Hezbollah

The Hezbollah fighter who wants to have a 'good life' in the US

Perhaps a metaphor for Lebanon’s complex cultural mosaic, the fighter is married to a Christian woman, has fought in Syria for several years but says that what he and all other Shia men really want is jobs, healthcare and a decent education.

Britain to ban Lebanon's Hezbollah 'in its entirety'

British Home Secretary Sajid Javid says he took a decision to proscribe the group for "its attempts to destabilise the fragile situation in the Middle East."

The Saudi-Iranian battle over Lebanon

Amid Saudi offers of economic help and Iran’s military support, it might be harder than ever for Lebanon to insulate itself from regional conflict.

Did Lebanon's prime minister finally yield to Hezbollah?

Prime Minister Saad Hariri was reluctant to include a Hezbollah-friendly Sunni in the government as it would signal a loss of his authority over the Sunnis, but he eventually yielded.

Lebanon forms government to break eight-month logjam

Premier Saad al Hariri names his third government after rival factions agree on a national unity cabinet, months after election.

Hezbollah could enter Israel any time, says group's leader

"Part of our plan in the next war is to enter into Galilee, a part of our plan we are capable of, God willing. The important thing is that we have this capability and we have had it for years," said Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in an interview.

Lebanon’s political system is at the core of its malaise

The economic and political crises facing Lebanon will not be solved until the political structure is overhauled.

Syria’s re-entry into the Arab League is a matter of ‘when’ not 'if'

At the recent Arab League summit in Lebanon, the signs of Syria's reinclusion were clear.

Lebanon can’t afford to remain in political deadlock

Hezbollah should be careful what it wishes for because if the stalemate continues, then chaos could be the perfect setting for a potential Israeli strike.

Israel says it carried out air strikes on Iranian targets in Syria

Israel's military has stated that it is carrying out overnight strikes on Iranian targets in Syria after intercepting a rocket fired at the Golan Heights.

Lebanon's Aoun calls for Syrian refugee returns

President Michel Aoun told the opening session of the Arab Summit that Lebanon is overwhelmed by the presence of Syrian and Palestinian refugees, who make about half the population of the tiny country, which is struggling with an economic crisis.

Lebanon's Berri urges postponement of Arab Economic Summit, MPs say

As Lebanon failed to agree on a new government, the Arab League economic summit in Beirut will be postponed, said Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. He also asserted Syria should return to the League.