Trump urges restraint after Israeli strike on Beirut as Iran deal hangs in balance
US President Donald Trump called for restraint on Sunday after Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs threatened to derail what he described as a near-final peace agreement with Iran, warning that a rare opportunity to bring greater stability to the
Israel threatens strikes on Beirut as Hezbollah attacks intensify, Iran issues warning
Tensions escalated sharply along the Lebanese-Israeli frontier after the Israeli military issued evacuation warnings for parts of Beirut’s southern suburbs ahead of planned airstrikes. At the same time, Hezbollah intensified rocket and drone attacks against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon,
Cairo and Beirut seek deeper economic integration through private sector and infrastructure projects
Cairo and Beirut seek deeper economic integration through private sector and infrastructure projects, according to Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, as the two nations move to expand a bilateral trade relationship that surpassed $1bn in 2024. Speaking at an economic
Cairo affirms commitment to Lebanese sovereignty, urges halt to cross-border violations
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty visited Beirut on Wednesday, meeting with top officials, including President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, to consult on bolstering bilateral relations and supporting Lebanon’s stability amid escalating tensions on its
Egypt, UN back Lebanon’s new government amid hopes for stability
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and UN Secretary-General António Guterres have expressed support for Lebanon’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, amid a wave of optimism for the country’s future. In a phone call on Sunday, Madbouly congratulated Salam on
Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire takes effect, Gaza awaits its own
A ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel came into effect at dawn on Wednesday, following an escalation of Israeli attacks across Lebanon, including in the capital Beirut, where the Israeli army conducted dozens of air raids. The ceasefire was announced shortly
Israel intensifies attacks on Gaza, Lebanon
The Gaza War entered its 414th day, with bombing rates remaining consistent with the early stages of the conflict, particularly in the northern and central areas of the Strip. Israeli occupation forces conducted raids on several homes in the Zeitoun
Israel continues bombing Gaza, Lebanon, despite ceasefire efforts
The Ministry of Health in Gaza said that the Israeli occupation forces committed two massacres during the past 24 hours, leaving 13 dead and 84 injured, bringing the toll from the Israeli aggression to 43,985 deaths and 104,092 injuries. On
Israel commits more massacres in Gaza, bombs Beirut
The Israeli aggression on Gaza has entered its 408th day, as the occupation continues to carry out massacres against Palestinian civilians, targeting their homes and demolishing them. The Israeli occupation army committed a series of massacres in the northern and
Egypt’s Foreign Minister visits Beirut, offers support amidst Israeli attacks
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty visited Beirut on Wednesday, expressing solidarity with Lebanon and offering support in the wake of recent Israeli airstrikes. Abdelatty met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, Druze leader Walid Jumblatt,