LEBANON

Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Israel Plans a New “Safe” Zone in Southern Lebanon

Israel has ordered people living south of the Litani River to leave. The move comes after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli towns and sparked a larger conflict with Israel and Gaza. The Litani River is about 30 kilometres from the border, and roughly eight percent of Lebanon lies to its south.

reading time less than a minute
Mar 20 2026POLITICS

France Says No Quick Fix for Middle East Conflict

The French foreign minister says the war in the Middle East is unlikely to end soon, but France will keep pushing for a lasting peace. He told reporters in Tel Aviv that the situation, which has been growing since early October, shows no clear short‑term solution. Barrot added that this uncert

reading time less than a minute
Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Middle East Tensions, Power Outages and U. S. Policy Moves

Israel has stepped up its attacks on the group Hezbollah in Lebanon, sparking a new front that could widen the conflict with Iran. The Israeli army claims it has killed two high‑ranking Iranian commanders, though Tehran has not yet confirmed the claim. In Lebanon, a million people have been forced t

reading time less than a minute
Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Syria Weighs a Bold Move While the U. S. Pushes for Action Against Hezbollah

The United States has urged Syria to consider sending troops into eastern Lebanon as a way to weaken Hezbollah, but the Syrian government is hesitant, fearing it could drag the country deeper into regional conflict and spark sectarian unrest. The proposal first surfaced in discussions between U.

reading time less than a minute
Mar 15 2026POLITICS

No Talks Planned With Lebanon, Says Israeli Minister

The Israeli foreign minister has clarified that the government will not be engaging in direct discussions with Lebanon in the near future. He also denied reports that Israel is low on missile interceptors, a claim that had been circulating in the media. Earlier this week, a local newspaper suggested

reading time less than a minute
Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Lebanon’s New Talk Offer Stalls as Israel Demands Action

Lebanon has tried to step forward with a fresh proposal for direct talks, hoping to end the fighting that began on March 2 when Hezbollah joined a larger regional war. President Joseph Aoun, who has been pushing for a calm, announced that his government is ready to negotiate with Israel and even hin

reading time less than a minute
Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Lebanon Faces Mass Evacuation Orders Amid Ongoing Israeli Strikes

Israel has issued orders that force people to leave homes in more than one‑eighth of Lebanon’s land, a major aid organization reports. The directives now cover roughly 1, 470 square kilometres, or about 14 % of the country, and include parts of southern Lebanon and stretches of Beirut. These command

reading time less than a minute
Mar 13 2026POLITICS

Lebanon Faces Crisis: UN Calls for $325M Aid as War Forces Hundreds of Thousands to Leave Homes

The United Nations has launched a new appeal for $325 million to support Lebanon, which is grappling with the fallout from a recent conflict that has displaced more than 800, 000 people. The appeal was announced by Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres in Beirut, urging that words of support be matched

reading time less than a minute
Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Mass Shelters Populated as Lebanese Face New Evacuation Orders

A surge of panic is sweeping Lebanon after Israeli forces issued urgent evacuation notices to large regions. The latest directive targets Beirut’s southern suburbs, areas under Hezbollah control, and parts of the eastern Bekaa Valley. As a result, roughly 100, 000 people have sought refuge in collec

reading time less than a minute
Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Hezbollah’s Elite Soldiers Return to Fight Israeli Forces in Southern Lebanon

In a fresh move, Hezbollah has sent its top fighters back to the border zone of southern Lebanon, where they had previously withdrawn after last year’s conflict. Sources close to the group say these seasoned troops were ordered to confront Israeli tanks and block further advances, citing Khiyam a

reading time less than a minute