Tag: Lebanon
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The US State Department announced staffing reductions at its embassies in Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, according to reporting on 23–24 October. The embassies remain open. Unlike the ordered departure of non-emergency personnel and families from Saudi Arabia on 21 October, personnel in these four countries are not compelled to leave.
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Lebanon says its military delegation will press for an end to Israeli attacks at planned US-hosted talks on 20 October. The meeting’s outcome will depend on the parties’ positions and any enforcement guarantees.
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PUBLISHED: 16 OCTOBER 2026 EVENT: Last week; reported 15 October 2026 Lebanese authorities seized a shipment of explosives last week. A Hezbollah lawmaker said the material belonged to the group and was intended for use against Israel. Security sources cited in public reporting said the shipment may have been intended for explosive drones; that account…
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Published date: 13 October 2026 | Event date: 12 October 2026 Authorities in Lebanon reported seizing about 200 kilograms of explosives near the Syrian border. The shipment was allegedly being moved from Syria toward al-Qasr. A separate truck carrying a larger quantity of explosives had been seized the previous week. Any connection between the seizures,…
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Published: 8 October 2026Event date: 8 October 2026 Israeli troops remain in areas near southern Lebanese villages as residents report continuing demolitions and damage, Reuters reported from West Zawtar. The account describes a fragile local arrangement in which Israeli forces withdrew from one pilot zone in July, but no further zones have since been agreed.…