Lebanon

Country Lebanon
Capital Beirut
Continent Asia
Currency Lebanese pound(LBP)
Languages Arabic, French & English

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Introduction

Following World War I, France acquired a mandate over the northern portion of the former Ottoman Empire province of Syria. The French separated out the region of Lebanon in 1920, and granted this area independence in 1943. A lengthy civil war (1975-1990) devastated the country, but Lebanon has since made progress toward rebuilding its political institutions. Under the Ta'if Accord - the blueprint for national reconciliation - the Lebanese established a more equitable political system, particularly by giving Muslims a greater voice in the political process while institutionalizing sectarian divisions in the government. Since the end of the war, Lebanon has conducted several successful elections. Most militias have been reduced or disbanded, with the exception of Hizballah, designated by the US State Department as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, and Palestinian militant groups. During Lebanon's civil war, the Arab League legitimized in the Ta'if Accord Syria's troop deployment, numbering about 16,000 based mainly east of Beirut and in the Bekaa Valley. Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon in May 2000 and the passage in September 2004 of UNSCR 1559 - a resolution calling for Syria to withdraw from Lebanon and end its interference in Lebanese affairs - encouraged some Lebanese groups to demand that Syria withdraw its forces as well. The assassination of former Prime Minister Rafiq HARIRI and 22 others in February 2005 led to massive demonstrations in Beirut against the Syrian presence ("the Cedar Revolution"), and Syria withdrew the remainder of its military forces in April 2005. In May-June 2005, Lebanon held its first legislative elections since the end of the civil war free of foreign interference, handing a majority to the bloc led by Sa'ad HARIRI, the slain prime minister's son. In July 2006, Hizballah kidnapped two Israeli soldiers leading to a 34-day conflict with Israel in which approximately 1,200 Lebanese civilians were killed. UNSCR 1701 ended the war in August 2006, and Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) deployed throughout the country for the first time in decades, charged with securing Lebanon's borders against weapons smuggling and maintaining a weapons-free zone in south Lebanon with the help of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The LAF in May-September 2007 battled Sunni extremist group Fatah al-Islam in the Nahr al-Barid Palestinian refugee camp, winning a decisive victory, but destroying the camp and displacing 30,000 Palestinian residents. Lebanese politicians in November 2007 were unable to agree on a successor to Emile LAHUD when he stepped down as president, creating a political vacuum until the election of LAF Commander Gen. Michel SULAYMAN in May 2008 and the formation of a new unity government in July 2008. Legislative elections in June 2009 again produced victory for the bloc led by Sa'ad HARIRI, but a period of prolonged negotiation over the composition of the cabinet ensued. A national unity government was finally formed in November 2009 and approved by the National Assembly the following month. In January 2010, Lebanon assumed a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2010-11 term.

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UN slams Israel after attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon - Al JazeeraUN slams Israel after attack on peacekeepers in Lebanon  Al Jazeera

UNIFIL shoots down IDF surveillance drone over southern Lebanon, sparking public tiff - The Times of IsraelUNIFIL shoots down IDF surveillance drone over southern Lebanon, sparking public tiff  The Times of Israel

Lebanon President Instructs Army To "Confront" Any Israeli Incursions - NDTVLebanon President Instructs Army To "Confront" Any Israeli Incursions  NDTV

Israeli raid in southern Lebanon kills municipal employee, sparking protests - The HinduIsraeli raid in southern Lebanon kills municipal employee, sparking protests  The Hindu

IDF troops raid southern Lebanon town before dawn, kill municipal employee - The Times of IsraelIDF troops raid southern Lebanon town before dawn, kill municipal employee  The Times of Israel

Is a New Lebanon War Imminent? - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceIs a New Lebanon War Imminent?  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Israeli drone, tank fire target UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon - TRT WorldIsraeli drone, tank fire target UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon  TRT World

Along the Syria and Lebanon borders, skeptical residents embrace peace, while it lasts - The Times of IsraelAlong the Syria and Lebanon borders, skeptical residents embrace peace, while it lasts  The Times of Israel

U.N. and France slam Israel after attack on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon - The Japan TimesU.N. and France slam Israel after attack on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon  The Japan Times

Reports: IDF troops raid southern Lebanon town before dawn, kill municipal employee - The Times of IsraelReports: IDF troops raid southern Lebanon town before dawn, kill municipal employee  The Times of Israel

