War and security
Seven killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon
Seven killed in an Israeli strike on southern Lebanon, including three children and two women
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Lebanon
Stories and evidence records associated with Lebanon.
Elections
Lebanon’s parliament votes to abolish death penalty
Lebanon becomes first Middle East country to end capital punishment
General News
Lebanon becomes first Arab nation to abolish death penalty
Reported by South China Morning Post and Daily Post Nigeria. First detected August 11, 2026 at 13:30 UTC.
General News
Lebanon becomes first Middle Eastern country to formally abolish the death penalty
The nation’s new law eliminates capital punishment, marking a historic shift in regional human‑rights policy.
War and security
Israeli Forces Deliberately Targeted and Killed Lebanese Journalist Amal Khalil, Wounded Her Camerawoman
A probe by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and The Legal Agenda concludes an Israeli attack in April 2026 resulted in the death of journalist Amal Khalil and injuries to her camerawoman.
General News
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon Mission Set to Conclude
Decision on Replacement Remains Pending Amid Israeli Occupation
War and security
Kozo Okamoto dies in Lebanon at age 78
Former Japanese Red Army militant, who survived a 1972 suicide attack at Tel Aviv airport, passes away in Lebanon
Elections
Lebanese President Aoun to Meet U.S. President Trump in Washington as Pressure Builds on Hezbollah Disarmament
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington as part of a push to compel Hezbollah to disarm before Israel withdraws from southern Lebanon.
General News
Lebanese soldier killed as army vehicle hits explosive in south Lebanon
Reported by Middle East Eye and PerthNow. First detected July 18, 2026 at 20:05 UTC.