Tag: Lebanon
In wake of Beirut explosion, Israeli scientists urge closure of Haifa petrochemical facilities
The explosion in Beirut on Tuesday that killed at least 100 people and injured thousands, revived concern among residents of the greater Haifa area that a similar fate could befall them if the petrochemical...
Israel offers Lebanon humanitarian and medical aid following Beirut disaster
Israel has offered Lebanon humanitarian aid following a huge explosion in Beirut on Tuesday that killed at least 78 people and left more than 4,000 injured.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved medical and...
Massive explosions rock Beirut, killing dozens and injuring hundreds in Lebanese capital
A massive fire, followed by an enormous explosion, rocked Beirut on Tuesday, causing a mushroom-cloud-shaped shockwave damaging nearby buildings, including the official residence of the Lebanese president, Michel Aoun. It shattered windows, overturned cars...
IDF seeks de-escalation with Hezbollah, though assumes next attack is coming
The Israel Defense Forces remain on high alert along the Lebanese border in anticipation of a potential new attempt by Hezbollah to launch an attack in retaliation for the reported killing of its operative...
Netanyahu: Hezbollah acting on behalf of Iran at expense of Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday blamed the recent increase in tensions on the Israel-Lebanon border squarely on Iran.
During a visit to IDF Northern Command headquarters, he said, “Yesterday’s action was important; it...
IDF steps up its defenses along Lebanese border over concern of Hezbollah attack
The Israel Defense Forces has stepped up its defenses along the northern border with Lebanon on Friday over concern that Hezbollah could launch an imminent attack.
“In light of a situational assessment in the IDF...
Lebanese national sentenced for exporting drone parts, technology to Hezbollah
A Lebanese national has been sentenced for allegedly exporting drone parts and technology to Hezbollah, announced the U.S. Justice Department on Monday.
Usama Hamade, 55, was sentenced by Chief Judge John Tunheim in U.S. District Court...
Report: German Hezbollah members funneling funds to the group in Lebanon
A community center in the German city of Bremen linked to the Shi’ite terrorist organization Hezbollah is funneling money to the organization in Lebanon, according to a German intelligence report released on Thursday.
According to...
Former Lebanese minister: Hezbollah needs to be dismantled
Lebanese politician Dr. Ahmed Fatfat, former minister of youth and sports, said in a July 4 interview on MTV (Lebanon) that all the militias in his country—first and foremost Hezbollah—should be dismantled in accordance with the...
Lebanese judge prohibits media from interviewing US ambassador
A Lebanese judge ruled on Saturday that local and foreign media are prohibited from interviewing the country’s U.S. envoy for an entire year after she criticized Hezbollah in an interview.
Judge Mohamad Mazeh in the...