Highlights of Lebanese Industry Expo 2025 in Beirut - XinhuaHighlights of Lebanese Industry Expo 2025 in Beirut  Xinhua

Pope Leo to visit Turkey, Lebanon on first trip abroad as pontiff, appeal for peace - The Times of IsraelPope Leo to visit Turkey, Lebanon on first trip abroad as pontiff, appeal for peace  The Times of Israel

Israeli troops kill municipal worker during raid in south Lebanon - BBCIsraeli troops kill municipal worker during raid in south Lebanon  BBC

Lebanese president orders army to confront Israeli incursions after deadly raid - The GuardianLebanese president orders army to confront Israeli incursions after deadly raid  The Guardian

Lebanon’s Aoun says army to confront Israeli forces after deadly incursion - Al JazeeraLebanon’s Aoun says army to confront Israeli forces after deadly incursion  Al Jazeera

'Shark Tank Lebanon' debuts, offering entrepreneurs hope amid economic turmoil - AL-Monitor'Shark Tank Lebanon' debuts, offering entrepreneurs hope amid economic turmoil  AL-Monitor

3 injured in Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon - Anadolu Ajansi3 injured in Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon  Anadolu Ajansi

Israeli raid in Lebanon kills municipal employee - MillenniumPostIsraeli raid in Lebanon kills municipal employee  MillenniumPost

Lebanese president, Hezbollah urge response to Israeli incursions - ReutersLebanese president, Hezbollah urge response to Israeli incursions  Reuters

Israeli army kills municipal worker in south Lebanon border raid - The New ArabIsraeli army kills municipal worker in south Lebanon border raid  The New Arab

UNIFIL highlights "fragile stability" in S. Lebanon, urges all parties to avoid escalation - XinhuaUNIFIL highlights "fragile stability" in S. Lebanon, urges all parties to avoid escalation  Xinhua

Fact Check: Video Of Lebanon Shooting Falsely Shared As Jaipur Incident - Vishvas NewsFact Check: Video Of Lebanon Shooting Falsely Shared As Jaipur Incident  Vishvas News

Resistance is an “integrated strategic project”, affirms Sheikh Naim Qassem as Israel escalates its aggression on Lebanon - Peoples DispatchResistance is an “integrated strategic project”, affirms Sheikh Naim Qassem as Israel escalates its aggression on Lebanon  Peoples Dispatch

If Lebanon wants Israel to stop, it needs to face Hezbollah - The Jerusalem PostIf Lebanon wants Israel to stop, it needs to face Hezbollah  The Jerusalem Post

Iran slams Israeli strikes in Lebanon as 'ceasefire violation' - The HinduIran slams Israeli strikes in Lebanon as 'ceasefire violation'  The Hindu

Lebanon’s Aoun calls for end to Israeli attacks in meeting with US envoy - Al JazeeraLebanon’s Aoun calls for end to Israeli attacks in meeting with US envoy  Al Jazeera

UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon shoots down Israeli drone - BBCUN peacekeeping force in Lebanon shoots down Israeli drone  BBC

Hannibal Gadhafi, son of late Libyan leader, ordered released in Lebanon if he pays $11 million bail - The HinduHannibal Gadhafi, son of late Libyan leader, ordered released in Lebanon if he pays $11 million bail  The Hindu

Lebanese president orders army to confront Israeli incursions after border raid - The Indian ExpressLebanese president orders army to confront Israeli incursions after border raid  The Indian Express

Tensions Escalate: Israeli Raid in Lebanon Sparks Outcry - DevdiscourseTensions Escalate: Israeli Raid in Lebanon Sparks Outcry  Devdiscourse

A Roadmap for Israel-Lebanon Peace - The Washington InstituteA Roadmap for Israel-Lebanon Peace  The Washington Institute

Israeli raid kills municipal worker in south Lebanon: state media - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)Israeli raid kills municipal worker in south Lebanon: state media  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

Israeli raid in southern Lebanon kills municipal worker in Blida - Yeni Safak EnglishIsraeli raid in southern Lebanon kills municipal worker in Blida  Yeni Safak English

Lebanon says 320,000 Syrian refugees returned home since July - Anadolu AjansiLebanon says 320,000 Syrian refugees returned home since July  Anadolu Ajansi

