Israel says the capture of the historic fortress marks a major shift in its military campaign against Hezbollah. Israeli forces have seized Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon as the country expands its ground offensive against Hezbollah. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the operation as a “decisive shift” in Israel’s strategy, saying troops are pushing deeper…
Fresh violence has erupted as Israel and Hezbollah blame each other for violating the Lebanon ceasefire. Israel said its military launched strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley on Monday. The Israeli military accused Hezbollah of launching several drones at its forces in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah said the drone attacks were…
The UK and Finland say violence against journalists in Lebanon is unacceptable. United Kingdom and Finland issued a joint statement condemning attacks on journalists and media workers in Lebanon. The statement followed the killing of journalist Amal Khalil, who died on Wednesday during an Israeli strike. Both governments called on Israeli authorities and all parties…
Lebanon and Israel are expected to meet in Washington as efforts continue to preserve a fragile ceasefire. Lebanon and Israel are expected to hold a second round of talks at the United States Department of State on Thursday. The meetings mark the first direct negotiations between both countries since 1993. Officials say the talks are…
Lebanon says an Israeli strike killed a journalist and blocked rescue efforts in southern Lebanon. Lebanon has accused Israel of committing war crimes after an air strike killed journalist Amal Khalil and injured freelance photographer Zeinab Faraj. The attack happened in the village of Tayri in southern Lebanon. Lebanese officials said the two journalists were…
Israel has punished two soldiers after images of a damaged Jesus statue sparked outrage. Israel said its military has sentenced two soldiers to 30 days in jail and removed them from combat duty after they were involved in destroying a statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon. According to the Israeli military, one soldier used a…
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly condemned an Israeli soldier seen damaging a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was “stunned and saddened” after images surfaced showing an Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier apparently damaging a Catholic religious statue in Lebanon. The incident triggered criticism online…
The U.S. Embassy in Beirut announced on March 3, 2026, that it would remain closed until further notice. Embassy officials pointed to ongoing regional tensions as the direct cause. The embassy posted the decision on the social media platform X. “Due to ongoing regional tensions, US Embassy Beirut will be closed until further notice,” the…
