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Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah continue to intensify following a new wave of drone strikes across southern Lebanon. On Friday, an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle targeted a Renault Rapid vehicle in the town of Baraashit, killing one individual and injuring another, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. While official confirmation of the victim’s identity has not been issued, regional broadcaster Al-Arabiya …

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has reaffirmed that the state’s policy to maintain exclusive control over arms remains firm and non-negotiable. However, he emphasized that the policy will be enacted with measured care to ensure national cohesion and safeguard internal stability. Speaking during a meeting with senior editors from Bahrain’s official news agency and leading newspapers in Manama, Aoun addressed both …

U.S. special envoy Tom Barrack has concluded his latest diplomatic mission to Lebanon, and according to local sources cited by Al-Hadath, the outcome mirrors that of his previous visit — with no tangible progress achieved. Sources in Beirut say Hezbollah continues to shift blame toward the Lebanese state, attempting to deflect accountability for the broader political and security situation. At …

In a visit underscoring growing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, U.S. envoy Tom Barrack arrived in Beirut on Monday and met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. His visit, part of a broader U.S. initiative to restore calm and promote reform in the region, also includes scheduled meetings with key political and religious leaders, as …

In the early hours of the morning, Israeli drones launched a series of airstrikes in southern Lebanon, targeting multiple locations tied to Hezbollah activity. According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA), one of the drone strikes struck a concrete block manufacturing facility situated between the villages of Yaroun and Maroun al-Ras. Another strike targeted the al-Mahafer area near Aitaroun. …

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a key meeting on Friday with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to finalize Beirut’s response to a formal request from the United States to disarm Hezbollah, according to reports from Saudi broadcaster Al-Hadath. The talks mark a critical moment in Lebanon’s efforts to navigate both internal political dynamics and intense external pressure related to the country’s …

The United States has responded to Lebanon’s recent policy paper with measured approval, according to a senior Lebanese official familiar with the discussions. While American officials have acknowledged the initiative’s constructive tone, they have emphasized the need for a firm and actionable timeline to address the issue of illegal arms across Lebanese territory. Washington Pushes for Disarmament Deadline In remarks …

Israeli warplanes conducted a series of airstrikes on Tuesday targeting the Wadi Faara area in Lebanon’s northern Bekaa region, with one of the strikes reportedly hitting a Syrian refugee camp. According to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency, the attack left 12 people dead, including seven Syrians, and injured eight others. Multiple Strikes and Rising Tensions A local security source told …