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Published on May 7, 2025

Israeli army eliminates Hamas West Lebanon wing leader

Israeli forces have neutralized Khaled Ahmed, the leader of Hamas’s West Lebanon wing, during an early morning operation, APA reports citing Israel Defense Forces. The militant was involved in the supply of weapons intended for terror attacks against the …

Source: APA - Pending
Published on May 7, 2025

Israeli drone strike kills senior Hamas operative in Lebanon's Sidon

JERUSALEM, May 7 (Xinhua) -- An Israeli drone strike in the Lebanese port city of Sidon on Wednesday killed a senior Hamas official, according to the Israeli military and Hamas. Hamas said in a statement that the man, identified as Khalid Ahmad al-Ahmad, …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on May 7, 2025

Turkey intercepts 1,300 Israeli pagers en route to Lebanon

3 View gallery Pager seized by Turkish authorities The shipment reportedly arrived on September 16, one day before a series of explosions occurred in Lebanon. It consisted of four pallets sent from Taiwan via a cargo flight from Hong Kong. The 61 boxes, …

Source: The California Courier - Center-right
Published on May 7, 2025

Hamas commander killed in Israel Lebanon strike

ALBAWABA - Hamas announced on Wednesday the death of one of its commanders in an Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese city of Sidon, AFP reported. Tel Aviv continues to carry out airstrikes on southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire agreement inked last …

Source: Al Bawaba - Indeterminate
Published on May 7, 2025

Lebanon seeks to defend its national security

Lebanon, through its Supreme Defence Council, its supreme military and security body, has issued a strong warning regarding the challenge posed by the expansion of the Palestinian militant movement in the country and the region. The meeting was led by …

Source: Atalayar - Indeterminate
Published on May 7, 2025

Hamas Under Pressure in Lebanon: Regional Push to Disarm Amid Israeli Escalation

Watan-In a new development signaling potential political and security escalation in Lebanon, news reports revealed that Hamas handed over two of its members to the Lebanese Army, suspected of launching rockets at Israel from Lebanese territory—amid silence …

Source: Watan - Indeterminate
Published on May 7, 2025

Hamas says commander killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon's Sidon

An Israeli strike hit a car, killing a Hamas commander, in the coastal city of Sidon in southern Lebanon [MAHMOUD ZAYYAT/AFP via Getty Images] Hamas said one of its commanders was killed in an Israeli strike on the south Lebanon city of Sidon on …

Source: The New Arab - Indeterminate
Published on May 7, 2025

Israel continues bombardment of Gaza, strikes Lebanon coast

Israel has continued its bombardment of Gaza amid plans by the government of Benjamin Netanyahu to "conquer" the entirety of the enclave. Attacks across the enclave killed 22 people, according to Palestinian news agency Wafa, which reported …

Source: The New Arab - Indeterminate
Published on May 7, 2025

How Lebanon's Bekaa valley became conflict flashpoint with Syria

Source: The National News - Pro-Government
Published on May 7, 2025

13 municipal councils elected unopposed in Miniyeh–Danniyeh district, northern Lebanon

Thirteen municipalities in northern Lebanon's Miniyeh–Danniyeh district were declared winners by acclamation, ahead of the upcoming municipal elections on Sunday. The unopposed victories came after no competing candidate lists were submitted in these …

Source: LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International) - Pending