The Latest Breaking News from Lebanon

It's been six months since Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, prompting Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip. NPR photographers have covered the war's effects on Israelis, Palestinians and the region.

President Biden assures Gov. Murphy of support after 4.8 magnitude earthquake near Lebanon, NJ. Government's prompt response reflects commitment to safety.

The rare earthquake's epicenter was reported in Lebanon, N.J., about 50 miles from Manhattan

US Geological survey reported the quake centered in New Jersey, and was felt across the eastern seaboard

Front Row Productions acquires rights to Sally Hafez's story, exploring her act of using a toy gun to access locked funds for her sister's cancer treatment...

Israeli military airstrikes in southern Lebanon in response to Hezbollah attacks raise concerns about escalating tensions and regional stability.

Lebanon's PM Najib Mikati denies money laundering allegations after complaint filed in France by anti-corruption groups. Ongoing scrutiny of financial prac...

Lebanon's billionaire caretaker prime minister refutes money laundering accusations after complaint filed in France.

Among the victims of Monday's air strike in Damascus against the Iranian consulate was Mohammad Reza Zahedi, a high-ranking member of the Revolutionary Guards, his deputy Mohammad Hadi Hajriahimi, and five other officers. While Iran has blamed Israel for the attack and vowed to retaliate, some analysts suspect that Iran…

Israel is certainly taking on all comers. Monday's air strike on Damascus that killed three senior Iranian commanders is the most spectacular of its kind since Hamas's October 7 attacks. We ask about Tehran's response, whether it will try to draw in the United States, and – after months of…

A deadly strike blamed on Israel against Iran's diplomatic mission in Damascus could trigger a spillover of the Gaza war across the region, an escalation Tehran had sought to avoid, analysts said.