Beirut
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Beirut, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Israeli Strikes Kill 11 in Southern Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions and US Warning to Hezbollah
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed 11 civilians, including children, escalating tensions with Hezbollah. The US warned Hezbollah to disarm to end attacks, while Lebanon…
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naeem Qassem Raises Stakes Against Israel Ahead of Eighth Lebanon-Israel Conflict Round
Hezbollah's Naeem Qassem sharply opposes political negotiations and disarmament ahead of the eighth Lebanon-Israel conflict round, accusing Lebanon's government of surrendering ri…
Israel Prepares to Seize Ali Taher Ridge in Southern Lebanon Awaiting US Approval
The IDF is preparing to capture the Ali Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon, awaiting US approval amid sensitive negotiations. The area holds strategic value due to Hezbollah's underg…
Israeli Archaeologist Uses Telescope to Reveal Close Proximity of Historic and Modern Sites
During the recent war, Israeli archaeologist Yiftach Eitan used a telescope to observe and film historic and modern sites across Israel and neighboring Lebanon, revealing their cl…
Israeli Journalist's Lebanese Contact Revealed as Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah's Assistant
Israeli journalist Haim Hecht developed a close relationship with Lebanese UNIFIL spokesperson Taimour Goksel, who later became Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's assistant befor…
US and Israeli Officials Deny Agreement on Countries Overseeing Hezbollah Disarmament in Lebanon
US and Israeli officials refute reports of an agreement on countries overseeing Hezbollah's disarmament in Lebanon, confirming ongoing negotiations. The dispute over verification…
Israel and Lebanon Conclude Key Talks in Rome on Pilot Zones and Security Cooperation
Israel and Lebanon concluded a three-day negotiation in Rome, agreeing on operational plans for pilot zones and security cooperation, with U.S. diplomatic leadership. The U.S. opp…
Lebanese Parliament Abolishes Death Penalty Amid Hezbollah Opposition
Lebanon's parliament has abolished the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment, despite opposition from Hezbollah. The law, praised by international human rights groups…
New York Mayor’s Wife Plans Security-Backed Trip to Syria and Lebanon Amid Controversy
Hezbollah Faces Pressure as Israel Tightens Control Around Tel Ali Al-Taher in Lebanon
Israel and Lebanon's talks stall over Hezbollah disarmament demands as the IDF tightens control around Tel Ali Al-Taher, pressuring Hezbollah fighters in tunnels to surrender or f…
Israel and US Launch Extensive Campaign to Cripple Hezbollah’s Financial Network
Israel and the U.S. have launched a coordinated campaign targeting Hezbollah’s financial network in Lebanon, including airstrikes on banks and sanctions on money exchangers. These…
Israel and US Launch Extensive Campaign to Cripple Hezbollah's Financial Network
Israel and the U.S. have intensified efforts over two years to dismantle Hezbollah's financial network by targeting banks, money changers, and funding routes in Lebanon. These act…
Israeli Operation Hijacks Lebanese Plane to Capture Terror Leader Before Yom Kippur War
In August 1973, Israel intercepted a Lebanese civilian plane to capture terror leader George Habash but found he was not aboard. The operation, conducted despite intelligence warn…
Israel-Lebanon Negotiations Stall Over Pilot Zone Expansion and Prisoner Release Disputes
Negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Rome ended without progress, stalled over Lebanon's demand to expand pilot zones and disputes on prisoner releases. Israel insists on co…
Israel Advances Civilian Prisoner Exchange Deal with Lebanon Including Jewish Remains Return
Israel is advancing a civilian prisoner exchange deal with Lebanon that includes returning Jewish remains from Beirut and Sidon for burial in Israel, in exchange for releasing Leb…
Lebanon Sees No New Negotiation Round With Israel Before Summer, US Involved
Lebanese sources confirm no new Israel-Lebanon negotiations are planned before summer, with US involvement focused on ceasefire and pilot zones. Hezbollah faces economic crisis am…
Israel and US Target Hezbollah’s Financial Networks to Weaken Its Power
Turkey Expands Military and Humanitarian Influence in Lebanon Amid Regional Tensions
