in Tehran in push to end Iran war

TEHRAN - Pakistan's powerful army chief arrived in Tehran on Friday, with Islamabad mediating as the Islamic republic examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war.

Bangkok Post · May 22

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kill 10, including paramedics and a child, officials say

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed 10 people, including six paramedics and a Syrian girl, according to the Health Ministry

The Independent UK · May 22

Lebanon opens seafront tent camp in Beirut as Israeli strikes displace 1 million

Lebanon has opened a large tent camp on the seafront in Beirut to shelter civilians displaced by Israeli bombardment and fighting linked to Hezbollah, as more than one million people have now been forced from their homes.

Euronews · May 22