Lebanon declares three days of mourning for Pope Francis

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has declared a three-day period of official mourning following the passing of Pope Francis, beginning immediately and continuing through Wednesday. In an official statement, Cabinet Secretary-General Judge Mahmoud Makieh …

Israeli operations in Lebanon against Hezbollah: April 14–April 20, 2025

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted numerous activities and operations throughout Lebanon against Hezbollah between April 14 and April 20, 2025. The IDF’s operations this week were more numerous and lethal than those in the prior two weeks, killing …

Lebanon’s disarmament dilemma: The battle for Palestinian camps

Israel eyes deeper Lebanon incursions: Israeli report calls Lebanese Army's response a 'game-changer'

Report by Amal Shehadeh, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi  An Israeli intelligence assessment described the Lebanese Army's recent interception of a rocket attack toward Israel and President Joseph Aoun's statements about disarming Hezbollah …

Israeli ceasefire violations with Lebanon

It's hard to imagine that there is actually a ceasefire between Lebanon and the Israeli regime. It was on November 27 when a ceasefire agreement was signed by Israel, Lebanon, and five mediating countries, including the United States. But the Israeli …

Aubrey’s restaurant set to open Lebanon location

Lebanon’s first full-service new restaurant since 2012 is scheduled to open its doors on Monday, April 28. Aubrey's has a ribbon cutting ceremony planned for 9:30 a.m. that day and the start of lunch service at 11 a.m. The 7,636-square-foot facility is …

Lebanon's President Aoun mourns Pope Francis: "A loss for all humanity"

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday mourned the passing of Pope Francis, who died earlier in the day at the age of 88, describing him as "a loss for all humanity." In a statement, Aoun praised the late pontiff as "a powerful voice for …

Lebanon lowers flag at Baabda Palace in mourning for Pope Francis

The Lebanese presidency lowered the national flag at Baabda Palace on Monday in mourning Pope Francis's death.  The gesture aligns with the official three-day mourning period declared by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, during which flags will be flown at …

Lebanon declares a three-day mourning period for Pope Francis

Israeli strikes on south Lebanon kill top Hezbollah commanders

Three Lebanese army personnel including an officer and two civilians were killed in the munitions blast [Mahmoud Zayyat/AFP via Getty Images] The Israeli army launched a series of airstrikes on southern Lebanon yesterday, as it announced that it had …