Lebanon, [b] officially the Republic of Lebanon, [c] is a country in the Levant region of West Asia. Situated at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian Peninsula, [11] it is bordered by Syria to the north and east, Israel to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the west; Cyprus lies a short distance from the coastline ...

20 hours ago · More than 3,700 people in Lebanon were killed during the war, which started when Hezbollah, a Lebanon-based militia, began firing on Israeli positions after the Hamas-led attacks on Israel of Oct ...

1 day ago · Lebanon is a country consisting of a narrow strip of territory on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It was home to ancient Phoenician settlements at sites that continued to be important centers of trade into the modern era.

Jan 16, 2025 · As a result of its location at the crossroads of three continents, the area that is modern-day Lebanon is rich in cultural and religious diversity. This region was subject to …

Jan 10, 2025 · Provides an overview of Lebanon, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country.

Sep 25, 2024 · Terror and despair gripped Lebanese residents as Israeli bombs killed more than 500 people, including women and children, and wounded more than 1,800 others, authorities said, as residents fled...

5 days ago · Lebanon, one of the most troubled countries in the Middle East, is once again at a critical crossroads. Several recent developments—a new leadership, a cessation of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict,...

Jan 16, 2025 · From it the French demarcated the region of Lebanon in 1920 and granted this area independence in 1943. Lebanon's borders with Syria and Israel remain unresolved. …

Dec 21, 2022 · As a result of its location at the crossroads of three continents, the area that is modern-day Lebanon is rich in cultural and religious diversity. This region was subject to various foreign conquests for much of its history, including by the Romans, Arabs, and Ottomans.

2 days ago · Lebanon denies the claim and has urged Israel to respect the deadline. Israel also justified this by saying the LAF has not been quick enough in deploying to the entirety of the south.