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Offshore drilling rig arrives off coast of Lebanon, will begin operating in coming weeks

August 16, 2023

Offshore drilling rig arrives off coast of Lebanon, will begin operating in coming weeks

A drilling rig arrived off Lebanon's coast on Aug. 16, 2023. The rig is set to begin operations in the coming weeks. The rig will drill near the country's border with Israel.

Libya formally asks Lebanon to release son of late dictator Muammar Qaddafi due to his deteriorating health

August 14, 2023

Libya formally asks Lebanon to release son of late dictator Muammar Qaddafi due to his deteriorating health

Judicial officials from Libya are asking Lebanon to release the son of Moammar Qaddafi who has been held in Lebanon without charges since 2015.

Vehicle of Lebanon's defense minister struck by gunshots near Beirut, no injuries reported

August 10, 2023

Vehicle of Lebanon's defense minister struck by gunshots near Beirut, no injuries reported

Lebanese Defense Minister Maurice Sleem's vehicle was struck by gunshots on Aug. 10, 2023, near Beirut. No injuries were reported following the shooting.

Lebanon marks 3rd anniversary of Beirut explosion with continued disputes over death toll

August 4, 2023

Lebanon marks 3rd anniversary of Beirut explosion with continued disputes over death toll

Disputes over Beirut’s massive port blast are still ongoing three years after the disaster occurred. While the explosion led to 218 deaths, some claim the death toll is being undercounted.

3 Hezbollah militants injured in Lebanon explosion near Israeli border

July 12, 2023

3 Hezbollah militants injured in Lebanon explosion near Israeli border

The Israeli army said soldiers had to use a stun grenade to force suspects to retreat from a security fence. Three members of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group were injured in the explosion.

Terrorist financier released under First Step Act, says he 'would be proud' to fund terrorists again

June 15, 2023

Terrorist financier released under First Step Act, says he 'would be proud' to fund terrorists again

A man convicted in the U.S. of financing a Middle East terrorist group has been released under the First Step Act, and said he "would be proud" to send them money again.

Biden pick for counterterror post botched handling of Hezbollah, Cruz says: 'Utterly disqualifying'

June 15, 2023

Biden pick for counterterror post botched handling of Hezbollah, Cruz says: 'Utterly disqualifying'

Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, Ted Cruz collaborated on a bipartisan plan to free an American detained in Lebanon during Ambassador Elizabeth Richard's tenure, which Cruz cited in his criticism.

London-based company ordered to compensate Beirut port blast victims

June 13, 2023

London-based company ordered to compensate Beirut port blast victims

A British court has ordered Savaro Ltd, a London-based chemical trading firm, to pay compensation to some families of the hundreds of victims affected by the 2020 Beirut blast.

Health of Muammar Qaddafi's son deteriorating 3 days after starting hunger strike to protest detention

June 6, 2023

Health of Muammar Qaddafi's son deteriorating 3 days after starting hunger strike to protest detention

The health of Muammar Qaddafi's son Hannibal is rapidly deteriorating, according to his lawyer. Hannibal Qaddafi began a hunger strike three days ago to protest his detention.

5 charged with killing Irish UN peacekeeper in Lebanese military court

June 1, 2023

5 charged with killing Irish UN peacekeeper in Lebanese military court

Five people were charged with killing an Irish United Nations peacekeeper at a military tribunal in Lebanon. The five are allegedly linked with the military group Hezbollah.