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lebanon conflict

What the U. S. and Iran Really Agreed to (And What Lebanon Got Left Out)

April 9, 2026

Late last week, two big players tried to pause their fight. The U. S. and Iran reached a small deal to stop shooting for a few days. But here’s the catch: one side thought the break included Lebanon, while the other didn’t. That mix-up shows how even tiny details can cause big problems in peace talk

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Israel's Border Push Triggers Warnings and Wider Concerns

April 4, 2026

Lebanon’s skies turned loud again on Friday evening when Israel launched airstrikes near Beirut’s southern suburbs. The Israeli military called it an attack on militant "infrastructure, " but offered no details about damage or casualties. Hours earlier, residents in seven neighborhoods got urgent wa

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Lebanon Faces Mass Evacuation Orders Amid Ongoing Israeli Strikes

March 13, 2026

Israel has issued orders that force people to leave homes in more than one‑eighth of Lebanon’s land, a major aid organization reports. The directives now cover roughly 1, 470 square kilometres, or about 14 % of the country, and include parts of southern Lebanon and stretches of Beirut. These command

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Israel Signals Strong Warning to Lebanon Over Possible Involvement in U. S. -Iran Tensions

February 24, 2026

Israel has hinted that it would respond with force to Lebanon if the militant group Hezbollah joins any conflict between the United States and Iran. The message, reported by Lebanese officials, suggests that Israel could target civilian sites such as the airport in Lebanon. The Israeli Prime Ministe

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Lebanon's Big Step: Disarming Hezbollah Near the Border

December 21, 2025

Lebanon is making progress in taking weapons away from Hezbollah near the Litani River. This is a big deal because it's part of a deal with Israel to stop fighting. The prime minister, Nawaf Salam, said they're almost done with the first part of this plan. The Lebanese army is in charge of this job

religion

Pope Leo's Peace Mission to Lebanon Amid Tensions

November 30, 2025

Pope Leo is headed to Lebanon to promote peace in a region under constant threat from Israeli airstrikes. This visit marks the final stop of his first international trip since becoming pope. He arrives from Turkey, where he spent four days emphasizing the dangers of global conflicts and condemning v

health

Mental Health Struggles of Displaced Families in Lebanon

October 31, 2025

In Lebanon, many families forced to move due to conflict face serious mental health issues. A recent study looked at the mental state of 400 displaced people. It found that a big number of them, 64. 8%, showed signs of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This is a very high number. The study also

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Lebanon's Fragile Peace Under Fire

March 23, 2025

A tense situation unfolded recently when rockets were launched from Lebanon into Israel. This event broke a shaky peace that had been in place since last November. Israel responded with air strikes, targeting sites linked to Hezbollah, a powerful militia group in Lebanon. The strikes hit rocket laun

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Tensions Rise: Israel and Lebanon Exchange Fire

March 22, 2025

A tense moment unfolded in the Middle East recently. Israel launched strikes on several locations in southern Lebanon. This action came after rockets were fired from Lebanon into northern Israel. The Israeli military reported that three rockets were launched, but all were intercepted. The Lebanese m

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Trouble Brewing: Israel's Troops Stay in Lebanon

February 17, 2025

Israel's military made a surprising move. They said they would keep their troops in five key spots in southern Lebanon. This decision came just as a deadline for their full withdrawal was about to end. The deadline was set for February 18th. The news has people worried. They fear that violence betwe