Lebanon
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Positions in Southern Lebanon
March 8, 2025
Israel Strikes Hezbollah Positions in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli army announced on Friday airstrikes targeting Hezbollah military positions in southern Lebanon, Khaama Press reported. This operation aimed to dismantle infrastructure associated with the Iranian-backed group, despite a ceasefire agreement established on November 27, 2024, following two months…
Lebanon Requires $11 Billion for Recovery, Says World Bank
March 8, 2025
Lebanon Requires $11 Billion for Recovery, Says World Bank
The World Bank has reported that Lebanon will need approximately $11 billion for economic recovery and reconstruction following the recent conflict with Israel, Anadolu Agency reported. This figure is outlined in the Lebanon Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) 2025.…
UNICEF warns of severe impact of Israeli war on Lebanese children
March 3, 2025
UNICEF warns of severe impact of Israeli war on Lebanese children
UNICEF has raised alarms over the deteriorating nutritional and psychological well-being of children in Lebanon, particularly in eastern regions, following Israel’s recent military offensive. The war, which began on September 23, 2024, and lasted two months, displaced over a million…
UNICEF Reports 500,000 Children in Lebanon Unable to Attend School Amid Ongoing Conflict
March 1, 2025
UNICEF Reports 500,000 Children in Lebanon Unable to Attend School Amid Ongoing Conflict
UNICEF has revealed that approximately 500,000 children in Lebanon are unable to attend school due to the devastating impacts of ongoing conflict and socioeconomic challenges, Anadolu Agency reported. During a recent UN briefing, Ettie Higgins, UNICEF’s deputy representative in Lebanon,…
Sayyida Umm al-Banin Hussainiya Constructed in Southern Beirut Under Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s Supervision
February 28, 2025
Sayyida Umm al-Banin Hussainiya Constructed in Southern Beirut Under Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s Supervision
The construction of Sayyida Umm al-Banin (Peace Be Upon Her) Hussainiya, specifically designated for women, is underway in the southern suburbs of Beirut, with the oversight and support of Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimeen Sheikh Yusuf Malhadi, a representative of the…
Lebanon forms new government after two-year interim cabinet
February 9, 2025
Lebanon forms new government after two-year interim cabinet
Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun has appointed a 24-member government led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, replacing an interim cabinet that had been in place for over two years amid ongoing political disputes and economic collapse. The new cabinet, the first…
Israeli Army Continues Violations in Southern Lebanon, Setting Homes on Fire
February 2, 2025
Israeli Army Continues Violations in Southern Lebanon, Setting Homes on Fire
The Israeli army has set fire to more buildings in the Marjayoun district of southern Lebanon, violating the ceasefire established on November 27 last year, Anadolu Agency reported. State media reported that several homes and structures in the towns of…
HRW Urges New Lebanese Government to Prioritize Human Rights and Rule of Law
January 31, 2025
HRW Urges New Lebanese Government to Prioritize Human Rights and Rule of Law
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Lebanon’s newly appointed government, led by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, to adopt a human rights-centered agenda that emphasizes the rule of law, transparency, and accountability, Jurist News reported. In a letter to Salam,…
Lebanon: Israeli violations of ceasefire agreement continue amid rising tensions
January 29, 2025
Lebanon: Israeli violations of ceasefire agreement continue amid rising tensions
Lebanese media reported six new Israeli violations of a ceasefire agreement on Monday, following a deadly attack by Israeli forces on Sunday that killed 24 people in southern Lebanon, Anadolu Agency reported. An Israeli drone dropped a grenade in the…
HRW Urges New Lebanese President to Prioritize Judicial Independence and Transparency
January 13, 2025
HRW Urges New Lebanese President to Prioritize Judicial Independence and Transparency
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on Lebanon’s newly elected President Joseph Aoun to prioritize judicial independence, accountability, and government transparency, Jurist news reported. Aoun’s election marks the end of a two-year political crisis that left the country in a…