The Latest Breaking News from Lebanon

Hezbollah could be forced into a war with Israel, but for now it’s trying to avoid any major conflict. That's the view of Ziad Majed, a professor of Middle East studies at the American University in Paris. Majed, who was born in Beirut and lived for years in Lebanon, says…

Hamas releases two more hostages on ‘humanitarian and poor health grounds’; Emmanuel Macron visits Israel

Leaders of France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Britain and the United States have underscored their support for Israel and its right to defend itself during a video conference, but also urged it to adhere to international humanitarian law and protect civilians.

Latest government advisory warns all Americans to exercise caution when travelling anywhere in the world – and specifically not to travel to Gaza, the West Bank, Israel and Lebanon

The US has recently warned citizens not to travel to the Middle Eastern country

“We are still trying to withstand and continue coverage so the world can see the Israeli crimes in Gaza,” wrote Ain Media co-founder and Palestinian journalist Roshdi Sarraj on Instagram, referring to the increasing tally of dead journalists, internet blackouts and attacks on media offices. Five days later, he was…

Israeli warplanes are striking targets across Gaza ahead of an expected ground offensive in the besieged Hamas-ruled territory

Yocheved Lifshitz's London-based daughter tells of relief after Hamas release her 85-year-old mother and Nurit Cooper, 79

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