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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 14.08.2026.
It displays 137 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
14.08.2026 ⇢ The day Qassem rejected the framework
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The day was dominated by Hezbollah's rejection of the framework agreement. In the evening, Sheikh Naim Qassem called the proposed deal an Israeli diktat and accused the government of failure, vowing steadfastness. Earlier, US General Clearfield met with PM Salam and Speaker Berri, with Salam demanding an end to Israeli demolitions and Berri insisting on a ceasefire and withdrawal. Israeli strikes continued on Ali Taher and Mansouri, with reports of a tightening siege and a five-nation proposal to verify army deployment. The general amnesty law's implementation and the return of Lebanese from Israel remained uncertain.
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Al Manar French
L’agence Unews a rapporté que l’Iran a déjoué un scénario d’intervention militaire syrienne au Liban, préparé à la demande des États-Unis. L’agence a indiqué que Téhéran avait averti Damas, par l’intermédiaire des Turcs, que toute incursion militaire en territoire libanais entraînerait l’activation de plusieurs fronts en Syrie et le long de ses frontières. L’agence a …
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07:30⇢Iran's Damascus Warning
⌨The Lebanese press is focused on the ongoing negotiations over the southern border, with reports of a US-Israeli divergence on the occupation of the security zone and a new US roadmap for additional pilot areas (Lebanon24, Addiyar). Concurrently, Iran claims to have thwarted a US-backed Syrian intervention plan in Lebanon, threatening Damascus (almanar_fr).
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10:07⇢Rome Talks on the Brink
⌨The Lebanese press is focused on the stalled Rome talks, with Beirut conditioning negotiations on a halt to Israeli strikes (Kataeb, Lebanon24). Concurrently, reports highlight Israel's 'slow gnawing' in Ali Taher, preparing for a decisive battle (Lebanon Files), and US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz (Addiyar).
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President Donald Trump’s Iran war has reportedly cost the US military about one-quarter of the drones that a top general recently likened to “the most valuable player” in America’s weapons lineup, The Washington Post reported. At least 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones have been shot down or crashed, leaving no more than 145 remaining in dwindling …
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Al Manar English
In a remarkable series of admissions, Israeli media outlets have declared that the war with Iran will be remembered as a “resounding strategic defeat” for both the United States and Israel, with some commentators likening Washington’s humiliation to a blow worse than Vietnam. The stark assessments, published across Israel’s leading news platforms, reveal a deep …
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12:06⇢Salam and Clearfield's Rome Roadmap
⌨The Lebanese press is focused on the Rome negotiations, with PM Salam meeting U.S. General Clearfield and stressing the need for Israel to halt demolitions, while negotiator Elias Bou Saab reports positive atmosphere (Kataeb, Naharnet). Lebanon insists on a roadmap and concrete commitments (Lebanon24). Concurrently, Israeli media concede a 'resounding strategic defeat' in the war with Iran (almanar_en).
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Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has firmly attributed the recent oil pollution along the shores of Qeshm Island to the repercussions of foreign military aggression in the region. In a tweet on Thursday, Gharibabadi also stressed that the incident further highlights the urgent necessity for the Islamic Republic to …
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Shipping activity in the strategic Strait of Hormuz has dipped sharply below monthly averages this week, reflecting mounting jitters over escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran, according to vessel-tracking data cited by Reuters. Analytics from maritime intelligence firm Kpler indicate that only nine merchant vessels transited the critical waterway on Thursday a slight …
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Al Manar French
Le journal israélien Jerusalem Post a révélé que des responsables israéliens sont stupéfaits par la rapide reprise militaire de l’Iran, ajoutant que l’armée d’occupation observe une mutation rapide et saisissante de la menace des missiles balistiques iraniens. Dans un contexte similaire, le site israélien Zman Yisrael a indiqué précédemment que le public israélien attend et …
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Al Manar English
Israeli occupation forces stepped up attacks in southern Lebanon, with Al-Manar correspondents reporting strikes and demolitions in several towns and villages overnight Thursday into Friday. Most prominent attacks took place in the town of Al-Mansouri and the area surrounding it, in Tyre district. Al-Manar correspondent reported two demolitions operations in the town’s outskirts during the …
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13:40⇢Clearfield's Beirut Visit Amid Rome Talks
⌨The Lebanese press is focused on the ongoing Rome negotiations and the persistent Israeli violations in the south. PM Salam and Speaker Berri met with US General Clearfield, with Salam demanding Israel halt demolitions and Berri insisting on a ceasefire and withdrawal (Kataeb, Naharnet, Addiyar). Concurrently, reports highlight Israel's surprise at Iran's rapid military rebuilding (Lebanon24, almanar_fr), and the Israeli army's manpower shortages due to multiple fronts (Al-Manar).
