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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 05.08.2026.

It displays 138 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

05.08.2026The Day Rome Talks Ended Early Under Israeli Escalation

Editors tracked the second day of Rome negotiations, which began with reports of improved atmosphere and three parallel meetings on political, military, and border files. By early afternoon, Israel issued its first evacuation order for Mansouri since June, followed by strikes on Tebnine that killed one and wounded eleven. The talks ended earlier than scheduled, with Israel rejecting pilot zones in Bint Jbeil or Khiam. Coverage split between diplomatic progress and field escalation, with Kataeb and MTV noting a potential US-Iran interim deal on Hormuz. The day's narrative shifted from cautious optimism to the collapse of the negotiating framework under military pressure.

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07:41

07:41Rome Talks Stall, Trump's Ultimatum Looms

The newspapers focus on the Rome negotiations, with Lebanon demanding a ceasefire and an end to violations, while Washington renews support for direct talks (Lebanon24, Kataeb). Concurrently, Trump escalates threats against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, warning of severe consequences if no deal is reached (Addiyar, LBC).
07:41

07:41Rome Talks Stall, Trump's Ultimatum Looms

The newspapers focus on the Rome negotiations, with Lebanon demanding a ceasefire and an end to violations, while Washington renews support for direct talks (Lebanon24, Kataeb). Concurrently, Trump escalates threats against Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, warning of severe consequences if no deal is reached (Addiyar, LBC).
09:46
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says the ongoing talks between Iran and Oman regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz are completely bilateral in nature between the two coastal states and aimed at determining the safe shipping route through the strategic waterway. In his weekly press briefing on Monday, Baghei addressed certain current regional …
09:46
10:12

10:12Israeli Tunnel Demolition in the South

The newspapers report on escalating Israeli operations in south Lebanon, with videos of tunnel destruction and reports of incursions, while diplomatic efforts continue: Kataeb highlights a tense August 4, Lebanon24 discusses potential Hezbollah-Syria meeting, and LBC covers Parliament Speaker Berri's call for a meeting. Concurrently, Al-Manar reports Yemeni attack on Saudi oil tanker, and Addiyar covers US support for Israel dividing Democrats in Michigan.
10:12

10:12Israeli Tunnel Demolition in the South

The newspapers report on escalating Israeli operations in south Lebanon, with videos of tunnel destruction and reports of incursions, while diplomatic efforts continue: Kataeb highlights a tense August 4, Lebanon24 discusses potential Hezbollah-Syria meeting, and LBC covers Parliament Speaker Berri's call for a meeting. Concurrently, Al-Manar reports Yemeni attack on Saudi oil tanker, and Addiyar covers US support for Israel dividing Democrats in Michigan.
10:16
US President Donald Trump launched his military campaign against Iran with the declared aim of securing “unconditional surrender” from Tehran. Months later, the White House finds itself negotiating not over nuclear centrifuges or ballistic missiles, but over a single question: who controls the Strait of Hormuz. In a stark acknowledgment of how dramatically the conflict’s …
10:16
11:16
The Yemeni Armed Forces announced on Wednesday they had targeted a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea as part of an ongoing maritime blockade in retaliation of Saudi blockade, warning of further escalation against Saudi shipping routes. In a statement, the Yemeni Armed Forces Spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Saree said the tanker “Wafa” was …
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12:16

12:16Qassem's Accusation and Rome's Seventh Round

The newspapers report on Hezbollah's leader Qassem accusing the Lebanese government of serving Israel, while a meeting with Syria is possible. Concurrently, the seventh round of Lebanon-Israel negotiations resumes in Rome, and the UN counts over 800,000 displaced returning to their areas in Lebanon.
12:16

12:16Qassem's Accusation and Rome's Seventh Round

The newspapers report on Hezbollah's leader Qassem accusing the Lebanese government of serving Israel, while a meeting with Syria is possible. Concurrently, the seventh round of Lebanon-Israel negotiations resumes in Rome, and the UN counts over 800,000 displaced returning to their areas in Lebanon.
12:31
A multi-pronged Israeli military campaign swept across the West Bank on Tuesday, marked by the detention of 13 Palestinians, a string of settler-led attacks on property, and the demolition of a school facility in the southern Hebron district, according to local sources and witnesses. Watch | Israeli occupation soldiers savagely assault and abduct a Palestinian …
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12:56
The United States has depleted large portions of its key missile defense stockpiles during the war with Iran, raising concerns in the Pentagon and among regional allies, according to a report by CNN. Citing multiple sources familiar with internal assessments, CNN reported on Tuesday that the US military has used nearly 80% of its interceptors …
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13:12
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has flatly rejected calls for a military pullback from the Gaza Strip, dismissing an external proposal to disarm Hamas and signaling that disagreements over the ceasefire’s next phase remain unresolved, even as airstrikes intensify across the enclave. According to Israeli media reports, Netanyahu rebuffed a framework submitted by the so-called …
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13:36
Any agreement between Iran and Oman on future shipping arrangements in the Strait of Hormuz would not lead to the immediate reopening of the strategic waterway, Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB reported on Wednesday, citing an informed source. The source said negotiations on future navigation arrangements are being conducted exclusively between Tehran and Muscat and “have …
13:36
13:46

13:46Rome Talks' Second Day: Three Meetings, Better Air

The newspapers report on the second day of Rome negotiations, with sources indicating improved atmosphere and three separate meetings on political, military, and border files (Kataeb, Lebanon24, Lebanon Files, MTV, LBC). Concurrently, Joumblatt questions authorities' arrest of Achraf Dabbour, suggesting it follows Ramallah's orders (L'Orient-Le Jour).
13:46

