Libanon

UN warns of humanitarian disaster in Lebanon as more than a million displaced

More than a million people have been forced from their homes in Lebanon, and the UN refugee agency is warning that the country is at risk of a humanitarian disaster.

Media Report Explosions in South Beirut After Israeli Airstrikes

Israel sends more troops to Lebanon after two soldiers killed

Two Israeli soldiers were killed in fighting with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon on Thursday. The Israeli military also announced that an additional army division is being deployed to the offensive in Lebanon.

Israel seeks to expand military buffer zone in southern Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Wednesday that Israel's military forces are seeking to expand a so-called buffer zone in southern Lebanon.

UN chief criticizes war as out of control

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly criticized the war involving Iran and the spiral of violence in the Middle East. The conflict has crossed boundaries leaders never thought possible, Guterres said.

Lebanon: At least nine killed, 50 injured in Israeli attacks

At least nine people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Lebanon, the country's health ministry said overnight on Wednesday.

Top names who can negotiate Iran's future

US President Donald Trump claims that a "top figure" within the Iranian regime is talking to the US about Iran's future. The person's identity has not been confirmed. Speculation has named several possible candidates.

Israel: No houses or residents south of the Litani River

Defense Minister Israel Katz claims Israel will control all of southern Lebanon up to the Litani River. Overnight and in the morning, Israel attacked Beirut and several other locations in Lebanon. One person has been killed in northern Israel by shelling from Lebanon.