Lebanon has used up all of of its explosives blowing up Hezbollah arms caches - The Times of IsraelLebanon has used up all of of its explosives blowing up Hezbollah arms caches  The Times of Israel

IDF confirms raid in southern Lebanon, says it was to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure - The Times of IsraelIDF confirms raid in southern Lebanon, says it was to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure  The Times of Israel

Israeli army kills municipal worker in raid on south Lebanon - RFIIsraeli army kills municipal worker in raid on south Lebanon  RFI

UNIFIL condemns Israeli incursion in Blida, calls for action - The Jerusalem PostUNIFIL condemns Israeli incursion in Blida, calls for action  The Jerusalem Post

Lebanon Orders Army To Repel Israeli Incursions as Raid in Blida Sparks Diplomatic Scramble - The Media LineLebanon Orders Army To Repel Israeli Incursions as Raid in Blida Sparks Diplomatic Scramble  The Media Line

From Lebanon to Gaza, Israel imposes a very violent 'ceasefire' - The New ArabFrom Lebanon to Gaza, Israel imposes a very violent 'ceasefire'  The New Arab

IDF hits Hezbollah terror targets in Southern Lebanon - JNS.orgIDF hits Hezbollah terror targets in Southern Lebanon  JNS.org

Israeli army kills municipal worker in south Lebanon raid - thenationalnews.comIsraeli army kills municipal worker in south Lebanon raid  thenationalnews.com

Israel strikes south Lebanon, killing 1, wounding 7 - The HinduIsrael strikes south Lebanon, killing 1, wounding 7  The Hindu

Lebanese president orders military to confront Israeli incursions after deadly raid - YnetnewsLebanese president orders military to confront Israeli incursions after deadly raid  Ynetnews

ABWA Representative in Lebanon Meets Sheikh Ahmad Qabalan - ABNA EnglishABWA Representative in Lebanon Meets Sheikh Ahmad Qabalan  ABNA English

Lebanon court orders son of late Libyan leader Gaddafi freed on $11m bail - Al JazeeraLebanon court orders son of late Libyan leader Gaddafi freed on $11m bail  Al Jazeera

UN experts call for probe into Israeli ceasefire violations with Lebanon - Al JazeeraUN experts call for probe into Israeli ceasefire violations with Lebanon  Al Jazeera

Lebanon orders army to confront Israeli raids after deadly strike - Yeni Safak EnglishLebanon orders army to confront Israeli raids after deadly strike  Yeni Safak English

Germany news: Wadephul to visit Jordan, Lebanon and Bahrain - dw.comGermany news: Wadephul to visit Jordan, Lebanon and Bahrain  dw.com

UN peacekeepers down Israeli drone in Lebanon; Jerusalem says mandate breached - YnetnewsUN peacekeepers down Israeli drone in Lebanon; Jerusalem says mandate breached  Ynetnews

NGOs welcome Lebanon’s push for justice over Israeli attack on journalists - Al JazeeraNGOs welcome Lebanon’s push for justice over Israeli attack on journalists  Al Jazeera

KSrelief Distributes Food Aid in Lebanon - OANANewsKSrelief Distributes Food Aid in Lebanon  OANANews

Three wounded in Lebanon after Israeli strikes in Shaba'a - Middle East EyeThree wounded in Lebanon after Israeli strikes in Shaba'a  Middle East Eye

Top US officials push Lebanon to open dialogue with Israel - The Jerusalem PostTop US officials push Lebanon to open dialogue with Israel  The Jerusalem Post

Israel warns 'it won't bury head in sand' as Hezbollah tension grows, Lebanon reinforces border - YnetnewsIsrael warns 'it won't bury head in sand' as Hezbollah tension grows, Lebanon reinforces border  Ynetnews

Israel bombs Lebanon: IDF airstrikes along Musaylih Road kills 1; claims to target Hezbollah engineering - Times of IndiaIsrael bombs Lebanon: IDF airstrikes along Musaylih Road kills 1; claims to target Hezbollah engineering  Times of India

Orphaned by Israel, two child amputees find each other in Lebanon - Al JazeeraOrphaned by Israel, two child amputees find each other in Lebanon  Al Jazeera

WATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers, tunnel shafts in southern Lebanon - The Jerusalem PostWATCH: IDF strikes Hezbollah rocket launchers, tunnel shafts in southern Lebanon  The Jerusalem Post

