# Lebanon
Latest news and articles about Lebanon
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Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon’s Bekaa Kills at Least Four, Raising Fears of Wider Escalation
An Israeli airstrike on 15 February struck a vehicle in Majdal Anjar, in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, killing at least four people. Israel said it targeted members of Palestinian Islamic Jihad; the attack underscores the risk that localized strikes will escalate tensions along Lebanon’s border with Israel and Syria.
Israeli Airstrike in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley Kills at Least Four, IDF Says It Targeted Islamic Jihad Members
An Israeli airstrike on Feb. 15 hit a vehicle near the Syrian border in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, killing at least four people. The IDF said it targeted Palestinian Islamic Jihad members in Majdal Anjar, a development that raises the risk of wider escalation in a fragile border zone.
Beirut Florists Brace for Valentine's Day as Small Businesses Seek Normalcy
Photographs from Beirut show florists preparing for Valentine's Day, a small but telling sign of economic and social life continuing amid Lebanon's prolonged crises. Holiday sales provide vital income for small retailers and offer a lens on consumer confidence and supply-chain conditions in the capital.
China’s 24th UNIFIL Contingent Runs ‘Tiger’ Evacuation Drill to Test Mass-Protection Capacity in Lebanon
China’s 24th UN peacekeeping contingent conducted a three‑hour ‘Tiger’ evacuation drill in Lebanon to test its capacity to receive and protect UN staff and local civilians during sudden outbreaks of violence. The exercise combined command‑and‑control, liaison with the embassy and local authorities, medical screening and protective sheltering, signalling Beijing’s growing operational role in UN peace operations.
Israeli Forces Raid South Lebanon, Seize Suspected Hamas Ally in Cross‑Border Operation
Israeli forces carried out a cross‑border raid into southern Lebanon on 9 February, detaining a Lebanese man described by the IDF as an ally of Hamas. The incident, and reported accompanying strikes that killed civilians, heighten tensions along the Israel‑Lebanon frontier and threaten the fragile ceasefire in place since late November.
Israel Raids Southern Lebanon and Seizes Alleged Hamas Ally, Raising Escalation Fears
Israeli forces conducted a ground raid on 9 February in southern Lebanon's Al-Koub area and seized a Lebanese man Israel says is allied with Hamas. The incident, along with reported drone strikes and air raids that injured civilians, underscores the fragile nature of the post-ceasefire frontier and raises the risk of broader escalation between Israel and Lebanese armed groups.
Fatal Collapse in Tripoli Exposes Lebanon’s Crumbling Housing Stock
A residential building in Tripoli, northern Lebanon, collapsed on 8 February, killing five people and leaving at least eight rescued from the rubble. The disaster highlights the vulnerability of Lebanon’s ageing housing stock amid prolonged economic decline and weak regulatory capacity.
Hezbollah Holds Mass Rally in Beirut to Signal Readiness to Defend Iran, Warning of Wider Regional War
Hezbollah held a large rally in Beirut on January 26 to publicly back Iran and warn that it would not remain neutral if Israel or the United States launched military action against Tehran. The demonstration underlines Hezbollah's role as both a domestic political force and a regional military actor, increasing the risk that any confrontation with Iran could spill across the Levant.
Hezbollah Deputy Calls for Global Pushback Against U.S. 'Interference' as He Praises Iran's Resistance
Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem accused the United States of encroaching on national sovereignty and urged a global movement to resist American interference, while praising Iran’s resilience and defending Hezbollah’s armed status as necessary for deterrence. His remarks reinforce the group’s alignment with Iran and complicate prospects for disarmament and Lebanese state consolidation.