Lebanon War

Voices from the Arab press: Lebanon succeeds in separating its path from Iran

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

(From R) LEBANESE PRESIDENT Joseph Aoun, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and cabinet members attend a session on the army’s plan to disarm Hezbollah, at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, Sept. 5, 2025.
IRAN'S FOREIGN Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei attends an interview, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 5, 2026.

Iran rejects second round of US talks, claims Washington broke ceasefire

US President Donald Trump addresses a Turning Point USA event entitled "Build the Red Wall" at Dream City Church in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 17, 2026.

IDF announces soldier falls in Lebanon, schools to reopen nationwide

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon, published April 13, 2026; illustrative.

IDF says elite unit took control of key position in southern Lebanon minutes before ceasefire


Trump sends Hamas 'last warning', says will see deal reached soon, Herzog calls for Oct. 7 inquiry

IDF intercepts one of two Gaza rockets • Witkoff sends principles for ending war • Houthi drone hits Eilat airport after IDF error

Smoke and flames rise as an Israeli airstrike hits a house, in Gaza City, September 7, 2025.

Sharaa claims 'chances are high' of agreement with Israel, one stabbed after pro-Palestinian rally

Two Palestinian illegal residents arrested in Tel Aviv • Houthi ballistic missile fired at Israel contained cluster munitions, IDF says • IDF captures parts of Jabalya

 Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends an interview with Reuters at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2025.

Ayalim Association boosts incentives in war-affected areas including Sderot, Kiryat Shmona

Ayalim opens registration with scholarships up to NIS 20,000 in Metulla, Kiryat Shmona, Sderot, and more student villages across Israel.

The Ayalim Association student village in Karmiel.

Hezbollah rejects any long term ceasefire option where they give up their arms

Hezbollah has made it clear that it is not willing to surrender its weapons even if Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon, raising tensions in Lebanon.

 Hezbollah supporters celebrate what they say is Iran's victory, after US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, in Beirut, Lebanon, June 25, 2025

Sgt.-Maj. Tzvi Feldman is laid to rest at military funeral in Holon

Feldman fought in the Battle of Sultan Yacoub between Israel and Syria in June 1982, in which six soldiers were declared missing in action. His remains were recovered from Syria after 43 years.

 Sgt.-Maj. Tzvi Feldman's remains in a coffin being laid to rest in a military funeral in Holon Military Cemetery, May 12, 2025.

Feldman's return is great, but the hostages cannot wait another 40 years to be returned - comment

The campaign by the IDF and Mossad was noble, but it can't be seen outside the context of today's reality, with 59 Israelis being held in Gaza.

 Pictures of hostages of hostages kidnapped in the deadly October 7 attack on Israel by the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas from Gaza, are attached to flowers in the garden of the Israeli embassy in London, Britain, March 7, 2024.

Hezbollah a ‘cancer,’ Iran a threat, US deputy envoy Ortagus tells Arab media

In an interview with Al Arabiya, Morgan Ortagus urged Hezbollah's disarmament, calling it a 'cancer' blocking Lebanon's recovery, and accused Iran of fueling regional instability.

 U.S. State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus attends a press briefing by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the State Department in Washington, U.S., December 11, 2019.

Lebanon will ask Saudi Arabia to resume $3 billion grant to army, president says

Lebanon faces a huge reconstruction bill following a year of Israeli strikes on the country.

 Newly-elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun poses for a picture at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon, January 9, 2025.

Lebanon PM forms new government, pledging reforms

New Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the 24-member cabinet would prioritize financial reforms, reconstruction and the implementation of a UN resolution.

 ICJ President Judge Nawaf Salam

Israel should make the ceasefire with Lebanon permanent - opinion

Israel is now required to act wisely, both diplomatically and militarily, and not let the Lebanese opportunity slip away.

 Newly-elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun poses for a picture at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon, January 9, 2025.