Turkey has deepened its military and humanitarian involvement in Lebanon, providing ongoing support to Lebanese forces and civilians amid regional instability. High-level visits i…
Israel-Lebanon Talks in Rome End Without Breakthrough Amid Limited Progress
Israel and Lebanon concluded a round of talks in Rome without new agreements but made limited progress on security arrangements, detainees, and monitoring mechanisms. Disputes ove…
Israeli Minister Yitzhak Veselov Calls Lebanon Pilot Program Naive, Urges Military Action Against Hezbollah
Israeli Minister Yitzhak Veselov condemned the pilot program with Lebanon as naive, doubting Lebanon's ability to disarm Hezbollah and calling for stronger IDF military action aga…
Pulitzer-Winning Journalist Reveals Saddam Hussein’s Insights to Warn on US-Iran Relations
Steve Coll’s new book uses Saddam Hussein’s secret recordings to reveal his strategic mindset and misjudgments, offering lessons for US-Iran relations today. The work warns agains…
Italy Considers Joining New International Force in Southern Lebanon to Monitor Hezbollah Disarmament
Italy is considering joining a new international force in southern Lebanon to monitor Hezbollah's disarmament as part of ongoing Israel-Lebanon negotiations in Rome. The force aim…
Israeli Delegation Head Demands Halt to Lebanon Negotiations Amid Tensions
The seventh round of Israel-Lebanon negotiations in Rome continues amid Israeli strikes on Hezbollah and disputes over progress. Israeli delegation head Yechiel Leiter demanded a…
IDF Plans Strong Response to Hezbollah Violations in Lebanon Amid Political Restraint
The IDF demanded a strong response to Hezbollah's ceasefire violations in Lebanon, but political leaders held back. Israeli airstrikes targeted Hezbollah sites, and further action…
IDF Blames Hezbollah for Ceasefire Breach, Orders Evacuation in Southern Lebanon Village
The IDF accused Hezbollah of breaching the ceasefire and ordered residents of Al-Mansouri village in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately. This comes amid ongoing Israel-Leban…
Syrian Security Forces Seize Grad Rocket Arsenal 12 Km From Israeli Border
Syrian security forces seized a hidden arsenal of Grad rockets near Al-Hara, 12 km from the Israeli border, preventing a potential attack on Israeli communities in the Golan and G…
Israel, Lebanon Begin US-Mediated Talks in Rome to Expand Hezbollah Disarmament Pilot in South Lebanon
Israel and Lebanon have begun US-mediated talks in Rome to expand pilot zones in southern Lebanon aimed at disarming Hezbollah and transferring control to the Lebanese army. Key i…
Hezbollah Leader Open to Official Meeting with Syrian Leadership to Discuss Regional Stability
Hezbollah leader Naeem Qassem expressed openness to an official meeting with Syria's leadership to discuss stability in Lebanon and southern Lebanon. He emphasized mutual support…
Lebanese Foreign Minister Excluded from Israel-Lebanon Talks Over Hezbollah Stance
Lebanese Foreign Minister Joseph Aoun Regie has been excluded from Lebanon-Israel peace talks due to his opposition to Hezbollah. President Michel Aoun and Prime Minister Najib Mi…
Hezbollah Declares Clear Enemies in Lebanon Amid Rising Pressure to Disarm
Hezbollah has reaffirmed its refusal to disarm amid growing Lebanese pressure and criticized a U.S.-backed framework agreement with Israel. Lebanese officials and media report Isr…
IDF's Combat Engineering Battalion 601 Remains Active Since October 7 Conflict
Since October 7, IDF Combat Engineering Battalion 601 has been continuously engaged in combat, first in Gaza and then along the Lebanon border. The battalion played a key role in…
Lebanese Businessman Faces Arrest Warrant After Dinner with Netanyahu in Washington
Anton Sahnawi, a Lebanese businessman, was photographed dining with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Washington, leading Lebanon to issue a 30-day arrest warrant against him fo…
IDF Prepares Response to Hezbollah Drone Attack, Awaits Political Decision
The IDF is readying a response to a Hezbollah drone attack on an Israeli vehicle in Lebanon but awaits a political decision. Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi stresses that withdrawal f…
Six Delicious International Desserts You Can Make at Home
Six international dessert recipes, including Alfajores, Viennese-Israeli strudel, and Matcha chiffon cake, are presented with preparation details for home cooking.
