Lebanon
17 stories from Middle East Affairs.
Beirut exhibition preserves memories of war-scarred south
A Beirut exhibition draws on family photographs, household objects and artwork to document the collective memory of southern Lebanese communities that have endured decades of conflict.
Explosions reported near Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal
A correspondent for Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported hearing explosions of unknown origin near Kharg Island, a key oil export terminal, with unconfirmed reports of a missile strike on an Iranian tanker.
UAE pardons Egyptian poet al-Qaradawi after 10-year sentence
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has pardoned Egyptian activist and poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi, whose family is the son of an influential Islamic scholar.
Trump warns of Iran strike as regional tensions escalate
Tensions are mounting across the Middle East as the United States and its allies pursue military and diplomatic responses to recent Iranian actions, while the Pentagon investigates leaks about the conflict.
Israel releases first Lebanese prisoner as ceasefire talks stall
Israel released a Lebanese detainee on Thursday, the first of five civilians Israel agreed to free, as negotiations over a broader ceasefire framework show little progress.
Trump threatens imminent strike on Iranian military site
President Trump said the United States may soon strike an Iranian military site, as administration officials signaled economic and military pressure on Tehran.
Former Palestinian PM says Israel pursuing "silent annexation" of West Bank
Former Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh says Israel is pursuing gradual annexation of the West Bank despite international opposition, with settlers now comprising over a quarter of the territory's population.
Lebanon's prime minister pledges to secure remaining prisoners and Israeli withdrawal
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Lebanon will continue working to free all prisoners held by Israel and secure a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory.
Israeli drone strike kills two in southern Lebanon
An Israeli drone strike killed two men on a motorcycle in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on Friday, the second recent incident raising questions about implementation of a US-mediated ceasefire.
Israel to release five Lebanese detainees, reports say
Israel is reported to be releasing five Lebanese detainees on Thursday as part of US-brokered negotiations between the two countries.
Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon and Beqaa Valley
Israeli warplanes struck the southern Lebanese town of Mifdoun and hit positions near Ain al-Tineh in the Beqaa Valley, according to Al Jazeera.
More than 340,000 Lebanese remain displaced as new school year begins
More than 340,000 Lebanese remain displaced six months into the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with thousands living in schools converted to shelters as the academic year begins.
South Korea considers role in Strait of Hormuz security
South Korea said Friday it is considering a contribution to securing the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating U.S.-Iran clashes, as Tehran launched new strikes on American interests and vowed retaliation for a wedding airstrike.
Lebanon seeks to assert independence from Iran and Israel
Lebanon's government has begun pushing back against both Iranian influence through Hezbollah and Israeli military encroachments in the south, declaring an Iranian ambassador persona non grata and insisting that regional powers treat it as a sovereign state.
Israeli forces expand control in southern Lebanese villages
Israeli forces have crossed their self-established boundary in southern Lebanon multiple times in recent weeks, rendering areas beyond the line inaccessible to Lebanese residents.
Israel expands footprint in occupied southern Lebanon
Israel is establishing new military bases and infrastructure in occupied southern Lebanon and taking steps to maintain a long-term presence despite a ceasefire agreement.
Israeli military figure attacks rabbi's ban on voting for party with Arab candidate
A retired Israeli general defended an Arab candidate on his new political party after a prominent rabbi said Jewish law forbids voting for a party with a non-Jewish member in a senior position.
