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Militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab was shot and killed in an internal dispute in Gaza. Photo: Yasser Abu Shabab

Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab has been killed, his group confirms

Israel has worked with Abu Shabab Popular Forces against common foe Hamas

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Israel strikes Lebanon a day after envoys begin ceasefire talks

Chaos as Iraq announces then retracts terror listing for Hezbollah and Houthis

Lebanon enters direct civilian talks with Israel to 'defuse tension'

What can restore the Lebanese Christians' faith in their country?

The Pope leaves Lebanon with a spirit of renewal

Pope Leo leads prayers at Beirut blast site and holds final Mass of visit



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The impressive Magan boat takes pride of place in the new Zayed National Museum. Photo: UAE Presidential Court

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Britain's Middle East minister Hamish Falconer has warned Israel it must open border crossings to allow aid into Gaza. Photo: UK Foreign Office

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Performers participate in the 54th Eid Al Etihad official celebrations at the Zayed National Museum. UAE Presidential Court

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Palestinian couples participate in a mass wedding ceremony in Hamad City in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (AP Photo / Abdel Kareem Hana)

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Pope Leo XIV waves as he arrives for a visit to Bkerki, the seat of the Maronite Church, in Lebanon, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. (AP Photo / Bilal Hussein)

Pope Leo tells Lebanon's faith leaders that 'peace is possible'

Pontiff visits St Maroun Monastery and hosts interfaith meeting on second day of historic trip to Lebanon

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Pope Leo XIV visiting the Monastery of the Carmelite Sisters of the Theotokos, during his apostolic journey to Harissa in Lebanon. EPA

Pope Leo begins Lebanon trip with emphasis on peace

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Lebanon hopes Pope Leo’s visit will bring brief respite from its crises

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Hezbollah members carrying a coffin during the funeral procession of five of its operatives - including top commander Haitham Ali Tabatabai - on November 24 in Beirut. Getty Images

Israel's plan to crush Hezbollah has failed, Qassem says

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EditorialWhat Pope Leo's visit to Turkey and Lebanon means for the Middle East

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Lebanon and Cyprus reach 'historic' maritime border deal

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Lebanon rebukes Iran for calling Hezbollah 'more essential than bread and water'

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Lebanon praises Saudi co-operation after huge drug-smuggling attempt thwarted

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The UN Security Council sits in New York City on November 25. Reuters

UN Security Council to visit Syria and Lebanon in first official trip since Assad’s fall

Members will visit Damascus on December 4 in bid to rebuild trust

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Lebanon grants citizenship to Fifa chief Gianni Infantino

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'Baalbek is back' despite Israeli bombardment of Bekaa Valley

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Special reportIsrael blocks reconstruction in Lebanon to carve out buffer zone

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Who was Haitham Ali Tabatabai, the Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli strike?

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Syria’s soldiers take security measures to enforce the curfew in Homs. Reuters

Syria lifts curfew in Homs after Alawite areas come under attack

Calm returns to city after killings spark violence against minority community

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Hezbollah confirms strike on Beirut killed senior leader

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Israel says it killed Hezbollah chief of staff in Beirut attack

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Aoun says Lebanon ready for negotiations to halt Israeli strikes

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Strike on refugee camp in Lebanon attacked 'Hamas terrorists', Israel says

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Jordan, Syria and Lebanon seek to revive dormant energy deals

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Lebanon captures notorious drug lord Nouh Zaiter

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Mourners surround the coffin of one of the victims of the strike on Ain Al Hilweh. AP

Strike on refugee camp in Lebanon attacked 'Hamas terrorists', Israel says

Strike on Ain Al Hilweh that killed 13 boys and young men among the deadliest since ceasefire began in November

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Jordan, Syria and Lebanon seek to revive dormant energy deals

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Lebanon captures notorious drug lord Nouh Zaiter

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Special reportSyrians returning from Lebanon find little respite among ruins

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