American freed from Syria jail 7 months after crossing from Lebanon

by Naharnet Newsdesk 12 December 2024, 14:05 An American who says he crossed into Syria on foot is now free after seven months in detention. Travis Timmerman told the Al-Arabiya TV network in an interview on Thursday that he had been treated well. He said …

Top US military commander in Mideast visits Lebanon for talks with army chief

by Naharnet Newsdesk 12 December 2024, 13:08 The top U.S. military commander for the Middle East was in Lebanon on Wednesday meeting with the head of the Lebanese army. In the wake of shocking overthrow of the government in neighboring Syria, the two …

US confirms 1st Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon under truce deal

Israeli forces withdrew from a southern Lebanese town on Wednesday, handing control to the Lebanese military as part of a cease-fire agreement, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). The command's leader Gen. Erik Kurilla "was present at …

Israeli forces begin withdrawal from southern Lebanon

Israeli troops started withdrawing from southern Lebanon on Wednesday as part of the ceasefire agreement signed with Hezbollah last month. The US Central Command (Centcom) said that US Army General Michael Kurilla visited Beirut to monitor the withdrawal, …

APTOPIX Lebanon Migrant Workers

Sierra Leonean migrant workers stranded in Lebanon work on their colleague's hair as they wait to be repatriated back home, as they are sheltered at a former car dealership that was turned into a shelter in Hazmieh, east of Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, Nov …

Lighting up Lebanon

NH Chronicle: Lighting up Lebanon Turning grief into an annual gift to his community Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 10:00 AM EST Dec 12, 2024 Tonight we head to downtown Lebanon where you'll find a public light display that …

The fabric of Lebanon’s resilience

I’ve never been to Lebanon. As with many in the United States, much of what I know about the country comes from news reports that paint Lebanon as a victim of geographic circumstance. That has been particularly true in recent months, as intense fighting …

MP Neemat Frem officially announces candidacy for Lebanon's presidency — Meet the candidate

Member of Lebanon's Parliament Neemat Frem officially announced his candidacy for the Lebanese presidency on Thursday. He declared, during a press conference, his readiness to take on the national responsibility.  Frem said, "Following the recent …

Lebanon Migrant Workers

PM Mikati denounces Israeli airstrike on Khiam in South Lebanon

Prime Minister Najib Mikati issued a strongly worded statement condemning an Israeli airstrike on the southern town of Khiam, which resulted in casualties and injuries.  In the statement, he said, "The attack occurred less than 24 hours after the …