Lebanon

UN Peacekeepers Targeted in Beirut Clash Amid Tensions Over Blocked Iranian Flight; Global Outcry Rises as Lebanon Faces Increased Security Threats

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Beirut, Lebanon — A convoy belonging to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was attacked by supporters of a known terror group near Beirut’s international airport today. The assault occurred amid ongoing protests sparked by Lebanon’s decision to block an Iranian aircraft, which authorities suspected of carrying funds destined for Hezbollah. The incident, … Read more

UNIFIL Convoy Ambushed in Lebanon, Deputy Force Commander Injured in Attack While Heading to Airport

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Beirut, Lebanon – A UNIFIL convoy transporting peacekeepers to Beirut airport was ambushed, resulting in the injury of the outgoing Deputy Force Commander and the torching of a convoy vehicle, the organization reported. The assault occurred as the peacekeeping force was facilitating the transition of its deputy leader back home after completing his tenure. The … Read more

Escalating Middle East Conflict Results in Dozens Dead Across Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza Amidst Intensified Israeli Strikes

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Damascus, Syria — A series of Israeli airstrikes on regions spanning Syria, Lebanon, and Gaza has resulted in multiple casualties and significant tensions in an already volatile Middle East. The Syrian Defense Ministry reported one of the most lethal strikes occurred in the city of Palmyra, claiming 36 lives and wounding over 50 individuals. Meanwhile, … Read more

Escalating Conflict: Israel, Lebanon, and Gaza Grapple with Widespread Destruction and Rising Foreign Involvement

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Jerusalem, Israel — It has been a year since Hamas carried out a large-scale attack on Israel, escalating tensions and sparking widespread violence in the region. The October 7, 2023 incident, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,200 people and the capture or disappearance of hundreds more, has since seen Israel intensify its military … Read more

Night of Fury: Over 30 Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Strongholds in Beirut, Escalating Tensions in Lebanon

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Beirut, Lebanon — In a severe escalation of its military campaign, Israel launched over 30 airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs late Saturday into early Sunday, marking one of the most intense bombardments of the Lebanese capital since the conflict began on September 23. The night sky was illuminated by massive fireballs as strikes targeted areas … Read more

Hezbollah Escalates Attacks, Claims High Toll on IDF Forces in Southern Lebanon Ambushes

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Beirut, Lebanon – Tensions escalate in southern Lebanon as Hezbollah intensifies its attacks against Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), leading to significant losses for the Israeli military over the past two days. The recent hostilities include a potent ambush involving an improvised explosive device (IED) that reportedly caused numerous IDF casualties. Hezbollah claims its forces successfully … Read more

Intense Scrutiny Over Israeli Claims of Human Shields Amid Devastating Strikes in Lebanon and Gaza

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Beirut, Lebanon — The fatal bombardment of southern Lebanon on September 20, which resulted in the killing of 492 civilians and wounding of 1,645, was defended by the Israeli military’s claims of Hezbollah using civilian homes to conceal long-range missile launchers. Such justifications have led to a widespread endorsement of the military’s actions in Israeli … Read more

Israel Intensifies Military Strikes Across Lebanon and Yemen Following Assassination of Hezbollah Leader

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BEIRUT, Lebanon — Israel launched assaults on Houthi positions in Yemen on Sunday and escalated airstrikes across Lebanon, signaling a widening conflict with Iran’s regional partners just days after the assassination of Hezbollah leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. The air attacks in Yemen’s coastal city of Hodeidah were Israel’s response to recent Houthi missile strikes, raising … Read more

Hezbollah’s Resilience Tested: Lebanon Braces for Response After Leader’s Assassination

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Beirut, Lebanon — Tensions are high in Lebanon as citizens and government officials anxiously anticipate Hezbollah’s response to the recent assassination of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, by Israeli forces. This development marks a critical moment for Lebanon, already marred by political and social unrest. Nasrallah, who was a polarizing figure in Lebanese politics, led Hezbollah, … Read more

Escalation in Middle East: Hezbollah Strikes Amidst Ongoing Israeli Offensive in Lebanon, Senior Commander Killed

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Beirut, Lebanon — Israel escalated its military operations in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, striking multiple targets as the confrontation with Hezbollah intensified following the confirmed death of a top Hezbollah commander in an earlier airstrike. The renewed violence has stoked fears of a broader regional conflict, nearly a year after hostilities heightened between Israel and … Read more