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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.

Pope Leo XIV November 27

Pope Leo XIV opens first foreign trip in Turkey with a visit to Christianity’s early heartlands

Pope Leo XIV makes historic first foreign trip to Turkey and Lebanon, marking 1,700 years since Council of Nicaea while supporting persecuted Christians.

Benjamin Netanyahu November 23

Israel eliminates Hezbollah's top military commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai in targeted Beirut strike

Israeli strike kills Hezbollah chief of staff Haytham Ali Tabatabai in Beirut as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls him a "mass murderer" with $5 million bounty on his head.

Israel November 21

Israel-Hezbollah border tensions rise as terror group rearms, resists US- backed ceasefire

Hezbollah is rebuilding its arsenal in southern Lebanon, violating a fragile ceasefire with Israel as tensions rise along the northern border amid daily IDF strikes.

Israel November 19

IDF strikes Hamas 'terrorist targets' across Gaza following reported ceasefire violation

Israel launches strikes across Gaza Strip after "several terrorists" opened fire on IDF soldiers in Khan Younis in the latest reported ceasefire violation.