Lebanon

The situation in Israel has escalated dramatically, as fierce battles have ignited with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. This uptick in violence comes on the heels of Israeli paratroopers, commandos, and armored units initiating raids during a fresh ground offensive. In the backdrop of this military action, Israel has unleashed a barrage of airstrikes that wreaked havoc on the leadership structure of Hezbollah, marking a significant blow with the assassination of chief Hassan Nasrallah just last week in Beirut. According to…

The Lebanese Ministry of Health has reported tragic news, indicating that Israeli airstrikes have resulted in the death of 21 individuals in eastern Lebanon, marking a significant escalation in violence that has persisted for nearly a week. According to the ministry's statement, “The raids carried out by the Israeli forces in the Baalbek-Hemel region have left 21 dead and 47 injured,” providing a preliminary count as heavy bombardment continues in the Baalbek vicinity, noted an AFP reporter. In its ongoing military…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed the United Nations that military operations against Hezbollah will persist, effectively squashing any hopes for the 21-day ceasefire advocated by France and the United States earlier this week. “Hezbollah has made a choice, and that choice is war. Therefore, Israel must act, and we possess every right to safeguard our citizens and ensure their safe return home,” Netanyahu stated during his address to the UN General Assembly. He emphasized that offensive actions against…

A prominent humanitarian leader in Beirut has issued a stark warning: a prospective ground invasion by Israeli forces into Lebanon could inflict further trauma on an already suffering displaced population. According to the United Nations, over 90,000 individuals have been forced from their homes in Lebanon since the beginning of the week. Dr. Luna Hammad, the Medical Coordinator for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Lebanon, conveyed her concerns during an interview with RTÉ's Morning Ireland. She highlighted that Beirut…

The situation between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has escalated to a level that resembles outright warfare, according to the European Union's chief diplomat.

On Monday, Lebanon experienced its most catastrophic day since the conclusion of the vicious 15-year civil conflict, as stated by a Lebanese official who spoke on the condition of anonymity due to restrictions on media communication.

The United Nations said the detonation of hand-held communication devices in Lebanon could constitute a war crime as Beirut's top diplomat accused Israel of orchestrating what he called a "terror" attack. The blasts that killed at least 37 people and wounded nearly 3,000 on Tuesday and Wednesday targeted communication devices used by the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. Pagers and walkie-talkies exploded as their users were shopping in supermarkets, walking on streets and attending funerals, plunging the country into…

The harrowing day began when Civil Defense teams rushed to aid a man injured by his exploding pager in Sidon, Lebanon, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. (AP Photo) Just a day after Hezbollah-linked pagers detonated, a secondary onslaught hit Beirut and other areas in Lebanon on Wednesday. State media and Hezbollah officials reported that this new wave targeted walkie-talkies and solar gear. The Health Ministry confirmed the second wave's tragic toll—20 fatalities and more than 450 wounded. These attacks, purportedly by Israel…

A Tokyo court on Monday sentenced US Army veteran Michael Taylor to two years in prison and his son to one year and eight months for helping former Nissan Motor Co Ltd chairman Carlos Ghosn escape from Japan, where he had been jailed. allegations of financial misconduct. Michael Taylor and his son Peter pleaded guilty and…

In Addis Ababa, repatriation flights have adopted one another in current months from the Center East. The bulk are Ethiopian home employees from Lebanon, who're being pushed in another country by the coronavirus disaster. Victims of abuse and assault in Lebanon typically obtain particular consideration. Gathered in a circle to…