Lebanon

Lebanon, US envoy clash over Israeli strikes and Hezbollah's role

US envoy Morgan Ortagus meets Lebanon’s leaders to discuss Israeli strikes, Hezbollah disarmament, and efforts to stabilize the region.

US envoy Morgan Ortagus speaks in Beirut, August 26, 2025; illustrative.
People inspect wreckage of a vehicle belonging to Hezbollah terrorists killed in an IDF airstrike in southern Lebanon, October 25, 2025; illustrative.

WATCH: IDF strike kills Hezbollah terrorists, including Radwan Force member

UNIFIL vehicles drive in southern Lebanon, October 11, 2024; illustrative.

France responsible for UNIFIL decision to shoot down Israeli drone in southern Lebanon - Le Figaro

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.

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


'Disregard for safety and security of the peacekeepers': UNIFIL alleges Israeli grenade attack

UNIFIL claimed that an Israeli tank fired a shot towards UN peacekeepers on the Israel-Lebanon border on Sunday.

A UN vehicle drives, during a Reuters' visit at Camp Shamrock where Irish and Polish peacekeepers of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) are stationed near Maroun al-Ras village close to the Lebanese-Israeli border, in southern Lebanon November 29, 2023.

IDF kills Hezbollah weapons smuggler, politician in Lebanon

The arms dealer was killed near the Syrian border, suggesting he was smuggling weapons through Syria, according to Army Radio.

Hezbollah supporters hold images of late former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and current leader Naim Qassem at a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025.

Abraham Accords to expand soon as Hamas and Hezbollah regroup, Israeli diplomat Ofir Akunis says

Ofir Akunis said that Israel will insist upon the demilitarization of Gaza and the disarmament of Hamas, which are conditions in the second part of the US-brokered Gaza deal.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ofir Akunis, the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, on May 1, 2023

Israel exploited Assad govt's fall to impose expansionist, destabilizing project, Syrian FM claims

Syrian FM Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani accused Israel of pursuing expansionist goals and said Moscow aided Assad’s regime, as Syria rebuilds ties with China.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani attends a press conference at the Lebanese foreign ministry, in Beirut, October 10, 2025.

IDF kills Hezbollah special forces commander rebuilding terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon

Zayn al-Abidin Hussein Fatouni served in the Radwan Force Battalion as an anti-tank unit commander

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

Preparing for October 7-situations in North, IDF complete hostage-rescue exercise by Lebanon border

The training operation, led by the IDF’s 91st Division and the National Ground Training Center, was the largest conducted since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas War.

The IDF’s exercise to enhance operational readiness along the Lebanon border, October 23, 2025

WATCH: IDF kills Hezbollah's Southern Front logistics commander

Karky was involved in efforts to rebuild Hezbollah's military capabilities and assisted in reestablishing infrastructure for the terrorist organization.

IDF eliminates Hezbollah's Southern Front logistics commander Abbas Hassan Karky, October 24, 2025.

IDF foils weapon smuggling attempt between Syria and Lebanon in Hermon region

After identifying suspicious movement in the Hermon Summit region during an overnight IDF activity happening alongside the elite unit 504, multiple suspects were arrested.

IDF soldiers operating in Syria

Israeli jets strike Hezbollah training camp, missile manufacturing facility in Lebanon

The IDF reported identifying terrorist operatives at the training camp. The release stated that Hezbollah terrorists were trained to shoot and use a variety of weapons at the camp.

Smoke billows over Kfar Tebnit after an Israeli strike near Lebanon’s border with Israel, in Lebanon, September 18, 2025.

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Turkey says it will help boost Lebanese army's capacity under mandate

Turkey's parliament renews military deployment mandates in Lebanon, Syria, and Iraq, enhancing security efforts and supporting Lebanon's armed forces amid ongoing regional tensions.

 Turkish soldiers march during a military parade to mark the 1974 Turkish invasion of Cyprus in response to a short-lived Greek-inspired coup, in the Turkish-controlled northern Cyprus, in the divided city of Nicosia, Cyprus July 20, 2023.