LEBANON

Apr 12 2026POLITICS

War’s Shadow on a Funeral: A Family Tragedy in Lebanon

A family gathered for a father’s burial when an unexpected strike turned their grief into loss. In the village of Srifa, a house that once held hope for peace was hit by an Israeli attack on the first day of a ceasefire announced between the U. S. and Iran. The goal of that pause seemed distant as m

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Peace Talks on the Line: U. S. , Iran Face Hurdles in Islamabad

The United States and Iran were set to meet in Islamabad on Saturday, hoping to stop a war that began six weeks ago. The U. S. team, led by Vice President J. D. Vance and including former envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, had just finished refueling in Paris before heading to Pakistan. Iran’s g

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Apr 09 2026POLITICS

What the U. S. and Iran Really Agreed to (And What Lebanon Got Left Out)

Late last week, two big players tried to pause their fight. The U. S. and Iran reached a small deal to stop shooting for a few days. But here’s the catch: one side thought the break included Lebanon, while the other didn’t. That mix-up shows how even tiny details can cause big problems in peace talk

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Israel's Border Push Triggers Warnings and Wider Concerns

Lebanon’s skies turned loud again on Friday evening when Israel launched airstrikes near Beirut’s southern suburbs. The Israeli military called it an attack on militant "infrastructure, " but offered no details about damage or casualties. Hours earlier, residents in seven neighborhoods got urgent wa

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Israel Plans a New “Safe” Zone in Southern Lebanon

Israel has ordered people living south of the Litani River to leave. The move comes after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli towns and sparked a larger conflict with Israel and Gaza. The Litani River is about 30 kilometres from the border, and roughly eight percent of Lebanon lies to its south.

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Mar 20 2026POLITICS

France Says No Quick Fix for Middle East Conflict

The French foreign minister says the war in the Middle East is unlikely to end soon, but France will keep pushing for a lasting peace. He told reporters in Tel Aviv that the situation, which has been growing since early October, shows no clear short‑term solution. Barrot added that this uncert

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Middle East Tensions, Power Outages and U. S. Policy Moves

Israel has stepped up its attacks on the group Hezbollah in Lebanon, sparking a new front that could widen the conflict with Iran. The Israeli army claims it has killed two high‑ranking Iranian commanders, though Tehran has not yet confirmed the claim. In Lebanon, a million people have been forced t

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Syria Weighs a Bold Move While the U. S. Pushes for Action Against Hezbollah

The United States has urged Syria to consider sending troops into eastern Lebanon as a way to weaken Hezbollah, but the Syrian government is hesitant, fearing it could drag the country deeper into regional conflict and spark sectarian unrest. The proposal first surfaced in discussions between U.

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

No Talks Planned With Lebanon, Says Israeli Minister

The Israeli foreign minister has clarified that the government will not be engaging in direct discussions with Lebanon in the near future. He also denied reports that Israel is low on missile interceptors, a claim that had been circulating in the media. Earlier this week, a local newspaper suggested

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Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Lebanon’s New Talk Offer Stalls as Israel Demands Action

Lebanon has tried to step forward with a fresh proposal for direct talks, hoping to end the fighting that began on March 2 when Hezbollah joined a larger regional war. President Joseph Aoun, who has been pushing for a calm, announced that his government is ready to negotiate with Israel and even hin

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