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CONFLICTAug 13U . S . Pushes Back On Israel Plans For Long - Term Military Presence In Southern Lebanonworthynews.com · Israel
POLITICSAug 12Lebanon passes long - sought amnesty law , a day after death penalty repeal - Grenada Chronicle – Daily Grenada And Caribbean NewsLebanon has passed a long-sought amnesty law, following the repeal of the death penalty the previous day. This signifies significant legislative reforms in the country.grenadachronicle.com · United States
POLITICSAug 12Lebanon becomes first Middle East country to end death penaltyLebanon’s parliament voted on Tuesday to abolish the death penalty, making the country the first in the Middle East to do so. Lebanon has not carried out an execution since 2004, but death sentences have continued to be handed down, with the latest issued on Monday. Amnesty International says at least 85 people were still on death row as of January this year. Capital punishment in Lebanon has typically applied to serious crimes including murder, terrorism and espionage. France 24 correspondent Renée Davis reports the latest from Beirut.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 12Lebanon ends executions : Where does the death penalty still exist in 2026 ? - Dominican Republic Post – Caribbean News , Business , Travel & CultureLebanon has ended executions, prompting an examination of where the death penalty remains active globally in 2026.dominicanrepublicpost.com · United States
POLITICSAug 12Lebanon ends executions: Where does the death penalty still exist in 2026?Three-quarters of the world has abolished the death penalty in law or in practice, according to Amnesty International.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 12Lebanon abolishes death penalty, but justice system remains flawedOn Tuesday, a majority in the Chamber of Deputies voted to abolish the death penalty, bringing to an end a struggle led by civil society activists since the 1990s. While Lebanon has not carried out any executions since 2004, 85 people were on death row.Le Monde [en]
CONFLICTAug 12‘The hardest mission of my life’: A rescuer’s loss in the Lebanon WarA Lebanon rescuer’s work is shaped by the daughter he lost in an Israeli attack on his station.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTAug 11Lebanon president : Israel will not be allowed to remain in any part of our territoryThe President of Lebanon has stated that Israel will not be permitted to remain in any part of Lebanese territory. This is a strong statement indicating ongoing territorial disputes and potential international tension.news.am · Armenia
POLITICSAug 11Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penaltyThe new law - which next goes to the cabinet for approval - would make Lebanon the first country in the Middle East to end capital punishment.BBC World
POLITICSAug 11Lebanon parliament votes to end death penalty, 1st in Middle East to do soDeath sentences will be replaced with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTAug 11Under Fire: Lebanon’s first responders | Al Jazeera OriginalsAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTAug 11Iran issues strong condemnation of Israel weekend strikes on Lebanon , says US part of all crimes due to its supportaustinglobe.com · United States
POLITICSAug 11Lebanon becomes first Arab nation to abolish death penaltyIn a landmark change to Lebanon’s penal system, the country’s parliament on Tuesday approved legislation abolishing the death penalty, replacing it with life imprisonment with aggravated hard labour, the state-run National News Agency reported. The vote makes Lebanon the first Arab country to formally abolish the death penalty. Justice Minister Adel Nassar, who attended the parliamentary session, described the vote as a “historic step” for Lebanon. The measure was approved by a majority of the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSBREAKINGAug 11🔴 Lebanon becomes first Middle Eastern country to abolish death penaltyFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 11Future of southern Lebanon peacekeeping uncertain ahead of UNIFIL phase-outFuture peacekeeping missions may shrink significantly, risking security gaps, as political solutions remain elusive.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 11Lebanon abolishes death penalty in landmark parliament vote – Winnipeg Free PressLebanon has abolished the death penalty following a landmark vote in parliament. This decision marks a significant legal and political development for the country.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
POLITICSAug 11Israel and the US Put Iran , Gaza , and Lebanon on Ice Until After the Votecountercurrents.org · India
CONFLICTAug 10Hezbollah urges Lebanon to halt direct talks with Israel over territorial mapHezbollah is calling for Lebanon to cease direct negotiations with Israel concerning a territorial map. This intervention indicates ongoing geopolitical tension regarding border definitions.middleeastmonitor.com · Israel
DISASTERAug 10Lebanon Firefighters Save Homes | 106 . 7 The EagleFirefighters in Lebanon successfully saved homes from a fire incident. Their swift actions prevented further damage to residential properties.1067theeagle.iheart.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 9Two Wounded as Israeli Drone Slams into Southern Lebanon Homenews.antiwar.com · United States
POLITICSAug 9US Senate bill proposes $200 million yearly for Lebanon to disarm HezbollahA US Senate bill proposes an annual allocation of $200 million to Lebanon. This funding is intended to support efforts to disarm Hezbollah.jpost.com · Israel
POLITICSAug 9CABINET CLASHES : Ministers Challenge Netanyahu and Zamir Over Gaza Deal and Lebanon ResponseMinisters are reportedly challenging Netanyahu and Zamir within the cabinet regarding a Gaza deal and the response to Lebanon. This indicates internal political tensions over significant foreign policy and conflict issues.theyeshivaworld.com · United States
POLITICSAug 9As Lebanon - Israel talks drag on , can Beirut break Iran linkage ? Talks between Lebanon and Israel are continuing, raising questions about Beirut's ability to reduce its ties to Iran. This represents an ongoing diplomatic and geopolitical challenge in the region.al-monitor.com · Israel
POLITICSAug 9Israel needs an off - ramp from Iran , Lebanon and Netanyahu politicsThe article suggests Israel requires a strategic exit from its entanglements with Iran, Lebanon, and current Netanyahu politics. This analyses the complex geopolitical and domestic challenges facing Israel.ynetnews.com · Israel