Lebanon
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.
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.
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.
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.
Israel prepares for Lebanon incursion, escalates strikes
Israel is preparing for a ground incursion into Lebanon, according to US officials, as tensions escalate along the Israel-Lebanon border with increasing exchanges of fire and targeted strikes.
EU allocates €10mn in aid for Lebanon amid escalating hostilities with Israel
The European Commission has announced an additional €10mn in humanitarian aid for people in Lebanon affected by the ongoing escalation of hostilities.
Turkey’s foreign minister reveals in-person meeting with slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah
Warns Israel is “apparently eager” to spread Gaza war across the region.
Hezbollah leadership already replaced following Israeli airstrikes
Lebanese Hezbollah's leadership positions have already been filled, former commander of Iran's overseas forces, Ahmad Vahidi has claimed.
Iraqi PM Al-Sudani mourns Hezbollah leader's death
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on September 28 offered condolences for the death of Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, calling the Israeli attack on Beirut's southern suburbs an expression of "reckless desire."
Who is Hashem Safieddine, the new Hezbollah leader?
Hashem Safieddine, a senior Hezbollah official and leader of its executive council has emerged as a leading candidate to replace Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah.
Lebanon's Hezbollah to respond over killing of Hassan Nasrallah
Israel claimed the death of Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah on September 28, while the Shi'ite group vowed to respond following his death.
Hezbollah's Nasrallah vows retaliation for pager attacks
Lebanese Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah vowed on September 19 to retaliate against Israel for explosions targeting pager devices in Lebanon, which he called an "unprecedented aggression" that killed and wounded numerous people.
Second wave of explosions hits Hezbollah operatives across Lebanon
A new wave of explosions across Lebanon on September 18 marked the second consecutive day of suspected sabotage incidents by Israeli intelligence.
Hezbollah vows retaliation against Israel for deadly pager attacks
Lebanon's Hezbollah pledged on September 18 to continue its attacks against Israel in support of Gaza, while also promising retaliation for deadly explosions of communication devices.
Hundreds of Lebanese Hezbollah injured as communication devices explode
Hundreds of members of Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, including fighters and medics, were seriously wounded on Tuesday when handheld pagers they use to communicate exploded.
Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah strike in new tensions on border
Israel launched extensive "pre-emptive" air strikes on southern Lebanon early August 25, saying it aimed to thwart a planned attack by the militant group Hezbollah.