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Israeli nighttime strike on Baalbeck kills Islamic Jihad leader and his 17-year-old daughter, protests ensue | LIVE

L'Orient Today staff

Israel kills at least 19 people in Lebanon in last 24 hours; Heavy shelling on South this afternoon kills at least 7 | LIVE

L'Orient Today staff

In Israel, the ultra-Orthodox face the risk of legislative elections

Laure-Maïssa FARJALLAH

Mahmoud Abbas's son elected to top Fatah leadership body

AFP/L'Orient Today staff

17 May 2026 11:25

Saudi Arabia seeks stability in the Middle East

Laure-Maïssa FARJALLAH

17 May 2026 10:58

Israeli army intensifies attacks on southern Lebanon, says it is targeting ‘Hezbollah infrastructure and fighters’ | LIVE

16 May 2026 11:52

‘Secret’ visit to the UAE: Netanyahu’s gamble puts Abu Dhabi in an awkward spot

15 May 2026 11:25

Lebanon, Israel agree to extend cease-fire by 45 days, according to US State Department | LIVE

15 May 2026 10:38

Lebanon-Syria: Toward ‘coordination’ in negotiations with Israel?

14 May 2026 11:48

'They took all our memories. They erased our past': The Palestinians forced by Israel to destroy their own homes

14 May 2026 11:35

Lebanon, Israel negotiating in Washington; Hezbollah accuses Lebanese authorities of 'weakness' | LIVE

Renee Robledo-Davis, Ghadir Hamadi, Muntasser Abdallah, Sarah ABDALLAH

14 May 2026 10:09

Sharaa's balancing act amid regional pressures

14 May 2026 09:01

middle east war

After the UAE, Saudi Arabia also reportedly carried out secret attacks on Iran during the war

L'Orient Today staff

13 May 2026 16:08

Israeli attacks on Gaza intensify following Iran truce, 120 Palestinians killed

L'Orient Today staff/Reuters

13 May 2026 14:01

Special military tribunal for Oct. 7 in Israel raises concerns among NGOs

13 May 2026 13:51

strikes on iran

Will war resume in Iran?

13 May 2026 10:34

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