Historical periods have always shaped the relationship between Lebanon and Israel. From the Armistice Agreements to the phase of open operations, then the period of “Temporary Peace,” before escalating into open war, leading to a ceasefire and the formation of the Mechanism Committee… and yet, what was once forbidden has become permissible.

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Dec. 19 (UPI) --The conflict-ridden Middle East will stand at a critical juncture in 2026 after power shifts and unresolved wars, teetering between an uneasy status quo, the risk of deepening conflict, and a gradual path toward de ...

After more than a decade of wars, from Syria to Gaza, the Middle East is exhausted by conflict. Is it ready to find another way?

Israel's surprise attack in Qatar on Tuesday targeting Hamas' top political leadership failed to kill any senior officials, according to Hamas. But it was the latest in a long campaign of targeted attacks aimed at hunting down Israel's top enemies since ...

US envoy Tom Barrack announced in Beirut on Tuesday a plan to establish an economic zone between Lebanon and Israel. The proposal aims to transform the southern border from a conflict zone dominated by Hezbollah into a hub for trade and investment.

Israel is striking at will in Lebanon, killing enemies and innocents. Hezbollah is weakened, but its supporters remain defiant. A fragile cease-fire teeters on the edge of collapse. Is this the region’s recipe for never-ending conflict? By Roger Cohen ...

In a wide-ranging interview, a senior Israeli diplomat has shared with Newsweek his nation's strategy for realizing lasting change across several fronts that have been embroiled in a nearly two-year war, as well as addressing growing backlash emanating ...

Lebanese security officials have warned of increasing fears that Israel may attempt to infiltrate its eastern region from Syria, following recent military advances in the neighbouring country. Two security sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said ...

BEIRUT, Lebanon, Dec. 2 (UPI) --Pope Leo XIV's call for the conflict-ridden Middle East to change course and choose peace over the "horror of war" comes at a time when regional fears of state fragmentation, renewed displacement and a threatened future ...