This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 18.10.2025.
It displays 49 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
On October 18, Lebanese media initiated discussions on potential new Israeli aggression or an escalation of the war of attrition, with concerns about Israel preventing reconstruction in Gaza (Lebanon24, Al Joumhouria). Early morning reports explored a unified presidential stance post-Gaza and proposed a division of South Lebanon into three security zones (Al Joumhouria). There was also attention to former President Aoun's initiative to place Lebanon at the center of regional dynamics (Kataeb).
By late morning, a significant focus emerged on the question of Lebanon engaging in indirect negotiations with Israel, with discussions on whether Hezbollah would accept such talks (Lebanon24, L'Orient-Le Jour, Al Joumhouria). Iran's declaration of no longer being bound by nuclear program restrictions was also noted (Naharnet).
The afternoon saw further emphasis on the possibility of indirect talks between Aoun and Berri with Israel (Naharnet), with General Security advising caution against scam calls impersonating official entities (Al Joumhouria, LBC, LBCI). The evening highlighted Netanyahu's statements on disarming Hamas to end the Gaza war (Al Joumhouria) and his claims of destroying Hezbollah's weapons (Kataeb), alongside Lebanon's efforts to enhance its regional presence post-Gaza (Addiyar).