Lebanese Army Captures ISIS Official in Palestinian Refugee Camp
The Lebanese army reports the arrest of three Palestinians linked to the Islamic State, who were building an ISIS cell in the refugee camp of Ain al-Hilweh.
Tag: Lebanon
Lebanese Politician Tweets: ‘Doha Will Be Shelled’ if Qatar Enters Syria
A Hezbollah-aligned Lebanese parliamentarian has responded to the possibility of Qatar entering the Syrian Civil War, tweeting that “Doha will be shelled” if Qatar enters the conflict.
Syrians Choose Lebanon Port As Gateway To Europe
Every day, hundreds of people at Lebanon’s northern port city of Tripoli board a ship bound for Turkey — but for most, the trip is anything but a relaxing holiday. The ship returns nearly empty, because most of those on
Iran Prepares Ground Action In Syria With Russian Air Cover
Iranian ground forces are pouring into Syria and preparing for action under Russian air cover, in an effort to help Syrian military forces recapture ground taken by rebels, including al-Qaeda’s Nusra Front.
Hezbollah ‘Welcomes’ Russia to Syria, Receives 75 Tanks
Lebanon’s Shiite Hezbollah group told Al-Manar TV they welcome Russia’s increased presence in Syria. In gratitude for their support, the Syrian army gave at least 75 Soviet-era tanks to Hezbollah troops in Syria.
World View: China’s Xi Jinping Congratulates Himself on Stopping Stock Market Crash
Contents: Tempers flare as EU leaders debate the migrant crisis; Europe looks for ways to reduce the volume of migrants; China’s Xi Jinping congratulates himself on stopping stock market crash
Syrian Refugees Stage Sit-In Demanding Uruguay Return them to Lebanon
The 42 Syrian refugees granted asylum in Uruguay are staging a sit-in before the office of the President in Montevideo, accusing the government of lying to them about economic opportunity and demanding to return to Lebanon.
Wealthy Gulf Nations Face Questions Over Syria Refugees
As hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees languish in camps or risk their lives to reach Europe, questions are being asked about why wealthy Gulf states have accepted so few. By the end of August, more than four million Syrians
Report: Hezbollah Member Arrested by Assad Regime for Selling Weapons to ISIS
The son of a high ranking member of the terrorist group Hezbollah has been arrested by Bashar al-Assad regime forces for purchasing arms and ammunitions from the Syrian army and selling them to the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL), reported a Lebanese news outlet.
Lebanese Protests Postponed After Violent Weekend
Protesters in Beirut postponed a demonstration against the Lebanese government after clashes turned violent over the weekend. The violence injured dozens of people, including police officers.
Fanatics Unite: Iranian FM Javad Zarif Visits Syrian Dictator Bashar Al-Assad
After visiting Hezbollah terror chief Hassan Nasrallah earlier in the day, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif touched down in Damascus on Wednesday, where he reunited with Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad.
Book: Christian Persecution in the Middle East Goes Far Beyond ISIS
In his latest book, Christian Persecution in the Middle East: A 21st Century Tragedy, author George J. Marlin explores the fall of Christianity in its birthplace, documenting the suffering of those people who face death simply for being a Christian.
World View: The Arab World is Disintegrating into War
Contents: Behind the scenes in the Iran nuclear deal; The Arab world is disintegrating into war; Saudi Arabia conducts major anti-terrorism sweep against ISIS; Massive bomb attack in Iraq market kills over 130
WikiLeaks Cable: Saudis Funded Group Linked to Iran Proxy Hezbollah
Saudi Arabia, a Sunni country, provided financial support to a charity foundation that has been linked to Iran’s proxy Hezbollah, a Shia terrorist group based in Lebanon, according to an Arabic-language cable released by WikiLeaks.
ISIS Attacks Christians in Lebanon
This article originally appeared in New York Magazine: The nail salon in the picturesque village of Ras Baalbek looks like any other nail salon in Lebanon. Located in the northeast of the country, close to the Syrian border, the predominantly
World View: US Aligns With Kurds and Shias in Syria and Iraq, Angering Turks and Saudis
Contents: Syrian Kurd militias deal a heavy blow to ISIS; Turkey’s support splits between Kurds and ISIS; US support for Kurds further alienates Saudi Arabia; Understanding men’s moustaches in Turkey
Report: Egyptian President Predicts Imminent Fall of Syrian Dictator Assad
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi told a visiting Lebanese delegation this week that the Assad regime may soon tumble under the weight of a strengthening Sunni rebellion, a Lebanese paper has reported.
World View: Jihadist Attack on Druze Population Could Bring Israel into Syria War
Contents: Druze community split on Syria war after al-Nusra attack; History of the Druze religion; Jihadist Attack on Druze population could bring Israel into Syria war
Lebanese Christian Patriarch: Silence as ISIS Gains in Syria Is ‘Death of the World’s Conscience’
In Syria, Lebanon’s Maronite Catholic patriarch Cardinal Beshara Rai called for peace and criticized “the death of the world’s conscience” over the lack of action against militant groups such as the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) in the Middle East.
Report: Assad Regime Expected to Accept ‘De Facto Partition’ of Syria
The regime of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad appears ready to “accept de facto partition” of Syria, a move that would leave most of the country in the hands of rebels and jihadists, Agence France-Presse (AFP) reports, quoting experts and diplomats.
World View: ISIS Stokes Sectarian Sunni-Shia Clashes Across the Mideast and Asia
Contents: ISIS stokes sectarian Sunni-Shia clashes across the Mideast and Asia; Iraq’s government changes name of military operation to recapture Ramadi; Sunni Arabs are being forced to choose between ISIS and Shias
Muslim Scholars: Israel Is ‘Root Cause’ of All Islamic Nations’ Failures
Muslim clerics gathered in Beirut on Wednesday to kick off the Khomeinist International Union of Resistance conference, where “scholars” discussed how to stand up against the “cancerous tumor of Israel,” according to reports from Lebanese and Iranian media outlets.
UN Envoy: ISIS Burned Woman Alive for Refusing to Perform ‘Extreme Sex Act’
Zainab Bangura recently told the Middle East Eye that this is just one of many sadistic sexual acts that she learned of during a recent visit to Syria, Iraq, Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan to gather data on ISIS’ war on women.
World View: Outrage grows over sting video of Lebanon MP planning terrorism
Contents: Outrage grows over sting video of Lebanon MP planning terrorism; Stock market bubble accelerates explosion as economy falters
American ISIS Recruit Gets 20 Years in Prison
ABC News reports that American ISIS recruit Donald Ray Morgan, 44, of North Carolina has been sentenced to 20 years in prison on terrorism and weapons charges.
