Lebanon

Hezbollah’s pledge of allegiance to Mojtaba Khamenei - opinion

Hezbollah’s swift pledge of allegiance provides Mojtaba with a seal of approval from the Iranian regime’s most important strategic asset and assists him in projecting continuity.

Hezbollah supporters hold flags and posters during a rally in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon June 10, 2026.
Tel Aviv City Hall is lit up in the colors of the Lebanese national flag in solidarity a day after the devastating blast at Beirut Port in August 2020.

'This is Beirut': Lebanese ready for peace with Israel, drinks in Tel Aviv, analyst tells 'Post'

A photograph taken from the southern Lebanese area of Marjayoun shows smoke as it rises from the site of an Israeli controlled explosion in the village of Kfartibnit on August 24, 2026.

Israel strikes laying groundwork for broad military campaign, Lebanese officials believe - report

 Images of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei with replicas of missiles seen during a gathering in Tehran, Iran, August 12, 2026

Israeli officials divided over claimed Iranian weapons smuggling to Hezbollah, IDF's Syria strategy


Next round of Israel-Lebanon talks to take place early August in Rome, US official says

Negotiators plan to focus on the trilateral framework, resolving border issues, and expanding pilot areas in southern Lebanon.

Representations of the Israeli and Lebanese flags at a memorial near the Israel-Lebanon border, after Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement following U.S.-mediated talks, as the town of Metula, Israel, appears in the distance, June 27, 2026.

Israel's approval of ISF deployment in Gaza marks key step in reconstuction efforts - analysis

Israel's approval of an international stabilization force marks what supporters describe as a significant step toward rebuilding Gaza and replacing Hamas's rule.

A crane hoists a tactical vehicle at the Logistics Support Area, in a location given as near Kerem Shalom, in this handout picture released June 30, 2026, by the Trump-appointed Board of Peace.

Trump administration backs phased IDF withdrawal from Lebanon under Hezbollah disarmament deal

Netanyahu departed from Israel earlier on Monday for the talks with Trump in Washington, where the two are expected to discuss the situation with Iran, alongside other issues.

IDF soldiers operating in Lebanon's Beaufort Ridge, shared by the military on May 31, 2026.

Sharaa’s Israel comments signal shift toward security arrangements, not peace deals - analysis

Syria and Lebanon are signaling interest in security arrangements with Israel before full peace agreements, suggesting a slower, more cautious path toward regional stability.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa listens to French President during a joint press conference after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on May 7, 2025.

Hezbollah and Iran built parallel school networks to radicalize Lebanese youth

Earlier efforts included the establishment of modern religious and social institutions, as well as the spread of secular ideologies such as Marxism among segments of the community.

Children gather at a school-turned shelter for displaced people on the day of a visit from International ministers during a joint trip aimed at showing support for Lebanon's stability and humanitarian response in Beirut, Lebanon, June 18, 2026.

IDF soldiers find Hitler drawings in private home in southern Lebanon

According to Arabic-language IDF spokesperson Ella Waweya, known as “Captain Ella,” the drawings were signed with the name Hassan Haidar and were believed to belong to a larger portfolio of artwork.

A drawing of Adolf Hitler found in Lebanon and found by the IDF, July 27, 2026.

Trump warns Iran of military action, Saudi Arabia intercepts attacks on oil infrastructure sites

Saudi Arabia intercepted drones launched from Iraq by Iran-backed militias • Report: Trump denies claims of munition shortage • IDF shoots down drones near Jordan border

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to Michigan, US, July 27, 2026.

Mojtaba Khamenei praises Hezbollah, calls for continued jihad, attacks against Israel

In statements attributed to Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, he asserted that “there remains no path forward except jihad and resistance” against the US and Israel.

A supporter of Iran-backed terrorist group Hezbollah, holds a portrait of Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei during an anti-US and anti-Israel protest in Beirut's southern suburbs on June 10, 2026.

IDF shoots down Hezbollah drone in southern Lebanon - report

The report noted that the drone was equipped with a camera but was unarmed.

 Drone flying on high altitude mountain top; illustrative.

Sharaa: Syria working to reach security deal with Israel, will not give up on Golan Heights claim

Additionally, Syria has no intention of intervening militarily in Lebanon, although Syria is discussing ways to help overcome the crisis there with the Lebanese government. 

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa (L) arrives to receive UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the People's Palace in Damascus on July 25, 2026