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Lebanon: At Least 21 Killed in Israeli Attacks

At least 21 people have been killed in Israeli attacks in three areas in the southern parts of Lebanon on Sunday, according to the country's health department. Nine people were killed and 38 injured in an attack on Haret Saida, near the port city of Sidon, while at least seven others, including a nurse and three rescue workers, were killed in the southern village of Ain Baal and five in Burj al-Shemali, according to the department.

Lebanon: At Least 21 Killed in Israeli Attacks

Israel: Hezbollah fired 80 projectiles

Hezbollah has fired "rocket salvos" at Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon, according to a statement from the Iran-backed Shia militia. From the Israeli side, it is reported that Hezbollah has fired around 80 projectiles at the country.

Israel: Hezbollah fired 80 projectiles

The appeal to Iran: Avoid revenge attack

The USA is urging Iran not to respond to Israel's air strikes, and the EU wants the parties to exercise restraint. Saudi Arabia condemns the attack and says that an escalation of the conflict threatens the security of the entire region.

The appeal to Iran: Avoid revenge attack

"Significant setback for Iran's influence"

Through kidnappings, assassinations, and training and arming militias, Iran has managed to deter its enemies from attacking the country directly. But as the region's conflicts are now being fought with more conventional warfare, the country's network is suffering heavy losses – which can increase the risk of full-scale war between major powers.

"Significant setback for Iran's influence"

Lebanon: Many Healthcare Workers Killed in Attacks

Over 160 people who worked as healthcare and rescue workers have been killed during clashes between Israel and Hezbollah over the past year, according to Lebanon's Health Minister Firass Abiad. Over 270 others have been killed, according to the reports.

Lebanon: Many Healthcare Workers Killed in Attacks

Lebanon: Three Journalists Killed in Attack

Three journalists have been killed in an Israeli attack in Hasbaya in southern Lebanon near the border with Syria, report Lebanese media. .

Lebanon: Three Journalists Killed in Attack

V: Netanyahu's genocide must be stopped

The opposition directs harsh criticism towards the government in a parliamentary debate about the Middle East. The right-wing extremist Netanyahu's genocide must be stopped, says the Left Party's foreign policy spokesperson Håkan Svenneling.

V: Netanyahu's genocide must be stopped

Internal V-criticism: "Trust has been damaged"

The Left Party member Kristofer Lundberg has been expelled from the party. But locally, the V-leader is supported from several directions – at the same time as the party board receives harsh criticism.

Internal V-criticism: "Trust has been damaged"

Attack on Beirut after new evacuation order

Israel has carried out several air strikes against southern Beirut on Friday evening, according to Lebanese media. Just before the attack at 21:00, the residents of the designated areas were urged to evacuate immediately.

Attack on Beirut after new evacuation order

Guterres in Russia demands "just peace"

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres demands a "just peace" in Ukraine. The statement comes at the Brics countries' summit in the Russian city of Kazan, where Russia's President Vladimir Putin is hosting.

Guterres in Russia demands "just peace"

One Billion Dollars Pledged to Lebanon

A support conference in Paris for crisis-stricken Lebanon has gathered promises of a billion dollars – nearly eleven billion kronor. The message from the French Foreign Ministry implies necessary help to Lebanon's afflicted.

One Billion Dollars Pledged to Lebanon

USA's Arabs can decide the election – he campaigns for Trump

Prior to the 2020 election, he didn't dare to make political advertisements. Now, a Trump sign is standing at the Lebanese-American businessman Mike Hacham's house in Dearborn.

USA's Arabs can decide the election – he campaigns for Trump

Syria: Israeli attacks on Damascus

An Israeli attack has hit a residential building in Syria's capital Damascus, reports state-run Syrian media. At the same time, the UN envoy for Syria warns that the spread of the conflict in Gaza could have serious consequences in Syria.

Syria: Israeli attacks on Damascus

"Hezbollah: Fired "Rocket Salvo" at Israel"

Israel claims that around twenty of Shia militia Hezbollah's "operatives" have been killed in the last 24 hours. Hezbollah reports that "rocket salvos" have been fired at northern Israel.

"Hezbollah: Fired "Rocket Salvo" at Israel"

New Attacks on Beirut

Israel attacked new targets in Lebanon's capital Beirut on Wednesday evening. Six residential buildings are reported to have been leveled to the ground.

New Attacks on Beirut

Smoke rises from attacked Lebanon

Intensive fighting and bombardments are being reported from Lebanon, where Israel has launched an attack on the Iran-allied Shia militia Hezbollah. Three local leaders and around 70 "operatives" have been killed in a raid, according to Israel's military.

Smoke rises from attacked Lebanon

Israel claims to have killed the next Hezbollah leader

Israel has killed the suspected Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine in an air strike earlier this month. This is stated by the Israeli military in a statement late on Tuesday evening.

Israel claims to have killed the next Hezbollah leader

Fear of Impending Civil War in Lebanon

There is a risk that the battles in Lebanon develop into a civil war in the country, warns France's Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu. At the same time, tensions are growing among the displaced on Beirut's streets.

Fear of Impending Civil War in Lebanon

Israel: Apology for Killed Lebanese Soldiers

The Israeli military has apologized for killing three soldiers from the Lebanese army on Sunday in southern Lebanon. In a statement, the Israeli military says it does not act, or fight, against the Lebanese regular army.

Israel: Apology for Killed Lebanese Soldiers

Four Dead After Israeli Attack Near Hospital

At least four people have been killed and several injured in an Israeli air strike against a quarter in Lebanon's capital Beirut, located near the city's largest public hospital. One of the dead is said to be a child.

Four Dead After Israeli Attack Near Hospital

"Severe Setback for Iran's Influence"

Through kidnappings, assassinations, and training and arming militias, Iran has managed to deter its enemies from attacking the country directly. But as the region's conflicts are now being fought with more conventional warfare, the network is suffering heavy losses – which can increase the risk of full-scale war between major powers.

"Severe Setback for Iran's Influence"

Futile Mediation as New Attack Wave Hits Lebanon

Fierce battles are raging in southern Lebanon. Israeli military has blown up several buildings and attacked regions with fighter jets in 300 attacks in a day.

Futile Mediation as New Attack Wave Hits Lebanon

Trauma never ends in Lebanon: "Completely empty"

The Lebanese people have year after year been affected by severe crises. Then came the war as well.

Trauma never ends in Lebanon: "Completely empty"

Israel attacks Hezbollah's economic targets

Israel is reported to have attacked several locations around Lebanon, reports state-run Lebanese media. The reports come shortly after Israel's military announced plans to attack a company accused of financing Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Israel attacks Hezbollah's economic targets