Lebanese officials
Coverage of Lebanese officials in the Nexus archive.
- Six years on, families of those killed in huge Lebanon port blast hope for justice at last
Lebanon marked the sixth anniversary of the 2020 Beirut port blast, which killed over 200 people and was caused by ammonium nitrate. Families and officials express cautious hope for justice.
- Israel carries out blasts across south Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’ deal
Israel conducted blasts in south Lebanon despite a reported ceasefire deal. The attacks occurred while Israeli and Lebanese officials were engaged in talks to establish a peace framework between the two countries.
- US Treasury imposes sanctions on Lebanese officials, others for aiding Hezbollah
The U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Lebanese officials and members of the Alaa Hassan Hamieh business network for obstructing Lebanon’s peace process and delaying Hezbollah’s disarmament. The sanctions also target individuals in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Oman who raise funds and operate front companies to support Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group.
- Alleged spy’s mysterious disappearance spotlights Israel’s intelligence networks in Lebanon
A man accused by Lebanese officials of being part of an Israeli intelligence plot took refuge in the Ukrainian Embassy in Beirut over two months ago. The incident has drawn attention to Israel’s intelligence networks in Lebanon.
- Hezbollah fires barrages of rockets and drones at north; IDF expands south Lebanon op
Hezbollah launched rocket and drone attacks in northern Israel, with no injuries reported. The IDF responded by expanding military operations in southern Lebanon and striking an artillery command center. Lebanese officials expressed disappointment over recent talks with Israel at the Pentagon.
- Israeli attacks kill at least 7 in Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’ extension
Israeli attacks in Lebanon have killed at least 7 people, despite an extension of the ceasefire by 45 days. The extension was agreed upon by Lebanese and Israeli officials. This incident may impact regional stability.
- What we know about Israel killing Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil
Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil was killed and her colleague injured in a 'double-tap' strike attributed to Israel by Lebanese officials. The attack has raised tensions in the region.