Beirut Port blast victims say five years later, justice feels a bit closer The investigation was derailed by political interference, but a new government is trying to get justice back on track. Al Jazeera · Aug 4, 2025
Five years after Beirut port explosion justice and recovery remain elusive Five years after the deadly explosion at Beirut’s port on 4 August 2020, many Lebanese are still struggling with loss, trauma and broken lives. Radio France Internationale · Aug 4, 2025
A father's grief and a nation's hope: Lebanon awaits justice 5 years after Beirut blast Five years after the Beirut port explosion, families of victims are still seeking justice The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025
ChatGPT therapy: The Lebanese turning to AI for mental health support Some Lebanese turn to AI tools for help dealing with psychological problems brought on by war and economic crises. Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025
Quick Facts on Ziad Rahbani, Fairuz Rahbani's Son: Age, Wife, Cause of Death and More Ziad Rahbani, renowned Lebanese composer and playwright, died of a heart attack in Beirut, leaving a lasting cultural and political legacy. International Business Times UK · Jul 29, 2025
Lebanese Shia families displaced by war now trapped by identity These Shia families in Dahiyeh withstood Israel’s attacks on Lebanon and are now struggling to find where they fit. Al Jazeera · Jul 26, 2025
The US asked Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah. How did Lebanon respond? The Lebanese presidency handed a reply to US Special Envoy Tom Barrack on Monday over Hezbollah’s disarmament. Al Jazeera · Jul 8, 2025
US envoy satisfied with Lebanon's response to Hezbollah disarmament proposal The latest Israel-Hezbollah conflict began a day after Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel and intensified in September, leaving the Iran-backed group badly bruised and much of its political and military leadership dead. Euronews · Jul 7, 2025
US envoy hails Lebanon’s response to Hezbollah disarmament proposals Hezbollah has rejected disarmament while Israel continues to attack Lebanon, after US calls for it to give up weapons. Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2025
Hezbollah chief says won’t disarm until Israel leaves southern Lebanon Naim Qassem says his group will not surrender or lay down weapons in response to Israeli threats. Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2025
Israeli drone attacks in southern Lebanon kill one, injure several people Three Israeli attacks hit Bint Jbeil, Shebaa and Chaqra. Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2025
Israeli drone attack in Lebanon kills 1, injures 3 near Beirut Air raid hits vehicle in Khaldeh, south of Lebanese capital, as Israel continues its near-daily attacks on Lebanon. Al Jazeera · Jul 3, 2025
Israeli drone strike kills 1, injures 3 near Beirut An Israeli drone strike has hit a car near Beirut, killing one person and injuring three others, according to Lebanon's state news agency The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025
Israel bombs southern Lebanon amid conflict with Iran and assault on Gaza Israel has carried out near-daily violations of the November ceasefire that ended its 14-month war with Hezbollah. Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2025
Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2025 Hezbollah watches on as Iran and Israel battle, for now The Lebanese group is depleted after fighting Israel last year, but may intervene if the Israel-Iran conflict continues.
International Business Times · Jun 17, 2025 Bahaa Hariri and the Battle for Lebanon's Future With Hezbollah emboldened and corruption unchecked, can the eldest Hariri revive his father's vision of peace and sovereignty?
The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025 Lebanon aims to bring tourists back to its beaches as travel bans finally lift The World Bank says poverty nearly tripled in Lebanon over the past decade
Al Jazeera · Jun 7, 2025 Israel warns of more attacks on Lebanon if Hezbollah not disarmed Israel warned ‘there will be no calm in Beirut’ after launching the largest attack on the city since the ceasefire.
The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025 Lebanese army warns Israeli airstrikes might force it to freeze cooperation with ceasefire committee The Lebanese army has condemned Israel’s airstrikes on suburbs of Beirut, warning that such attacks are weakening the role of Lebanon’s armed forces that might eventually suspend cooperation with the committee monitoring the truce that ended the Israel-Hezbollah war
Al Jazeera · Jun 5, 2025 Israel launches several attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs, south Lebanon This is the fourth time Israel has attacked the Lebanese capital since the November ceasefire with Hezbollah.
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025 Israel strikes Beirut's suburbs to target what it calls drone production The Israeli military has struck several sites in Beirut’s southern suburbs that it said held underground facilities used by Hezbollah for drone production
Al Jazeera · May 26, 2025 Hezbollah holds firm in Lebanon’s municipal elections Establishment parties, including Hezbollah, emerge as the biggest winners in the first municipal polls since 2016.
Al Jazeera · May 26, 2025 Are Palestinian groups in Lebanon about to give up their weapons? For decades, Palestinian groups have retained arms in Lebanon. Now Mahmoud Abbas and Joseph Aoun say that must end.
The Conversation · May 15, 2025 Disarming Hezbollah is key to Lebanon’s recovery − but the task is complicated by regional shifts, ceasefire violations Within a span of two weeks from late April to early May 2025, Israel launched two aerial attacks ostensibly targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon: The first, on April 27, struck a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs; the second, an assault in southern Lebanon, left one person dead and eight others injured.
The Independent UK · May 12, 2025 USAID is all but gone. For one family, 3 generations of service were defined by it In a way, the requiem of a now dismantled agency that promoted U.S. security through development and humanitarian work abroad can be told through its people