Lebanon's foreign minister resigns, citing lack of reforms

Nassif Hitti is the highest ranking official to step down during the country's worsening economic crisis.

Lebanon

Israel attempts to de-escalate tensions with Hezbollah

Preferring to avoid escalation, Israel decided to let Hezbollah emerge unscathed from a July 27 incident and escape humiliation.

Lebanon

Hezbollah, Israel jostle in Syria, Lebanon

Conflict between Israel on the one hand and Iran and Hezbollah on the other have been playing out this month in Syria and Lebanon.

Israel

Lebanese prime minister calls for 'caution' after reported Israel-Hezbollah clash

Israel said it thwarted a Hezbollah incursion, but the Lebanese group denied this. A Hezbollah fighter was killed in an apparent Israeli airstrike in Syria last week.

Lebanon

Moody's credit rating downgrade puts Lebanon on par with Venezuela

The major credit rating agency said Lebanon is likely to default on its debt due to a lack of reform and the collapse of the Lebanese pound.

Lebanon

Israel, Hezbollah playing war game, but avoid real conflagration

Attempting to avoid further escalation with Hezbollah, the Israel Defense Forces are careful to showcase lots of fire and brimstone, but no casualties on either side.

Israel

Lebanon sees spike in COVID-19 cases

Lebanon's daily coronavirus cases have gone up by about a hundred in recent days as the economic crisis continues.

Lebanon

Lebanese protest World Bank dam in Bisri Valley

The government believes the project will solve water shortage issues, but protesters are concerned about the environment.

Lebanon

Israel upping alert on tensions with Hezbollah

According to the latest reports, Israel has decided to up the level of alert on its borders with Lebanon and Syria; several roads near the borders will be closed for civilian vehicles as of this evening.

Israel

Hezbollah says its soldier killed by Israeli airstrike in Syria

Hezbollah previously said it would respond to any deadly attacks of its soldiers in Syria by Israel.

Lebanon

China emerges as potential investor as Lebanon runs low on options

As Lebanon struggles to find countries willing to provide financial assistance during its economic meltdown, China seems to emerge as a serious contender.

Lebanon

It's not safe to insult Erdogan, even from Lebanon

Ankara has successfully pressured Beirut into prosecuting a Lebanese talk show host for criticizing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in his own country.

Lebanon