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21.05.2026

The Day Sanctions Targeted Hezbollah's Allies

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 21.05.2026.

It displays 155 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

21.05.2026The Day Sanctions Targeted Hezbollah's Allies

The day opened with reports of a cautious calm in southern Lebanon after Israeli withdrawal, but by mid-morning, Hezbollah's drones over the Galilee and a large-scale fire assault on Israeli positions signaled ongoing escalation. The afternoon brought a major development: the US Treasury imposed sanctions on nine individuals, including MPs from Hezbollah and Amal, security officials, and Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, for enabling Hezbollah and obstructing peace. Hezbollah and Amal dismissed the sanctions as intimidation. The military delegation to the Pentagon was confirmed as representing the nation, amid debate over its composition. Trump threatened to seize Iran's enriched uranium, while Iran vowed to keep it. The day's events underscored a sharp contradiction between diplomatic tracks and military escalation.

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غارات إسرائيلية رغم الهدنة تودي بـ14 ضحية في دير قانون النهر

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158 و166 بخطر.. هل يعود المودع إلى دولار 15000؟

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لبنان على مائدة إسلام آباد: مخاطر ارتهان السيادة للخارج

01:57
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عون يتلقَّى اتصالاً من يزيد بن فرحان.. والبحث يتناول تثبيت وقف النار

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هل يعلق لبنان حضوره "المسار الأمني" مع إسرائيل أم يُشارك لتثبيت الهدنة؟

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07:02

07:02Security Talks or Suicide Bomb

New headlines focus on Lebanon's potential participation in security negotiations with Israel, amid a suicide bombing and political consultations between Geagea and Gemayel. Hezbollah's dual messaging is noted, while a deadline on May 29 looms. Trump's firm stance on Iran oil exemptions adds external pressure.
07:12
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بين الهدنة والانفجار... لبنان على حافة اللاسلم واللاحرب

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07:29
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توهّج الاحتجاجات يعطّل الجلسة ويعلّق العفو... حرب الجنوب تتّسع بالنار والإنذارات والضحايا

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تجاوب رئاسيّ مع تكليف فضل الله و"الحكم على الوقائع"

07:41
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إخفاق "حزب الله" وخسارة لبنان؟

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09:36Drones Over the Galilee

New headlines focus on Hezbollah's drones spreading fear in Israeli settlements (Al-Manar, almanar_fr, almanar_en) and a critical 72-hour window for Lebanon's complex front (Lebanon Files). Kataeb questions Hezbollah's failure and Lebanon's loss, while L'Orient-Le Jour reports a deal 'wrenched from Lebanon's entrails'. A potential negotiating surprise on June 2 is floated (Lebanon24).
10:38
The Iranian body overseeing the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf has delineated a specific supervisory zone for managing the strategic waterway. In a statement posted late Wednesday on its official X account, the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) defined the supervisory management zone of the waterway in both Persian and English languages. It …
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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir sparked international outrage on Wednesday after posting a video showing detained activists from the “Steadfastness Flotilla” with their hands bound and kneeling. The footage, shared on X with the caption “Welcome to Israel,” shows dozens of activists on the deck of an Israeli military vessel and later inside a …
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هدوء حذر في القطاعين الغربي والأوسط وغياب تام للطيران الاسرائيلي

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11:29Cautious Calm and Disarmament Talks

The newspapers report on a cautious calm in southern Lebanon after Israeli withdrawal, while Hezbollah disarmament negotiations with Iran are debated. A cabinet session is set for Friday. The US boards an Iranian oil tanker, and Ben-Gvir's flotilla abuse video sparks global outrage.
12:30
Le site israélien Walla, citant de hauts officiers de l’armée israélienne, a affirmé que « la situation dans le sud du Liban constitue un défi de taille pour les forces israéliennes. En effet, le fait de rester dans la même zone pendant une longue période, alors que le Hezbollah déploie des drones à fibre optique …
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بجاني: ورقة القوة التي يمتلكها لبنان في المفاوضات هي الإجماع اللبناني على ضرورة حصرية السلاح

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Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance Bloc MP Hasan Ezzeddine said that Israeli bombardment and attacks on towns and villages in southern Lebanon have continued without interruption. He cited the recent Israeli massacre in the southern Lebanese town of Deir Qanoun Al-Nahr, which claimed live of 13 civilians, including women, children, and entire families, in …
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The Islamic Resistance continued on Thursday dealing successive blows to the gatherings of Israeli occupation soldiers and vehicles in South Lebanon, targeting them with heavy missiles salvos and loitering drones. Hezbollah Military Media issued a series of statement to detail the Resistance attacks and their outcomes. Statement 1 In defense of Lebanon and its people, …
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13:19A Fragile Peace Under Siege

