Lebanese

Lebanese refers to people or things originating from Lebanon, a country in the Middle East. In the context of these headlines, it specifically denotes the Lebanese state, its armed forces, and its citizens, who are involved in a conflict with Israel.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to escalating cross-border hostilities with Israel, including deadly strikes, the deployment of the Lebanese army, and political claims from the Israeli prime minister.

Latest on Lebanese

• Israeli strikes in southern Lebanese village kill 11, state media say
• Rights groups say Israeli attack that killed Lebanese journalist an apparent war crime
• Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal
• Lebanese army enters southern town after Israeli withdrawal, in first test of US-brokered deal
• Netanyahu says some Lebanese villages ‘asked to be annexed to Israel’
• Go big or go home: Washington’s assistance to the Lebanese army

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10 entities linked to Lebanese across the news graph.