Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah tunnels in Ali al-Taher ridge: What to know The ridge has become a flashpoint in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon due to its extensive tunnel network Israel says is utilized by the Iran-backed group. Israel
Israeli escalation in south Lebanon leaves 27 dead in 3 days as talks stall The Israeli military has escalated airstrikes across south Lebanon after claiming control of a strategic ridge where Hezbollah has established an underground command center and tunnel network. Lebanon
Lebanon says at least 12 killed in Israeli strikes as tensions rise in south The escalation in southern Lebanon casts a shadow over upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome. Lebanon
Analysis Playing for time: Despite US pressure, Israel stalls Lebanon talks until after election Ahead of the eighth round of talks in Rome, the Israeli military reported clearing Hezbollah's underground stronghold at Ali al-Taher after besieging the ridge for months. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis UAE gauges new Lebanon deals amid Levant economic stabilization push By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Clashes in Lebanon’s Palestinian refugee camp as security void looms The UN recently warned that poverty and crime is on the rise in the camp due to the Lebanese economic crisis. Lebanon
In Lebanon, police join 'robbers', storm bank to get their own money The Lebanese currency hit another record low on Tuesday, as judicial investigation into central bank chief Riad Salameh moves forward. Lebanon
‘A huge crime’: Archive of Lebanon's news agency since 1961 is 'stolen' The archive belonging to the National News Agency contained photographs of Lebanon’s civil war. Lebanon
Culture Lebanon's LGBTQ community faces digital exploitation, blackmail Lebanon's LGBTQ community is being targeted through social media platforms and dating apps, and the perpetrators are acting with impunity. Lebanon
Lebanon’s army suffers with currency collapse as desertions mount The drastic devaluation of wages threatens soldiers’ performance in the tumultuous period Lebanon is going through. Lebanon
Syrian refugees in Lebanon turn to TikTok 'begging' for money TikTok has allowed thousands of refugees in Lebanon to beg for money from donors online by exposing their children and poor conditions to the outside world, a method that heightens the risk of exploitation and human-trafficking. Lebanon
Three Lebanese soldiers killed in Bekaa drug raid Lebanon plays a big role in the Captagon trade, though authorities are trying to crack down on drugs. Lebanon
Banks burn in Lebanon as exchange rate falls to historic low Lebanese banks were already on strike and the government’s interventions have failed to alleviate the economic crisis. Lebanon
Meet Lisa Johnson, US nominee to be ambassador to Lebanon Lisa Johnson has a background fighting the drug trade, which could relate to Lebanon’s role as a transit point for illegal Captagon. Lebanon
Explainer: What is behind Lebanon's new exchange rate? There are multiple exchange rates between the Lebanese pound and the US dollar, and the official rate being below the black market rate helps financial institutions pass on their losses to the public. Lebanon
Middle East corruption rankings: Syria most corrupt, UAE least, Turkey slipped Corruption remains rampant across the Middle East and North Africa, Transparency International reports, with the region’s average score in combating corruption hitting a new low of 38. Turkey
Qatar's energy giant cements Lebanon deal, substituting Russia The Qatari firm officially took over the stake previously held by a Russian company. Legacy: Gulf
