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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 05.05.2026.
It displays 162 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
05.05.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Arabian Sea Carrier Arrival
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Editors focused heavily on the regional flashpoint in the Strait of Hormuz, where Washington’s “Freedom Project” faced Iranian threats of a “massacre” against US sailors. Morning headlines highlighted President Aoun’s refusal to meet Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, demanding a preliminary security agreement while asserting that the Lebanese army must remain the sole authority in the south. By midday, Lebanon’s Foreign Ministry formally condemned Iranian attacks on the UAE, signaling a diplomatic shift as Hezbollah’s Naïm Qassem reiterated his rejection of any southern buffer zones. Simultaneously, conflicting reports emerged regarding US commercial vessels caught in the Hormuz passage. Late afternoon coverage was dominated by the arrival of a US aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea and reports that Netanyahu signaled to President Trump an interest in escalating operations against Hezbollah. The day concluded with Hezbollah denying Syrian interior ministry accusations of an active cell in Syria, alongside German diplomatic support for Israeli military action in Lebanon.
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Al Manar French
Le Secrétaire général du Hezbollah, Cheikh Naïm Qassem, a affirmé : « Nous affrontons une phase dangereuse de l’histoire de notre région, ainsi que pour l’avenir de notre pays et de nos générations, au cours de laquelle l’ennemi sioniste criminel s’acharne contre nous, sous le soutien et la direction du tyran américain injuste, appuyé par …
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07:41⇢Qassem's Red Line on Yellow Line
⌨The newspapers report on Hezbollah's Qassem rejecting any buffer zone or yellow line in southern Lebanon (Al-Manar, almanar_fr, almanar_en), while a senior military source tells Al Joumhouria that the army is working to protect stability. Addiyar highlights US pressure with a 'big stick', and Lebanon24 discusses a US draft on Iran's war and Hezbollah's role. Trump warns Iran forces will be 'blown off the face of the Earth' if they target US ships (Naharnet).
07:41⇢Qassem's Red Line on Yellow Line
⌨The newspapers report on Hezbollah's Qassem rejecting any buffer zone or yellow line in southern Lebanon (Al-Manar, almanar_fr, almanar_en), while a senior military source tells Al Joumhouria that the army is working to protect stability. Addiyar highlights US pressure with a 'big stick', and Lebanon24 discusses a US draft on Iran's war and Hezbollah's role. Trump warns Iran forces will be 'blown off the face of the Earth' if they target US ships (Naharnet).
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الكتائب
مسار التفاوض يتأرجح بين قرار الدولة وضغوط الإقليم
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Addiyar
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الجمهورية
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Addiyar
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الكتائب
فرنسا تختبر "اليوم التالي" في جنوب لبنان: زيارة عسكرية لبيروت على إيقاع ما بعد "اليونيفيل"
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الكتائب
الضوء الاخضر لعودة الحرب "في غضون أيام"؟
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08:45⇢The High Risk Hormuz Gamble
⌨The newspapers report on warnings of an imminent "green light" for war within days (Kataeb, MTV Lebanon), as political breakthroughs remain stalled for the coming weeks (Al Joumhouria). Simultaneously, editorial attention centers on the Strait of Hormuz, where Washington’s attempt to break the blockade is framed as a high-risk gamble (L'Orient-Le Jour) facing an Iranian "dead end" (Al-Manar) amid escalating threats from President Trump (Naharnet).
08:45⇢The High Risk Hormuz Gamble
⌨The newspapers report on warnings of an imminent "green light" for war within days (Kataeb, MTV Lebanon), as political breakthroughs remain stalled for the coming weeks (Al Joumhouria). Simultaneously, editorial attention centers on the Strait of Hormuz, where Washington’s attempt to break the blockade is framed as a high-risk gamble (L'Orient-Le Jour) facing an Iranian "dead end" (Al-Manar) amid escalating threats from President Trump (Naharnet).
