Lebanon conflict Stories

Arab, Islamic leaders call for suspension of Israel's UN membership
Amina Wako  |  Nov 12, 2024

This proposal, presented during a summit in Riyadh, emphasises the deepening frustration over the ongoing violence in Gaza and Lebanon and seeks to ad...

World Bank warns wider war in Middle East would impact global economy
Reuters  |  Oct 16, 2024

World Bank President Ajay Banga said war damage from Israeli strikes on Gaza is now probably in the $14-20 billion range, and destruction from Israel'...

UN refugee chief says displacements in Sudan and Lebanon could worsen
Reuters  |  Oct 15, 2024

The number of displaced people around the world has more than doubled in the past decade.

UN Security Council backs Lebanon peacekeepers after Israeli attacks
Reuters  |  Oct 15, 2024

The Security Council also called for the full implementation of its resolution 1701, which was adopted in 2006 with the aim of keeping peace on the bo...

UN chief calls for safety of peacekeepers after Israel military breaches UN position in Lebanon
UN News  |  Oct 14, 2024

The incident took place early on Sunday morning (local time), when two IDF Merkava tanks destroyed the main gate and forcibly entered the position, ac...

Fear grips Beirut residents after Israel expands deadly strikes into city centre
Reuters  |  Oct 12, 2024

Israel's stepped-up campaign in Lebanon has heavily targeted the majority Shi'ite Muslim areas where its foe Hezbollah has strongholds.

Mudavadi: Sh100 million set aside to evacuate Kenyans stranded in Lebanon
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 09, 2024

Only 1,500 out of the approximately 26,000 Kenyans in Lebanon have registered for evacuation through the Kenyan embassy in Kuwait.

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