Lebanon
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…
Relentless Israeli strikes leave trail of devastation across Lebanon
November 24, 2024
Relentless Israeli strikes leave trail of devastation across Lebanon
A dawn of terror unfolded in Beirut’s Basta neighborhood on Saturday as Israeli airstrikes turned an eight-story residential building into a pile of rubble. The targeted structure on Al-Ma’moun Street, struck by four bunker buster missiles, left a massive crater…
Lebanon’s economy suffers $20 billion loss amid ongoing war, minister arn
November 21, 2024
Lebanon’s economy suffers $20 billion loss amid ongoing war, minister arn
Lebanon’s economy has incurred $20 billion in losses due to the ongoing war, Lebanese Economy Minister Amin Salam announced on Tuesday. The Lebanese minister cited widespread infrastructure damage and the loss of over 500,000 jobs. Speaking in a televised interview,…
Over 200 Children Killed in Lebanon Amid Israeli Bombardment
November 20, 2024
Over 200 Children Killed in Lebanon Amid Israeli Bombardment
Since the onset of Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon two months ago, more than 200 children have lost their lives, Al Jazeera reported yesterday citing UNICEF. The agency reported that an average of three children have been killed daily, highlighting…
Israeli army destroys Prophet Simeon shrine, historical sites in southern Lebanon
November 17, 2024
Israeli army destroys Prophet Simeon shrine, historical sites in southern Lebanon
In an escalatory move, Israeli forces detonated the Prophet Simeon shrine and destroyed several historical and residential sites in the town of Shamaa, South Lebanon, on Friday. This act came after the army’s failed incursion into the area, sparking widespread…
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussain Foundation intensify humanitarian efforts to support displaced families in Lebanon
November 4, 2024
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussain Foundation intensify humanitarian efforts to support displaced families in Lebanon
The UK-based Imam Hussain Charity (IHC) has intensified its support for Lebanese families affected by the recent conflict, launching a critical donation campaign aimed at providing essential aid. In partnership with the Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and…