Baalbeck

UNHCR: 89,000 Arrivals from Syria in Baalbeck amid Ongoing Border Crossings

Informal border crossings from Syria into Lebanon persist, with a total of 89,000 arrivals reported in Baalbeck as of February 12, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced in a statement on Wednesday. Among them, only 20,000 are Lebanese returnees, the agency said. While daily crossings at the Masnaa official border ...

Football - Lebanese Championship: Nejmeh Breaks Tadamon's Streak, Ansar Sole Leader

  On Matchday 4 of the Lebanese championship, Tadamon Tyr suffered their first slip-up of the season, losing 1-0 to Nejmeh. This crucial win revived Nejmeh's fortunes after an inconsistent start to the season.     Meanwhile, Al-Ansar continued their unbeaten run with a 3-1 victory over Chabab al-Sahel. This match marked a turning point, as ...

Israeli Raids in Southern Lebanon and Beqaa

Speculation is growing about a possible extension of the ceasefire until March 1, while the Israeli army continues its raids and military operations in certain areas of southern Lebanon, amid violations of the ceasefire agreement on both sides. On Friday morning, an Israeli airstrike targeted the Tabna region in Baissariyeh, while Israeli forces ...

Israel Army Says It Killed and Detained Suspected Hezbollah Operatives

The Israeli army said Monday it has set ablaze many homes between the towns of Odaisseh and Rab El Thalathine, eliminated several Hezbollah operatives, and arrested others, during ongoing military operations in southern Lebanon. In an official statement, the Israeli army confirmed that “its defensive activities continue in southern Lebanon ...

Football - Lebanese Championship: Al-Ansar Lead, Nejmeh Struggle

The third day of the Lebanese championship confirmed the dominance of Al-Ansar, who remain at the top of the standings after a 5-0 victory over Riyadi Abbasiye. Thanks to this big win, the Greens now boast an impressive goal difference of +12, an advantage that puts them ahead of their direct rivals despite being tied on points.   Behind them, ...

Israeli Ceasefire Breaches Ahead of Withdrawal Deadline

As the January 27 deadline for the Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon approaches, the Israeli Army is still proceeding with its military operations, raising concerns over the fragile ceasefire agreement. On Thursday, Israeli forces reportedly detonated three houses in the town of Deir Mimas, near the al-Ezziyeh road in the Marjayoun caza. ...

Lebanese Army Deploys in Bint Jbeil as Israeli Violations of Ceasefire Continue

The Lebanese Army began deploying in the city of Bint Jbeil on Sunday, stationing at roads to prevent travel to towns still occupied by the Israeli army, namely Yaroun, Maroun al-Ras, and Aitaroun. Motorized reinforcements were sent to Bint Jbeil as part of the army’s redeployment plan in the border area.   Meanwhile, Israeli ...

New Israeli Violations: Ground Incursions in Hula and Yaroun

With one week remaining until the 60-day deadline for implementing the ceasefire, the Israeli army is increasing its violations in the border regions of southern Lebanon. As part of a ground incursion from the village of Hula (Marjayoun) toward Wadi Saluki, Israel carried out a large-scale combing operation on Saturday, using heavy and medium ...

Israeli Activity Still Escalating on the Southern Border

Israeli activities along the border with Lebanon continue to gain momentum. As part of his visit to Lebanon, US envoy Amos Hochstein explained the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied areas in southern Lebanon. However, Israel's Channel 12, citing government sources in Tel Aviv, reported that Israel intends to establish itself in ...

LAF Resumes its Deployment in the South

Following the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the Lebanese Army (LAF) announced Monday that its units had started deploying to take up positions in towns in the western and central sectors, including Ras al-Naqoura, Alma al-Shaab, Tayr Harfa-Tyre, Beit Liv-Tyre, and Beit Liv-Bint Jbeil. “While the deployment is being completed in Naqoura, ...

Four Lebanese Soldiers Injured in Border Clashes with Syrian Gunmen

Four Lebanese soldiers were injured on Friday during clashes between the army and Syrian gunmen in the Maaraboun-Baalbek region on the Lebanese-Syrian border. According to a statement by the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), the Syrian gunmen used “medium-caliber weaponry to target a military unit, causing moderate injuries to four ...

Border Tensions: Lebanese Army Clashes with Syrian Gunmen

Multiple people were injured in Friday’s firefight between Syrian gunmen and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) in the town of Maarboun in the Baalbeck caza, which escalated security events near the Syrian border. Furthermore, in Akkar, armed Syrians crossed the border to illegally cut down trees. According to a statement issued by the Lebanese ...