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. 

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Lebanon’s presidential election: Testing Hezbollah’s influence after losing to Israel

Lebanon is at a crossroads. This election offers a chance for the country to reclaim sovereignty, strengthen state institutions, and ensure significant foreign aid.

08/01/2025

Hezbollah candidate expected to withdraw from Lebanon's presidential elections - report

The Presidency is reserved for a Maronite Christian in the country's sectarian power-sharing system and has been vacant since Michel Aoun's term ended in October 2022.

08/01/2025

IDF discovers Hezbollah weaponry hidden in mountains of southern Lebanon

Inside the storage facilities, troops reportedly discovered over 200 mortar shells, loaded rocket launchers, and military vests.

Israel at war day 460: What happend in Gaza, West Bank?

Kfir Brigade exits northern Gaza • CENTCOM, IDF deputy chiefs meet to plan next moves against Houthis

‘10,000 Diaspora volunteers needed to rebuild Israel’s North,’ says Israeli group

Following a ceasefire in Lebanon, One Heart organization has already mobilized over 5,000 volunteers to carry out aid missions in the North and prepare for the return of displaced residents.

Israel at war day 459: What happened in Gaza, West Bank?

Kfir Brigade finishes three-month op in northern Gaza • IDF names fallen soldiers • IDF and US CENTCOM leadership discuss joint ops

US shifts some military aid to Lebanon from Egypt, letter says

The Biden administration will divert $95M in military aid from Egypt to Lebanon, citing human rights concerns and regional security needs

By REUTERS
07/01/2025

Hezbollah official ridiculed after claiming organization is ‘stronger than ever’

Safa is the head of Hezbollah’s coordination and liaison unit, responsible for the terror group’s connections to the formal Lebanese institutions, and was closely related to Hassan Nasrallah.

06/01/2025

Israel at war day 458: What's happening in Gaza, Syria, Lebanon?

Blinken aims to 'cross finish line' on Gaza ceasefire, hostages deal • Building in Sderot sustains direct hit after rocket fire from Gaza

Despite the ceasefire with Hezbollah, residents of Israel's North hesitate to go home

After October 7, 2023, some 60,000 residents of northern Israel fled their homes. Many are still hesitant to come back.

By LINDA GRADSTEIN
05/01/2025
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