IDF Uncovers Hezbollah Terror Infrastructure and Propaganda in Southern Lebanon
The IDF uncovered Hezbollah weapons, terror infrastructure, and propaganda materials in southern Lebanon, including youth movement publications promoting hatred and loyalty to Ira…
Hezbollah Uses International Project to Deploy Private Communication Network in Beirut
Hezbollah exploited an international project in Beirut to install a private communication network for its operatives, prompting investigations by Lebanese and U.S. authorities int…
US Warns Hezbollah of Severe Consequences Ahead of Israel-Lebanon Talks in Rome
Ahead of Israel-Lebanon talks in Rome, the US warns Hezbollah of harsh retaliation if it attacks Israel, while both sides dispute who will oversee a new security pilot zone in sou…
Israel Defense Ministry Targets 120 Billion Shekels Annual Budget Amid Economic Concerns
Israel's Defense Ministry aims for a 120 billion shekel annual budget over the next decade, doubling pre-war levels and comprising 20% of the national budget. The Finance Ministry…
Lebanon Cracks Down on Hezbollah's Funding and Smuggling Networks at Borders and Ports
Since early 2025, Lebanon has intensified controls at ports, the airport, and border crossings to disrupt Hezbollah's smuggling and funding networks, significantly weakening the g…
Lebanese Army Thwarts Major Smuggling Operation Near Beirut Involving Drugs and Cash
The Lebanese Army stopped a major smuggling attempt near Beirut, seizing 60 kilograms of Captagon drugs, weapons, cash, and counterfeit money after a shootout with suspects linked…
Israeli Air Force Unit Leads Precision Targeting in Strikes Against Hezbollah and Iran-Linked Sites
The Israeli Air Force's Performance Research Unit leads the operational planning and precision targeting of sensitive enemy sites, including Hezbollah command centers and militant…
Son of 1972 Lod Airport Attack Victim Reflects on Death of Japanese Terrorist Kozo Okamoto
Kozo Okamoto, the Japanese terrorist behind the 1972 Lod Airport massacre that killed 24 people including Professor Aharon Katzir, has died at 78 in Beirut. Survivors and victims’…
Former Israeli Intelligence Officer Highlights Historic Shift in Lebanon's Power Balance
Former Israeli intelligence officer Or Horovitz says Hezbollah is significantly weakened amid a historic shift in Lebanon's power balance. He highlights the Lebanese army's growin…
Trump Directs US Airlines to Launch Direct Flights to Lebanon After Meeting Lebanese President
After meeting Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, US President Donald Trump ordered his administration to permit direct flights from the US to Lebanon, aiming to strengthen ties and e…
Hezbollah Threatens to Shut Down Beirut Airport Over Iranian Flight Ban
Hezbollah has threatened to shut down Beirut's international airport if Iranian planes are not allowed to land, escalating tensions amid Lebanese-U.S. talks. The Lebanese governme…
Trump Hosts Lebanese President to Advance Israel-Lebanon Security Agreement Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump hosts Lebanese President Michel Aoun at the White House to advance a security agreement involving Israel, Lebanon, and the U.S. The meeting coincides w…
Syrian Authorities Foil Large-Scale Arms Smuggling Toward Hezbollah Border Area
Syrian customs stopped a vehicle carrying over 200 RPG missiles near the Lebanon border, detaining the suspect for investigation.
Residential Building Collapses Weeks After Israeli Airstrike in Beirut
A residential building in Beirut collapsed weeks after an Israeli airstrike damaged it, with the collapse caught on video at night.