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‘We Fear Nothing’: Hezbollah Leader Rejects Disarmament, Challenges Israel, US
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In a firm rebuke of disarmament efforts, Sheikh Naim Qassem positioned Hezbollah’s resistance as essential to Lebanon’s sovereignty and defense against Israeli aggression. Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem reaffirmed in […]

Israeli Army Demolishes Christian Saint Statue in South Lebanon on Palm Sunday
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli occupation forces also barred Palestinian Christians from the occupied West Bank on Sunday from entering occupied Jerusalem to participate in Palm Sunday celebrations. The Israeli army demolished the statue […]

Israeli Airstrike Kills Hamas Leader Hassan Farhat, His Two Children in Sidon
By Palestine Chronicle Staff An Israeli airstrike in Sidon killed Hamas official Hassan Farhat and his two children, drawing condemnation from Lebanon’s prime minister. The Al-Qassam Brigades announced on Friday that one of its […]

Israeli Airstrikes Destroy Civil Defense Center in South Lebanon
Israel continues its violations against Lebanon, targeting a newly established emergency center and damaging ambulances in Naqoura. Lebanon’s General Directorate of Civil Defense said that the Israeli occupation launched three airstrikes at dawn Thursday, directly […]

‘Major Aggression’ – Al-Moussawi Urges Diplomatic Action over Beirut Attack
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Israeli attack on Beirut killed at least four people, including a woman, and injured seven others. Lebanese MP Ibrahim al-Moussawi has condemned Israel’s latest attack on a residential building […]

Israel Strikes Beirut and South Lebanon as Katz Threatens Escalation
Israeli airstrikes in south Lebanon have resulted in casualties and destruction, while Defense Minister Katz threatens further action against Beirut. Following three Israeli drone strikes, Israeli occupation forces bombed and destroyed a building in Hadath, […]

Israeli Drone Targets Vehicle in South Lebanon, Escalates Aggression
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli drone strikes and air raids in south Lebanon kill and injure several people as tensions rise. Lebanon’s Foreign Minister calls for international pressure to stop Israeli attacks. An Israeli […]

Scores Killed, Wounded in Israeli Airstrikes on South Lebanon
Israel conducted strikes that killed and wounded many Lebanese, claiming to respond to Hezbollah rockets, although the group denied the accusations. Lebanese official sources have reported an increase in the death toll from the ongoing […]

Hezbollah Denies Involvement in Rocket Fire, Lebanon Condemns Escalation
Lebanon calls for de-escalation after Israeli airstrikes, while Hezbollah denies involvement in recent rocket fire toward northern Israel. The Lebanese Resistance Movement Hezbollah has denied involvement in the rocket fire on Metulla in northern Israel, […]

Five Rockets Fired from Lebanon towards Israel, First in Three Months
Israel reports rocket fire from Lebanon for the first time in three months while continuing its own ceasefire violations. The Israeli army claimed on Saturday that it had intercepted three rockets launched from Lebanon, amid […]

LIVE BLOG: Israeli Attacks on Gaza Kill Scores, Including Senior Hamas Official – Day 533
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli airstrikes have killed scores of Palestinians, including top Hamas official Salah al-Bardawil, and left many more wounded in the latest wave of attacks on Gaza. Meanwhile, in Lebanon, Israeli […]

Hezbollah Warns of Continued Resistance if Israeli Occupation Persists in Lebanon
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem asserts that if Israel continues occupying south Lebanon, it will be met with resistance from the people, army, and resistance groups. Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem stated that […]

Israel Launches 28 Airstrikes on Lebanese Border Areas amid Heightened Tensions
Israeli forces earlier on Friday opened fire on civilians in the town of Kafr Kila, injuring three people. Israeli warplanes launched a series of airstrikes on Friday evening, targeting multiple areas, including villages, in south […]

Hezbollah Sounds Alarm over Syria’s New Leadership, Israel’s Occupation
By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to Ali Fayyad, the new Syrian leadership’s position on Israel “is confusing and poses a lot of questions, as Israel infiltrated and occupied Syrian territory without any stance taken […]

On Palestine, Lebanon, Ukraine – Iran Highlights Foreign Policy Agenda
Iran’s Foreign Ministry addressed regional and global issues, emphasizing regional security, criticizing US policies, and reaffirming its commitment to diplomacy and dialogue with several EU countries. The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a series of statements […]