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الكتائب
إنذار إلى سكان جبشيت وصريفا... والجيش الاسرائيلي: قضينا على مسلّحَين من الحزب بواسطة درون مسلّحة
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Al Manar French
Une enquête économique publiée ce mardi révèle un ralentissement marqué de la croissance du secteur privé non pétrolier aux Émirats arabes unis en avril dernier, atteignant son niveau le plus bas depuis plus de cinq ans, sous la pression de l’escalade des tensions militaires et politiques dans la région. Selon l’indice des directeurs d’achat (PMI) …
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10:29⇢Geagea's Retort to Hezbollah
⌨The newspapers report on Geagea's response to Hezbollah, dismissing their accusations and calling on officials to act (Al Joumhouria, MTV Lebanon). Meanwhile, the army pursues shooters in the southern suburb and Baalbek (Addiyar), and Israel warns residents of Jibsheet and Srifa, claiming to have killed two Hezbollah fighters with drones (Kataeb).
10:29⇢Geagea's Retort to Hezbollah
⌨The newspapers report on Geagea's response to Hezbollah, dismissing their accusations and calling on officials to act (Al Joumhouria, MTV Lebanon). Meanwhile, the army pursues shooters in the southern suburb and Baalbek (Addiyar), and Israel warns residents of Jibsheet and Srifa, claiming to have killed two Hezbollah fighters with drones (Kataeb).
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الكتائب
اعتذار لم يُكتب… من جمهورية الأمين إلى لحظة القرار!
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الكتائب
إنذار إلى سكان جبشيت وصريفا... والجيش الاسرائيلي: قضينا على مسلّحَين من الحزب بواسطة درون مسلّحة
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Al Manar French
Le principe de « limite de la puissance » est solidement établi en sciences militaires et politiques, mais il n’est pas toujours applicable. Ce n’est pas parce que le décideur n’est pas convaincu de la futilité de poursuivre la guerre, mais plutôt parce que la mentalité qui la sous-tend repose sur une logique de domination, considérant l’autre …
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الكتائب
بعد "اليونيفيل"... قوّة متعدّدة الجنسية في جنوب لبنان برئاسة أميركا!
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Al Manar French
Israël tente d’imposer son contrôle sur des régions du sud de la Syrie non seulement militairement, mais aussi en contournant légalement la loi et en acquérant des terres agricoles à prix d’or auprès des populations locales, par l’intermédiaire de Juifs possédant plusieurs nationalités. Selon une source locale du gouvernorat de Deraa, dans le sud de …
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الكتائب
إنذار إلى سكان جبشيت وصريفا... والجيش الاسرائيلي: قضينا على مسلّحَين من الحزب بواسطة درون مسلّحة
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11:50⇢Drone Impasse Haunts Israel
⌨The newspapers report on Hezbollah's drone operations continuing to challenge Israeli defenses (Al-Manar, almanar_fr), while Kataeb and MTV Lebanon highlight Israeli warnings and strikes in southern Lebanon. A cold war between Egypt and Israel is noted by Addiyar. Meanwhile, Al Joumhouria announces increased family compensation for workers, and Lebanon24 questions who will hold war-makers accountable.
11:50⇢Drone Impasse Haunts Israel
⌨The newspapers report on Hezbollah's drone operations continuing to challenge Israeli defenses (Al-Manar, almanar_fr), while Kataeb and MTV Lebanon highlight Israeli warnings and strikes in southern Lebanon. A cold war between Egypt and Israel is noted by Addiyar. Meanwhile, Al Joumhouria announces increased family compensation for workers, and Lebanon24 questions who will hold war-makers accountable.
