Lebanon News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Greek Defence Minister says ready to support Lebanese army
Beirut, April 8: Greece is ready to provide necessary support to the Lebanese army as needed, Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias said here Tuesday.
Lebanese President stresses need to disarm Hezbollah through dialogue
Beirut, April 7: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed on Monday that disarming Hezbollah is a national and international priority, stressing that the only viable path to achieving this goal is through dialogue, a statement from the presidency said.
Lebanese army investigates rocket fire into Israel, arrests suspects
Beirut, March 30: Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolph Haykal has said that the military is investigating the Friday rocket fire from southern Lebanon into Israel, with several suspects detained for questioning, media reported.
Israel launches strong airstrike on Beirut's southern suburbs
Beirut/Jerusalem, March 28: Israeli airstrikes hit a building in Beirut's southern suburbs on Friday, marking the first such attack since a ceasefire was agreed on November 27.
Hezbollah rejects normalisation with Israel, condemns Israeli violation in Lebanon
Beirut, March 27: Hezbollah Secretary-General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, reaffirmed that Lebanon will not accept any normalisation of ties with Israel, and condemned Israel's ongoing violations in southern Lebanon.
Senior Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli drone strike in Lebanon
Beirut/Jerusalem, March 25: A senior military commander of the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah was killed in an Israeli drone strike in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, according to a Lebanese security source on Tuesday.
AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup: India end campaign winless with crushing 1-6 defeat vs Lebanon
Pattaya, March 24: India ended their campaign in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup Thailand 2025 losing to Lebanon 1-6 in their concluding Group A encounter at the Jomtien Beach Arena in Pattaya on Monday.
Egyptian FM discusses regional stability with Lebanese, Iranian counterparts
Cairo, March 23: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has discussed the latest regional developments with his Lebanese and Iranian counterparts during two separate phone calls, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Lebanese President condemns Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon
Beirut, March 22: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday condemned Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon that killed two people and wounded eight, accusing Israel of violating a ceasefire agreement and risking broader conflict, according to a statement from Lebanon's presidency.
Israeli army strikes southern Lebanon after rockets targetted northern Israel
Beirut/Jerusalem, March 22: Israel carried out airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, escalating cross-border tensions after rockets were fired into northern Israel, state-owned National News Agency (NNA) reported.
Lebanon shuts down illegal border crossings with Syria
Beirut, March 20: Lebanon closed illegal border crossings with Syria in the east and north of the country.
Syria, Lebanon reach ceasefire agreement to strengthen border coordination
Damascus, March 18: Syria and Lebanon reached an agreement to implement a ceasefire along their shared border and enhance military coordination, Syria's defence authorities announced.
Lebanon, UNICEF launch initiative to support war-affected children
Beirut, March 15: Lebanon's Health Ministry, in partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), launched an initiative to provide comprehensive healthcare and protection services for war-affected children.
Israeli army to remain at strategic points in southern Lebanon 'indefinitely'
Jerusalem, March 14: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Friday that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) will maintain its presence at five strategic locations in southern Lebanon "indefinitely," regardless of ongoing negotiations over 13 disputed border points.
Israeli army launches airstrikes on Lebanon's Bekaa
Beirut, March 14: The Israeli army launched multiple airstrikes in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa region, according to Lebanese and Israeli sources.
Lebanese FM says Israeli withdrawal essential for regional stability
Beirut, March 13: Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji reaffirmed the urgent need for Israel to fully withdraw from Lebanese territory in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
IMF calls for unified reform programme to boost economic recovery in Lebanon
Beirut, March 12: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) urged Lebanon on Wednesday to adopt a unified financial reform programme to facilitate economic recovery and restore investor confidence.
Hezbollah vows to end Israeli presence in Lebanon
Beirut, March 10: Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem reaffirmed that the group will not permit any Israeli presence in southern Lebanon, emphasising Hezbollah's enduring strength and commitment to Lebanon's defence.
Indian Peacekeepers in Lebanon mark International Women's Day with Yoga session
El Fardis, March 7: The Indian Battalion serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) marked International Women's Day by organizing a special Yoga session for women in El Fardis.
Lebanon, Saudi Arabia stress importance of enhancing Arab cooperation on key issues
Beirut, March 4: Lebanon and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed in a joint statement the importance of enhancing Arab cooperation and coordinating positions on key regional and international issues, the Lebanese official National News Agency (NNA) reported Tuesday.
UNIFIL Commander urges Lebanon, Israel to refrain from escalation
Beirut, March 3: Newly appointed UNIFIL Sector West Commander Nicola Mandolesi on Monday called on Lebanon and Israel to refrain from actions that could jeopardise the fragile stability in the region.