Illegal Israeli Jewish Settlers ‘Hesitant’ to Return North since October 7
The head of the Metulla Council, David Azoulay, reportedly said that “over 70% of the homes in Metulla were damaged, with 50% in such a dire condition that they are uninhabitable.” Many illegal Jewish settlers […]

Lebanon: Two Killed, Two Injured in Israeli Airstrike on Eastern Region
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Two people were killed and two injured in an Israeli drone strike on eastern Lebanon, continuing violations of the ceasefire agreement. Two people were killed and two others injured in […]

Hezbollah Vows Victory, Resistance despite Israeli Occupation, Qassem Says
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Naim Qassem, speaking at the funeral of two assassinated leaders, reaffirmed the group’s unwavering resistance against Israel. Hezbollah’s Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, delivered a powerful message during a speech at the […]

Lebanon Honors Nasrallah and Safieddine in Monumental Funeral Procession
By sta A monumental funeral procession in Beirut commemorates Hezbollah leaders Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine, drawing thousands and international delegations. The Lebanese movement Hezbollah prepared for a monumental funeral procession on Sunday […]

Lebanon: One Killed in Israeli Strike on Aita al-Shaab, Two Injured in Al-Wazzani
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A drone strike in Aita al-Shaab has resulted in one death, while gunfire from Israeli forces has left two others injured in south Lebanon. The Public Health Emergency Operations Center […]

Israel’s Deadline Passes: Troops Remain at 5 ‘Strategic Points’ in South Lebanon
By Palestine Chronicle Staff A security source, speaking anonymously to Agence France-Presse, confirmed that “the Israeli army has withdrawn from all border villages except for five specified locations.” The Israeli occupation army has completed […]

Israeli Drone Strike Kills Hamas Official in Sidon on Eve of Withdrawal Deadline
By Palestine Chronicle Staff An Israeli drone strike killed a Hamas official in Sidon as Israeli forces re-entered Kfar Shuba, raising tensions ahead of the withdrawal deadline. An Israeli drone strike hit a vehicle […]

Sheikh Naeem Qassem Vows Resistance “Will never Surrender or Be Defeated”
The Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naeem Qassem, emphasized in a speech the necessity for the Israeli occupation to withdraw from southern Lebanon on February 18. He also discussed recent internal and regional developments. On Sunday, […]

Hezbollah Leads Mass Sit-In against Israeli Violations, American Influence
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Hezbollah-led protests on Beirut’s airport road escalated as demonstrators condemned Israeli violations and American influence, facing tear gas and gunfire from security forces. Thousands of Lebanese citizens gathered on Saturday […]

Israeli Forces Set Homes on Fire in South Lebanon amid Ceasefire Breach
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli forces have set homes on fire in southern Lebanon and defied the ceasefire agreement, maintaining occupation in five positions despite international efforts to enforce withdrawal. Israeli occupation forces have […]

UN Experts Urge Israel to Respect Ceasefire, Withdraw from South Lebanon
By Palestine Chronicle Staff At least 57 civilians have been killed, and 260 properties destroyed within 60 days of the ceasefire that came into effect in November last year, according to the UN experts. […]

‘True to the Pledge’ – Hezbollah Announces Funeral for Nasrallah, Safieddine
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Naim Qassem has announced a large public funeral for Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and Sayyed Hashem Safieddine on February 23, while reaffirming Hezbollah’s steadfast commitment to resistance. Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim […]

LIVE BLOG: Zakaria Zubeidi, Dozens to Be Released | Israeli Massacre in Tubas – Day 481
By Palestine Chronicle Staff US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is set to visit Gaza to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire. His trip includes an inspection of the Netzarim corridor. As Israel’s military […]

Israeli Attacks Injure Lebanese Civilians, Soldiers as Tensions Mount on Southern Border
By Palestine Chronicle Staff An Israeli airstrike on Nabatieh injured dozens, including civilians and soldiers, amid rising tensions in south Lebanon. The Lebanese Ministry of Health has reported that 24 people were injured in […]

LIVE BLOG: Israel Resumes Bombing of South Lebanon, Injuring 24, as Thousands Return to Gaza – Day 480
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The Palestinian Red Crescent reported retrieving ten decomposed bodies in Gaza while UNRWA pledged to continue its operations in the Strip. Meanwhile, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei stated that Gaza […]