2 killed in clashes over illegal housing in Lebanon

Two people were killed and two others wounded Thursday in clashes in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese Internal Security Forces said. (more…)

South Lebanon residents use stinging bees against ISF

The residents of the southern town of Ras al-Ain , a suburb of Tyre employed on Wednesday the stinging bees of their beehives in their attack on internal security forces who were attempting to stop the construction violations, National News Agency reported (more…)

Illegal construction: Future accuses Amal, Hezbollah of distorting facts

Future Movement accused Amal and Hezbollah of fabricating information against the
movement its MPs and officials regarding construction on public property in al-Zahrani near Sidon in south Lebanon (more…)

One ISF member injured by protesters in south Lebanon

MTV reported that a member of Lebanon’s Internal Security Forces was wounded when his patrol was pelted with stones in Tyre as it was trying to stop a construction violation. Protesters also blocked the Tyre highway with burning tires. (more…)

Protests in south Lebanon over illegal construction, update

The residents of Ouzai district south of Beirut and southern town of Tayr Debba blocked the roads and set tires on fire to protest against Internal Security Forces’ actions to prevent them from illegal construction on Lebanon’s public properties.

Responding to the protests Speaker Nabih Berri said (more…)

Amal member, wife killed in grenade explosion at home

Lebanese security officials said on Tuesday that a hand grenade exploded in an apartment in Beirut’s southern suburbs, killing a man and his wife. (more…)

Protests in front of French embassy over Libya

MTV reported that a demonstration is underway in front of the French Embassy in Beirut to protest against France’s position over Libya. The protesters are opposed to international interference in Libya. (more…)

Bahrain warns its citizens against travel to Lebanon, update

The Kingdom of Bahrain has reportedly warned its citizens against traveling to Lebanon, citing potential threats to their safety.

The travel advisory comes after Bahrain condemned on Sunday Hezbollah’s criticism of its government, describing it as an intervention in the Gulf country’s internal affairs and held the Lebanese government responsible (more…)

Syria backing Aoun in cabinet formation

Speaker Nabih Berri’s adviser MP Ali Hassan Khalil and Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah’s political aide Hussein Khalil reportedly traveled to Damascus on Monday and Tuesday and met with Syrian officials to discuss Hezbollah and Amal’s desire to expedite the formation of the Lebanese cabinet. (more…)

Disputes continue to delay cabinet formation in Lebanon

The demands by Free Patriotic Movement MP Michel Aoun that he should have 11 out of the 30 ministerial posts is reportedly causing the delay of the cabinet formation (more…)