Judge Tarek Bitar orders release of five suspects, charges eight officials in connection to massive explosion that killed over 200 people in August 2020

Reports of 18-meter tall observation post come as UN peacekeeping force breaks up another tense standoff between Israeli and Lebanese soldiers on border

Military excavator's bucket apparently crosses Blue Line border demarcation; armed Lebanese troops camp out overnight to prevent Israel from renewing activity

William Noun, whose brother died in 2020 explosion, detained after making remarks critical of government, as Hezbollah terror group blocks investigation of the disaster

Caretaker PM declares three-day mourning period for Hussein Husseini in crisis-hit country, while current parliament speaker postpones session to elect a new president

Defense Minister Gallant vows to 'cut off' weapon supply lines to Lebanese terror group via Syria; military to launch artillery shells toward contested area Wednesday

Beirut Observer news site publishes list of operatives from Palestinian terror group who are allegedly planning to launch attack from southern Lebanon

'Main shooter' arrested and terror group cooperating with probe, Lebanese official says; unclear if person accused in December 14 killing of UN peacemaker a Hezbollah member

Dbayeh camp keeps low profile during Christmas, and is regarded with suspicion by other Palestinians for its position during country's civil war

Lebanon's caretaker PM vows to 'punish' unidentified shooters; Irish military police to assist with investigation