Second Phase of Local Elections Begins in Lebanon

The second phase of Lebanon’s municipal and local (mukhtar) elections began on Sunday morning in the northern governorates of North Lebanon and Akkar. The elections are being held in a competitive atmosphere where political and familial dynamics are …

North Lebanon municipal elections marred by some clashes

Voting got underway Sunday in north Lebanon’s municipal and mayoral elections, which witnessed a higher number of clashes compared to last Sunday’s polls in the Mount Lebanon governorate. Voting turnout at 11:00 am was the highest in the Batroun district …

Israel says repatriated body of soldier killed in 1982 in Lebanon

by Naharnet Newsdesk 11 May 2025, 12:02 The Israeli army said Sunday that the body of a soldier missing for 43 years had been found in the "heart of Syria" and repatriated in a special operation with the Mossad intelligence agency. "In a …

Israel recovers body of soldier killed in 1982 Lebanon war, Netanyahu says

The Israeli army returned the body of a soldier who died in battle during the first Lebanon war in a special operation that took place 43 years after his death, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced on Sunday.

Lebanon: Palestinian factions wary of Abbas disarmament plan

Palestinian factions in Lebanon's refugee camps are uncertain about reported plans by Mahmoud Abbas to push for their disarmament during his upcoming visit to Beirut. With no official communication confirming such intentions in a region marked by …

North Lebanon voter turnout reaches 21.7% by mid-afternoon, highest in Batroun

Voter turnout across North Lebanon reached 21.73% as of 2:30 p.m. Sunday, according to official figures, with the highest participation recorded in Batroun at 34.91%. Akkar followed with a turnout of 29.74%, while turnout in Minieh-Danniye reached 29.07%, …

Israel Recovers Remains of Soldier Killed in 1982 Lebanon War Through Secret Operation

Home/News/Israel Recovers Remains of Soldier Killed in 1982 Lebanon War Through Secret Operation Watan-Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that Israel has successfully recovered the remains of a soldier killed during the 1982 …

Israeli drone drops bomb on bulldozer in Khiam in South Lebanon, no injuries reported: NNA

An Israeli drone dropped a bomb on a bulldozer in the southern Lebanese town of Khiam on Saturday, marking the second such incident in the area, according to the National News Agency. No injuries were reported.

Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun heads to Kuwait on an official visit

Kuwait Set To Host Lebanon President

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's Official Visit to Kuwait Strengthens Bilateral Ties Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, accompanied by an official delegation, is scheduled to arrive in Kuwait on Sunday for an official visit. During his stay, President …