USUP: Hezbollah’s arms destroyed Lebanon; we urge peace, enforcement of UN resolutions - SyriacPressUSUP: Hezbollah’s arms destroyed Lebanon; we urge peace, enforcement of UN resolutions  SyriacPress

Lebanese president orders army to 'confront any Israeli incursion' after raid kills worker - France 24Lebanese president orders army to 'confront any Israeli incursion' after raid kills worker  France 24

Lebanon’s president orders army to ‘confront any Israeli incursion’ - The Times of IsraelLebanon’s president orders army to ‘confront any Israeli incursion’  The Times of Israel

Lebanon Cross Border Movements - Round 36 | 17 October - 24 October 2025 - ReliefWebLebanon Cross Border Movements - Round 36 | 17 October - 24 October 2025  ReliefWeb

Lebanese president orders army to confront Israeli incursions after deadly raid in south - Arab NewsLebanese president orders army to confront Israeli incursions after deadly raid in south  Arab News

Rising Tensions in Lebanon: Prospects and Scenarios - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceRising Tensions in Lebanon: Prospects and Scenarios  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Israeli army kills municipal worker in raid on south Lebanon - YahooIsraeli army kills municipal worker in raid on south Lebanon  Yahoo

One civilian killed as Israeli forces launch ground incursion into southern Lebanon - PressTVOne civilian killed as Israeli forces launch ground incursion into southern Lebanon  PressTV

Egypt shifts focus to Lebanon after Gaza ceasefire efforts - thenationalnews.comEgypt shifts focus to Lebanon after Gaza ceasefire efforts  thenationalnews.com

Lebanon's parliament boycotted by legislators over constitutionality of diaspora voting law - ConstitutionNetLebanon's parliament boycotted by legislators over constitutionality of diaspora voting law  ConstitutionNet

IDF, Lebanese pres. clash over diputed village shooting - The Jerusalem PostIDF, Lebanese pres. clash over diputed village shooting  The Jerusalem Post

US pushes Lebanon to disarm Hizbollah after Israeli strikes - Financial TimesUS pushes Lebanon to disarm Hizbollah after Israeli strikes  Financial Times

Israeli raid in southern Lebanon kills municipal employee, sparking protests - CityNews HalifaxIsraeli raid in southern Lebanon kills municipal employee, sparking protests  CityNews Halifax

Lebanese President Orders Army to Confront Israeli Incursions After Deadly Raid in South Lebanon - kurdistan24.netLebanese President Orders Army to Confront Israeli Incursions After Deadly Raid in South Lebanon  kurdistan24.net

Israel’s cross-border raid in Lebanon adds to regional tensions amid Gaza ceasefire strain - AnewZIsrael’s cross-border raid in Lebanon adds to regional tensions amid Gaza ceasefire strain  AnewZ

Lebanon’s Hezbollah denounces Israeli incursion in Blida - Mehr News AgencyLebanon’s Hezbollah denounces Israeli incursion in Blida  Mehr News Agency

Focus on the Middle East – Foreign Minister Wadephul visits Jordan, Lebanon and Bahrain - Auswärtiges AmtFocus on the Middle East – Foreign Minister Wadephul visits Jordan, Lebanon and Bahrain  Auswärtiges Amt

Lebanon says it foiled Israeli network plotting bomb attacks - Al JazeeraLebanon says it foiled Israeli network plotting bomb attacks  Al Jazeera

Intensive Israeli air strikes kill one, injure seven in southern Lebanon - Al JazeeraIntensive Israeli air strikes kill one, injure seven in southern Lebanon  Al Jazeera

MENA Sees Further Tensions as UN Peacekeepers Targeted in Lebanon, While Sudan Crisis Deepens in El-Fasher - ShiaWavesMENA Sees Further Tensions as UN Peacekeepers Targeted in Lebanon, While Sudan Crisis Deepens in El-Fasher  ShiaWaves

Lebanon’s president Joseph Aoun urges army to confront any Israeli incursion - Türkiye TodayLebanon’s president Joseph Aoun urges army to confront any Israeli incursion  Türkiye Today

One Man Killed in Israeli Incursion Into South Lebanon, Health Ministry Says - HaaretzOne Man Killed in Israeli Incursion Into South Lebanon, Health Ministry Says  Haaretz

'Heinous Aggression': Lebanon Slams Overnight Israeli Strike On Civilian Sites - NDTV'Heinous Aggression': Lebanon Slams Overnight Israeli Strike On Civilian Sites  NDTV

