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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 19.08.2026.
It displays 108 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
19.08.2026 ⇢ The day Berri pinned hopes on Trump
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Speaker Nabih Berri's assertion that only Donald Trump can compel Israel to end its war and withdraw from the south dominated the day's coverage, appearing across multiple outlets. This came amid continued Israeli strikes on Ali al-Taher and Nabatieh al-Fawqa, and reports of Hezbollah preparing for a new 'support' operation pending an Iranian order. Diplomatic activity included 86 lawmakers pressing for UNIFIL's mandate renewal despite opposition from Hezbollah and the Lebanese Forces, and President Aoun's visit to Rome for talks on the UN force's future. Iran warned Gulf states against aiding the US military, while Turkey denied Israeli accusations regarding the Abu al-Dhouhour base. Domestically, a parliamentary banking resolution was seen as shaky, and a drug bust in Beirut made headlines.
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07:19⇢Ali Taher's Gathering Storm
⌨Lebanese editors focus on the diplomatic race to renew UNIFIL’s mandate as 86 lawmakers push for its extension despite reservations from Hezbollah and the Lebanese Forces (L'Orient-Le Jour). Preparations for battle at Ali Taher dominate coverage, with the United Nations warning of an "alarming escalation" (Lebanon24). While Hezbollah-aligned media showcase drone footage (Al-Manar), sovereigntist outlets accuse the group of inflating the conflict's magnitude (Kataeb).
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Reuters a cité l’envoyé américain en Syrie, Tom Barrack, qui a déclaré que les frappes israéliennes à Idlib reflètent l’estimation d’un possible renforcement de la présence turque dans la région prochainement. M. Barrack a souligné que la Turquie n’avait reçu aucun avertissement concernant ces frappes israéliennes, ajoutant qu’Ankara aurait raisonnablement pu préparer sa propre riposte. …
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Al Manar French
Reuters a cité l’envoyé américain en Syrie, Tom Barrack, qui a déclaré que les frappes israéliennes à Idleb reflètent l’estimation d’un possible renforcement de la présence turque dans la région prochainement. M. Barrack a souligné que la Turquie n’avait reçu aucun avertissement concernant ces frappes israéliennes, ajoutant qu’Ankara aurait raisonnablement pu préparer sa propre riposte. …
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10:34⇢Erbil Attack Blurs the Lines
⌨The Lebanese press is dominated by regional tensions involving Iran, the US, and Israel. Headlines report on an attack in Erbil that complicates the picture (L'Orient-Le Jour), Iranian plans to infiltrate Lebanon using passports of deceased individuals (Kataeb), a US report suggesting the 'axis of resistance' is not defeated (Lebanon24), and speculation about Iran moving its conflict with Washington to Europe (MTV Lebanon). Additionally, there are reports of an Israeli commando operation in Lebanon (Lebanon Files) and Hezbollah's deputy leader asserting vigilance against any US facilitation (Al-Manar).
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Al Manar English
In a fiery address at Baghdad International Airport on Wednesday, Iran’s Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that American forces are desperately seeking a “dignified exit” from West Asia, while asserting that the Israeli regime “no longer has a future” in the region. Speaking from the very tarmac where General Qassem Soleimani and Iraqi commander …
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Al Manar French
L’Iran a démenti mercredi matin les affirmations selon lesquelles il aurait lancé des missiles vers le territoire des Émirats arabes unis mardi soir. Le porte-parole du ministère iranien des Affaires étrangères, Ismail Baghaei, a déclaré dans un communiqué de presse : « Nous démentons catégoriquement les affirmations des Émirats arabes unis selon lesquelles l’Iran aurait …
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Al Manar English
Iran’s highest-ranking military officer has issued a stark warning to Persian Gulf nations, cautioning that any facilitation of U.S. military operations against the Islamic Republic would be treated as direct participation in aggression against Iran. Major General Ali Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, took to social media on Wednesday to deliver the …
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12:28⇢Hezbollah's Waiting Game
⌨The Lebanese press is focused on the escalating southern front, with Israeli strikes on Ali al-Taher and Nabatieh al-Fawqa (Naharnet, Lebanon Files, Al-Manar). Hezbollah is reportedly preparing for a new 'support' operation, awaiting an Iranian order (Kataeb, MTV Lebanon). Iran denies UAE missile accusations and warns Gulf states against aiding the US (almanar_fr, almanar_en). Domestically, a parliamentary banking resolution is seen as shaky (L'Orient-Le Jour), and a drug bust in Beirut makes headlines (LBC).
