At least 41 killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon: health ministry
At least 41 people were killed in Israeli strikes across Lebanon on Sunday, including 23 in a raid north of the capital Beirut, the health ministry said. Israel, at war…
Gaza mourns children killed in Israeli strike as death toll rises
GAZA STRIP (Palestinian territories)- A Gaza family sat weeping on Saturday over children killed by an Israeli strike as they were getting ready to play soccer, amid an intensified bombardment…
UN peacekeepers say Israel army damages south Lebanon position
BEIRUT, Lebanon – UN peacekeepers on Friday accused the Israeli army of damaging one of their south Lebanon positions in a “deliberate and direct” action against their forces. The incident…
Israeli strike in Lebanon’s Sidon kills three citizens, Lebanese army says
An Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese city of Sidon killed three Lebanese citizens and wounded three Lebanese soldiers and four Malaysian personnel from UNIFIL forces, the Lebanese army said…
WHO ‘deeply concerned’ about ‘rising attacks’ on Lebanon healthcare
The World Health Organization said Friday it was deeply concerned about Israeli attacks hitting healthcare workers and facilities in Lebanon, in its war against Hezbollah. “We’re deeply concerned about the…
New Hezbollah chief says open to truce with Israel if offer is made
With violence escalating in Gaza and Lebanon, Israel launched new strikes Monday despite Egypt’s call for a two-day ceasefire and renewed hostage talks. Hezbollah’s new leader on Wednesday said the…
UNIFIL says rocket, likely fired by Hezbollah or affiliates, hit Lebanon HQ
United Nations peacekeepers said Tuesday that a rocket, likely fired by Hezbollah or an affiliated group, hit its headquarters in southern Lebanon, leaving some peacekeepers with minor injuries. “A rocket…
Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as new leader, Israel says he won’t last long
BEIRUT – Lebanese armed group Hezbollah named Naim Qassem as its new leader on Tuesday but Israel said his tenure would be “temporary”, an apparent threat after it killed his…
Israeli strike kills three journalists in south Lebanon
BEIRUT – An Israeli strike early on Friday morning killed at least three journalists and wounded several others as they slept in guesthouses used by media in Hasbaya in southern…
France kicks off Lebanon aid conference with €100 million pledge
AFP French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday his country would support Lebanon with 100 million euros, as Paris hosted an aid conference with big financial aims but slim diplomatic prospects.…