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Al Manar English
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Friday told US ambassador and the head of the Military Coordination Group for Lebanon (MCG4L) that the key to stability remains compelling ‘Israel’ to cease its war on Lebanon and withdraw to the international borders. Speaker Berri received Ambassador Michel Issa, MCG4L Head General Joseph Clearfield, and an accompanying …
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Iran has rebuilt its ballistic missile production capacity far faster than Israeli military and Mossad assessments anticipated following the 2026 war, according to Hebrew media, raising fresh concerns in the Zionist entity over Tehran’s ability to rapidly restore its military capabilities. The report by The Jerusalem Post said the recovery extends beyond missile production to …
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15:36⇢Amnesty's Shadow Over Return
⌨The Lebanese press is focused on the aftermath of the general amnesty law, with questions about its implementation and the return of Lebanese from Israel (L'Orient-Le Jour, MTV Lebanon). Concurrently, reports highlight Iran's rapid missile rebuilding and its impact on the region, including strikes on the US fleet and the Strait of Hormuz (Lebanon24, almanar_en, Janoubia).
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Al Manar French
Reuters a cité des responsables américains affirmant que les services de renseignement américains n’ont pas été en mesure de vérifier les avertissements israéliens répétés depuis l’année dernière, selon lesquels l’Iran chercherait à assassiner le président Donald Trump. Selon ces sources, les avertissements, transmis aux agences de renseignement américaines et parfois relayés directement par des responsables …
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Al Manar English
Iranian media announced on Friday that an MQ-9 drone was shot down by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) advanced air defense system, operating under the control of the country’s integrated air defense network, in the skies over Hormozgan province. These media outlets also broadcast footage of American and Israeli drones and fighter jets that …
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During the recent meeting between the US President Donald Trump and the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office two weeks ago, the former asked the latter how he was doing in the polls ahead of an Oct. 27 election, according to Axios. Netanyahu paused. Then one of his advisers piped up: “Mr. …
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19:15⇢Qassem Spurns the Framework Diktats
⌨The Lebanese press highlights the tightening Israeli siege around Ali Taher and Speaker Berri’s last-minute mediation efforts (L'Orient Le Jour, Lebanon Files). Concurrently, Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem has formally rejected the proposed negotiation framework, labeling it an Israeli diktat and accusing the government of total failure in diplomatic rounds (Addiyar, Lebanon Files). Editors also track a new five-nation proposal to verify the army's deployment (Kataeb).
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Al Manar English
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem delivered on Friday a televised speech on the anniversary of the Divine Victory over the Israeli enemy in 2006, affirming that the Israeli enemy has always resorted to pretexts in order to wage prepared wars on Lebanon. Sheikh Qassem pointed out that on March 2, 2026, the Resistance responded …
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22:02⇢Qassem's Steadfast Vow
⌨The Lebanese press is dominated by Hezbollah's rejection of the framework agreement, with Sheikh Qassem vowing steadfastness and refusing surrender (Al-Manar, Lebanon Files). Concurrently, Israeli strikes on Ali Taher and Mansouri continue, with reports of a tightening siege and the return of Lebanese from Israel remaining uncertain (L'Orient-Le Jour, Addiyar, Lebanon24).
