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Lebanon

Israel kills Hezbollah chief of staff in Beirut strike

Israel announced it killed Hezbollah's chief of staff Haytham Tabtabai in a strike on Beirut, marking the first Israeli strike in the city since June.

Lebanon

Israeli airstrike on Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13

The attack marks the deadliest strike on Lebanon since a US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect last year.

Lebanon

Israel launches heavy airstrikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military struck several towns in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah's military infrastructure. Lebanon's government plans to disarm the group.

Lebanon

Israel warns of intensified strikes on Hezbollah if disarmament fails

Israel has threatened to increase attacks on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon if the Lebanese government doesn't disarm the militant group, despite a ceasefire.

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Lebanon

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon say Israeli drone struck their headquarters

Established in 1978, UNIFIL has more than 10,000 peacekeepers from 50 countries who patrol the Blue Line, the UN-drawn border between Lebanon and Israel.

Lebanon

Israeli drone strike on southern Lebanon kills at least five people

Lebanon accuses Israel of continuing to violate the US-brokered ceasefire agreement in place, as Israeli strikes continue to target southern Lebanese positions almost daily.

Lebanon

US diplomat apologises for calling Lebanese reporters 'animalistic'

The American ambassador to Turkey made the comment during a visit to Beirut on Tuesday.

Lebanon

Hezbollah refuses to hand over its weapons to Lebanese government

Hezbollah's Naim Qassem rejected Lebanon's decision to disarm the Iran-backed militant group, calling it a US-Israeli order and warning of a major crisis.

Lebanon

Lebanon's government approves US proposal for Hezbollah to disarm

Hezbollah officials have said the group will not discuss giving up its remaining arsenal until Israel withdraws from five hills it is occupying inside Lebanon and stops almost daily air strikes.

Lebanon

Lebanon tells army to prepare plan to disarm Hezbollah by year's end

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is under growing pressure from the US to ensure that the Iran-aligned militant group lays down its weapons.

Culture news

Irish rap band Kneecap banned from Hungary's Sziget festival

Hungarian authorities have banned Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country and from taking part in the annual Sziget music festival, over accusations of anti-Semitic hate speech and public praise of Hamas and Hezbollah.

Economy

Cash in Gaza: Palestinians pay a high price in a shattered economy

At a time of surging inflation, high unemployment and dwindling savings, the scarcity of cash has magnified the financial squeeze on families, some of whom have begun to sell their possessions to buy essential goods.

Lebanon

US envoy satisfied with Lebanon's response to Hezbollah disarmament

The latest Israel-Hezbollah conflict began a day after Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel and intensified in September, leaving the Iran-backed group badly bruised and much of its political and military leadership dead.

Culture news

Member of Irish rap trio Kneecap charged with a terror offense in UK

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh - who performs under the stage name Mo Chara - will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court next month, the Metropolitan Police says.

Lebanon

First elections held in Lebanon since Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire

Local elections are being held in the country for the first time in almost a decade. The 14-month conflict between Israel and Hezbollah will be decisive.

Culture news

Rap group Kneecap apologise to families for 'kill your MP' remarks

A clip of the band allegedly calling for the death of Conservative MPs is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terror unit. The daughter of a murdered MP has spoken out and the band has apologised. However, Kneecap said that they are facing a "co-ordinated smear campaign."

Culture news

UK counter-terror police investigating two Kneecap videos

In a video of the Irish group from 2023, one member is alleged to have said: "The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP." This follows another video from last year that allegedly shows a Kneecap member shouting: "Up Hamas, up Hezbollah".

Lebanon

Israeli jets strike Beirut's southern suburbs

Israeli jets have bombed Beirut's southern suburbs on Sunday. This marks the third Israeli strike on the Lebanese capital since a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was reached in November.

Gaza

Israel expands ground operations in Gaza as ceasefire efforts continue

The IDF says it has expanded its ground offensive in the southern Gaza Strip, with troops advancing deeper into Rafah as they look to expand a buffer zone along the borders of the enclave.

Lebanon

Israel strikes Lebanon after Hezbollah targets it with rockets

Israel struck Lebanon on Saturday in retaliation for rockets targeting Israel, in the heaviest exchange of fire since the ceasefire.