Israel ‘prepared to defend’ Karish gas rig after Lebanon threats
Israel is prepared to defend the Karish gas reservoir and rig, which is entirely in Israeli territory, Defense Minister Benny…
Hezbollah allies suffer losses in Lebanon election, early results show
Preliminary results from Lebanon’s parliamentary election suggest allies of the Iran-backed Shia Muslim group Hezbollah have lost support. The Maronite…
Lebanese abroad cast votes for May 15 election hoping for change
Lebanese citizens living abroad began voting in a parliamentary election on Sunday, with many set to back political newcomers after…
Lebanon probe to get account information on central bank governor’s brother
A Lebanese probe into alleged embezzlement and money laundering by the central bank governor and his brother received new account…
As the Iran nuclear deal nears, Saudi Arabia is rebuilding its stake in Lebanon
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati is due to visit Saudi Arabia in the next two weeks, a first trip by…
Tensions rise in Tripoli amid claims Lebanese Navy rammed migrant boat
Clashes and demonstrations broke out on Sunday in Tripoli, Lebanon, after survivors rescued from a sinking boat of migrants claimed…
Israel fires shells into Lebanon in response to rocket fire
A rocket was fired from Lebanon into northern Israel on Monday and fell in an open field near Kibbutz Matzuva,…
As the Iran nuclear deal nears, Saudi Arabia is rebuilding its stake in Lebanon
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Najib Mikati is due to visit Saudi Arabia in the next two weeks, a first trip by…
Hezbollah MP says only $9 billion needed to destroy Israel
Mohammed Raad, the head of the Hezbollah parliamentary bloc in the Lebanese parliament declared on Saturday that it would take…
At least one person killed, 7 injured in explosion near Lebanon’s Sidon
At least one person was killed and seven were injured in a fire and explosion near a scout center affiliated…