Lebanon
Lebanon is a Middle Eastern nation located along the Mediterranean Sea. It directly borders Israel to the South and Syria to the North and East.
The nation has been in several conflicts with Israel over the past several decades and tensions along the border happen regularly, particularly with the large Lebanon-based terrorist organization Hezbollah, which wields significant political power in the country.
Hezbollah rejects any long term ceasefire option where they give up their arms
Hezbollah has made it clear that it is not willing to surrender its weapons even if Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon, raising tensions in Lebanon.
Hunter Biden: The worst thing that has happened to Jewish people globally is Israeli gov't
IDF's new strategy: All borders must have buffer zones, defense achieved through offense
Lebanon drops charges against Hezbollah Ashura festival gunmen
Mideast security expert: Are the Abraham Accords still a win-win? - interview
"If we look deeper, we must ask: Are these truly agreements that benefit both sides, or is Israel facing the danger that what it gives is not always reciprocated?”
Disarming Hezbollah in Lebanon: Is it really possible?
As tensions simmer along Lebanon’s southern border, the long-standing debate over Hezbollah’s armed presence takes center stage again. But is disarmament truly achievable?
Voices from the Arab press: The need to reform the UN
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Hezbollah's secretary-general says group 'will not surrender weapons to Israel' - report
Sheik Naim Qassem, Hezbollah's secretary-general, gave a speech where he rejected the idea of "giving up weapons" and assured that the war could be restarted in any moment.
IDF confirms false identification following sirens, two IDF soldiers severely wounded in Gaza
Hezbollah chief says group won't relinquish arms to Israel • IDF strikes 90 targets in Gaza Strip• Israeli-Druze group crosses border into Syria
Iran rushing to rearm Mideast terror proxies after IDF, US strikes on Tehran - WSJ
Despite the denials from Tehran, there is mounting evidence that Iran continues to send military aid to these groups, demonstrating its determination to retain influence over its militia allies.
WATCH: IDF kills terrorists, destroys tunnels in Gaza, Lebanon strikes
The IDF killed Hassan Ahmed Sabra, a commander in Hezbollah's naval force, and Iyad Nasr, deputy commander of Hamas's Jabalya Battalion, who was involved in the October 7 massacre.
French court backs release of Lebanese terrorist jailed for US, Israeli diplomat murders
Georges Ibrahim Abdallah has remained a staunch defender of the Palestinian cause • US Justice Dept. asserts his release would pose a threat to the safety of US diplomats
Syria conflict grows as Egypt and Jordan warn of regional instability
As the crisis grows regionally, it is likely that more countries will seek to become involved.
Lebanon central bank bans institutions from interacting with Hezbollah's Al-Qard Al-Hassan
Hezbollah has been grappling with acute financial strains, US demands for its disarmament, and diminished political clout since a new cabinet took office in February with US support.
Trump hints at 'good news' regarding Gaza as Israel shows flexibility in hostage talks
Sirens by Dead Sea after Houthi missile launch • Shas exits Netanyahu's gov't,• Syrian Druze leaders reach ceasefire in Sweida • Israel's Druze community infiltrates Syria •
