Press Releases

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(MENAFN) Iran's foreign minister revealed Friday that a proposed memorandum of understanding with Washington would formally terminate hostilities across every active front, including Lebanon, while opening structured negotiations on sanctions,...

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(MENAFN) The UN Security Council on Friday strongly denounced the death of a Serbian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The peacekeeper lost his life after mortar rounds hit his post on June 4, while two...

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(MENAFN) A peacekeeper serving with the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) lost his life and two others were injured after mortar fire struck their position in southern Lebanon, the mission announced Thursday.

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(MENAFN) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam issued a stark warning Saturday, declaring that his country is confronting an Israeli military campaign of historic proportions despite a standing ceasefire agreement. "Israel is pursuing a policy of...

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(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam held discussions on Saturday regarding ongoing military negotiations with Israel, according to a statement from the Lebanese presidency.

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(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam convened Saturday to assess the state of US-hosted military negotiations with Israel and chart a course for the next critical round of diplomacy, the Lebanese Presidency...

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(MENAFN) Lebanon’s prime minister has cautioned that the country is experiencing a sharp and “dangerous and unprecedented” rise in Israeli military activity in the southern region, even though a ceasefire agreement is technically in place....

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(MENAFN) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has warned that the country is experiencing what he described as a “dangerous and unprecedented” escalation by Israel in the south, despite the existence of a ceasefire agreement, according to reports....

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(MENAFN) Lebanon has expressed strong concern over ongoing strikes on the ancient city of Tyre in southern Lebanon, calling for an immediate end to the attacks as damage to historic areas intensifies, according to official statements reported from...

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(MENAFN) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Thursday strongly criticized the continued Israeli attacks on the southern cities of Tyre and Nabatieh, describing the targeting of the areas, damage to historical sites, and pressure on local...

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(MENAFN) A French soldier was fatally shot in an accidental discharge during a mission in Lebanon, the French Army confirmed Wednesday, marking a tragic loss for France's military presence in the region.

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(MENAFN) Saudi Arabia has announced the resumption of Lebanese exports to the kingdom, ending years of restricted trade ties in a significant diplomatic and economic breakthrough for Beirut.

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(MENAFN) Israel has carried out airstrikes on the ancient Lebanese city of Tyre, including areas near the Christian quarter, following a partial evacuation order, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) The Israeli military on Wednesday released new evacuation notices for residents in several towns in southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire currently in place.

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(MENAFN) At least eight people were killed on Wednesday as Israeli strikes hit several locations in southern Lebanon, according to reports citing Lebanese state media, despite the ceasefire remaining in effect.

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(MENAFN) The Israeli military issued new evacuation warnings on Wednesday for residents of several towns in southern Lebanon, despite a fragile ceasefire remaining in place.

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(MENAFN) The United Nations has raised alarm over what it described as a “deteriorating” situation in Lebanon after Israel issued a displacement order affecting the entire port city of Tyre, with officials warning that nearly 44,000 people could...

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(MENAFN) The United Nations sounded the alarm Tuesday over a sweeping Israeli displacement order targeting Lebanon's coastal city of Tyre, warning it will force nearly 44,000 people from their homes — many of whom had already been uprooted by...

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(MENAFN) Israeli government officials have heightened their rhetoric toward Lebanon, with some ministers advocating harsher military measures, including strikes on Beirut and territorial occupation, following recent Hezbollah drone attacks.

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(MENAFN) The European Commission has called for the complete enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, emphasizing the importance of upholding Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in the aftermath of a US-brokered...