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Netanyahu: Iran tried to force us out of Lebanon but that won't happen
7+ hour, 41+ min ago (110+ words) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday said that Iran has "tried to force" Israel to withdraw from Lebanon, but stressed that such a move "will not happen." He was referring to Iran's negotiations with the United States and its…...
Israeli forces demolish, bulldoze, and set up checkpoints in south Lebanon
6+ hour, 41+ min ago (208+ words) Naharnet Israeli forces demolish, bulldoze, and set up checkpoints in south Lebanon Israeli forces opened fire Wednesday on a civilian vehicle in Ibl al-Saqi and bulldozed roads and uprooted trees from Hamoul and Naqoura to Aita al-Shaab in south Lebanon....
Vance and Rubio take different approaches to Lebanon, Iran
10+ hour, 33+ min ago (974+ words) Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio appear to be staking out differing approaches to carrying out President Donald Trump's national security agenda as the possible 2028 presidential rivals jostle for position in a divided Republican Party. While…...
Syria president names last members to finalize first post-Assad parliament
7+ hour, 53+ min ago (180+ words) Naharnet Syria president names last members to finalize first post-Assad parliament Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa finalized on Wednesday the formation of the country's first parliament in the post-Assad era, which authorities said will hold its first session on July 6. Of…...
Israel defense minister says troops to stay 'indefinitely' in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza
8+ hour, 26+ min ago (285+ words) Israel's defense minister said Wednesday that Israeli forces would remain in self-proclaimed "security zones" established in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza, without any timeline for withdrawal. "The IDF will remain in the security zones in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely in…...
Mbapp" scores twice for France, Norway and Mexico advance in World Cup
9+ hour, 44+ min ago (206+ words) Naharnet Mbapp" scores twice for France, Norway and Mexico advance in World Cup Win-or-go-home matches continued Tuesday at the World Cup in the round of 32. Kylian Mbapp" put France ahead in the 45th minute and added a second-half goal to set…...
US, Iran officials to hold indirect talks in Doha on Wednesday
10+ hour, 28+ min ago (221+ words) Naharnet US, Iran officials to hold indirect talks in Doha on Wednesday U. S. and Iranian officials will hold indirect lower-level technical talks with mediators on Wednesday on a deal aimed at permanently ending the Middle East war, a diplomat with knowledge…...
Lebanon's Brazil fans celebrate a World Cup Round of 32 win
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (228+ words) In the northern Lebanese town of Zgharta, Brazilian flags hung from balconies and stone alleyways as families prepared for Brazil's Round of 32 FIFA World Cup match against Japan. Children wearing yellow jerseys played soccer in the streets, while caf's and…...
US military to have 'direct role' in monitoring actions by Lebanese and Israeli armies
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (149+ words) Naharnet The U. S. military will have a direct role in monitoring actions by both the Lebanese Army and the Israeli army, with U. S. troops on the ground in both Lebanon and Israel, a U. S. official said. "We'll call balls and strikes, if you…...
Berri vows tough opposition to framework deal, urges Salam to pull out
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (167+ words) Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has warned that he and a large parliamentary bloc will strongly oppose a framework accord recently signed between Lebanon and Israel. According to the daily, Berri advised Prime Minister Nawaf Salam to "back out of the…...