A young man from Beirut’s Dahiyeh suburbs, another from a south Lebanon village – both students marked by war forever.
Under a ceasefire with Hezbollah, Israeli forces were to withdraw from Lebanon by January 26.
All signs of life have disappeared from this ruined Lebanese town near the border with Israel.
Israel says the ceasefire agreement is not being implemented fast enough.
Lebanon has a new president and prime minister – but can they challenge groups like Hezbollah for dominance?
Lebanon’s new president’s comments come after the UN chief called on Israel to end its ‘occupation’ of southern Lebanon.
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Emmanuel Macron is the first foreign head of state to visit Beirut since Joseph Aoun was elected as Lebanon’s president.
These were the updates on Israel’s war on Gaza for Friday, January 17.
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Israel and Hamas reach deal for a ceasefire to take effect on Sunday and a captive release, Qatar’s prime minister says.
Pro-reform movement sees new hope with Salam’s appointment as prime minister.
Salam says he is reaching out across the political spectrum in nod to Hezbollah, which opposed his nomination.
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After two years of political turmoil and paralysis, Lebanon has appointed a new prime minister.
These were the updates on Israel’s war on Gaza for Tuesday, January 14.
The designation shows a shift in the power balance in Lebanon as Hezbollah wanted Najib Mikati to keep the job.
