State vs. militia: why Lebanon’s army is struggling to meet its own Hezbollah disarmament deadlines

Beirut faced a test as the army set a 4-month window to disarm Hezbollah north of the Litani, despite skepticism over the group’s 25,000 rockets. Lebanon is facing a crucial test.
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Lebanon’s army tells soldiers to act after post comes under Israeli fire

Israeli attack carried out near Lebanese observation post being constructed in the Marjayoun area, Lebanese army says.

State Department orders nonessential US diplomats to leave Lebanon as tensions with Iran soar

The United States has ordered nonessential diplomats to leave Lebanon as tensions over Iran rise with the threat of a potentially imminent military strike.
Palestine Chronicle

‘Leave Lebanon’ – US Reduces Beirut Embassy Staff as Israeli Escalation Continues

US evacuates Beirut staff as Israeli escalation and Iran tensions heighten risk of wider regional confrontation.

In Beirut, Lebanon's cats of war find peace on university campus

The American University of Beirut has long been a haven for cats abandoned in times if war or crisis, but in recent years the feline population has grown dramatically.

Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 12 people, intensifying rising regional tensions

Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon kill at least 12 people and raise fears of a widening regional conflict. On Friday, Lebanese state media reports 10 killed and