Lebanon sees its chance - but it is fraught with danger With Hezbollah battered and Iran focused on its own survival, Lebanon sees a rare opportunity to chart its own course - but Hezbollah's threats carry echoes of a darker past, writes Edmund Heaphy. Middle East • 2 hrs
Lebanon sees its chance - but it is fraught with danger With Hezbollah battered and Iran focused on its own survival, Lebanon sees a rare opportunity to chart its own course - but Hezbollah's threats carry echoes of a darker past, writes Edmund Heaphy. Middle East • 2 hrs
As it happened: Iran closes strait over US blockade Follow developments as Iran's military command says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again and French President Emmanuel Macron says Hezbollah is responsible for attack in Lebanon which killed a French peacekeeper Middle East • 17 hrs
As it happened: Iran closes strait over US blockade Follow developments as Iran's military command says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again and French President Emmanuel Macron says Hezbollah is responsible for attack in Lebanon which killed a French peacekeeper Middle East • 17 hrs
Lebanon working on 'permanent agreements' after truce Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has said his country is on the verge of a "new phase" of "permanent agreements", after the ten-day ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war went into force. Middle East • 17 Apr
Lebanon working on 'permanent agreements' after truce Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has said his country is on the verge of a "new phase" of "permanent agreements", after the ten-day ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war went into force. Middle East • 17 Apr
Hopes rise for Iran war deal, but nuclear issues remain Optimism that the Iran war may be near an end is growing, with a source saying a Pakistani mediator had made a breakthrough on "sticky issues", although Iran said the fate of its nuclear program had not been resolved. Middle East • 16 Apr
Hopes rise for Iran war deal, but nuclear issues remain Optimism that the Iran war may be near an end is growing, with a source saying a Pakistani mediator had made a breakthrough on "sticky issues", although Iran said the fate of its nuclear program had not been resolved. Middle East • 16 Apr
Israeli security cabinet considers Lebanon ceasefire Israel's security cabinet convened tonight to discuss a possible Lebanon ceasefire, a senior Israeli official said, more than six weeks into a war with Hezbollah that spiralled out of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Lebanon • 15 Apr
Israeli security cabinet considers Lebanon ceasefire Israel's security cabinet convened tonight to discuss a possible Lebanon ceasefire, a senior Israeli official said, more than six weeks into a war with Hezbollah that spiralled out of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Lebanon • 15 Apr
Israeli envoy says 'on the same side' with Lebanon Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon concluded in Washington, with Israel's envoy hailing a "wonderful exchange" and saying the two countries are "on the same side" in opposing Iran-backed Hezbollah. Middle East • 14 Apr
Israeli envoy says 'on the same side' with Lebanon Direct talks between Israel and Lebanon concluded in Washington, with Israel's envoy hailing a "wonderful exchange" and saying the two countries are "on the same side" in opposing Iran-backed Hezbollah. Middle East • 14 Apr
Israel says troops fighting Hezbollah surrounded town The Israeli military has said its troops have completely surrounded a key town in southern Lebanon after killing more than 100 Hezbollah fighters there over the past week. Middle East • 13 Apr
Israel says troops fighting Hezbollah surrounded town The Israeli military has said its troops have completely surrounded a key town in southern Lebanon after killing more than 100 Hezbollah fighters there over the past week. Middle East • 13 Apr
The Beirut shelter that rarely empties amid crises This centre first opened its doors in 2006, during another war between Israel and Lebanon. But the country has been through so many crises since then that it has rarely been empty for long. Analysis and Comment • 13 Apr
The Beirut shelter that rarely empties amid crises This centre first opened its doors in 2006, during another war between Israel and Lebanon. But the country has been through so many crises since then that it has rarely been empty for long. Analysis and Comment • 13 Apr
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks risk stalling out of sight Israel has agreed to Lebanon talks - but the fear is they will unfold away from the spotlight while the war continues, writes Edmund Heaphy in Beirut. Analysis and Comment • 10 Apr
Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks risk stalling out of sight Israel has agreed to Lebanon talks - but the fear is they will unfold away from the spotlight while the war continues, writes Edmund Heaphy in Beirut. Analysis and Comment • 10 Apr
Trump threatens stronger attacks if Iran peace talks fail US President Donald Trump has vowed to retain military assets in the Middle East until a peace deal with Iran is reached and warned of a major escalation in fighting if it failed to comply, as oil prices rose on concerns over supply and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. Middle East • 09 Apr
Trump threatens stronger attacks if Iran peace talks fail US President Donald Trump has vowed to retain military assets in the Middle East until a peace deal with Iran is reached and warned of a major escalation in fighting if it failed to comply, as oil prices rose on concerns over supply and restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. Middle East • 09 Apr
Bloody day in Lebanon puts fragile ceasefire at risk A ceasefire was declared in Washington and Tehran, but, here in Beirut, the smoke rising across the city this evening suggests it has not yet reached Lebanon. Middle East • 09 Apr
Bloody day in Lebanon puts fragile ceasefire at risk A ceasefire was declared in Washington and Tehran, but, here in Beirut, the smoke rising across the city this evening suggests it has not yet reached Lebanon. Middle East • 09 Apr
Israel carries out extensive strikes across Lebanon Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed 182 people and wounded 890, according to an initial toll from authorities, with the capital Beirut hit by the most violent bombardment since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Middle East • 08 Apr
Israel carries out extensive strikes across Lebanon Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed 182 people and wounded 890, according to an initial toll from authorities, with the capital Beirut hit by the most violent bombardment since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Middle East • 08 Apr
