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The World Bank has approved an initial $250 million financing package to assist Lebanon in recovering from extensive damage sustained during the 2024 conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. This decision marks the first installment of a broader funding framework aimed at rebuilding vital infrastructure and public services. According to the World Bank, the approved funds will target urgent repairs to …

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam held a diplomatic meeting in Doha on Tuesday with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar, focusing on Lebanon’s internal stability and regional tensions. The discussions underscored Lebanon’s ongoing efforts to reinforce state authority and highlighted concerns over unresolved territorial disputes with Israel. Speaking at a joint press briefing, Prime …

Israeli Drone Strike in Southern Lebanon Results in Fatalities Despite Ceasefire An airstrike carried out by Israel on Tuesday claimed the lives of three individuals in southern Lebanon, according to a statement released by the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health. The incident marks the latest escalation in a series of cross-border attacks that have continued despite the ceasefire declared in …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reaffirmed on Monday that Hezbollah will not participate in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, according to statements reported by Lebanese media. He emphasized that Lebanon is committed to remaining outside this war and will not allow itself to be drawn in. Berri stated with certainty—using firm language—that Lebanon will not enter the conflict, reinforcing …

Israel’s navy conducted a targeted strike on a Hezbollah operational site near Naqoura as the group was cautioned against involvement in the Israel‑Iran conflict. An Israeli naval vessel engaged a Hezbollah site associated with the Radwan Force near Naqoura, aiming to disrupt preparations for attacks on Israeli civilians. The Israeli military described the location as an infrastructure hub used by …

Growing unease surrounds regional alignments as a senior Lebanese official confirmed that Hezbollah will not launch military operations in support of Iran during the current Israel-Iran escalation. This statement comes in response to earlier Iranian commentary suggesting Hezbollah might act if the U.S. entered the conflict, raising broader questions about militia involvement across the “Axis of Resistance.” Hezbollah opts for …

The French judiciary will deliver a final decision on July 17 regarding the potential release of Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a Lebanese national imprisoned for four decades in connection with the 1982 assassinations of two foreign diplomats. The ruling follows a postponed verdict initially expected in February, with the Paris appeals court revisiting the matter in a closed-door session this week. …

An Israeli interceptor missile fell on Wednesday afternoon in a rural area situated between the Lebanese towns of Barish and Maaroub in the Tyre district, according to information released by the country’s national news agency. The incident occurred amid increased aerial activity by Israeli surveillance drones, which were reported to be flying heavily over the region at the time. This …