Lebanon
Lebanese economic recovery in 2025 will be undone by 2026 conflict, World Bank report shows
The report, titled “A Conflict-Torn Economy,” estimated that Lebanon’s real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 4.2% in 2025, marking its strongest growth since 2019.
Katz orders IDF to accelerate destruction of Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon
Israel strikes in Gaza's Khan Yunis, IDF kills terrorist who attempted to steal weapon in West Bank
Lebanon weighs extraditing former Palestinian envoy accused of corruption
IDF conducts strikes in southern Lebanon as LAF continues to operate in pilot zones - report
According to the LAF, Israel's actions consistently hinder its ability to operate in the pilot zones and work to return south Lebanese residents to their homes.
Lebanon's parliament votes to abolish death penalty, Hezbollah votes against bill
The legislation will now go before Lebanon’s cabinet before being submitted to President Joseph Aoun for approval.
Israeli defense officials rethinking all war fronts as IDF reportedly strikes southern Lebanon
Trump covertly escorted off Air Force One to another plane • Iranian official says US blockade worse than war • Israeli officials say LAF not doing enough on the ground
President Aoun: Israel-Lebanon talks progressing, Israel won't remain on a single inch of Lebanon
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said negotiations with Israel were progressing but stressed that a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory remained a priority.
Lebanese Army is not doing enough to disarm Hezbollah in pilot area, sources tell 'Post'
One of the officials told the Post that the Lebanese Army has entered the area and even uncovered weapons and ammunition caches, but said that “it is still not enough.”
NYPD says will not provide Mamdani's wife with taxpayer-funded security detail on trip to Mideast
Both countries are on the United States' "Level 4: Do not Travel" list for citizens. Lebanon's Level 4 status was issued on June 5, while Syria's was issued on July 8.
Pakistan says US, Iran nearing a peace deal while US forces defend naval blockade in Gulf
Hormuz must open, German FM tells Araghchi • IAEA to remove nuclear material from Syria after deal with US, Israel reached • Kurds demonstrate in Syrian cities
Hezbollah’s civil branches still operating in Lebanese Army pilot zone, researchers say
As previously reported, Hezbollah’s Islamic Health Organization was able to operate within the zone only days after the LAF deployed to the village.
Iran releases video of Mojtaba Khamenei as Israel seeks Jewish remains buried in Lebanon
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Israel seeks return of Jewish remains buried in Lebanon as part of prisoner talks - report
The discussions reportedly involved remains buried in Jewish cemeteries in Beirut and Sidon, alongside the status of Lebanese detainees held by Israel.
