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Gaza today is repeat of 1982 Beirut: Washington is legitimizing Hamas just like the PLO - opinion

Turkey and Qatar were absolutely capable of “convincing” Hamas of its hopeless situation, but Hamas, Turkey, and Qatar wanted a repeat of Beirut 1982.

US SPECIAL ENVOY to the Middle East Steve Witkoff: It is clear that the legitimization of Hamas as a serious and recognized negotiating partner is underway and perhaps has already been completed, the writer charges.
Avi Gold (L) gifting Bechor Sinmentov (R) with a shofar in Damascus.

Lebanese media outraged after Israeli travel influencer recorded speaking Hebrew in Beirut

People and traffic move at the entrance of Daraya, on the outskirts of Damascus on October 29, 2025.

Syria seeks Lebanese help to extradite former regime officers accused of war crimes

UNIFIL vehicles drive in Deir Mimas, southern Lebanon, February 18, 2025; illustrative.

A ‘not-quite-ceasefire’: UNIFIL–IDF incident raises concerns of escalation - analysis


Morgan Ortagus heads to Lebanon with a message to Hezbollah as Israel intensifies strikes

Morgan Ortagus is interested in conveying a message that goes beyond the desire to see Beirut have a monopoly on weapons - this is about disarming Hezbollah.

Deputy United States Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus speaks to members of the U.N. Security Council before voting on a draft resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 18, 2025.

Hezbollah's resistance has recovered, can face Israel at any time, senior official declares

A Lebanese politician said that "the resistance in Lebanon has regained its strength, remains present and active, and can confront the enemy at any moment if it launches a ground attack."

Hezbollah supporters attend a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of their late leader Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025

One month after Lebanon's decision to disarm Hezbollah, early signs of action are being seen

Lebanon’s army has started addressing Hezbollah violations a month after Beirut pledged to disarm the group, with Israel and the US closely monitoring progress.

An illustrative silhouette of two armed terrorists with the Hezbollah flag painted on a wall.

French politician reported to prosecutor for 'terrorism' offenses after meeting PFLP in Lebanon

On September 28, The Jerusalem Post reported that Portes flew to Lebanon and met with PFLP members shortly after quitting the Gaza flotilla for "personal reasons."

Thomas Portes with deputy Andrée Taurinya, Olivier Besancenot, and Salah Hamouri visiting the 'cemetery of the martyrs of the Palestinian cause,' as well as the refugee camps of Sabra and Shatila and of Mar Elias in Beirut on September 26, 2025.

Eliminated with 83 bombs: Intelligence Directorate reveals details of Nasrallah's final days

Nasrallah remained in place and tried to plan counterattacks and rebuild the terror organization's capabilities.

 People visit the burial site of former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, on the outskirts of Beirut

Son of Lebanon's slain Hezbollah chief says his father's final days were filled with rage

A year after Israel killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, his son recounts the group's devastation, mass casualties, and the impact on Lebanon’s south amid Israel’s cross-border assault.

Jawad Nasrallah, son of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, reacts at the burial site ahead of the first anniversary of his father's assassination, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon September 24, 2025.

Bulgaria arrests Russian shipowner in relation to deadly 2020 Beirut blast

Bulgarian authorities have arrested Igor Grechushkin, the Russian businessman tied to the 2020 Beirut port explosion that killed over 200 people, for possible extradition to Lebanon.

FILE PHOTO: Smoke rises from the site of an explosion in Beirut, Lebanon August 4, 2020

Lebanon’s push to disarm Hezbollah meets political resistance, growing uncertainty - analysis

Lebanon’s plan to disarm Hezbollah hit political resistance as ministers walked out of a cabinet session, raising doubts over the army’s phased arms collection effort.

 HEZBOLLAH OPERATIVES salute during the funeral of comrades killed in an Israeli strike, in Shehabiya, south Lebanon, April 17.

'We will reach them too': IDF chief says no Hamas leader is out of Israel's reach

Zamir addressed concerns about Hamas leaders who have been able to operate from luxury apartments in foreign cities like Tehran, Damascus, and Beirut despite Israel's declaration to target them.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir in discussions with general staff officials to approve Gaza takeover plan, August 13, 2025.

Hezbollah defies disarmament push as Israel maintains border buffer

BEHIND THE LINES: Lebanon's government faces mounting challenges in its faux attempt to dismantle Hezbollah's weapons, with no signs of real progress on the horizon.

LEBANESE ARMY soldiers patrol near the Burj al-Barajneh camp in Beirut’s southern suburbs earlier this month.

Lebanese army disarms six Palestinian camps, Hamas and Islamic Jihad not included - report

According to the report the Lebanese Army received “a batch of light and medium weapons, B7 rockets, and medium-range surface-to-surface missiles from the camps of Tyre.”

Demonstrators carry flags as they take part in a protest against the hunger crisis in Gaza, in Sidon, Lebanon July 25, 2025