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Al Manar French
Les directives actualisées publiées par l’administration du président américain Donald Trump concernant l’immigration et la Carte verte (Green Card) ont suscité une vive controverse dans les milieux des droits de l’homme et universitaires, suite à des informations selon lesquelles les comptes de médias sociaux des demandeurs pourraient être examinés et la résidence permanente pourrait être …
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Al Manar English
Israeli military vehicles are now regularly within range of Hezbollah resistance fire in southern Lebanon, as a series of coordinated strikes targeted armor and engineering units across multiple frontline areas in latest hours. According to successive statements issued by Hezbollah Military Media, the Islamic Resistance fighters launched so far six operations on Tuesday. The operations …
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الكتائب
الكتائب تزور سيّد بكركي للتضامن... الجميّل: ما ترتكبه إيران في لبنان جريمة يجب أن يتم محاسبتها بالقضاء الدولي وما يقارب الـ 10 الاف شاب ماتوا من أجل قضايا لا علاقة للبنان بها
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ليبانون فايلز
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Al Manar English
Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said a “new equation” is emerging in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that the US and its allies themselves have endangered maritime security and energy transit through their actions. In a post on his X account, Ghalibaf said the security of shipping and energy transit has been …
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A video released by Hezbollah on Tuesday shows an FPV drone operation launched from southern Lebanon, targeting an Israeli Merkava tank in the border town of Al-Qantara. The one-minute clip, released by the group’s Military Media, depicts a drone being deployed from a southern position, followed by aerial footage of Israeli military vehicles, including Merkava …
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14:03⇢Iran Condemned Over UAE Attacks
⌨The newspapers report on Lebanon's Foreign Ministry condemning Iranian attacks on the UAE (Al Joumhouria, Addiyar), while Kataeb visits Bkerki and calls for international prosecution of Iran. Hezbollah showcases a drone strike on Israeli armor (almanar_en), and Lebanon24 notes unusual movement at an Israeli airport, suggesting US preparations for war on Iran.
14:03⇢Iran Condemned Over UAE Attacks
⌨The newspapers report on Lebanon's Foreign Ministry condemning Iranian attacks on the UAE (Al Joumhouria, Addiyar), while Kataeb visits Bkerki and calls for international prosecution of Iran. Hezbollah showcases a drone strike on Israeli armor (almanar_en), and Lebanon24 notes unusual movement at an Israeli airport, suggesting US preparations for war on Iran.
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الكتائب
عون: آن الأوان ليكون الجيش المسؤول الوحيد عن أمن الجنوب ومن يحاول الغمز من باب الفتنة الطائفية والمذهبية لن ينجح
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Al Manar English
Hezbollah’s drones continue to dominate Israeli military concerns, particularly after what Israeli sources describe as the failure of deployed countermeasures to contain them. Israeli media reports on Tuesday highlighted a growing operational impact of drones on the battlefield in southern Lebanon, where they said the drones have contributed to significant Israeli losses. In this context, …
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الكتائب
رجال دين ومثقفون وإعلاميون شيعة: الاعتداء على البطريرك الماروني اعتداء على مسلمي ومسيحيي لبنان
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MTV لبنان
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الكتائب
الكتائب: لا استقرار بلا تفاوض ولرئيس الجمهورية إدارة تفاصيله بما يخدم مصلحة لبنان
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15:51⇢Aoun's Security Pact Before Netanyahu Meet
⌨The newspapers report on President Aoun calling for an 'security agreement' before meeting Netanyahu, while Berri urges international organizations to act against Israeli crimes. Kataeb insists on negotiation under presidential management. A British report on Israeli control of Lebanese lands is highlighted by Lebanon24. MTV Lebanon reveals Netanyahu's message to Trump about Hezbollah and potential Israeli escalation. Al-Manar covers two US ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.
15:51⇢Aoun's Security Pact Before Netanyahu Meet
⌨The newspapers report on President Aoun calling for an 'security agreement' before meeting Netanyahu, while Berri urges international organizations to act against Israeli crimes. Kataeb insists on negotiation under presidential management. A British report on Israeli control of Lebanese lands is highlighted by Lebanon24. MTV Lebanon reveals Netanyahu's message to Trump about Hezbollah and potential Israeli escalation. Al-Manar covers two US ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz.
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لبنان 24
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18:00⇢Carrier Arrival in Arabian Waters
⌨The newspapers report on the arrival of a US aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea as editors anticipate a resumption of regional fighting (Addiyar, Naharnet). Focus remains on the southern front, where Hezbollah reports drone strikes (Al-Manar, almanar_en) and Israeli interceptors target southern locations (MTV Lebanon). Simultaneously, reports examine Netanyahu's commitment to finalizing operations against Hezbollah (Lebanon24) and the requirement for a security pact before negotiations (Lebanon Files, Kataeb).
