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Lebanese army discovers ANOTHER stash of ammonium nitrate at Beirut port, a month after deadly explosion

Posted on September 4, 2020September 4, 2020By Editor

With an unsecured warehouse of ammonium nitrate blamed for a devastating explosion in Beirut, Lebanese security forces have discovered another four ton cache of the hazardous chemical in the city’s blast-shattered port. … Read More >Lebanese army discovers ANOTHER stash of ammonium nitrate at Beirut port, a month after deadly explosion

Macron threatens Lebanon with sanctions unless Beirut brings about ‘real change’ in three months

Posted on September 2, 2020September 2, 2020By Editor

Paris will slap Lebanese elites with sanctions and could even withhold crucial financial aid if Beirut fails to implement reforms, the French president has warned. … Read More >Macron threatens Lebanon with sanctions unless Beirut brings about ‘real change’ in three months

Tear gas & armored vehicles deployed on streets of Beirut amid protests (VIDEO)

Posted on September 1, 2020September 1, 2020By Editor

Hundreds gathered on the streets of Beirut to protest the appointment of Mustapha Adib as Lebanon’s new prime minister. The demonstrators were met with tear gas and armored vehicles. … Read More >Tear gas & armored vehicles deployed on streets of Beirut amid protests (VIDEO)

‘We Have Nothing to Lose’: Hamas Warns Israelis Will Sit in Bomb Shelters If Blockade Talks Collapse

Posted on September 1, 2020September 1, 2020By Editor

Tensions along Israel’s southern border with Hamas-controlled Gaza were ratcheted up earlier this month, after Washington announced that Israel and the UAE had agreed to normalize relations. … Read More >‘We Have Nothing to Lose’: Hamas Warns Israelis Will Sit in Bomb Shelters If Blockade Talks Collapse

Video Reveals IDF Robotic ‘Imaginary Soldier’ on Israeli Border With Lebanon

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020By Editor

Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claimed on Wednesday that Hezbollah had attacked the country from between two UN positions in southern Lebanon, a move described as a violation of UN resolution 1701 that calls for a ceasefire between the two countries. … Read More >Video Reveals IDF Robotic ‘Imaginary Soldier’ on Israeli Border With Lebanon

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After Beirut blast, Israel revives tales of Hezbollah ammonium nitrate terror plots

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020By Editor

Israeli intelligence is polishing off a dubious propaganda campaign to suggest Hezbollah was to blame for the recent catastrophe in Beirut. But the factual record either contradicts Israeli claims or reveals a complete dearth of evidence. … Read More >After Beirut blast, Israel revives tales of Hezbollah ammonium nitrate terror plots

Macron to apply ‘necessary pressure’ to ensure reforms in Lebanon as Beirut struggles to form new govt

Posted on August 30, 2020August 30, 2020By Editor

French President Emmanuel Macron is committed to pushing through the reforms he’s proposed for Lebanon, an Elysee official has said, as he prepares for his second visit to the country in less than a month. … Read More >Macron to apply ‘necessary pressure’ to ensure reforms in Lebanon as Beirut struggles to form new govt

Nearly 80 Containers With Dangerous Chemicals Found in Beirut Port, Lebanese Army Says

Posted on August 26, 2020August 26, 2020By Editor

Lebanese military specialists and their French colleagues have found 79 containers with dangerous chemicals in the port of Beirut, where a deadly blast occurred earlier this month, the Lebanese army informs. … Read More >Nearly 80 Containers With Dangerous Chemicals Found in Beirut Port, Lebanese Army Says

Reports of gunfire & explosions as IDF launches flares in response to ‘security incident’ at Lebanese border (PHOTO, VIDEOS)

Posted on August 26, 2020August 26, 2020By Editor

The Israeli military said it responded to a “security incident” along the border with Lebanon, firing off a barrage of flares amid reports of explosions and gunfire in the area. … Read More >Reports of gunfire & explosions as IDF launches flares in response to ‘security incident’ at Lebanese border (PHOTO, VIDEOS)

UN-backed tribunal names main culprit behind 2005 bombing of Lebanese PM Hariri, didn’t find proof of Syria or Hezbollah links

Posted on August 20, 2020August 20, 2020By Editor

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon has convicted a suspected Hezbollah member for playing a lead role in the killing of Lebanese PM Rafik Hariri 15 years ago, but found no proof Syria or the militant group were behind the bombing. … Read More >UN-backed tribunal names main culprit behind 2005 bombing of Lebanese PM Hariri, didn’t find proof of Syria or Hezbollah links