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The Latest: Israel and Iran trade fire in most serious confrontation since April ceasefire

Israel and Iran have exchanged fire, marking the first such incident since a ceasefire two months ago

AAP · Jun 8

Protesters block Beirut roads after Cabinet approves new taxes that raise fuel prices

Protesters block major roads around Beirut after Lebanon’s cabinet approves new taxes that raise fuel prices to fund public pay hikes

The Independent UK · Feb 17

Lebanon’s cabinet welcomes army plan to disarm Hezbollah, gives no timeline

Five Shia ministers walk out of cabinet debate as Hezbollah remains adamant it will hold onto its weapons.

Al Jazeera · Sep 5, 2025

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Lebanon Cabinet Meets Again On Hezbollah Disarmament

Lebanon's cabinet met on Thursday for the second time in days to discuss disarming Hezbollah, after the Iran-backed group rejected the government's decision to take away its weapons.

International Business Times · Aug 8, 2025

Lebanon backs US proposal for Hezbollah to disarm and IDF to withdraw from south

Hezbollah officials have said the group will not discuss giving up its remaining arsenal until Israel withdraws from five hills it is occupying inside Lebanon and stops almost daily air strikes.

Euronews · Aug 7, 2025

Berri’s Call for ‘Consensus’ over New Lebanese President Sparks Debate on Role of Parliament

The Lebanese parliament failed on Thursday to elect a new president for the republic. At its conclusion, Speaker Nabih Berri declared that the legislature will convene again once the MPs reach “consensus” over a presidential candidate. The session ended with the speaker failing to schedule a date for a new…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 1, 2022

Lebanon Planning to Return Syrian Refugees Home without Int’l Guarantees

Lebanon is again trying to return Syrian refugees on its territories back to their war-torn country. Caretaker Minister of the Displaced Issam Sharafeddine revealed that intense talks are underway with Syria to ensure the “safe and dignified” return of refugees to their home. The plan enjoys the support of Lebanese…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 6, 2022

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