Lebanon’s Christians won’t join new government

Lebanon’s largest Christian political bloc has ruled out joining the next government led by Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri. Gebran Bassil, who leads the Free Patriotic Movement and is the son-in-law…

Israel-Lebanon talks, Round 4

Israel and Lebanon resumed negotiations on their dispute over borders in the Mediterranean Sea border, that has held up hydrocarbon exploration in the potentially gas-rich area. Israeli Energy Minister Yuval…

Israel, Lebanon continue sea border talks

Israel and Lebanon today held a third round of U.S.-mediated talks over their disputed border in the Mediterranean Sea, that has held up hydrocarbon exploration in the potentially gas-rich area.…

Hariri returns as Lebanon’s PM

Veteran politician Saad al-Hariri was appointed Lebanon’s Prime Minister for the fourth time. The 50 year-old Sunni leader stepped down from the post almost exactly a year ago amid mass…

Lebanon unrest spikes with anti-Trump protests

Ongoing street protest in Lebanon has taken what may be a temporary twist, with fury against U.S. President Donald Trump's Middle East peace plan taking center stage. Palestinian refugees in…

Banks in Lebanon vandalized amid violent protests

Demonstrations in Lebanon turned violent for a second night on Wednesday, with dozens injured after Lebanese security forces used batons and tear gas to forcefully break up protests. Riots broke…