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Israeli Forces Again Open Fire in Lebanon
For a second day, Lebanese were defying Israeli warnings and attempting to reach southern border towns that remained occupied by Israeli troops. At least one person was killed, officials said.The New York Times - 2h -
White House Calls for Israel to Stay in Lebanon Past Truce Deadline
The Trump administration says more time is needed beyond next week’s scheduled end to the U.S.-backed cease-fire to halt the threat from Hezbollah.The Wall Street Journal - 2d -
Scarred: The young victims of Israel's airstrikes in Lebanon
During the escalation of Israel’s airstrikes across Lebanon in 2024, hospitals saw a surge in burn victims. In the country’s only functioning burn treatment center, a dedicated team of surgeons and ...NBC News - 4h -
Israel’s Cease-Fire in Gaza Overcomes Snag but Appears Fragile in Lebanon
Israel and Hamas reached a deal to resolve a disagreement over the exchange of a female civilian hostage that had threatened to derail the truce. Lebanon, however, saw the deadliest day since ...The New York Times - 6h -
Gaza and Lebanon Truces Are Fragile, but All Sides May Keep Them Going
Bloodshed over the weekend highlighted the brittleness of the cease-fires in both places. Still, Israel, Hamas and Hezbollah each have reasons to postpone a new escalation, at least for a few weeks.The New York Times - 7h -
Israel and Lebanon agree to extend deadline for Israeli forces to withdraw
Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on Sunday opened fire on protesters demanding their withdrawal in line with a ceasefire agreement, killing at least 22 and injuring 124, Lebanese health officials ...NBC News - 14h -
Lebanon ceasefire deal extended as initial deadline passes
Lebanon and the US said the agreement will remain in place until 18 February.BBC News - 14h -
Mediators aim to shore up fragile ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon
Gazans to be allowed into the northern part of the Palestinian territory on Monday, ahead of the release of more hostagesFinancial Times - 16h -
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended: White House
The White House said that a ceasefire involving Israel and Lebanon had been extended in a Sunday statement. The ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, announced by former President Biden in ...The Hill - 16h -
Lebanon says 22 killed by Israeli forces after withdrawal deadline missed
It comes as the deadline passes for Israeli forces and Hezbollah fighters to withdraw from southern Lebanon.BBC News - 21h -
Violence Reported as Deadline Passes for Israeli Troop Withdrawal in Lebanon
Israeli forces killed at least 15 people and injured dozens more in the country’s south, Lebanese officials said. Israel had agreed to withdraw its troops from the area as of Sunday.The New York Times - 1d -
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‘Explosions every day’: Israeli troops entrench in southern Lebanon
Military delays withdrawal as it carries out hundreds of operations during ceasefire with HizbollahFinancial Times - 2d -
Israel Appears Poised to Keep Its Troops in Lebanon Beyond Deadline
Israel and Hezbollah agreed to withdraw from southern Lebanon, but Israel says that Hezbollah hasn’t upheld its promise and that the Lebanese Army isn’t ready to fill the void.The New York Times - 3d -
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Israeli forces to remain in Lebanon beyond 60-day ceasefire deadline
Government says Hizbollah has not fully withdrawn so military exit will not be complete by SundayFinancial Times - 3d -
Israel will not withdraw troops from Lebanon by deadline, Netanyahu says
PM says Lebanon has not fully met conditions for Israeli withdrawal under ceasefire deal. Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israeli troops will not comply with a Sunday deadline for them to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Israel and Lebanon in talks to extend Hizbollah ceasefire
Negotiations take place ahead of deadline for IDF and militant group to pull back following devastating warFinancial Times - 3d -
Staying safe in dangerous cold weather
Millions of Americans are dealing with dangerous, freezing temperatures this week. Michael George has more on how to stay safe and warm.CBS News - 3d -
Saudi Arabia aims to rebuild Lebanon ties with foreign minister’s visit
Riyadh is also trying to reset relations with Syria after fall of Assad regimeFinancial Times - 4d -
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Trump on future of TikTok: 'Stay tuned!'
President-elect Trump said Friday he would weigh the future of TikTok once his administration takes over the White House after the Supreme Court upheld a law requiring the app's China-based parent ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
French president in Lebanon to meet the country's new leaders and discuss ceasefire with Israel
France’s president began a visit to Lebanon Friday, where he will meet the crisis-hit country’s newly elected leaders, as the nation attempts to recover from the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah warABC News - Jan. 17 -
Israel steps up Lebanon strikes ahead of withdrawal deadline
Military launches barrage of attacks on what it calls Hizbollah targets as both sides allege ceasefire violationsFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Trailblazing Habib makes uplifting history for Lebanon at Australian Open | Tumaini Carayol
The first Lebanese match-winner at a grand slam has offered unlikely inspiration for his war-torn country. Moments after pulling off the greatest achievement of his thriving career, with the crowd ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader
The visit by Prime Minister Najib Mikati was the first official trip by the Lebanese leader to meet with the new government of Syria.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Lebanon Turns a Political Page as Hezbollah’s Hold Is Weakened
A stinging defeat in war has left the once untouchable group on its most uncertain footing in years.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
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Lebanon elects Joseph Aoun as president after two-year vacancy
Army commander’s election increases confidence that ceasefire with Israel will hold. Lebanon’s parliament has elected the army commander Joseph Aoun as the country’s new president, ending a more ...The Guardian - Jan. 9 -
Lebanon Elects New President in Sign of Hezbollah's Waning Influence
Lebanon’s Parliament chose a U.S.-trained general as president, ending a two-year vacancy.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 9 -
Lebanon Elects Army Chief Joseph Aoun as President
As the country endured economic crisis and a devastating war, lawmakers failed 12 times to pick a head of state. They have now settled on Joseph Aoun, the leader of the military.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Lebanon elects army chief as president following two-year deadlock
Lawmakers end stalemate in a sign of Hizbollah’s diminished influence after war with IsraelFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Lebanon's army chief elected president, showing regional shifts
Lebanon’s parliament elected army chief Joseph Aoun head of state on Thursday, filling the vacant presidency with a general who enjoys U.S. approval and showing the diminished sway of the ...NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Lebanon finally set to pick a president after two years of trying
Lebanon’s parliament was set Thursday to make yet another effort to elect a president, filling a vacuum that’s lasted for more than two years.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
It’s time for Lebanon’s leaders to take responsibility for the country’s future
For decades, politicians in Beirut have blamed their inaction on outside forcesFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
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Lebanon prepares for presidential vote in test of Hizbollah’s power
Parliamentary election follows two years of political deadlock blamed on militant group now weakened by war with IsraelFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Now Is the Time to Reimagine Lebanon
The fall of the Syrian regime and loss of Iranian influence opens the door for the Lebanese to finally take their fate in their own hands.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
U.S. Envoy Says Israel Will Withdraw From Southern Lebanon
With the deadline looming for the terms of a fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah to be met, an American diplomat on Monday said “much progress” had been made recently.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
