Eight Killed in Israeli Strike in South Lebanon, Officials Say
Eight people were killed in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Sunday morning, including three women, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, reporting a rise in Israeli military activity in the…
UNICEF says at least 59 children killed or injured in Lebanon despite ceasefire
At least 59 children were reportedly killed or injured in Lebanon over the past week despite a ceasefire, UNICEF said Wednesday, warning of mounting physical and psychological harm among young…
Cyprus: Deep concern over Israeli strikes on civilians in Lebanon
Cyprus’ president held his fifth phone call with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, expressing what he called deep concern over Israeli strikes on civilians and critical infrastructure in Lebanon that have…
Cyprus: Road Works on Highways and Urban Routes This Week
A series of road works is under way across the island’s highways and urban areas, with lane closures and diversions expected to affect traffic in all districts, police said Friday.…
Lebanon: Olive Oil Producers Call for Stronger Protection of Sector
Lebanon’s National Meeting of Agricultural Bodies called for stronger measures to protect the country’s olive oil sector. A recent meeting, attended by committee leaders and representatives of agricultural groups, highlighted…
Experts Warn of Accelerating Forest Decline in Lebanon Amid Drought, Heat and Illegal Logging
Lebanon’s forests are facing mounting pressure from prolonged drought, recurring heatwaves, wildfires and illegal logging, experts say, as signs of widespread decline become increasingly visible across the country. Forests cover…
Israeli Gunfire Near UN Patrols in South Lebanon Wounds Peacekeeper, UN Says
Israeli gunfire near United Nations peacekeepers along the “Blue Line” border lightly wounded one peacekeeper on Friday, the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon said. UNIFIL said in a statement that…
Egyptian prime minister reaffirms support for Lebanon’s stability, sovereignty
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Friday pledged Cairo’s backing for Lebanon’s stability and sovereignty during a visit to Beirut. At a joint press conference with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf…
UN peacekeepers hand over cleared minefield to Lebanese army
The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Lebanon on Friday handed over a cleared minefield to the Lebanese army near the Blue Line in the country’s southeast. UNIFIL said it was the…
Israel, Lebanon hold talks on Hezbollah disarmament, displaced villagers
Israeli and Lebanese officials held talks Friday in the southern Lebanese town of Naqoura, focusing on Hezbollah’s disarmament and the return of residents to border villages, according to statements from…