Lebanese Army

Ceasefire halts Syria-Lebanon border fight against Islamic State

Lebanese soldiers in Islamic State captivity since 2014 are almost certainly dead, a senior security official said on Sunday, just hours after the army announced a ceasefire to hold talks over their fate.

Aug 27, 2017, 22:26 PM IST

Hezbollah announces offensive against radicals in Lebanon

The new operation to clear radicals from areas around the town of Arsal and in al-Qalamoun was reported by al-Manar television owned by Hezbollah, reports Efe news.

Jul 21, 2017, 17:20 PM IST

Five suicide bombers attack Lebanese army during raids

Five suicide bombers attacked Lebanese soldiers as they raided two Syrian refugee camps in the Arsal area at the border with Syria on Friday and a sixth militant threw a hand grenade at a patrol, the army said.

Jun 30, 2017, 22:43 PM IST

Lebanon detains Iraqi allegedly spying for Israel: Report

Lebanon's state-run news agency is reporting that security forces have detained an Iraqi citizen who was allegedly spying for Israel.

May 20, 2017, 22:47 PM IST