Regional View In Ashura speech, Hezbollah chief warns Israel against invading Lebanon This year, the Shiite holiday comes as the region is boiling amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Lebanon
Regional View Israel fires at Lebanese army in south, strikes southern Syria An escalation in northern Israel and southern Lebanon has raised fears of an all-out war amid warnings that such a conflict could expand to the rest of the region. Lebanon
Interview Lebanon FM warns of 'devastating’ regional war if Israel escalates campaign against Hezbollah In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Lebanon's top diplomat, Abdallah Bou Habib, adds that security in the south ultimately depends on a strong Lebanese army and an agreement on the border – not war. With Abdallah Bou Habib Lebanon Foreign Minister
Hezbollah drones critically wound one in Israel The risk of war is growing by the day as Israel and Hezbollah escalate their attacks. By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
Hezbollah, Hamas delegations meet in Beirut as Gaza cease-fire talks resume By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
More than 200 rockets from Lebanon's Hezbollah rain down on Israel By Beatrice Farhat In Beirut, reporting on regional news, culture, conflict
US, Iran guarantors of shaky deterrence between Israel and Hezbollah By Week in Review, Andrew Parasiliti
US scrambles to avert Israel-Hezbollah war, with or without Gaza cease-fire By Elizabeth Hagedorn In Washington, reporting on diplomacy, regional politics, human rights
Special tribunal may foreshadow agreement on Lebanon government Various domestic and regional developments, most notably the first session of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon to be held this week, could be the necessary spark for Lebanese factions to finally agree on a government. By Sami Nader
Contacts between the Vatican, Beirut increase ahead of elections There have been increased contacts between Lebanese Christian figures and officials from the Vatican, reflecting the latter’s growing concern for the upcoming presidential elections in Lebanon. By Jean Aziz (Lebanon Pulse)
Lebanese cleric offers moderate vision in 'Shiite Charter' Moderate Shiite leaders from the region will soon issue a statement about a new vision of moderation. By Ali Mamouri
Will Iran postpone FM's visit to Beirut? In light of developments across the Middle East, there are signs that Iran might postpone an upcoming visit by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to Beirut. By Jean Aziz (Lebanon Pulse)
Lebanon's age of extremism Is the center of gravity in the Syria war expanding from Damascus to Beirut? By Sami Nader
Geneva II must achieve peaceful solution The Syrian government, the Syrian opposition and the world must take advantage of the opportunities afforded by Geneva II to bring peace to Syria. By Clovis Maksoud
Lebanon faces three January deadlines January 2014 will include three significant events for Lebanon related to the formation of the new government, the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and the Geneva II Syria Conference. By Jean Aziz (Lebanon Pulse)
Saudi Arabia, France make their move in Lebanon Hezbollah reacts to Saudi Arabia providing $3 billion in aid to the Lebanese army to buy French weapons. By Sami Nader
Lebanese society on verge of further breakdown In Lebanon, new security threats arise almost daily, threatening the country's stability. By Clovis Maksoud
Was Thursday’s Beirut blast linked to Sidon attack? A security source said that Thursday’s explosion in Beirut may have been prepared in a hurry and may be linked to the attack on a Lebanese army checkpoint in Sidon on Dec. 15, 2013. By Jean Aziz (Lebanon Pulse)
Chatah's assassination marks rise of extremism In Lebanon, Syria and Iraq, the forces of moderation are being displaced by the forces of extremism. By Sami Nader
Lebanese Shiite cleric calls for building inclusive state In an interview with Al-Monitor, Lebanese Shiite cleric Hani Fahs said that the region must work toward peace, and citizens should work to build inclusive states. By Ali Mamouri