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Lebanon

Are the people of Lebanon the true hostages of a proxy war?

A major humanitarian crisis in Lebanon and the risk of an Israeli ground invasion could overwhelm the country and plunge the region into a total war. What can be done to spare the Lebanese people from a disaster?

Lebanon

We are winning, Netanyahu tells UN as Israel continues Lebanon strikes

Meanwhile, tens of thousands of Lebanese citizens have fled across the border from Lebanon into Syria since the beginning of the week as Israel bombards Hezbollah targets.

Europe News

Cyprus ready to manage possible evacuation of Lebanese nationals

Israeli attacks targeting Hezbollah members have killed hundreds in southern Lebanon since Monday, while Hezbollah has fired hundreds of rockets at Israel over the last year.

World News

Lebanon peacekeeping mission in 'most difficult period' since 2006 war

Established in 1978 its more than 10,000 peacekeepers from 50 countries have been regularly patrolling the Blue Line, the UN-drawn border between Lebanon and Israel, while also engaging in efforts to de-escalate tensions between the two sides.

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World News

Euroviews. A century of fighting for children's rights can't be lost to conflict

Children worldwide are facing hunger, poverty, inequality, and discrimination. We must make sure the next 100 years bring a brighter reality for them, Save the Children CEO Inger Ashing writes.

USA

European Council president Charles Michel calls for Security Council reform

The EU council chief says 'a permanent seat on the Security Council is not a privilege. It is a responsibility.'

Europe News

Shadow soldiers: Why Lebanon's regular army only plays a side role

The absence of the regular Lebanese army in the current crisis raises questions about state institutions' capacity to confront a major conflict.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. The year of wars and elections revealed this about European sentiment

The currently self-absorbed Brussels would better get the message. If we postpone honest conclusions to the next elections in 2029, the European drama may indeed enact its final act, André Wilkens and Pawel Zerka write.

Europe News

Lebanese ambassador: Israeli attacks are an existential threat to us

In an interview with Euronews, Ambassador of Lebanon to Belgium Fadi Hajali called on Brussels to go one step further in imposing sanctions on Israel.

Lebanon

Tens of thousands displaced as Israel continues strikes on Lebanon

Hezbollah launched dozens of rockets into Israel, including a long-range projectile that set off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv and across central Israel.

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Thousands flee southern Lebanon due to intense bombardment

Heavy Israeli bombardment on Monday forced thousands to flee southern Lebanon, with families seeking refuge in Beirut and nearby mountains.

USA

Borrell warns Israel-Hezbollah fighting risks a 'full-fledged war'

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, the EU's foreign policy chief commented on the need to avert a wider war in the Middle East, as well as giving an update on the EU's assistance to Ukraine.

Lebanon

Israel's 'targeted strike' in Beirut kills six, health ministry says

As the Israeli military attempts to lay waste to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, civilians have been caught in the crossfire.

Lebanon

Is it war? Why the Israel-Hezbollah conflict remains hard to define

Experts previously generally agreed that any future war between Israel and Hezbollah would look like the war they fought in 2006 — but much, much worse.

Israel

Over 100 rockets fired into Israel from Lebanon, injuring four

Some landed near the northern city of Haifa, as Israel and Hezbollah appeared to be spiralling toward all-out war following months of escalating tensions.

Israel

Relatives and supporters rally for release of hostages in Tel Aviv

Protests demanding for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government to reach a deal securing the release of hostages taken by Hamas continued on Saturday.

Gaza

Israeli strike on school in Gaza kills at least 22

An Israeli strike on a school in northern Gaza on Saturday killed at least 22 people, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, while the Israeli army said that it targeted a Hamas command center in what used to be a school.

Lebanon

Top commander among at least 37 dead, Hezbollah says

Hezbollah said on Saturday a second commander was killed in a deadly IDF attack on the Lebanese capital, which has left at least 37 people dead and scores wounded.

World News

Israel launches strikes on southern Lebanon as tensions spike

Meanwhile in Beirut, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah vowed "just punishment" for the two-day walkie-talkie and pager attacks, which killed more than 30, wounded thousands and was widely believed to be carried out by Israel.

USA

UN General Assembly supports demand to end Israeli occupation

The resolution passed a 124-12 vote on Wednesday with 43 abstentions, including the US.