Hamas leader in Lebanon to strengthen ties

Hamas Political Bureau Chief Ismail Haniyeh headed a delegation to Beirut to attend meetings with local Palestinian leaders, among other unspecified activities. The visit is aimed at bolstering “bilateral relations…

Lebanese government resigns after blast

Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab announced the resignation of his government after the devastating explosion in the Port of Beirut sparked a public uproar against the country’s seemingly corrupt leadership.…

Hezbollah denies role in Beirut blast

In the wake of the deadly 4 August explosion in Lebanon, Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah denied domestic accusations that his heavily armed militia, which is backed by Iran, maintained…