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May 12 2026POLITICS

Lebanon pushes for US help after fresh conflict with Israel

Lebanon’s leader is asking the US to step in and help stop Israel’s strikes in southern Lebanon, where homes are being destroyed and lives are being lost. Over the past three days alone, Israeli attacks have killed 74 people, even after a temporary truce was supposed to calm things down. The violenc

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Lebanon’s leaders struggle to agree on Israel talks as Saudi Arabia pushes for unity

Lebanon is caught in a tug-of-war between its leaders over whether to hold direct peace talks with Israel. While some officials, including President Aoun, see negotiations as a way to end years of conflict, others, like Speaker Berri, reject face-to-face discussions, fearing they could fuel more vio

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Apr 28 2026POLITICS

Small Village, Big Conflict

In the quiet village of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon, a sudden air attack left two soldiers wounded and three rescue workers trapped beneath rubble. Lebanese army officials confirmed the injuries, while civil defense reports say a joint effort is underway to free those buried. The Israeli forces

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Apr 27 2026POLITICS

Israel Escalates Attacks in Eastern Lebanon Despite Ceasefire

Israel launched new air raids on the eastern part of Lebanon, breaking the calm that a ceasefire agreement had tried to bring. The strikes hit areas in the Bekaa Valley for the first time since mid‑April, when a U. S. ‑mediated pause had reduced but not stopped fighting with the Iranian‑backed group

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Apr 16 2026POLITICS

Israel and Lebanon edge closer to a truce while tensions stay high

As southern Lebanon braces for another round of fighting, the Israeli military has redoubled its attacks on Hezbollah positions in the town of Bint Jbeil. The strikes come even as negotiators from both sides whisper about a possible ceasefire, a move that would mark the first serious peace talks bet

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

A Targeted Strike Deepens Lebanon’s Divides

An Israeli air raid on a building in Ain Saadeh, a town east of Beirut known for its Christian population, resulted in the deaths of three residents. Among those killed was a local official from the Lebanese Forces Party, a group that strongly opposes Hezbollah. The incident has intensified already

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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 31 2026CRIME

A man’s violent act at a Michigan synagogue linked to Hezbollah’s influence

A man originally from Lebanon carried out a shocking attack on a Michigan synagogue this month, ending his own life in the process. The FBI now classifies the March 12 incident as an act of terrorism. Police say he drove a truck into the building before firing shots and setting off fireworks, though

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Cafe Beside a Bombed Building

A building that once housed homes near Beirut’s center has turned into a cafe. Israel warned residents early Wednesday to leave before dropping an airstrike on the spot. Ahmad Aalwan and his family live above the cafe; they watched the attack from a safer distance. The cafe, called Zahyre,

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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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