UNDP official urges urgent int'l support for Lebanon's stability, recovery
Beirut, March 2: The deputy head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP) called for urgent international support for Lebanon to restore its security and revitalise its economy, according to a statement by Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA).
Israeli Military eliminates Hezbollah operative responsible for Lebanon weapons smuggling
Tel Aviv, March 1: The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that on Thursday night, in the Al-Harmal area in Lebanon, an Israel Air Force aircraft attacked and killed Muhammad Mahdi Ali Shahin, a Hezbollah terrorist who was involved in the concentration of terrorist transactions for the purchase of weapons on the Syria-Lebanon border after the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon came into force.
UN report says Lebanese children struggle with hunger, trauma, lost of education
Beirut, Feb 28: The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) released a report on Friday on the lasting negative impact on Lebanese children from the Israel-Lebanon conflict even after the ceasefire, calling for urgent support to help them rebuild their lives.
World Bank to establish one billion USD fund for Lebanon
Beirut, Feb 28: Lebanese Finance Minister Yassine Jaber revealed on Friday that the World Bank is working on establishing a one-billion-US dollar reconstruction fund for Lebanon as part of the ongoing efforts to support the country's economic recovery.
Israeli army says killed Hezbollah militant behind weapon deals
Jerusalem, Feb 28: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement on Friday that it killed Hezbollah militant Mohammed Mahdi Ali Shaheen in an airstrike in northeastern Lebanon on Thursday evening.
Israeli drone strike kills two in Lebanon
Beirut, Feb 26: An Israeli drone strike killed two people and injured two others in the Shaara area of Janta, near Lebanon's eastern mountain range.
Israel launches new airstrike in Lebanon: Military
Jerusalem, Feb 24: Israel's military said that it launched a new wave of airstrikes in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah sites despite a ceasefire agreement.
Tens of thousands gather in Beirut for Hezbollah leaders' funeral amid Israeli flyovers
Beirut, Feb 24: Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in Beirut for the funeral of former Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, as Israeli warplanes conducted low-altitude flights over the Lebanese capital.
Iranian Parliament Speaker pledges support for reconstruction efforts in Lebanon
Beirut, Feb 23: Iran is ready to cooperate with Arab and Islamic countries to rebuild parts of Lebanon damaged by Israeli military actions, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Sunday during a meeting with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun.
Israel launches airstrikes in Lebanon despite truce
Beirut, Feb 23: Israel launched airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Sunday, despite an ongoing ceasefire that ended months of conflicts with the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, media reported.
Israel Confirms Strikes on Hezbollah Launchers Hours Before Nasrallah Funeral
Tel Aviv, February 23: Israeli aircraft struck a Hezbollah site containing rocket launchers and other weapons on Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces confirmed.
Israel strikes Lebanon-Syria border crossings, accuses Hezbollah of weapons smuggling
Jerusalem, Feb 23: The Israeli military said on Saturday it conducted airstrikes targeting border crossings between Syria and Lebanon, accusing Hezbollah of using the routes to smuggle weapons into Lebanon.
Lebanese president urges US support for army, calls for Israeli withdrawal
Beirut, Feb 22: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on the US to continue supporting the Lebanese army with equipment and resources to help it carry out its national security duties, particularly in southern Lebanon.
Iraq confirms support for Lebanon with fuel
Baghdad, Feb 20: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has confirmed Iraq's support for the people of Lebanon, including providing fuel.
Lebanon extends suspension of flights to and from Iran
Beirut, Feb 18: The Lebanese government decided to extend the suspension of flights to and from Iran, without clarifying the duration of the extension.
Nepali general injured in UN peacekeeping operation in Lebanon back home
United Nations, Feb 18: The Nepali general who was wounded in an attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon has returned home after he was released from hospital, according to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
Israeli forces dismantle Hezbollah's Radwan unit hideout on Mount Dov
Jerusalem, February 17: The Israeli military's "Mountain Brigade" destroyed underground Hezbollah terror infrastructure on Mount Dov, the Israel Defense Forces said on Monday.
Lebanese President expresses concern over Israel's full withdrawal
Beirut, Feb 17: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday voiced concerns over whether Israel would completely withdraw from southern Lebanon on Tuesday.
Israeli forces open fire in Lebanon, killing one
Beirut, Feb 17: Israeli forces opened fire toward residents returning to the village of Houla in southern Lebanon, resulting in the death of a woman and the injury of several others.