The Latest Breaking News from Lebanon

Israeli drones drop grenades near UN peacekeepers in Lebanon in what UNIFIL calls a serious attack

The U.N. peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon says Israeli drones have dropped four grenades close to U.N. peacekeepers deployed in south Lebanon near the border with Israel as they were working to clear roadblocks

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025

UNIFIL says Israeli drones drop grenades near peacekeepers in Lebanon

‘This is one of the most serious attacks on UNIFIL personnel and assets’ since November ceasefire, UN force says.

Al Jazeera · Sep 3, 2025

Will a US-backed economic zone incentivise Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah?

US envoy Barrack proposed the zone, but analysts say locals don’t trust Israel or the US’s ability to control it.

Al Jazeera · Sep 1, 2025

UN to end Lebanon peacekeeping mission next year after Israeli and US pressure

Unifil mandate extended but troops patrolling Lebanon-Israel border to be withdrawn in December 2026

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025

France's Macron hails UN decision to extend peacekeeping mission in Lebanon

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday welcomed a United Nations decision to keep its peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon until 2027.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 29, 2025

Israel’s double-tap strike on Nasser Hospital likely broke rules of war

There are very limited circumstances in which a hospital or its medical staff could ever be a lawful target

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2025

UN votes to end its peacekeeping force in Lebanon after nearly five decades

The multinational peacekeeping force known as UNIFIL has played a significant role in monitoring the security situation in southern Lebanon for decades, including during the Israel-Hezbollah conflict last year.

Euronews · Aug 29, 2025

Displaced return home and reclaim lost roots as Syria tries to rebuild

Syrians – both refugees and internally displaced – are returning home in increasing numbers since the fall of al-Assad.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2025

Israel’s ‘double-tap’ hospital strike probably breached rules of war

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The Conversation · Aug 28, 2025

Two Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli drone explosion in southern Lebanon

Lebanese army says two other personnel wounded after crashed Israeli drone explodes during inspection in Naqoura area.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2025