Lebanese parliamentary speaker warns US Syria envoy not to ‘threaten the Lebanese’

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Thursday criticized US envoy Tom Barrack for remarks suggesting Lebanon could be annexed to Syria, calling the comments a “major mistake.”

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CENTCOM congratulates Damascus for blocking Hezbollah weapon shipments

Since the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, Syrian security forces have repeatedly blocked weapon shipments to Lebanon, preventing Hezbollah’s acquisition of supplies, while intensifying their border security with the country.

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Hezbollah chief vows response for senior commander’s assassination

Despite reaching a ceasefire in November 2024, Israel has continued to routinely strike alleged Hezbollah positions in Beirut and southern Lebanon over the past year.

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Israel says killed Hezbollah chief of staff in Beirut strike

Abu Ali al-Tabtabai "played a key role in expanding Hezbollah’s operational and military capacities," according to the Israeli military.

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A precarious undertaking: Lebanon's disarmament of Hezbollah

As the Lebanese government moves to disarm Hezbollah and other non-state armed factions, an analyst discusses with The New Region the complexities of the endeavor and the possible repercussions of the unprecedented move, expressing doubt in the Lebanese military's capacity to carry out the plan's first phase.

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Iran stands by Iraq, Lebanon but will not give them orders: Iranian security chief

Larijani's visit to Iraq and Lebanon comes amid mounting pressure from Washington on Beirut and Baghdad to cut ties with Tehran

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Regional countries reopen airspace amid Israel-Iran attacks

Iraq says it will maintain airspace restrictions until 1:00 PM local time, with aircraft and missiles from Iran and Israel having repeatedly crossed its territory and debris having landed across the country.

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Iraq pledges $40 million to Gaza and Lebanon during Baghdad summit

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani promised $20 million each in reconstruction aid to Gaza and Lebanon during the 34th Arab League summit in Baghdad.

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Lebanese army occupies most Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon

190 of 265 military positions south of the Litani river previously occupied by Hezbollah have been transferred to Lebanese state forces, coming after a ceasefire with Israel in November stipulated that the group withdraw from positions near the country’s southern border.

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