Lebanon
Hezbollah leader warns Israel ahead of expanded conflict
Hezbollah's new Secretary General, Sheikh Naim Qassem, warned of expanded strikes against Israel.
Israeli leaders rejoice as Trump wins US presidential race
Israeli government officials were primarily receptive to President Donald J Trump’s US election victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, and were quick to congratulate him on his win.
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BEIRUT BLOG: Fear in Baalbek
For the second day in a row, the Israeli military issued a forced evacuation order for the entire city of Baalbek on October 31.
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Israel signs deal for Iron Beam laser defence system
Israel has signed a NIS 2bn ($550mn) order to accelerate production of Iron Beam, marking a significant expansion in the country's first laser-based aerial defence system, the Ministry of Defence announced.
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Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as new secretary-general
Lebanese Shi’ite milita-cum-political movement Hezbollah announced the election of Sheikh Naim Qassem as its new secretary-general, following established procedures for leadership selection.
Israeli strikes hit TV channel, southern Beirut suburbs
Israel launched air strikes on Lebanese television channel Al Mayadeen's Beirut office and the city's southern suburbs on October 23 evening, marking a significant escalation in cross-border tensions.
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Israel confirms killing Hezbollah's of Hisham Safieddine
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the elimination of Hisham Safieddine, Head of Hezbollah's Executive Council and cousin to former leader Hassan Nasrallah.
Hezbollah drone hits Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's home
Israeli authorities confirmed on October 22 that a Hezbollah-launched drone struck Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence in Caesarea.
US envoy Amos Hochstein says US is working to end Israel-Hezbollah conflict
US envoy Amos Hochstein arrived in Beirut, Lebanon on October 21 for diplomatic talks aimed at brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
Indian PM Modi could meet Iranian President Pezeshkian at the BRICS Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian could meet on the sideline of the BRICS Summit. New Delhi and Tehran remain in touch to finalise the meeting.
Israel strikes Hezbollah-linked banks in Lebanon
Israel launched strikes on branches of Al-Qard Al-Hassan, a Hezbollah-linked financial association, across Lebanon late on October 20.
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Hezbollah leader relocated to Tehran
Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem has been residing in Tehran since early October, in a new revelation.
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BEIRUT BLOG: Life in the eye of the storm
Lebanese civilians are living in a state of fear, with Israel's war against Hezbollah now moving into several weeks.
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Lebanese PM criticises Iran for 'shameful interference' over UN resolution
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati on October 18 accused Iran of "shameful interference" in Lebanon's internal affairs.
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Iran cancels flights amid risks of Israeli attack
Iran has cancelled all flights at all airports from 9 p.m. on October 6, to 6 a.m. on October 7, amid increasing military tensions with Israel.
Khamenei led Friday Prayers amid heightened Israeli strike threats
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei addressed the Friday Prayers in Tehran’s Grand Mosalla Mosque on October 4, amid risks of an Israeli retaliation following Iran’s missile attack on October 1.
Hezbollah claims multiple attacks on Israeli forces along Lebanon border
Lebanon's Hezbollah said on October 3 it had carried out a series of attacks against Israeli forces along the Lebanon-Israel border.
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Thousands flee Lebanon for Syria amid intensified Israeli strikes
Around 240,000 people have crossed the border from Lebanon into Syria since September 23, following intensified Israeli airstrikes on Beirut.
Indian PM Modi talks West Asia tensions with Netanyahu, denounces terrorism
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi communicated with his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu regarding recent developments in West Asia and denounced terrorism, Modi said in a post on X
Israel warns civilians in Southern Lebanon to evacuate area
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have issued a call for residents of southern Lebanon to evacuate as Israeli troops begin to make limited incursions into the south of the neighbouring country.