World Nov 23 At least 20 killed by surprise Israeli strikes in central Beirut as diplomats push for cease-fire Israeli airstrikes Saturday in central Beirut killed at least 20 people, officials said, as the once-rare attacks on the heart of Lebanon's capital continued without warning while diplomats scrambled to broker a cease-fire.
World Nov 17 Rare Israeli strike on central Beirut kills Hezbollah’s chief spokesman, official says The latest in targeted killings of senior Hezbollah officials came as Lebanese officials considered a United States-led cease-fire proposal.
World Nov 16 Israeli troops reach deepest point in Lebanon since October invasion, Lebanese media say The clashes and further Israeli bombardment came as Lebanese and Hezbollah officials study a draft proposal presented by the U.S. earlier this week on ending the war.
World Nov 15 Lebanon’s prime minister asks Iran to help secure a cease-fire in Israel-Hezbollah war Mikati made the comments in talks with Ali Larijani, a top adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei.
World Nov 04 The death toll in Lebanon crosses 3,000, Health Ministry says The Lebanese Health Ministry said 16 people were killed and 90 injured in attacks on Sunday, bringing the death toll to 3,002. At least 13,492 have been injured.
World Nov 02 Senior Hezbollah operative captured by Israeli navy in north Lebanon, military official says Israeli naval forces captured a senior Hezbollah operative in north Lebanon, an Israeli military official said Saturday.
World Oct 30 New push to end Middle East wars faces familiar challenges The United States and other mediators are ramping up efforts to halt the wars in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip. They are circulating new proposals to wind down the regional conflict during the Biden administration’s final months.
World Oct 29 Israeli strike in northern Gaza shelter kills at least 60, officials say, as Hezbollah announces new leader The Gaza Health Ministry's emergency service said at least 12 women and 20 children were among the dead, including babies.
World Oct 21 What is the financial institution affiliated with Hezbollah that Israel is targeting in Lebanon? The Israeli military has carried out a wave of airstrikes targeting branches of a financial institution affiliated with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, saying the quasi-banking system is being used to fund the militant group’s military wing.
World Oct 17 Who is Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar? His death, which has not yet been confirmed, would be a significant moment in Israel's yearlong offensive against the militant group and could complicate efforts to release dozens of hostages held in Gaza.