Lebanon-Israel conflict

Latest news, analysis, and commentary on the conflict between Israel and Lebanon, led by Hezbollah and other factions, which intensified following Israel's war in Gaza in October 2023

The Israeli army shells villages in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh with phosphorus bombs reported by Lebanon's official news agency NNA on October 26, 2024.
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Israel uses white phosphorus in civilian areas in Lebanon

International law prohibits the use of the chemical in populated areas due to its damaging and indiscriminate effects.

The New Arab Staff
07 June, 2026
Pro-government supporters wave Iranian national flags as they participate in the 97th night of pro-government gatherings in downtown Tehran
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Israel bombs Beirut, trades fire with Hezbollah in south Lebanon

Oliver Mizzi
07 June, 2026
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Israeli strike wounds sea turtle conservationist in Lebanon

The New Arab Staff
07 June, 2026
In this handout image provided by Iranian Parliament Communication Office The head of Pakistan's Army Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir meets with Iran's top negotiator and speaker of its Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (not pictured), on April 16, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.
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Lebanon army chief visits US-Iran mediator Pakistan: military

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
06 June, 2026
The 2022 Concordia Annual Summit - Israeli journalist Barak Ravid
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In a first, Lebanese broadcaster hosts Israeli journalist

The New Arab Staff
06 June, 2026
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Israel threatens Beirut strikes; Hezbollah attacks kill soldier

Sarah Khalil
01 June, 2026
Palestinians including relatives and friends, bid farewell to Imad Haroun Ishtayeh during his funeral in the village of Salem, east of Nablus in the West Bank.
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Live: Israel, Hezbollah agree to partial ceasefire in Lebanon

Yazan al-Saadi
Matthew Hoare
01 June, 2026
The historic Beaufort Castle offers commanding views over south Lebanon [Getty]
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Israel seizes Lebanon’s historic and strategic Beaufort Castle

Rita El Jammal
31 May, 2026
Thousands gather in Tehran to protest US and Israeli attacks
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Trump says Iran agreed to no nukes; Israel seizes Lebanon castle

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
31 May, 2026
Israeli army continues air strikes on south Lebanon
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Israeli forces push deeper into Lebanon as delegates meet in US

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 May, 2026
Giant anti-Israel banner display in Tehran's Palestine Square
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Pentagon chief says US ready to resume war on Iran if no deal

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 May, 2026
A bridge over the Litani river destroyed by israeli airstrikes in Jazireh in South Lebanon
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Israeli forces cross Litani River in expanded ground offensive

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 May, 2026
Drought Alert in Lebanon: Qaraoun Lake water level at historic low
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Why was Israeli strike near Lebanon's Qaraoun Dam so dangerous?

Louay Faour
Rita El Jammal
29 May, 2026
The Pentagon is seen from above
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Lebanon seeks 'real ceasefire' at Pentagon talks with Israel

Rita El Jammal
Louay Faour
29 May, 2026
Lebanese Children at school
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Israel is killing or injuring 11 children every day in Lebanon

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 May, 2026
US Vice President JD Vance walks to speak with reporters after his arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, on May 28, 2026. [Getty]
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Trump says will lift Hormuz blockade, Iran denies deal reached

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
29 May, 2026
Beirut [Getty]
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Israel strikes Beirut as attacks across Lebanon kill 14

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 May, 2026
A U.S. Department Of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection sign is displayed at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Headquarters
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US extends Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon until November

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
28 May, 2026
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US, Iran 'reach deal' but Trump approval needed: report

The New Arab Staff
28 May, 2026
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Israel strikes Tyre as Hezbollah says fighters clashed with army

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
27 May, 2026
A neighbor walks trough the rubble caused by an Israeli airstrike on May 26, 2026 in Tyre, Lebanon
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Why is Israel escalating its war on Lebanon now?

Agnese Boffano
27 May, 2026