Lebanese president calls for regional reconciliation, calls on Israel to halt military aggression - Arab NewsLebanese president calls for regional reconciliation, calls on Israel to halt military aggression  Arab News

Lebanon: Seek Justice for Journalists Killed by Israeli Forces - Human Rights WatchLebanon: Seek Justice for Journalists Killed by Israeli Forces  Human Rights Watch

Diaspora voting debate intensifies: Deep political divisions emerge in Lebanon ahead of elections - LBCI LebanonDiaspora voting debate intensifies: Deep political divisions emerge in Lebanon ahead of elections  LBCI Lebanon

Israel Lebanon Pager Attack Inspires Drama 'Frequency Of Fear' - AFM - DeadlineIsrael Lebanon Pager Attack Inspires Drama 'Frequency Of Fear' - AFM  Deadline

Despite uptick in Israeli strikes in Lebanon, both sides reluctant for war - AL-MonitorDespite uptick in Israeli strikes in Lebanon, both sides reluctant for war  AL-Monitor

Israeli strikes reported in southern Lebanon - The Times of IsraelIsraeli strikes reported in southern Lebanon  The Times of Israel

U.S. Middle East Envoy Presses Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah - The New York TimesU.S. Middle East Envoy Presses Lebanon to Disarm Hezbollah  The New York Times

Hezbollah slams Israeli incursion into Blida as violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty - Ilke Haber AjansiHezbollah slams Israeli incursion into Blida as violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty  Ilke Haber Ajansi

Special Report – Hezbollah’s Rehabilitation Composite in Lebanon — Situation Report - Alma Research and Education CenterSpecial Report – Hezbollah’s Rehabilitation Composite in Lebanon — Situation Report  Alma Research and Education Center

A young man’s killing at Shatila checkpoint exposes Lebanon’s deadly normal - Al Arabiya EnglishA young man’s killing at Shatila checkpoint exposes Lebanon’s deadly normal  Al Arabiya English

UN, France slam Israel after attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon - Arab NewsUN, France slam Israel after attack on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon  Arab News

IDF confirms strikes in Lebanon, says it hit Hezbollah rocket launcher and tunnel shaft - The Times of IsraelIDF confirms strikes in Lebanon, says it hit Hezbollah rocket launcher and tunnel shaft  The Times of Israel

The Quiet War for Lebanon - orfonline.orgThe Quiet War for Lebanon  orfonline.org

Lebanon's president calls for negotiations with Israel - Le Monde.frLebanon's president calls for negotiations with Israel  Le Monde.fr

Feature: Withering harvests -- climate and conflict are starving Lebanon's orchards - Sada Elbalad englishFeature: Withering harvests -- climate and conflict are starving Lebanon's orchards  Sada Elbalad english

Muna Abu Harb, Fatah Official In Lebanon: Yasser Arafat And Mahmoud Abbas Sponsored And Planned Attacks Against Israel, Arafat Would Then Condemn Them In Public; Armed Struggle – Like The 1972 Munich Olympic Massacre – Has Been Effective In A - MEMRIMuna Abu Harb, Fatah Official In Lebanon: Yasser Arafat And Mahmoud Abbas Sponsored And Planned Attacks Against Israel, Arafat Would Then Condemn Them In Public; Armed Struggle – Like The 1972 Munich Olympic Massacre – Has Been Effective In A  MEMRI

Lebanon files charges against oil firms over alleged Russian fuel scam - thenationalnews.comLebanon files charges against oil firms over alleged Russian fuel scam  thenationalnews.com

Egypt offers to help 'stabilise' situation in south Lebanon amid spike in Israeli attacks - thenationalnews.comEgypt offers to help 'stabilise' situation in south Lebanon amid spike in Israeli attacks  thenationalnews.com

For Lebanon to move forward, Hezbollah must be disarmed - Arab News PKFor Lebanon to move forward, Hezbollah must be disarmed  Arab News PK

Israel claims it assassinated Hezbollah member in southern Lebanon - Middle East MonitorIsrael claims it assassinated Hezbollah member in southern Lebanon  Middle East Monitor

Israeli raid in Southern Lebanon kills municipal worker - Ilke Haber AjansiIsraeli raid in Southern Lebanon kills municipal worker  Ilke Haber Ajansi