Indian Peacekeepers Transition Command in Lebanon with Resolve

A formal handover ceremony marked the transition of command between two Indian Army battalions serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Thursday. The outgoing INDBATT XXV, comprising troops from the Madras Regiment, officially …

Is Syria eyeing Tripoli, parts of Lebanon for peace with Israel?

According to i24NEWS, citing a source said to be close to Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, "the return of parts of the Golan Heights [...] is critical for domestic public opinion to support such a step" [Getty] Israeli media reported on Friday …

Sources to LBCI: Lebanon to hold key meeting on US proposal response at Baabda Palace

Lebanon’s Opportunity—or Missed Opportunity?

For decades, observers have said that, in the Middle East, change moves at a snail’s pace. That assumption no longer holds. Just look at the dramatic transformations unfolding across Lebanon, Syria, and Iran in recent weeks and months. One year ago, …

Barrack reportedly discussed Lebanon and Syria at the Elysee

by Naharnet Newsdesk 04 July 2025, 14:08 U.S. envoy Tom Barrack met Thursday night with officials at the French presidential palace to discuss the situations in Lebanon and Syria, a French diplomatic source said. “Paris and Washington agreed to boost …

Wave of Israeli airstrikes target south Lebanon

by Naharnet Newsdesk 04 July 2025, 11:55 A series of Israeli airstrikes targeted Thursday areas in south Lebanon between Yahmor al-Shqif and Deir Seryan, and the outskirts of Zawtar el-Sharqiyeh and other areas in the Jezzine region. The Israeli army said …

Paris says in contact with US over Lebanon

by Naharnet Newsdesk 04 July 2025, 16:06 The French foreign ministry said Friday that Paris is communicating with Washington over Lebanon and that “the November agreement must be implemented with all its stipulations.” “We condemn all Israeli strikes in …

Aoun denies reports about fighters build-up on Lebanon's eastern border

by Naharnet Newsdesk 04 July 2025, 16:32 President Joseph Aoun on Friday denied the reports about the alleged entry of armed groups from Syria into Lebanon and the reports about mobilization for incursions from Syria. “No party can eliminate another party …

Lebanon finalises US response as Hezbollah rejects disarmament

Barak's proposal, presented during his visit to Beirut on 19 June, reportedly calls for arms to be restricted to the Lebanese state [Getty] Lebanon is close to finalising its formal response to Washington's proposal aimed at resolving tensions with …

Bahrain ambassador to return to Lebanon as Gulf ties warm

Bahrain is preparing to reopen its embassy in Beirut, the latest in warming ties between the Gulf and Lebanon. Ambassadors from Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE left the Lebanese capital in October 2021, with Gulf leaders voicing concern over …