The newspapers report on a sharpening contradiction between ongoing security negotiations and military escalation. Hezbollah calls for a change in negotiating strategy following civilian casualties (almanar_en, Al-Manar), while others warn that Israel aims to resume full-scale war despite talks (Lebanon24, Addiyar). Jean-Yves Le Drian describes Lebanon’s state as 'dangerous' (LBC, LBCI) as domestic voices press for state-exclusive arms (Kataeb, Janoubia).
13:49
Iran has resumed parts of its drone production during the six-week ceasefire that began in early April, signaling a rapid effort to rebuild military capabilities damaged by US-Israeli strikes, the CNN repoted on Thursday, citing sources familiar with US intelligence assessments. Multiple sources told CNN that Tehran’s military recovery is proceeding far faster than initially …
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14:21
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ماروني: نجاح المفاوضات مرهون بانسحاب إسرائيل وحصر السلاح

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14:33
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الطلب الأميركي لإلغاء قانون مقاطعة إسرائيل يتطوّر... فماذا عن لبنان؟

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Iran is pursuing negotiations with the United States “in good faith” despite viewing Washington with “deep suspicion,” the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Wednesday night, confirming that multiple rounds of messages have been exchanged through Pakistani intermediaries based on Tehran’s 14-point peace proposal. Speaking in a televised interview, Esmaeil Baghaei elaborated on the latest …
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طهران تتشدّد في المفاوضات: خامنئي أمر بإبقاء اليورانيوم عالي التخصيب داخل إيران

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14:58Iran's Uranium Vow

The newspapers report on Iran's firm stance in nuclear talks, with Khamenei ordering high-enriched uranium to stay in Iran (Kataeb), while Hezbollah's rockets hit civilians (MTV Lebanon) and its base sends mixed signals (L'Orient-Le Jour). A large-scale fire assault targets enemy positions (Lebanon Files). Iran's influence in war with US and Israel is analyzed (Lebanon24), and its military rebuilds faster than expected (Addiyar).
15:26
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هدوء ما قبل الظهر لم يصمد...تجدد الغارات

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بالفيديو ـ هدوء ما قبل الظهر لم يصمد...تجدد الغارات

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لبنان يُنجز ملفه التفاوضي إلى البنتاغون ويؤكد الالتزام بحصر السلاح

16:49
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الرواية الكاملة لـ أزمة نصب "القلم" في نيويورك

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18:12The South Burns, Resistance Vowed

The newspapers report on the ongoing Israeli aggression in southern Lebanon, with Hezbollah stating that resistance is the only option left (Naharnet, Al-Manar). A Kataeb report details a statue crisis in New York, while L'Orient-Le Jour describes a deal 'wrenched from Lebanon's entrails'. Economic warnings from the finance minister (Addiyar) and a UAE report on Hezbollah's visits to Iran and Russia (Lebanon24) add to the coverage.
18:40
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توضيح من قيادة الجيش بشأن الوفد العسكري المقرَّر مشاركته في المفاوضات في البنتاغون

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بالفيديو ـ هدوء ما قبل الظهر لم يصمد...تجدد الغارات

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الملف أعدّ...توضيح من قيادة الجيش عن الوفد العسكري المشارك في اجتماع البنتاغون

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بالأسماء ـ عقوبات على 9 أشخاص بينهم نواب يساهمون في تمكين حزب الله من تقويض سيادة لبنان

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20:22Sanctions on Hezbollah Enablers

The newspapers report on new US sanctions targeting individuals including MPs and the Iranian ambassador for enabling Hezbollah (Kataeb, LBC, LBCI). Meanwhile, Trump threatens to seize and destroy Iran's enriched uranium (Addiyar), and a question is raised whether Khamenei faces a Bin Laden scenario (Lebanon24). The military delegation to the Pentagon is defended as representing the nation (Lebanon Files).
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بالأسماء ـ عقوبات أميركية على نوّاب ومسؤولين في الجيش اللبناني والأمن العام والحزب وحركة أمل

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22:33Sanctions Rain on Hezbollah's Allies

The newspapers report on new US sanctions targeting nine MPs and security officials from Hezbollah and Amal, described by Washington as obstructing peace and disarmament. Hezbollah and Amal dismiss the move as a failed intimidation attempt. L'Orient-Le Jour warns it's 'only the beginning.'
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Hezbollah issued on Thursday a statement which affirms that the sanctions issued by the US Departments of State and Treasury against Lebanese MPs elected by the people, officers in the Lebanese Army and General Security, and officials in Hezbollah and the Amal Movement, constitute an American attempt to intimidate the free Lebanese people in order …
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