Source: News Agencies
Security & Justice
UNIFIL's Ardiel Assures Calm Restored in Southern Lebanon After Tense Standoff
Deputy Spokesperson for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Kandice Ardiel, said that south Lebanon have breathed a sigh of relief, confirming that calm has been largely restored to the region after a period of heightened anxiety.
Monday, August 26, 2024
Hezbollah Drone Attacks Spark Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon
Hezbollah reportedly launched multiple attack drones towards the Western Galilee on Monday, triggering alarm sirens in 15 Israeli settlements.
Monday, August 26, 2024
Opinion
Lebanon’s Summer Vibes Persist Despite Rising Tensions with Israel
As July nears its end each year, the Lebanese flock to the cooler climes of the hills to escape the summer heat. This year is no exception, even as hostilities between Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Israel continue.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Lebanon Is Being Used as a Pawn in Middle East Geopolitics—And Its Christians Are Caught in the Crosshairs
The travel advisory from the U.S. embassy on Aug. 3 could not have been more stark. “We encourage those who wish to depart Lebanon to book any ticket available to them…” The rest of the communique was no less alarming: “Keep your cell phone charged in case of emergency… be prepared to shelter in place should the situation deteriorate…. Have a contingency plan for emergencies.”
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Sports
Atletico Madrid Sign Gallagher from Chelsea
Atletico Madrid have signed England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Chelsea for a fee believed to be in the region of £33m.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Mbappe Kept Quiet as Mallorca Matches Madrid
Kylian Mbappe was unable to score on his La Liga debut for Real Madrid as the defending champion was held to a 1-1 draw at Real Mallorca in a frustrating first outing for Carlo Ancelotti's men.
Monday, August 19, 2024
Tuesday 16 July 2024 10:42:57
Three Civilians Killed, Three Wounded in Israeli Strike on Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil
Three civilians were killed and three were wounded in an Israeli strike on a building in the southern Lebanese town of Bint Jbeil on Monday.
Israel's military said fighter jets struck a Hezbollah weapons storage facility in the area of Bint Jbeil and a Hezbollah military structure in the area of Kfarkela in southern Lebanon.
A Hezbollah fighter was killed in the strike along with his sister and brother, the National News Agency reported.
It said another sister was gravely wounded when Israeli aircraft hit the family’s house twice, destroying it.
Hezbollah in a statement later on Monday announced the death of one of its fighters from the Dagher family in Bint Jbeil.