Peacekeepers likely killed by Israel and Hezbollah - UN Three UN peacekeepers who died in Lebanon last month were likely killed by Israeli tank fire in one incident and by a Hezbollah improvised explosive device in another, according to a preliminary UN probe. World • 08 Apr
Peacekeepers likely killed by Israel and Hezbollah - UN Three UN peacekeepers who died in Lebanon last month were likely killed by Israeli tank fire in one incident and by a Hezbollah improvised explosive device in another, according to a preliminary UN probe. World • 08 Apr
UNIFIL will leave Lebanon next year - what happens next? UN officials often describe the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon as the "eyes and ears" of the international community, writes Yvonne Murray. Analysis and Comment • 06 Apr
UNIFIL will leave Lebanon next year - what happens next? UN officials often describe the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon as the "eyes and ears" of the international community, writes Yvonne Murray. Analysis and Comment • 06 Apr
At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon An Israeli airstrike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people, including a four-year-old child, Lebanon's health ministry has said in a statement. Middle East • 05 Apr
At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon An Israeli airstrike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people, including a four-year-old child, Lebanon's health ministry has said in a statement. Middle East • 05 Apr
McEntee's Lebanon trip cancelled on Defence Forces advice The Minister for Defence had to abandon a trip to Lebanon on security advice from the Defence Forces. Middle East • 03 Apr
McEntee's Lebanon trip cancelled on Defence Forces advice The Minister for Defence had to abandon a trip to Lebanon on security advice from the Defence Forces. Middle East • 03 Apr
European nations urge Israel, Hezbollah to cease conflict Eighteen European countries have urged Israel and Hezbollah to stop fighting as their latest conflict reached one month and with fears over Israeli plans to control part of southern Lebanon post-war. Middle East • 02 Apr
European nations urge Israel, Hezbollah to cease conflict Eighteen European countries have urged Israel and Hezbollah to stop fighting as their latest conflict reached one month and with fears over Israeli plans to control part of southern Lebanon post-war. Middle East • 02 Apr
Israel to destroy 'all houses' near Lebanon border Israel will destroy all homes in Lebanese villages near the border and 600,000 people who fled the south will not be allowed home until northern Israel is secure, the country's defence minister has said. Middle East • 31 Mar
Israel to destroy 'all houses' near Lebanon border Israel will destroy all homes in Lebanese villages near the border and 600,000 people who fled the south will not be allowed home until northern Israel is secure, the country's defence minister has said. Middle East • 31 Mar
Two UNIFIL peacekeepers killed in south Lebanon, UN says Two Indonesian peacekeepers have been killed in an explosion in southern Lebanon, the UN peacekeeping mission has confirmed, bringing to three the number of peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon in the past 24 hours. Middle East • 30 Mar
Two UNIFIL peacekeepers killed in south Lebanon, UN says Two Indonesian peacekeepers have been killed in an explosion in southern Lebanon, the UN peacekeeping mission has confirmed, bringing to three the number of peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon in the past 24 hours. Middle East • 30 Mar
Lebanon at real risk of 'humanitarian catastrophe' - UN Nearly a month into the Middle East war, Lebanon is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis that now risks teetering over into a catastrophe, the UN refugee agency has warned. Middle East • 27 Mar
Lebanon at real risk of 'humanitarian catastrophe' - UN Nearly a month into the Middle East war, Lebanon is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis that now risks teetering over into a catastrophe, the UN refugee agency has warned. Middle East • 27 Mar
Lebanon leader calls strikes 'prelude to ground invasion' Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has criticised Israeli strikes on bridges and other infrastructure in the country's south, calling such attacks a "prelude to a ground invasion". Middle East • 22 Mar
Lebanon leader calls strikes 'prelude to ground invasion' Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has criticised Israeli strikes on bridges and other infrastructure in the country's south, calling such attacks a "prelude to a ground invasion". Middle East • 22 Mar
As it happened: Army: Israel faces 'weeks of fighting' Developments in the Middle East as tan Iranian missile strike injured 100 people in Israel, and the World Health Organization called for maximum restraint with the war at a "perilous stage' Middle East • 22 Mar
As it happened: Army: Israel faces 'weeks of fighting' Developments in the Middle East as tan Iranian missile strike injured 100 people in Israel, and the World Health Organization called for maximum restraint with the war at a "perilous stage' Middle East • 22 Mar
Recap: Traffic in strait won't return as normal - Iran Follow developments in the Middle East as Israel launches a fresh wave of strikes on Tehran and Beirut. Middle East • 17 Mar
Recap: Traffic in strait won't return as normal - Iran Follow developments in the Middle East as Israel launches a fresh wave of strikes on Tehran and Beirut. Middle East • 17 Mar
Lebanese face more death, displacement in latest war It is 36 years since the late journalist Robert Fisk published his bestselling book 'Pity the Nation', which recounted the horror and hell which Lebanon went through during its long-running and bloody civil war from 1975 to 1990. Analysis and Comment • 12 Mar
Lebanese face more death, displacement in latest war It is 36 years since the late journalist Robert Fisk published his bestselling book 'Pity the Nation', which recounted the horror and hell which Lebanon went through during its long-running and bloody civil war from 1975 to 1990. Analysis and Comment • 12 Mar
US and Israel 'crushing' Iran and Hezbollah - Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the joint US-Israeli campaign is "crushing" Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and called for Iranians to rise up and overthrow the Islamic Republic. Middle East • 12 Mar
US and Israel 'crushing' Iran and Hezbollah - Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said the joint US-Israeli campaign is "crushing" Iran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and called for Iranians to rise up and overthrow the Islamic Republic. Middle East • 12 Mar