18:00⇢Carrier Arrival in Arabian Waters
⌨The newspapers report on the arrival of a US aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea as editors anticipate a resumption of regional fighting (Addiyar, Naharnet). Focus remains on the southern front, where Hezbollah reports drone strikes (Al-Manar, almanar_en) and Israeli interceptors target southern locations (MTV Lebanon). Simultaneously, reports examine Netanyahu's commitment to finalizing operations against Hezbollah (Lebanon24) and the requirement for a security pact before negotiations (Lebanon Files, Kataeb).
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أحدث الأخبار | 5 مايو، 2026
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19:54⇢Hezbollah Denies Syrian Accusations
⌨The newspapers report on Hezbollah's denial of Syrian interior ministry accusations of its presence in Syria (Al Joumhouria, Al-Manar), while a European report details Hezbollah's heavy losses amid escalating political and military tensions (Lebanon24). President Aoun welcomes French and European willingness to remain in south Lebanon after UNIFIL withdrawal (MTV Lebanon, LBCI, LBC). Israel considers expanding target bank in Lebanon (Lebanon Files).
19:54⇢Hezbollah Denies Syrian Accusations
⌨The newspapers report on Hezbollah's denial of Syrian interior ministry accusations of its presence in Syria (Al Joumhouria, Al-Manar), while a European report details Hezbollah's heavy losses amid escalating political and military tensions (Lebanon24). President Aoun welcomes French and European willingness to remain in south Lebanon after UNIFIL withdrawal (MTV Lebanon, LBCI, LBC). Israel considers expanding target bank in Lebanon (Lebanon Files).
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MTV لبنان
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الكتائب
حكيم عن مؤتمر دعم الجيش: المطلوب مؤتمر جدي قائم على النتائج لا مجرد بيانات بروتوكولية
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Al Manar English
Hezbollah’s Media Relations on Tuesday categorically denied accusations by Syria’s Ministry of Interior that it dismantled a Hezbollah-affiliated cell allegedly planning security operations inside Syria. The statement said repeated claims by Syrian security authorities “raise serious questions” despite Hezbollah’s “repeated declarations that it has no presence or activity inside Syrian territory.” It said such accusations …
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Al Manar French
Les drones de la Résistance islamique au Liban demeurent la hantise majeure de l’ennemi, d’autant plus après l’échec du système censé les intercepter. Les médias israéliens ont reflété aujourd’hui l’impact déterminant de ces appareils dans la bataille au Sud-Liban en faveur de la Résistance, infligeant de lourdes pertes à l’occupant. Dans ce contexte, la radio …
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خاص | 5 مايو، 2026
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22:31⇢The Great Explosion Nears
⌨The newspapers report on the mounting threat of a full-scale Israeli offensive, noting Tel Aviv's expanded target lists and the failure of drone interceptions (Lebanon Files, almanar_fr). President Aoun warns against granting Israel 'free gifts' in security negotiations while coordinating with French officials to end the conflict (Al Joumhouria, LBCI). Meanwhile, German diplomatic support for an offensive adds international weight to the looming escalation (Naharnet, Janoubia).
22:31⇢The Great Explosion Nears
⌨The newspapers report on the mounting threat of a full-scale Israeli offensive, noting Tel Aviv's expanded target lists and the failure of drone interceptions (Lebanon Files, almanar_fr). President Aoun warns against granting Israel 'free gifts' in security negotiations while coordinating with French officials to end the conflict (Al Joumhouria, LBCI). Meanwhile, German diplomatic support for an offensive adds international weight to the looming escalation (Naharnet, Janoubia).
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الكتائب
روبيو: هناك إمكانية لإنجاز اتفاق سلام بين إسرائيل ولبنان
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الجمهورية
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Al Manar English
Iran has warned the United Arab Emirates that any military action launched from its soil against Iranian territory will be met with a “crushing and regretful” response. The warning was issued by the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran’s highest military command center for coordinating the armed forces, on Tuesday amid the rapid escalation of tensions …
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