Lebanon

Israel Strikes Gaza After Rocket Salvo From Lebanese Soil

Israel launched air strikes on the Gaza Strip after vowing to retaliate over a barrage of cross-border rockets fired from Lebanon, which it blamed on Palestinian groups.

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What’s Behind the Uptick in Israeli Strikes on Syria?

Israel has stepped up its strikes on Syria with four raids on government-held areas in less than a week, targeting positions of Syrian government forces and pro-Iran groups.

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Hezbollah Hands Over Suspected Killer of UN Peacekeeper: Security Source

Lebanon's powerful Hezbollah group has handed over a man suspected of killing an Irish United Nations peacekeeper earlier this month.

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Irish UN Peacekeeper Killed in South Lebanon

An Irish member of the UN peacekeeping force monitoring south Lebanon was killed and three wounded after their convoy came under fire.

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European Council Pledges Military Aid to Five Partner Nations

The European Council pledges to bolster the defense capabilities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Lebanon, Mauritania, and Rwanda.

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Israeli Navy Tests New Anti-Ship Missile

The Israeli Navy has completed a "complex trial" of its latest generation anti-ship missile Gabriel V.

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UN Renews Mandate of Peacekeeping Force in Lebanon for One Year

The Security Council renewed the mandate of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon for one year.

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US Envoy Pushes Lebanon-Israel Talks Over Maritime Dispute

US envoy Amos Hochstein will push talks to resolve a maritime border dispute between Lebanon and Israel over Mediterranean waters.

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Israeli Army Says Intercepted Drone From Lebanon

Israel's army said it intercepted a drone presumed to belong to Lebanon's Hezbollah group that crossed into the Jewish state's airspace. 

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Qatar Gives Cash-Strapped Lebanese Army $60M: Ministry

Energy-rich Qatar has given Lebanon's cash-strapped armed forces $60 million.

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