Lebanon

Israel launched a series of airstrikes in Lebanon's Nabatieh district Monday, marking the latest episode in the region's ongoing war. What Happened: The most recent strikes were in response to Hezbollah firing rockets near an Israeli watchtower, The Guardian reported. It was the first direct attack...

Editor’s note: This story was updated to add missing detail in the introduction and further updated to reflect approval of a cease-fire deal by Israel’s cabinet and U.S. President Joe Biden’s Tuesday afternoon announcement. Stock price action in the story has been updated and...

Israel and Lebanon have agreed on the framework for a cease-fire deal to end over a year of violent conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, a senior U.S. official told Axios on Monday. While the agreement awaits formal approval from Israel's Security Cabinet on Tuesday, global financial markets are...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is embarking on a high-stakes mission to the Middle East, as the Israel-Gaza conflict shows no signs of abating and concerns mount over spillover into Lebanon. Blinken's trip, his 11th since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, aims to press regional...

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a stern warning to Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him not to overlook United Nations’ resolutions amidst the escalating tensions with Hezbollah. What Happened: The admonition came during a ministerial meeting on Tuesday, as...

Crude oil prices surged more than 3% on Thursday, driven by mounting concerns over potential supply fears in the Middle East as well as domestic disruption related to Hurricane Milton. The spike comes as Israel ramps up military actions in Lebanon and as Gulf nations brace for retaliatory strikes...

One year after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, which led to the ongoing war in Gaza, oil prices continue their ascent, marking the strongest five-day rally in two years. The recent escalation in the region, combined with heightened concerns about potential Israeli retaliation against Iran, has...

Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has alleged the discovery of a “listening device” in his personal bathroom, subsequent to a visit from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2017. What Happened: Johnson, who was serving as a foreign secretary at the time,...

United Nations Security Council members convened for an emergency session Wednesday in New York to address Israel, Lebanon, Iran and whether an all-out war in the Middle East is preventable. What Happened: Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon, in his remarks to the UN Security Council, called Iran’...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised retaliation against Iran for firing over 180 missiles into Israel on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Iran warned of “vast destruction” if Israel retaliates, heightening fears of a broader conflict. What Happened: Despite the missile onslaught, no...

The U.S. military has significantly increased its presence in the Middle East, preparing for potential escalations in violence. What Happened: Following the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, leader of Hezbollah, in Beirut by Israeli forces, the region has seen heightened tensions. This incident...

The Israeli military has reportedly launched a localized operation against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon, marking a new chapter in the ongoing conflict with the Lebanese militant group. This operation involves air force and artillery units supporting ground forces, targeting Hezbollah...

Israel has told the U.S. it is considering putting troops on the ground in Lebanon. The decision, reported by the Washington Post, which cited an unnamed U.S. official, comes as Israeli forces carry out air raids in Lebanon and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects international calls for a...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his country’s actions in Gaza and Lebanon at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday, rejecting international calls for a cease-fire. Netanyahu also criticized the U.N., calling it a “swamp of antisemitic bile,” while...

Israel is preparing to stop arms transfers from Iran to Hezbollah militants in Lebanon while also rejecting a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal. What Happened: "In Lebanon we're going to prevent any possibility of arms transfers in Lebanon from Iran," said Air Force Commander Major General Tomer Bar...