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Al Manar English
Israeli occupation forces launched a sweeping arrest campaign across the occupied West Bank in the early hours of Wednesday, storming homes and neighborhoods in multiple governorates as fierce confrontations erupted with Palestinian youths. The large-scale operation stretched from Bethlehem and Nablus to Qalqilya, Hebron, Ramallah, Jenin, Jericho, occupied Jerusalem, and Tulkarm, with Israeli occupation troops …
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خاص | 19 أغسطس، 2026
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Southern Lebanon remains under heavy Israeli bombardment, as Israeli aggression escalated across multiple districts overnight and into Tuesday afternoon, according to field reports. Al-Manar’s correspondent on the ground confirmed that enemy warplanes launched a series of airstrikes shortly after midnight, targeting the Ali al-Taher and Doha Kfar Rumman zones. Simultaneously, Israeli jets struck the outskirts …
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La Turquie a démenti mercredi les accusations israéliennes selon lesquelles Ankara se préparait à déployer des forces sur la base aérienne d’Abou al-Dhouhour en Syrie, affirmant que ces allégations israéliennes servaient à justifier les raids qui ont ciblé la base. La présidence turque a déclaré dans un communiqué que les « fausses allégations » du …
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14:40⇢Abu al-Dhouhour Raids Spark Ankara-Tel Aviv Clash
⌨The Lebanese press is focused on the escalating Israeli strikes on the Abu al-Dhouhour base in Syria, with Turkey denying Israeli accusations of preparing to deploy forces there (almanar_fr, Lebanon24). Domestically, President Aoun received an invitation from Macron for a preparatory meeting to support the army and security forces (Lebanon Files), while Gebran Bassil demands an open parliamentary hearing to question the government (Naharnet).
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Al Manar English
Spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baqaei categorically rejected the United Arab Emirates’ allegation that Iran launched a missile toward the Arab country, expressing regret over the accusation against the Islamic Republic. In a statement released on Tuesday night, Baqaei said the allegation runs counter to the principle of good-neighborliness and undermines ongoing efforts …
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Al Manar English
The Israeli media continued highlighting the repercussions of the ongoing confrontation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating that the Iranians may resume the war in order to break the US siege. In this regard, Israeli Channel 12 quoted a security source as saying …
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أحدث الأخبار | 19 أغسطس، 2026
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L’Iran a mis en garde mercredi les pays du Golfe contre toute assistance à l’armée américaine, qui serait considérée comme un soutien aux opérations militaires de Washington contre la République islamique, a déclaré le chef des forces armées iraniennes. « Nous tenons à avertir : toute assistance ou facilitation apportée à l’armée agresseuse américaine équivaut à …
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Al Manar English
House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Wednesday received a delegation from the American Task Force for Lebanon (ATFL), headed by Ambassador Edward Gabriel, at the second presidency headquarters in Ain El-Tineh. Discussions focused on the general situation and the latest political and field developments in light of Israel’s continued attacks and destruction of villages in southern …
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18:55⇢Berri's Trump Ultimatum
⌨The Lebanese press is focused on Speaker Berri's assertion that only Trump can compel Israel to end the war and withdraw from the south, a stance echoed across multiple outlets (MTV Lebanon, Al-Manar, Naharnet, almanar_en). Concurrently, Iran's warning to Gulf states against aiding the US military (almanar_fr) and speculation about Iran's military plans extending beyond the Middle East (Lebanon24) add regional tension. Domestically, President Aoun's visit to Rome and the Vatican is noted (Janoubia).
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الرئيسية | 19 أغسطس، 2026
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23:03⇢Berri Pins Southern Hopes on Trump
⌨Lebanese editors focus on Speaker Nabih Berri’s assertion that only Donald Trump can halt Israeli aggression and secure a withdrawal from the south (Al-Manar, Naharnet, almanar_en). This diplomatic push aligns with 86 lawmakers pressing for UNIFIL’s mandate renewal, despite opposition from Hezbollah and the Lebanese Forces (L'Orient-Le Jour). Simultaneously, reports of continued Israeli shelling and Iranian maneuvers complicate efforts to stabilize the border (Lebanon Files, Lebanon 24, Addiyar).
