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Qatar pledges a lifeline for Lebanon’s economy, power grid and reconstruction in the south

Qatar is stepping in to help Lebanon revive its struggling economy

The Independent UK · Oct 16

Lebanon PM vows to track down suspects after truck carrying explosives intercepted

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced an investigation into explosives found in a truck linked to Hezbollah. The truck was intercepted by security personnel at the Dahr al-Baidar checkpoint, carrying 780 kilograms of explosives. Two detainees claimed they were unaware of the explosives' intended use and were directed to deliver…

The Times of India · Oct 12

Nine killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon as tensions test peace framework

At least nine people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, according to Lebanon’s state news agency, in some of the deadliest attacks since Beirut agreed to a US-mediated framework aimed at ending the latest round of fighting.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 15

Lebanon says Israel has bombed it nearly 3,500 times during ceasefire

The U.S.-brokered ceasefire came into effect just after midnight on April 17, with Israeli troops still positioned deep inside southern Lebanon. While it has largely halted air strikes on Beirut and its suburbs, the truce has failed to halt fighting in southern Lebanon between Israel and Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah.

The Economic Times · Jun 8

Iran and Israel pause strikes after desperate Trump plea – but vow to resume attacks if ceasefire breached

The shaky ceasefire between Iran and Israel was just about holding after Donald Trump intervened in the latest tit-for-tat strikes, but both sides pledged to resume hostilities if there was any further breach of the deal

The Independent UK · Jun 8

Lebanon inaugurates René Mouawad Airport as its second international airport

Lebanon's government has inaugurated the country's second international airport which is expected to open to the public within weeks

AAP · Jun 6

'Not your country': Lebanese leaders rebuke Iran as Israel, Hezbollah trade attacks

Lebanon's president and prime minister criticised Iran on Friday for opposing the latest ceasefire deal between the Lebanese government and Israel, saying their country should not be used by Tehran as a "bargaining chip" in talks with Washington. Despite the truce, Lebanese media reported continued Israeli attacks on the south…

France 24 · Jun 5

What to know as Israeli forces' historic push inside Lebanon complicates an Iran deal

Israeli forces are engaged in their deepest incursion into Lebanon in over two decades. This is happening despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and initial direct talks between Israel and Lebanon. Israel is targeting Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed militant group. Lebanon accuses Israel of widespread destruction. Over 3,300 people have been killed in…

The Economic Times · May 31

Israeli forces make historic push inside Lebanon and complicate an Iran deal

Israeli forces are now deeper inside Lebanon than they have been in over 25 years, despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire

The Independent UK · May 31

Israel seizes strategic castle in deepest incursion into Lebanon in 26 years

Experts say capture is largely symbolic, but it complicates efforts to extend the ceasefire between US and Iran

The Guardian - UK · May 31