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The Lebanese Health Ministry reported that an Israeli drone strike targeted a vehicle in the southern town of Aitaroun on Tuesday, resulting in one fatality and injuring three others, including a child. Despite an existing ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, this incident is the latest in a series of ongoing hostilities. According to Israel’s military, the individual killed was …

President Joseph Aoun declared that 2025 will mark a turning point for Lebanon, as efforts intensify to ensure that all weapons in the country are held solely by the state. He emphasized that Hezbollah would not be drawn into another conflict, signaling a shift toward integrating its fighters within the framework of state institutions. In an interview with Qatar’s al-Arabi …

The long-standing prospect of Hezbollah surrendering its weapons may be closer to reality as U.S. pressure intensifies on both Lebanon and Iran. Analysts believe Hezbollah’s military grip has been significantly weakened by over a year of clashes with Israel, including an intense bombing campaign and Israeli ground operations that targeted the group’s infrastructure and senior leadership. Following the conflict, Lebanon …

A senior official from Hamas announced on Monday that the group is prepared to release all Israeli hostages as part of a broad agreement that would include a prisoner exchange and a full halt to the conflict in Gaza. Taher al-Nunu, a leading Hamas figure, stated that the offer also hinges on Israel withdrawing its forces from the Gaza Strip …

Lebanon’s Economy Minister Amer Bisat announced on Monday that depositors will eventually recover their funds, although the process may require time. His statement comes amid efforts to implement vital reforms to revive the country’s shattered financial system. Speaking to Bloomberg, Bisat expressed confidence that Lebanon’s parliament would soon pass a long-awaited draft law to restructure the country’s banking sector. The …

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah stated on Monday that the group would not enter into any dialogue over its weapons with those who do not view Israel as a hostile entity. His comments came in response to renewed calls from Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who once again urged Hezbollah to lay down its arms, emphasizing that disarmament should come through dialogue …

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam led a Lebanese delegation to Damascus on Monday for a high-stakes meeting with Syria’s interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa. Accompanying Salam were key Lebanese ministers, including those responsible for foreign affairs, defense, and the interior. Syrian Defense Minister Asaad al-Shaibani also attended the discussions. This high-profile visit—Salam’s first since taking office—is viewed as pivotal in redefining Lebanon-Syria …

Chelsea FC are poised to take on Legia Warsaw in the second leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-final clash at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, April 17, 2025. With a dominant 3-0 lead from the first leg in Warsaw, the London side holds a firm grip on the tie, but the Polish visitors will be hoping for a miracle to …