Trump Selects Michel Issa to Be US Ambassador to Lebanon
Washington (Agencies): US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he has selected Michel Issa to be the US ambassador to Lebanon. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social…
Lebanese Parliament Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as New President
Beirut (Agencies): In a significant political development, Lebanese army chief Joseph Aoun has been elected as the new president of Lebanon, ending over two years of political deadlock. Aoun, who…
Qatar condemns Israeli map claiming ‘historical territorial rights’ over Palestine, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria
DOHA (Agencies): Qatar today strongly condemned the publication of an Israeli map claiming “historical territorial rights” for Israel in Palestine and large parts of Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. Official Israeli…
US Diverting Military Funds from Egypt to Lebanon, Report Claims
Washington (Agencies): The United States plans to divert $95 million in military aid originally allocated to Egypt to Lebanon, citing regional security concerns and human rights issues in Egypt, according…
Hezbollah Deploys Cruise Missiles in Unprecedented Strike on Israeli Base
BEIRUIT (Agencies): In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Hezbollah used cruise missiles for the first time, targeting Israel’s Hatzor Air Base south of Tel Aviv. The strike, confirmed…
French Army on High Alert, 20,000 Troops Ready to Respond, Top Brass Says
Paris (Agencies): The French army is on high alert and ready to engage in combat to defend the country if necessary, General Pierre Schill, the army chief of staff, said…
Israel PM says okayed Lebanon pager attacks
Tel Aviv (Agencies): Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he okayed a deadly September attack on Hezbollah communications devices which exploded in Lebanon, the first time Israel has admitted…
Israeli Airstrike Targets Hezbollah Bunker With 73 Tons of Bombs
Beirut (Agencies): While Hezbollah has remained silent on the results, Israeli officials believe everyone inside the bunker was likely affected. The strike is part of Israel’s broader effort to cripple…
Israeli military begins ground invasion of southern Lebanon
BEIRUT (Agencies): The Israeli military said early Tuesday that it had started a ground invasion of Lebanon in a long anticipated operation that leaders say will support the return of…
Hezbollah leader eliminated – Israel
TEL AVIV (Agencies): The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has claimed it eliminated Hassan Nasrallah, the Secretary-General of Hezbollah paramilitary group, in a strike on Beirut, Lebanon. In a statement on…