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
Middle East officials urged states to make deals with Israel - while secretly preparing for war
KAN News report said regional officials suggested reaching agreement with Israel with the intention of later violating it • Officials further advised to use the period to 'prepare for a future war'
Iran releases video claiming Khamenei unharmed, shares new demands for re-opening Strait of Hormuz
Netanyahu reportedly agrees to Trump's Gaza plan • Houthis continue strikes in Yemen • Iran says 'no reason' to fear new Mecca defense pact
Senators propose bill offering Lebanon $200 million a year to help disarm Hezbollah
Critics have repeatedly noted that Hezbollah operatives have been released by Lebanese authorities or given only symbolic fines despite violating domestic laws.
Israel officially rejects BoP 15-point plan for Gaza's reconstruction, Netanyahu declares
Speaking at a cabinet meeting, PM says IDF 'will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is genuinely disarmed' • Netanyahu: Iran knows Israel will deal 'powerful blow' if it strikes
Wounded IDF soldiers allegedly mistreated, denied water by Arab Rambam staff, brother claims
Rambam stated that, after an investigation, it rejected all claims of wrongdoing toward the wounded soldiers by their staff.
IDF withheld Hezbollah explosive drone attack near troops in southern Lebanon - report
There were no casualties, and the drone caused no damage, according to media reports.
IDF expands probe into abnormally strong explosion that killed two reservists in Lebanon
Northern Command confirms that Hezbollah is active in the area and is attempting to challenge the IDF, so it cannot be ruled out that it tampered with an explosive device to target IDF in the area.
Lebanese politician says Shi’ite community is victim of Hezbollah, calls for ‘intifada’ - report
L’Orient Today reported that Gemayel suggested the Shi’ite population was being held hostage to Hezbollah and there should, therefore, be an “intifada” (uprising) against the group.
Israel, Lebanon agree on countries to monitor Hezbollah disarmament deal
The United States has been trying to broker an end to fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, which has raged since March.
Hezbollah’s attempts to wreck Beirut-Jerusalem talks failing, experts tell ‘Post’
Beirut and Jerusalem held talks in Rome last week, with some sessions ending early in response to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in Lebanon.
