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Saad Hariri signals political comeback ahead of Lebanon elections - analysis

Hariri is angling to return to politics as he marks the 21st anniversary of the assassination of his father, former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.

Saad Hariri speaks during an event to mark the 21st anniversary of the assassination of his father and former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik al-Hariri, in Beirut, Lebanon, February 14, 2026.
Hezbollah supporters attend a ceremony held by Hezbollah to commemorate the first anniversary of their late leader Hassan Nasrallah's killing by Israel, on the outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon, September 27, 2025

Iranian officials use Beirut airport to smuggle millions to Hezbollah - report

An illustrative silhouette of a rifle over a background of the Hamas flag.

German police arrest Lebanese Hamas terror suspect linked with planning attacks on Jews, Israelis

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi meets with his Egyptian counterpart and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Cairo on September 9, 2025.

Iran ready for war with US but open to negotiations, FM Araghchi says in Beirut


Beirut's new government moves to reboot Lebanon's public transport

Civil society leaders in Lebanon continue to advocate for equitable urban infrastructure despite decades of political inaction

 A view shows a rusted train at an old railway station in Beirut, Lebanon October 27, 2017.

Israel warned Lebanese gov't of Hezbollah strikes in Beirut, army did not act - KAN

Israeli officials informed Lebanon of its intended strike on Hezbollah terror targets in Dahiyeh a week prior.

 Smoke rises, following an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs, after the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning for the area, as seen from Baabda, Lebanon, June 5, 2025.

Lebanon threatens to stop ceasefire cooperation after Israeli strikes in Beirut

The military force complained that Israel's strikes weakened the role of Lebanon's army, according to the report.

Members of the Lebanese army walk near Beirut international airport, Lebanon, February 15, 2025

Iran vows to help rebuild Lebanon, potentially boosting Hezbollah - analysis

This is an important meeting because it shows Iran is seeking to redouble efforts to involve itself in Lebanon after it saw setbacks last year in Israel’s war on Hezbollah and the fall of Assad.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shakes hands with Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji as he leaves the foreign ministry in Beirut, Lebanon June 3, 2025.

Lebanon purges Hezbollah staff from Beirut airport in fatal blow to terror group's smuggling - WSJ

Recent efforts have seen 50 pounds of gold prevented from reaching the hands of Hezbollah.

Members of the Lebanese army walk near Beirut international airport, Lebanon, February 15, 2025

IDF strikes Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon

Lebanon and Hezbollah had agreed to a ceasefire in November, which halted the fighting and mandated that southern Lebanon be free of Hezbollah fighters and weapons.

 Smoke billows from Nabatieh district, following Israeli strikes, according to two Lebanese security sources, as seen from Marjayoun, in southern Lebanon, May 8, 2025.

Is Lebanon dismantling Hezbollah? Beware of premature conclusions - opinion

The Lebanese president reportedly stated on April 16 that he plans to disarm Hezbollah this year, to which the terror group responded with a firm 'No.'

 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun attends a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, March 28, 2025.

WATCH: Precision strike on Israel: Why did the IDF risk a high-stakes strike against Hezbollah?

IDF sources implied to The Jerusalem Post that air force strikes in Beirut indicated a more serious threat in Lebanon.

 IDF strikes Hezbollah finance infrastructure in Beirut.

Israel not involved in Iran port explosion, in touch with US over nuclear deal

Israel "maintains a dialogue with the Americans" over nuclear deal talks with Iran, a political source told The Jerusalem Post.

People walk after an explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, Iran, April 26, 2025

IDF targets high-quality Hezbollah weapons in Beirut building, US aware in advance

The strike in Lebanon was a risky move that would only be taken due to a much more dangerous and unusual threat, defense sources indicated.

 Smoke billows over Beirut's southern suburbs, following an Israeli strike after issuing an evacuation warning for the area, as seen from Baabda, Lebanon, April 27, 2025.