All news on the topic: Lebanon

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“Cyprus Confidential”: Salim Sfeir, head of the Association of Lebanese Banks, finds refuge while blocking Lebanon’s recovery plan
The Cyprus Confidential project has, for the first time, uncovered financial transactions conducted in Cyprus by Salim Sfeir, the Head of the Association of Banks in Lebanon and Chairman of Bank of Beirut (BoB).
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Israel conducts first airstrike on Lebanon since ceasefire
It said Hezbollah were violating the ceasefire agreement, without providing details.
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Hezbollah continues to count its dead and faces a long road to recovery from the war
With the bodies of its fighters still strewn on the battlefield, Hezbollah must bury its dead and provide succour to its supporters who bore the brunt of Israel’s offensive, as the first steps on a long and costly road to recovery, four senior officials said.
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Israel agrees to ceasefire deal with Hezbollah as airstrikes hit Beirut
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed a ceasefire deal in Lebanon.
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Israel used US-made weapons in a strike that killed journalists
Killing of journalists in Israeli strike could be war crime, legal experts say after Guardian investigation
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Israel strike kills Hezbollah lead spokesperson in Beirut
Mohammed Afif killed in first Israeli airstrike on central Beirut in more than a month, official says
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The Israeli military has captured an alleged Hezbollah official during a sea raid
Commandos land in northern Lebanon in unprecedented operation to capture supposed militant group member
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At least 87 people have died in an Israeli strike on northern Gaza, according to the health ministry
Israeli strikes have killed at least 87 people in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, according to the Hamas-run authorities.
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Netanyahu’s spokesperson reports that a drone was launched towards the Israeli PM’s residence
Reuters reports that a drone was launched towards Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s home in the northern Israel town of Caesarea on Saturday, citing his spokesperson.
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Iraqi militias increase attacks on Israel as Iran turns to smaller proxies
Analysts suggest proxies in Syria, Iraq and Yemen fighting hidden conflict could be targets for Israel as it considers retaliation against Tehran
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Allah giveth, and Allah taketh: what remains of Hezbollah after Israeli strikes
Over the past month, Israel has launched several unprecedentedly powerful strikes against the Lebanese terror group Hezbollah.
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Israel eliminates Hezbollah smuggling kingpin overseeing weapons shipments from Iran in the latest strike as troops advance
His loss is said to be a major blow to the terrorist militia’s plans to hone precision-guided weapons to attack Israel
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Israeli bombing strikes Beirut again
In the last few hours Beirut has been under intense air strikes by Israeli forces.
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Top Hamas official Saeed Atallah Ali was killed in an air strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon
An Israeli strike on a refugee camp in north Lebanon has killed Hamas official Saeed Atallah Ali and his family, the militant group has said.
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Iran’s Ali Khamenei vows Hezbollah and Hamas will not back down
In rare public address, supreme leader defends missile attack on Israel and makes appeal for Muslim unity
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People are being charged exorbitant fees to escape warzones on luxury yachts
People are shelling out up to £1,200 ($1,600) for a seat on one of the yachts travelling from Lebanon to Cyprus, as Israel renewed its bombardment of the southern suburbs of Beirut.
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Who has the stronger military out of Iran and Israel?
Grasping the prospect of a war between two of the Middle East’s strongest militaries is a challenging task for most people.
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IDF has promised to strike Iran tonight "in a powerful way" after missiles fell on Israel
Iran has fired approximately 200 missiles into Israel today in reprisal for its invasion of Lebanon - but Israel has now vowed to fight back as tensions escalate
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Iran planning imminent ballistic missile attack on Israel, US warns
Israeli forces at ‘highest readiness’ after White House officials see ‘indications’ of strike following Lebanon incursion
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US appears unable to dissuade Netanyahu from his planned invasion of Lebanon
An emboldened Israel appears to believe it can safely ignore a lame duck US president and grab the chance to reset the Middle East’s security dynamics
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Mass evacuation of British citizens following Israel’s ground assaults
The UK government has chartered a flight to get British people out of Lebanon after the Israeli military started ‘limited’ ground raids against Hezbollah.
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Israel has initiated "limited" ground operations along the Lebanese border
The Israeli military have begun small ground raids against Hezbollah and communities along its border with Lebanon.
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British woman says Israel’s strike on Lebanon killed five of her family members
Sana Chamseddin’s uncle, his wife and their three daughters died in IDF bombing of Tyre
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Israel claims to have killed a Hezbollah leader in airstrikes on Lebanon
Israel’s military says Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has been killed in an air strike on Beirut.
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Israel mobilizes reserves as IDF chief reveals Lebanon ground offensive plans, while Hezbollah prepares for border attack
Iran are said to have been bolstering up Hezbollah’s war arsenal in preparation for any escalation
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