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Israeli Airstrike Hits South Lebanon as Troops Bulldoze Olive Groves Near Border

This is Beirut, 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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An Israeli airstrike on Thursday struck a Renault Rapid vehicle near a school in the southern Lebanese town of Qalawieh in the Bint Jbeil district, leaving the driver with minor injuries. The attack occurred following a series of overnight Israeli military operations in areas east of Mays al-Jabal, in the Marjayoun district. At approximately ...

Lebanese Army Removes Israeli Flag, Boosts Southern Deployment

This is Beirut, 02/06 21:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army has taken down an Israeli flag raised by the Israeli Golani regiment on Rweissat al-Hadb hill, located on the outskirts of Aita al-Shaab in the Bint Jbeil district, according to a report by the National News Agency (NNA) on Monday. The flag removal is part of a broader response by the Lebanese Army, which has stepped up its ...

Israel Targets Southern Lebanon and Baalbek: Weapons Depots Hit in Overnight Strikes

This is Beirut, 30/05 08:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Israeli army carried out a series of intense overnight airstrikes from Thursday into Friday, targeting Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon and the Baalbek region. The attacks focused on weapons depots and rocket launch platforms. According to Israeli broadcaster Channel 14, the strikes hit Hezbollah military infrastructure, including ...

General Lázaro on Peacekeepers Day: “Major Challenges Remain”

This is Beirut, 29/05 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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UNIFIL Force Commander Major General Aroldo Lázaro welcomed Thursday the relative calm observed in South Lebanon since November but cautioned that “major challenges remain.” Speaking at a ceremony marking the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, he underlined that the situation along the Blue Line remains tense, with continued ...

Israeli Night Raid on Yater Leaves One Dead

This is Beirut, 27/05 10:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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An Israeli raid targeted on Tuesday evening a motorcycle on the outskirts of Yater (Bint Jbeil), killing the rider, reportedly from the Al Balaghi family, according to preliminary information. At dawn on Tuesday, an Israeli infantry unit crossed approximately 200 meters into Lebanese territory in the Mays al-Jabal area (Marjayoun district). The ...

Three Israeli Strikes Hit Brital Area Amid Rising Border Tensions

This is Beirut, 26/05 10:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Three Israeli airstrikes in under 24 hours targeted the outskirts of the town of Brital in the Baalbeck district on Monday, marking a continued escalation in Israeli raids. According to local reports, Israeli reconnaissance drones flew extensively over southern Lebanese villages throughout the day, focusing on border communities in the western ...

Municipal Elections: Official Results of the Vote in South Lebanon

This is Beirut, 25/05 14:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Ministry of Interior and Municipalities on Sunday released the official results of the municipal and mukhtar elections in the governorates of South Lebanon (Saïda, Jezzine and Tyre) and Nabatieh (Nabatieh, Marjayoun, Hasbaya and Bint Jbeil).  They are available at the following link: http://www.moim.gov.lb/AdsDetails.aspx?ida=5490

Southern Border: Israeli Drones Target Lebanese Localities

This is Beirut, 25/05 09:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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An Israeli drone strike early on Sunday targeted the outskirts of the border town of Bani Hayyan in South Lebanon, aiming toward the wooded area, without causing any injuries. Another attack struck the area between Markaba and Odaisseh. An Israeli drone also dropped a bomb east of Kfar Kila, while bursts of machine-gun fire were directed at the ...

Southern Lebanon Municipal Elections Reveal a Politically Divided Map

This is Beirut, 24/05 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Preliminary, unofficial results from municipal elections in southern Lebanon and Nabatieh suggest a fragmented political landscape, with each major bloc securing strongholds in different areas. Lists backed by the Amal-Hezbollah alliance are reported to have scored victories in the cities of Tyre and Nabatieh. In Jezzine, candidates supported by ...

Municipal Elections in South Lebanon: Jezzine Leads in Voter Turnout

This is Beirut, 24/05 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Municipal and Mokhtar Elections Kick Off in South Lebanon and Nabatieh The municipal and mokhtar elections began on Saturday at 7:00 a.m. in the governorates of South Lebanon and Nabatieh. As of 4:00 p.m., the voter turnout, according to the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities, stood at 25.49%. The turnout by district was as follows: Saida ...

J. Aoun Calls for Votes 'for Those Who Will Contribute to Reconstruction' of South Lebanon

This is Beirut, 24/05 09:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President of the Republic Joseph Aoun visited the Saida and Nabatiyeh Serail on Saturday morning to mark the launch of municipal elections in South Lebanon. “Today, we celebrate not only the anniversary of the Liberation, but also democracy and the power of making the right choice,” he declared, hailing the holding of elections in a region ...

Municipal Elections in Southern Lebanon: Clinging to Power

Elie Ziadé, 23/05 16:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Tomorrow, Saturday, May 24, 2025, nearly one million voters (993,582) in Southern Lebanon will cast their ballots to elect 3,486 municipal councilors and 781 mukhtars across 272 municipal councils. This Saturday also marks the end of this municipal election month, the first in 9 years; the last elections were held in ...

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