Amid near-complete economic and political collapse, Tehran-backed terror group increases its hold on Lebanon and could try to have Islamic Republic fill the power vacuum

Defense minister relays proposal through UN peacekeeping force, says his 'heart aches seeing the images of people going hungry'

In TV interview, Gantz also warns war could again break out in Gaza Strip, as terror groups continue to launch arson balloons into Israel; offers to help Lebanon

Tarek Bitar confirms charges filed by predecessor against Hassan Diab, summons him for questioning; asks government for permission to question 2 of most prominent security chiefs

'We are keeping our eyes open, maintaining the routine, while remaining prepared,' says defense minister at event marking 15 years from Second Lebanon War

Report predicts country's economy will shrink by 10% in the coming year after the currency recently lost 85% of its value; says there is 'no clear turning point on the horizon'

Popular composer Samir Sfeir arrives in home country after being held in kingdom without charge for 50 days, amid growing tensions between Riyadh and Beirut

Naim Qassem says terror leader just needed 2-3 days to recover and that not going forward with cough-filled public address would have raised even more questions

Incumbent Bashar Assad all but guaranteed a fourth term in office; vote held in shadow of a decade of civil war that has displaced half the country's population

Israeli artillery cannons shell source of fire in retaliation; 3 projectiles land in unpopulated areas in latest attack on Israel's north; Palestinian faction said behind launch