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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 03.09.2026.

It displays 107 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

03.09.2026The prisoner release day

The day was dominated by Israel's release of five Lebanese prisoners, framed as a goodwill gesture to advance negotiations. The first prisoner, Malik Ghazi, was handed over in the morning, with the remaining four expected on Friday. Prime Minister Salam thanked Washington and vowed to continue efforts for all captives. Concurrently, Israel claimed operational control of the Ali al-Taher hill, with reports of tunnel seizures, while President Aoun accused Israel of violating the framework agreement and affirmed the army's role. The US-Iran conflict remained in the background, with Iranian threats of revenge for a wedding strike and reports of US military vulnerabilities. Domestic issues included school fee hikes and a cabinet session on the budget.

06:57
09:11

09:11Israeli Incursion in Hulta

The Lebanese press focuses on the ongoing Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, with reports of an incursion in Hulta and artillery shelling near the Litani River (Kataeb). Concurrently, political tensions persist over negotiations with Israel, as Speaker Berri's role is scrutinized (El Nashra) and a Paris conference is seen as a potential shift from aid to empowering the army (Lebanon24).
09:11

09:11Israeli Incursion in Hulta

The Lebanese press focuses on the ongoing Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon, with reports of an incursion in Hulta and artillery shelling near the Litani River (Kataeb). Concurrently, political tensions persist over negotiations with Israel, as Speaker Berri's role is scrutinized (El Nashra) and a Paris conference is seen as a potential shift from aid to empowering the army (Lebanon24).
10:00
Iran has called on the UN Security Council to condemn an unprovoked and deadly US attack on a residential home hosting a wedding ceremony in southern Islamic Republic that led to the martyrdom of five civilians, including a four-year-old child, and injured more than 70 others. Gholamhossein Darzi, the Islamic Republic’s ambassador and chargé d’affaires …
10:00
10:29
Iran has called on the UN Security Council to condemn an unprovoked and deadly US attack on a residential home hosting a wedding ceremony in southern Islamic Republic that led to the martyrdom of five civilians, including a four-year-old child, and injured more than 70 others. Gholamhossein Darzi, the Islamic Republic’s ambassador and chargé d’affaires …
10:29
10:29
10:52
The Pentagon has quietly removed decades of classified military planning documents from an internal system widely accessed by U.S. personnel a move that follows a Washington Post report revealing that several senior commanders formally objected to the sustainability of the prolonged war against Iran . Three individuals familiar with the matter told the Post that …
10:52
11:30

11:30The Pentagon's Classified Withdrawal

The Lebanese press is focused on the ongoing US-Iran conflict, with reports of potential Hezbollah escalation under Iranian direction (Kataeb) and US military vulnerabilities in the Middle East (Al-Manar). Concurrently, President Aoun asserts Israeli violations of the agreement while the Lebanese army fulfills its duty (MTV Lebanon), and Kuwait views Iran's strikes as a direct threat (Naharnet).
11:30

11:30The Pentagon's Classified Withdrawal

The Lebanese press is focused on the ongoing US-Iran conflict, with reports of potential Hezbollah escalation under Iranian direction (Kataeb) and US military vulnerabilities in the Middle East (Al-Manar). Concurrently, President Aoun asserts Israeli violations of the agreement while the Lebanese army fulfills its duty (MTV Lebanon), and Kuwait views Iran's strikes as a direct threat (Naharnet).
11:32
11:39
Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Affairs Authority (PGSA) updated the list featuring vessels violating the Islamic Republic’s protocols governing the waterway. The Iranian authority controlling the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf also detailed the punitive measures which have been devised for such vessels. The PGSA made the announcement on its official X account on …
11:39
12:45
L’armée iranienne a dit jeudi avoir visé des bases américaines au Koweït et aux Emirats arabes unis, après des frappes des Etats-Unis sur son territoire. « Ce matin, l’armée a frappé au moyen de missiles et de drones les systèmes de communication par satellite, les dépôts d’équipement et les hangars d’avions de combat de l’armée terroriste …
12:45
12:46
13:26
Israeli military is facing growing shortages of ammunition, spare parts and vehicles, with production lines at major defense contractor Elbit Systems potentially shutting down and operational readiness already affected, Kan Israeli news channel reported. According to the report, the Israeli security establishment has warned that Elbit may halt production of Merkava tank shells in the …
13:26
13:59

