Analysis Despite uptick in Israeli strikes in Lebanon, both sides reluctant for war Even as Israel's strikes on Hezbollah fuel speculation about a return to war, Israeli officials say the ceasefire in Lebanon will hold. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Lebanon draws US, Arab envoys as Israel tensions spike Intense international and regional diplomatic efforts are underway in Lebanon to accelerate Hezbollah’s disarmament and ease tensions between Israel and Lebanon amid rising fears of renewed war. Lebanon
‘No one wants to return to war,’ Lebanon’s Aoun tells US general overseeing ceasefire Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged the committee tasked with monitoring the ceasefire that ended last year’s war with Israel to pressure the latter to end its daily attacks on Lebanon. Lebanon
Culture Director Cyril Aris on Lebanon’s Oscar submission, trauma and cinema Lebanese director Cyril Aris talks about "A Sad and Beautiful World" — Lebanon’s official submission to the 2026 Academy Awards and winner of the People’s Choice Award at the Venice Film Festival — and reflects on art, trauma and finding humor amid national collapse.
UNIFIL patrol in southern Lebanon comes under attack: What to know A group of men blocked a UNIFIL patrol in southern Lebanon, citing the absence of a Lebanese army escort, leading to brief clashes in the latest incident involving local residents and the UN peacekeeping mission. Lebanon
Israel strikes Lebanon as pressure mounts in Beirut to disarm Hezbollah The US demands that the Lebanese cabinet approve a plan on the disarmament of Hezbollah as Israeli attacks in south Lebanon continue despite a ceasefire. Lebanon
US envoy in Saudi Arabia to coordinate Syria support amid Abraham Accords push Tom Barrack, who has been vocal about the need to engage the new Syrian government, said the Trump administration’s goal is to protect the country from Iran-backed groups. Syria
With UNIFIL under attack, Lebanon says 500 arms depots dismantled Lebanon's prime minister said over 500 arms depots have been removed by the army in the south since the Israel-Hezbollah war ended. His statements coincided with President Joseph Aoun's visit to Jordan, his latest regional stop aimed to revive Arab-Lebanese ties. Lebanon
Israel strikes Beirut, targeting underground Hezbollah drone facilities This marks the first time Israel has struck Lebanon’s capital city since April. Lebanon
Iran’s FM vows 'noninterference' in Lebanon during Beirut visit: What to know The Iranian visit to Lebanon comes as talks of disarming the Iran-backed Hezbollah group is gaining momentum. Lebanon
PLO officials in Lebanon as push to disarm Palestinian camps gains steam The effort to disarm Palestinian armed groups in Lebanon’s refugee camps will require outside support, according to one expert, as pressure to disarm Hezbollah grows. Lebanon
Mahmoud Abbas declares from Lebanon ‘era of weapons outside state' over Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is in Lebanon for a high-level visit that will focus on the spread of weapons inside Palestinian camps and ways to remove them. Lebanon
After Kuwait, Lebanon’s Aoun visits Egypt seeking reconstruction support Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is in Egypt on a tour seeking support for Lebanon’s reconstruction. Lebanon
Can new US general advance Hezbollah disarmament in Lebanon? The Pentagon has assigned a new general to oversee the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire as the Trump administration continues to pressure the Beirut government to hasten the disarmament of Hezbollah. Lebanon
UAE lifts Lebanon travel ban, signals support for $11B reconstruction in sign of thaw The United Arab Emirates and Lebanon will establish a joint business council and explore joint projects, suggesting the UAE could play a role in Lebanon’s economic recovery. Lebanon
On first state visit, Aoun lauds UAE-Lebanon ties, says 'past behind us' The Lebanese president’s visit to the UAE is the first by a head of state in years, as ties between the two countries became increasingly strained during Hezbollah’s growing influence in Lebanon. Lebanon
