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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 23.08.2026.
It displays 98 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
23.08.2026 ⇢ The day Hezbollah opened the door to Washington
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The day's dominant story was Hezbollah's signaling of openness to talks with the US, as reported by Naharnet and Kataeb, with Qmati stating the group is studying 'all options' regarding Ali al-Taher. This came amid continued Israeli strikes on the hill and reports of a potential pincer movement from Israel and Syria. Concurrently, a Syrian-Israeli meeting in Jordan was reported, and Turkey's Erdogan moved against a powerful religious order. Domestically, the Kataeb commemorated Bashir Gemayel's election, and the waste fee controversy resurfaced.
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07:54⇢The Battle for Ali al-Taher
⌨The Lebanese press is dominated by the escalating confrontation at Ali al-Taher hill, with Hezbollah holding the position and the army's role in question. Reports also highlight Turkey's maneuvers to expel the IRGC, and the US withholding support for the Paris conference to aid the army. The UNIFIL succession is a growing concern.
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Al Manar French
Dans son analyse des répercussions de la guerre sur l’appareil militaire israélien, un article du quotidien israélien Maariv rapporte que l’armée israélienne a utilisé la quantité de munitions équivalente à la quantité totale tirée au cours des trente années précédant la guerre. L’armée de l’air israélienne a effectué, au cours des trois dernières années, un …
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Al Manar English
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate telephone conversations with his Egyptian counterpart and Pakistan’s Army Chief for talks on the latest regional developments and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in West Asia. In a phone call on Saturday, Araqchi and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty exchanged views on the latest developments in the region, …
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11:48⇢The Hill of Fire
⌨The Lebanese press is focused on the escalating confrontation at Ali al-Taher hill, with Hezbollah holding the position and the army's role in question. Reports also highlight Turkey's maneuvers to expel the IRGC, and the US withholding support for the Paris conference to aid the army. The UNIFIL succession is a growing concern.
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An Israeli settler was stabbed in the upper part of his body in the village of Al-Auja, in the Jordan Valley, within the occupied West Bank. Israeli occupation forces rushed to the village after receiving a report of the stabbing attack, following the operative’s escape. The occupation forces closed off the Jordan Valley and deployed …
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The Israeli enemy continues its aggressions against Lebanon, targeting several areas in the South. Meanwhile, the Lebanese officials show total indifference and resort to silence about the ongoing Zionist crimes, except for some fruitless condemnation statements. In this context, Al-Manar correspondent reported that “the Israeli enemy’s artillery targeted, on Sunday morning, the area located between …
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Al Manar English
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force Brigadier General Esmaeil Qaani said the Israeli regime’s expansion of settlements and ongoing crimes in the occupied territories cannot conceal its strategic failures since October 7. In a message released on Sunday, Qaani described the expansion of Israeli settlements and the regime’s crimes as an attempt …
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14:02⇢Hezbollah's Open Door
⌨The Lebanese press is focused on the ongoing confrontation at Ali al-Taher hill, with Hezbollah signaling openness to talks with the US while studying all options, as reported by Naharnet. Concurrently, Israeli strikes continue in the south, with Al-Manar reporting ongoing assaults, and Qaani asserting that settlement expansion cannot hide Israeli defeats. The Kataeb party commemorates the anniversary of President Bashir Gemayel's election, emphasizing 'Lebanon first.'
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Al Manar English
In a sweeping overnight operation, Israeli occupation forces (IOF) stormed multiple communities across the West Bank, detaining at least a dozen Palestinians and clashing with residents in a series of raids that extended from Jenin to Qalqilya. Local sources reported that IOF units entered the an-Naseem neighborhood of eastern Jenin before dawn Sunday, seizing a …
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Al Manar English
Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad announces the discovery of major new hydrocarbon reserves in the country, describing the finds as a significant asset for Iran’s future energy needs. Paknejad made the announcement on the sidelines of a ceremony on Sunday, marking the renewal of allegiance to the ideals of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, …
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18:54⇢The Syrian-Israeli Meeting in Jordan
⌨The Lebanese press is focused on a reported Syrian-Israeli meeting in Jordan, with MTV Lebanon and Kataeb highlighting discussions between Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shibani and Mossad chief. Concurrently, Israeli strikes intensify on Ali al-Taher hill, with Lebanon Files reporting heavy bombardment, while Al-Manar covers the ongoing assault on Gaza. Turkey's Erdogan also makes headlines for targeting a powerful religious order.
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Al Manar English
The statement by US envoy Tom Barrack regarding the necessity of Hezbollah’s participation in any settlement or negotiations in Lebanon raised the ire and concern of those banking on the US administration and relying on its strength against other parties in Lebanon and a large segment of the Lebanese people. In this context, former Deputy …
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22:12⇢The Pincer's Shadow
⌨The Lebanese press is dominated by the ongoing Israeli-Hezbollah confrontation, with new reports of a potential 'pincer movement' from Israel and Syria (Janoubia), and Hezbollah's engagement in negotiations with the US (Al-Manar English). Domestic political issues include the waste fee controversy (L'Orient-Le Jour) and the commemoration of Bashir Gemayel's election (Kataeb).
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Al Manar English
Member of Loyalty to Resistance Parliamentary Bloc, Dr. Hasan Fadlallah, met on Sunday evening in Tehran with the Iranian foreign minister, Dr. Abbas Araghchi, in presence of Hezbollah representative in Iran, Sayyed Abdullah Safieddine. MP Fadlallah conveyed the greetings of Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem, hailing the Iranian steadfastness in face of the US …
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