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Multiple new attacks on southern Beirut

Israel has carried out at least ten air strikes against the southern Beirut suburb of al-Dahiya during the day, reports AP. A number of Hezbollah's weapons depots and an intelligence center are said to have been targets of the attacks, according to a statement from Israel's military.

Multiple new attacks on southern Beirut

Netanyahu: Iran's Envoy Tried to Murder Me

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that the Iran-backed Shia militia Hezbollah will pay "a high price" after they tried to kill him. .

Netanyahu: Iran's Envoy Tried to Murder Me

Israel: We have killed 1,500 Hezbollah fighters

Israel's military estimates that they have killed around 1,500 Hezbollah fighters, claims the statement on the messaging app Telegram. .

Israel: We have killed 1,500 Hezbollah fighters

Hezbollah: A New Phase Begins in the War

Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon announces that a "new and escalating phase" is beginning in the war against Israel. The Shia militia's military command states, in a statement, that the world will notice what it means in the "coming days".

Hezbollah: A New Phase Begins in the War

Norwegian Beirut Ambassador Evacuated

Norway's embassy in Lebanon has been evacuated due to bomb threats, reports NRK. "There are a few diplomats in Beirut now, and everyone is safe" writes Ragnhild Simenstad from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Norwegian Beirut Ambassador Evacuated

Israel warns Lebanese: Flee now – we're attacking

Israel has issued a number of "urgent" warnings to residents in southern and eastern Lebanon: Evacuate immediately, Israeli military is attacking very soon. Lebanese media report on subsequent attacks in several places.

Israel warns Lebanese: Flee now – we're attacking

Tougher Demands: Send People to Syria

The pressure is increasing all over Europe to deport more migrants – and even start returning refugees to Syria. But the aid organizations are furious.

Tougher Demands: Send People to Syria

New Israeli attacks on the UN force in Lebanon

The UN's peacekeeping force in Lebanon, Unifil, reports on Wednesday evening that Israel has once again shelled one of the force's outposts in southern Lebanon. Several of the EU's defense ministers want to put greater pressure on Israel following the attacks.

New Israeli attacks on the UN force in Lebanon

The Alarm: Unrwa Near Breaking Point in Gaza

The UN's Palestine agency is "very close" to a possible breaking point – at the same time as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates day by day. After the US's threat to withdraw military support, Israel is now reporting that supplies have arrived for those in distress in northern Gaza.

The Alarm: Unrwa Near Breaking Point in Gaza

Hezbollah: Fierce battles in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah and Israel's military are involved in fierce battles in southern Lebanon, reports the Iran-backed Shia militia. On Wednesday, Israel once again bombed Beirut's southern suburbs.

Hezbollah: Fierce battles in southern Lebanon

Iran urges UN to intervene against Israel

The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's diplomatic charm offensive through the Middle East continues – with both threats and promises. On Tuesday evening, he warned of a "decisive" response from Tehran if Israel attacks Iran.

Iran urges UN to intervene against Israel

Ali, 14, on the run in Lebanon: "I miss my home"

Hundreds of thousands of children have been forced to flee their homes in Lebanon in just a few weeks. The UN's children's fund Unicef is already talking about a lost generation.

Ali, 14, on the run in Lebanon: "I miss my home"

Hezbollah: Fierce battles in southern Lebanon

Hezbollah and Israel's military are involved in fierce battles in southern Lebanon, reports the Iran-backed Shia militia. On Wednesday, Israel once again bombed Beirut's southern suburbs.

Hezbollah: Fierce battles in southern Lebanon

Netanyahu and Macron Clash Ahead of Open Curtain

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and France's President Emmanuel Macron have ended up in an open quarrel about the formation of the State of Israel. .

Netanyahu and Macron Clash Ahead of Open Curtain

Hezbollah Leader: Ceasefire is the Solution

Hezbollah will not back down. Israel's relentless warfare in Gaza forces the movement to continue its attacks, claims Shia militia's second-in-command Naim Qassem.

Hezbollah Leader: Ceasefire is the Solution

UN demands investigation into attack on northern Lebanon

The UN demands an immediate, independent, and thorough investigation of Monday's attack on northern Lebanon. A majority of the victims are reported to have been women and children.

UN demands investigation into attack on northern Lebanon

"Time constraint before Israel runs out of air defense"

The American anti-missile defense system Thaad has arrived in Israel, announces Pentagon. The delivery comes after reports that Israel's air defense may face serious problems.

"Time constraint before Israel runs out of air defense"

After Death Rumors: Iranian Military Chief Appears

The commander of Iran's Quds Force, Esmail Qaani, has appeared on Iranian state TV, according to several media reports. .

After Death Rumors: Iranian Military Chief Appears

Nighttime Bomb Warnings Spread Fear in Lebanon

Civil Lebanese are increasingly paying the price as the war between Israel and Hezbollah intensifies, writes AP. This becomes most apparent at night, when warnings of impending air strikes against residential areas usually come.

Nighttime Bomb Warnings Spread Fear in Lebanon

Security Council: Strong Concern After Israeli Attack

The UN Security Council expresses "strong concern" after Israel fired at and injured UN peacekeeping forces in southern Lebanon in connection with Israel's intensified military efforts in the region. This is the first time the UN's most powerful organ has spoken out about last week's Israeli attack on the UN force, called Unifil.

Security Council: Strong Concern After Israeli Attack

UN Forces Attacked in Lebanon – This is What Happened

Four times in four days, the UN's peacekeeping mission in Lebanon, Unifil, has been targeted by trespassing and attacks on its bases along the southern border. This is what we know about the latest escalation in the buffer zone between Israel and Lebanon.

UN Forces Attacked in Lebanon – This is What Happened

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs brings home extra personnel from Beirut

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is bringing home the extra personnel who were on site to help Swedes in Lebanon. The reason: low interest.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs brings home extra personnel from Beirut

EU outrage over attack on UN force

A united EU demands an immediate stop to attacks on UN soldiers in Lebanon. Unacceptable, says Foreign Minister Josep Borrell.

EU outrage over attack on UN force

Many dead in rare attack on northern Lebanon

Around 20 people have been killed in an Israeli attack on northern Lebanon. It is reported to be the first time Israel has launched an attack on the area.

Many dead in rare attack on northern Lebanon