13:46Rome Talks' Second Day: Three Meetings, Better Air

The newspapers report on the second day of Rome negotiations, with sources indicating improved atmosphere and three separate meetings on political, military, and border files (Kataeb, Lebanon24, Lebanon Files, MTV, LBC). Concurrently, Joumblatt questions authorities' arrest of Achraf Dabbour, suggesting it follows Ramallah's orders (L'Orient-Le Jour).
14:26
More than 1,250 Palestinians have been martyred in Gaza Strip since the ceasefire agreement took effect on October 11, 2025, according to the latest figures from the Ministry of Health, as Israeli occupation forces continue to violate the terms of the fragile truce. In its daily statistical report issued Wednesday, the Ministry confirmed that the …
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14:51
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive public health advocate, has won the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate, overcoming more than $60m in campaign spending, mostly from pro-Israel groups, NBC has projected. The result on Tuesday represents an enormous blow to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), which led the way in the effort to …
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15:00
An IED explosion near an Israeli force in the town of Majdal Zoun in southern Lebanon left several casualties that were transferred to the hospital, according to Zionist media outlets. The Israeli media reported that two soldiers were killed and seven were wounded from the 55th Brigade following the IED explosion inside a booby-trapped building …
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15:35
The Israeli occupation forces continued on Wednesday their attacks on the various towns of South Lebanon amid the reported failure of the direct talks between the representatives of the Lebanese government and the Zionist enemy. In this regard, media outlets reported that the Israeli negotiators rejected any expansion of the pilot zones in the south …
15:35
16:03

16:03Rome's Wall

The newspapers report on the stalled Rome talks, with Israel rejecting expansion of pilot zones in south Lebanon (L'Orient-Le Jour, Lebanon Files, almanar_en). Concurrently, Israeli evacuation orders for residents of Mansouri (MTV) and ongoing attacks (almanar_en) highlight continued escalation. Iran's nuclear question and Omani deal draft (Lebanon24, Naharnet) also draw attention.
16:03

16:03Rome's Wall

The newspapers report on the stalled Rome talks, with Israel rejecting expansion of pilot zones in south Lebanon (L'Orient-Le Jour, Lebanon Files, almanar_en). Concurrently, Israeli evacuation orders for residents of Mansouri (MTV) and ongoing attacks (almanar_en) highlight continued escalation. Iran's nuclear question and Omani deal draft (Lebanon24, Naharnet) also draw attention.
16:59
The Israeli occupation forces continued on Wednesday their attacks on the various towns of South Lebanon amid the reported failure of the direct talks between the representatives of the Lebanese government and the Zionist enemy. In this regard, the Israeli enemy issued an evacuation threat against Al-Mansouri town. The Israeli drones also targeted a praying …
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17:16
Le site The Intercept, citant un responsable du gouvernement américain, a révélé que le département américain de la Défense ( le Pentagone ) a adopté un nouveau mécanisme pour calculer le nombre de soldats américains tués ou blessés pendant la guerre contre l’Iran , une mesure qui, selon ce responsable, est « conçue pour brouiller …
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17:49

17:49Rome Talks' Uneven Path

The newspapers report on the ongoing Rome talks, with reports of progress (Addiyar, Janoubia) countered by Israeli escalation in south Lebanon, including strikes on Tebnine and Majdal Zoun (Naharnet, almanar_en, almanar_fr). Concurrently, Kataeb and MTV highlight a potential US-Iran interim agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions relief.
17:49

17:49Rome Talks' Uneven Path

The newspapers report on the ongoing Rome talks, with reports of progress (Addiyar, Janoubia) countered by Israeli escalation in south Lebanon, including strikes on Tebnine and Majdal Zoun (Naharnet, almanar_en, almanar_fr). Concurrently, Kataeb and MTV highlight a potential US-Iran interim agreement on the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions relief.
19:10
As the United States approaches November’s congressional midterm elections, anxiety is mounting within the Republican Party over the prospect of losses that could extend into states long regarded as Republican strongholds. According to The Independent, several Republican senators believe President Donald Trump has become a significant political liability for the party’s candidates, particularly those seeking …
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20:39
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei, referring to Iran-Oman talks on safe shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, says the two sides are now working on a joint statement based on main considerations and points agreed upon during the negotiations. In response to reporters’ questions on Wednesday, Baqaei explained the latest status of the Tehran-Muscat …
20:39
22:41

22:41Rome Talks Advance Amid Evacuation Order

The newspapers report on the ongoing Rome negotiations, with reports of progress on the border file and Lebanon's demand to solidify the ceasefire (Lebanon Files, Janoubia). Concurrently, Israel issued its first evacuation order in south Lebanon since June (L'Orient-Le Jour), and a security incident in Boudai led to the seizure of weapons and 16 marijuana tents (MTV, LBC).
22:41

22:41Rome Talks Advance Amid Evacuation Order

The newspapers report on the ongoing Rome negotiations, with reports of progress on the border file and Lebanon's demand to solidify the ceasefire (Lebanon Files, Janoubia). Concurrently, Israel issued its first evacuation order in south Lebanon since June (L'Orient-Le Jour), and a security incident in Boudai led to the seizure of weapons and 16 marijuana tents (MTV, LBC).
23:35
The spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces General Yahya Saree announced a new operation in the context of consecrating the siege-for-siege formula against KSA. General Saree affirmed that a Yemeni ballistic missile hit the Saudi oil tanker “Daisy” in the Gulf of Aden, forcing it to back off. What follows is the full text of …
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