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Lebanon: Five soldiers killed during Hezbollah site demining operation

Five Lebanese soldiers lost their lives on Saturday during a demining operation at a military facility linked to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, according to a military source speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity. The blast occurred while soldiers were removing ammunition and unexploded ordnance......

Lebanese president reaffirms state's control over weapons amid Hezbollah opposition

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has pledged to bring all weapons under state control, a move aimed at reducing the influence of armed factions such as Hezbollah. Aoun acknowledged the challenges ahead but expressed confidence in achieving this goal. “Exclusive control of weapons will be achieved......

Israeli drone strike kills 11-year-old boy in Southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

An Israeli drone strike killed an 11-year-old boy named Abbas Merhi on Wednesday in the village of Touline, located in the Marjeyoun district of southern Lebanon. His father was also injured in the attack, according to local sources. The strike reportedly targeted a motorcycle parked in a garage, despite......

Adraee blames Hezbollah for Beirut port blast on its fifth anniversary

On the fifth anniversary of the devastating Beirut port explosion of August 4, 2020, Israeli army spokesperson for Arab media, Avichay Adraee, issued a strong statement on social media blaming Hezbollah for its alleged central role in the catastrophe. “We were the first to extend a helping hand......

Lebanon vows accountability five years after Beirut port explosion

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has pledged justice for the victims of the catastrophic Beirut port explosion, marking five years since the tragedy devastated the capital. The blast, which occurred on August 4, 2020, was one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history, killing over 220 people, injuring......

Gunfight in northern Lebanon injures seven, including a child

A violent dispute between members of two families escalated into a gunfight on Sunday in the village of Bebnine-Abdeh, located in Lebanon’s northern Akkar region, leaving seven people injured, according to local reports. Most of the victims were bystanders not directly involved in the conflict,......

Jordan confirms electricity supply project to Lebanon remains on the table

Amid ongoing energy challenges in Lebanon, Jordan has reaffirmed its commitment to a regional electricity supply project originally proposed in 2021. The plan, which involves transmitting Jordanian electricity to Lebanon via Syria, had long been stalled due to U.S. sanctions imposed under the Caesar......

Main road in Tripoli briefly blocked by scrap dealers' protest

In northern Lebanon, the main road in Tripoli was briefly blocked on Friday, August 2, by protesting scrap dealers who set tires on fire, releasing thick black smoke across the city. The demonstration disrupted traffic flow in the downtown area and surrounding districts. The protest was triggered after......

Transparency International Lebanon calls for justice on Beirut port explosion anniversary

As Lebanon prepares to mark the fifth anniversary of the devastating Beirut port explosion on August 4, 2020, the Lebanese branch of Transparency International has issued a strong call for justice for the victims and their families. In a statement released ahead of the commemoration, the organization......

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