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Hezbollah

In Lebanon, UN peacekeepers are caught in the firing line

An explosion takes place in a building following an Israeli strike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Yassine
An explosion takes place in a building following an Israeli strike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Mohammad Yassine

UN says initial findings show roadside blast killed Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon

The United Nations logo adorns a window at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon
The United Nations logo adorns a window at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 18, 2025. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Lebanon bracing for long-term displacement crisis amid funding crunch, minister says

Lebanon's Minister for Social Affairs Haneen Sayyed sits in her office during an interview with Reuters at the Grand Serail, the Lebanese government's headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Emilie Madi
Lebanon's Minister for Social Affairs Haneen Sayyed sits in her office during an interview with Reuters at the Grand Serail, the Lebanese government's headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon March 31, 2026. REUTERS/Emilie Madi

Israel to destroy 'all houses' near Lebanon border, defence minister says

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias make statements to the press,  at the Ministry of Defence in Athens Greece, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki/File Photo
Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz and his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias make statements to the press,  at the Ministry of Defence in Athens Greece, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki/File Photo

Orphaned by Israeli strike, Syrian girl in Beirut wants to return to friends and school

Nariman Al-Issa, 12, a Syrian orphan girl who lost four members of her family during an Israeli strike on Beirut southern suburbs, poses for a photo during an interview with Reuters, at a temporary encampment for displaced people, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Raghed Waked
Nariman Al-Issa, 12, a Syrian orphan girl who lost four members of her family during an Israeli strike on Beirut southern suburbs, poses for a photo during an interview with Reuters, at a temporary encampment for displaced people, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, in Beirut, Lebanon, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Raghed Waked

Israel to establish buffer zone in south Lebanon up to Litani River, defence minister says

The damaged Qasmiyeh Bridge over the Litani river, after it was hit by an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, March 18, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 19, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Ali Hankir/File Photo
The damaged Qasmiyeh Bridge over the Litani river, after it was hit by an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, March 18, following an escalation between Hezbollah and Israel amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Lebanon, March 19, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. REUTERS/Ali Hankir/File Photo

Attack on Michigan synagogue was Hezbollah-inspired ‘act of terrorism’, FBI says

The attack on the largest Jewsih temple in Michigan on March 12 was an "act of terrorism" inspired by Hezbollah, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation said.
The attack on the largest Jewsih temple in Michigan on March 12 was an "act of terrorism" inspired by Hezbollah, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation said.

Three UN peacekeepers killed in Lebanon as Israeli strikes pummel south

UNIFIL is stationed in southern Lebanon to monitor hostilities along the demarcation line with Israel - an area that is at the heart of clashes between Israeli troops and Iran-backed Hezbollah fighters.
UNIFIL is stationed in southern Lebanon to monitor hostilities along the demarcation line with Israel - an area that is at the heart of clashes between Israeli troops and Iran-backed Hezbollah fighters.

Missile hits fuel tanker at Israel's Oil Refineries

A blaze after Israel's Fire and Rescue Service said that an industrial building and a fuel tanker at Israel's Oil Refineries were hit by debris from an intercepted Iranian missile, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Haifa, Israel March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Rami Shlush
A blaze after Israel's Fire and Rescue Service said that an industrial building and a fuel tanker at Israel's Oil Refineries were hit by debris from an intercepted Iranian missile, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in Haifa, Israel March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Rami Shlush

Iran says envoy will remain in Beirut, defying order to leave

Smoke rises from Beirut's southern suburbs following an Israeli strike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, Lebanon, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo
Smoke rises from Beirut's southern suburbs following an Israeli strike, amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran continues, Lebanon, March 30, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.