Lebanon

State Department 2 days ago

State Dept orders evacuation of non-emergency US personnel from embassy in Beirut

President Donald Trump's administration ordered non-essential personnel to evacuate the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon, on Monday.

Middle East 3 days ago

Iran could ‘activate’ Hezbollah if US targets regime, Trump’s inner circle to decide: expert

President Donald Trump gives Iran 10-15 day deadline as IRGC strengthens ties with Hezbollah amid growing Middle East tensions and potential military confrontation.

Senate on Foreign Policy February 6

Lindsey Graham abruptly ends meeting after Lebanese general refuses to label Hezbollah terrorists

Sen. Lindsey Graham ended meeting with Lebanese defense chief after official refused to call Hezbollah a terrorist organization, sparking tensions.

Lebanon February 3

Lawmakers question whether US moving fast enough to capitalize on Hezbollah's weakened state

House hearing reveals historic opportunity to weaken Hezbollah in Lebanon following ceasefire, as lawmakers debate whether U.S. policy is moving fast enough.

World December 18

Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Lebanon ahead of deadline to disarm terror group

Hezbollah faces new Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon as ceasefire committee prepares to enforce the U.S.-brokered agreement terms by Dec. 31 deadline.

Pope Leo XIV December 2

Reporter’s Notebook: On the papal plane and beyond — covering Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign trip

American-born Pope Leo's first foreign trip ends in Lebanon with emotional plea for hope as locals ask Vatican not to forget their struggling nation.

Lebanon December 1

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'divine gift of peace' in maiden visit to Middle East

America's first pope visits Lebanon during crisis, meeting Christian and Muslim leaders to encourage coexistence in the conflict-torn Middle East.

Pope Leo XIV November 30

Reporter's Notebook: Thanksgiving weekend in Turkey with an American pope, next stop Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV completes pilgrimage to Turkey, meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and religious leaders while promoting peace and unity before traveling to Lebanon.

Pope Leo XIV November 30

Pope Leo XIV begins Lebanon visit amid economic crisis, heightened security concerns

Pope Leo XIV arrives in Lebanon on the second leg of his historic first international trip as pontiff, visiting Christian communities amid regional tensions and ongoing crisis.

Israel November 28

Israel releases body-cam video of deadly Syria raid targeting Muslim Brotherhood-affiliated terrorists

IDF releases body-camera footage of Syria gun battle that wounded six Israeli soldiers during arrest operation targeting al-Jamaa al-Islamiyya terrorists.