13:59Iran Strikes US Bases in Kuwait and UAE

The Lebanese press is dominated by the ongoing US-Iran conflict, with Al-Manar reporting Iranian strikes on US bases in Kuwait and the UAE, and Kataeb highlighting Israel's new rules of engagement against Hezbollah. Concurrently, diplomatic efforts continue as Michel Issa visits Tel Aviv to negotiate with Israel, while reports of Israel releasing Lebanese prisoners as a goodwill gesture emerge.
13:59

13:59Iran Strikes US Bases in Kuwait and UAE

The Lebanese press is dominated by the ongoing US-Iran conflict, with Al-Manar reporting Iranian strikes on US bases in Kuwait and the UAE, and Kataeb highlighting Israel's new rules of engagement against Hezbollah. Concurrently, diplomatic efforts continue as Michel Issa visits Tel Aviv to negotiate with Israel, while reports of Israel releasing Lebanese prisoners as a goodwill gesture emerge.
14:01
15:32
Israeli occupation forces arrested 21 Palestinians, including a journalist, during raids across the occupied West Bank early Thursday, the Prisoners Media Office said. In a statement, the non-governmental group said that the arrests included seven Palestinians in Bethlehem province, nine in Nablus, four in Salfit and a journalist in Al-Khalil (Hebron). In Bethlehem, Israeli occupation …
15:32
16:35

16:35Five Lebanese Freed in Prisoner Swap

The Lebanese press is focused on Israel's release of five Lebanese prisoners, linked to progress in recovering remains of Israeli soldiers, with Netanyahu confirming the move and Lebanon receiving the first prisoner, Malik Ghazi. Concurrently, President Aoun urges expediting projects for the return of southerners, while L'Orient-Le Jour highlights ongoing controversy over Article 13 of the framework agreement regarding complaints against Israel.
16:35

16:35Five Lebanese Freed in Prisoner Swap

The Lebanese press is focused on Israel's release of five Lebanese prisoners, linked to progress in recovering remains of Israeli soldiers, with Netanyahu confirming the move and Lebanon receiving the first prisoner, Malik Ghazi. Concurrently, President Aoun urges expediting projects for the return of southerners, while L'Orient-Le Jour highlights ongoing controversy over Article 13 of the framework agreement regarding complaints against Israel.
18:08
“Loyalty to Resistance” parliamentary bloc issued on Thursday a statement after its periodic meeting, stressing that the bets of the Lebanese authorities on making concessions in the context of the “Framework Agreement” have fallen. What follows is the full text of the statement: The Loyalty to the Resistance Bloc held its periodic meeting with all …
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19:27
Al-Manar’s correspondent reported that the Zionist enemy released a Lebanese man who had been detained this afternoon. Al-Manar also reported that the enemy will release four more prisoners later today: two Lebanese and two Syrians. An Israeli force entered the town of Halta-Hasbaya this morning and arrested three residents: Qassem Abdel-Aal, Hatem Abdel-Aal, and Zaal …
19:27
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20:53

20:53Prisoners' Return Delayed

The Lebanese press focuses on Israel's partial release of Lebanese prisoners, with reports of a goodwill gesture and delays, while security tensions persist with Israeli alerts against potential attacks from Lebanon. Concurrently, Iran's Guards chief vows revenge for a wedding strike, and President Aoun calls for expediting projects for southerners' return.
20:53

20:53Prisoners' Return Delayed

The Lebanese press focuses on Israel's partial release of Lebanese prisoners, with reports of a goodwill gesture and delays, while security tensions persist with Israeli alerts against potential attacks from Lebanon. Concurrently, Iran's Guards chief vows revenge for a wedding strike, and President Aoun calls for expediting projects for southerners' return.