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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 28.08.2026.
It displays 106 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
28.08.2026 ⇢ The day of the 48-hour ultimatum over Ali Taher
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Lebanese media on August 28 focused on the 48-hour ultimatum for a settlement or war over the Ali Taher hill, with Kataeb and Lebanon Files highlighting the imminent deadline. The UN Security Council session on UNIFIL's mandate was also pivotal, with the US opposing extension and pushing for the 'tripartite framework'. Reports indicated Israel's preparation for a post-1701 reality and US-Israel talks with Iran and Hezbollah over Ali Taher evacuation. Hezbollah's Sheikh Qassem rejected US mediation and called for dropping the 'framework agreement'. Domestic friction over disarmament and the Military Council's role persisted, while economic pressures on Iran and the cancer medication crisis were also covered.
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07:24⇢The Post-1701 Frontier
⌨Lebanese media focus on today's pivotal UN Security Council session regarding the UNIFIL mandate (Addiyar, Lebanon24). Simultaneously, the spotlight is on the Ali Taher hill battle and Israel’s strategic preparation for a reality beyond Resolution 1701 (L'Orient-Le Jour, Kataeb). Sovereigntist outlets highlight domestic friction over the Military Council's role in stalling disarmament (MTV Lebanon, Kataeb), reflecting deep-seated political divisions regarding national sovereignty.
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07:24⇢The Post-1701 Frontier
⌨Lebanese media focus on today's pivotal UN Security Council session regarding the UNIFIL mandate (Addiyar, Lebanon24). Simultaneously, the spotlight is on the Ali Taher hill battle and Israel’s strategic preparation for a reality beyond Resolution 1701 (L'Orient-Le Jour, Kataeb). Sovereigntist outlets highlight domestic friction over the Military Council's role in stalling disarmament (MTV Lebanon, Kataeb), reflecting deep-seated political divisions regarding national sovereignty.
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United States House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday that a Republican defeat in the November elections would trigger a “nightmare scenario,” in a clear attempt to scare voters over a Democrat victory during the upcoming polls During his campaign address with Republican candidate Tano Tijerina in Texas, the US House speaker said such scenario would …
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Al Manar French
Le journal britannique Independent a révélé une pénurie « extrêmement critique » au sein de l’armée américaine concernant les stocks de missiles d’interception avancés déployés en Europe, avec en tête les missiles du système Patriot. Le journal a cité un responsable américain de la défense en Europe et un autre de l’OTAN, indiquant que ce …
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11:18⇢The 48-Hour Ultimatum
⌨The Lebanese press is focused on the 48-hour ultimatum for a settlement or war over the Ali Taher hill, with Kataeb and Lebanon Files highlighting the imminent deadline. Concurrently, US pressure on Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah is emphasized by MTV Lebanon, while Iran's defiance of US pressure is covered by Al-Manar and Naharnet.
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11:18⇢The 48-Hour Ultimatum
⌨The Lebanese press is focused on the 48-hour ultimatum for a settlement or war over the Ali Taher hill, with Kataeb and Lebanon Files highlighting the imminent deadline. Concurrently, US pressure on Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah is emphasized by MTV Lebanon, while Iran's defiance of US pressure is covered by Al-Manar and Naharnet.
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Al Manar English
A critical depletion of U.S. Patriot interceptor missiles in Europe has left the continent dangerously exposed, according to revelations published by The Independent, as the ripple effects of President Donald Trump’s military confrontation with Iran continue to reshape transatlantic security dynamics. Citing a U.S. defense official based in Europe and a senior NATO authority, the …
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Al Manar English
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reminded the US that its pressure campaign against Iran will not work, saying diplomacy can be put back on track only if Washington opts for respect and recognition of Iran’s rights. Following his Thursday meeting with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Tehran, …
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Le secrétaire du Conseil suprême de sécurité nationale iranien, le général de division Mohsen Rezaï, a affirmé que Téhéran considère la sécurité du Liban comme faisant partie intégrante de la sécurité de l’ensemble de la région du Moyen-Orient, appelant à la fin des guerres et des opérations militaires au Liban, à Gaza et en Syrie, …
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Trump administration officials are working on a deal to secure long-term access to a portion of Venezuela’s crude reserves, Reuters news agency reported on Friday, citing sources with knowledge of the negotiations. The move that could ultimately lower the cost of oil imports, Reuters added. The agreement, which could be signed and made public soon, …
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The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) intensified raids across several areas of the West Bank on Friday, storming homes, arresting Palestinians and firing tear gas, while Jewish settlers carried out further attacks against Palestinians. For the third consecutive day, Israeli police forces maintained control of the Qalandiya Institute north of Occupied Jerusalem, while Israeli military vehicles …
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13:16⇢The South's New Ground War Loom
⌨The Lebanese press is focused on the potential for a new Israeli ground offensive in the south, with Lebanon Files reporting on Israeli preparations and Kataeb highlighting the contrast between southern Christian villages' mourning and leisure activities elsewhere. Concurrently, L'Orient-Le Jour examines the strained but intact alliance between Hezbollah and Bekaa clans, while Lebanon24 discusses escalation scenarios and MTV Lebanon covers a minor customs story.
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13:16⇢The South's New Ground War Loom
⌨The Lebanese press is focused on the potential for a new Israeli ground offensive in the south, with Lebanon Files reporting on Israeli preparations and Kataeb highlighting the contrast between southern Christian villages' mourning and leisure activities elsewhere. Concurrently, L'Orient-Le Jour examines the strained but intact alliance between Hezbollah and Bekaa clans, while Lebanon24 discusses escalation scenarios and MTV Lebanon covers a minor customs story.
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Al Manar English
Seven commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, down from 17 a day earlier and below the 10-day average of 15, preliminary shipping data showed on Friday. Among the seven vessels that transited were two medium-range tankers, one very large gas carrier (VLGC), one Ultramax vessel, one intermediate tanker and two chemical tankers, …
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Al Manar English
Hussein Mughniyeh Barak Ravid, born on May 22, 1980, in the occupied territories, is hardly a fringe figure wandering around the outskirts of diplomatic journalism. He is one of the most influential correspondents covering US-Israel relations and West Asian geopolitics, serving simultaneously as a global affairs correspondent for Axios, a political analyst for CNN, and …
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Iran has developed a new arsenal of undisclosed weapons, equipment, technologies, and tactical innovations that will be unveiled on the battlefield as “surprises” should another conflict erupt, a senior defense official announced Wednesday. Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik, spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, said military commanders have deliberately shrouded the nation’s …
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Al Manar English
A rift within Israel’s right-wing bloc burst into the open as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party accused far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir of potentially handing power to the opposition by refusing to join forces with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich ahead of October’s elections. Netanyahu publicly invited Ben Gvir and Smotrich to meet …
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15:52⇢Ali Taher's Postponed Battle
⌨The Lebanese press is focused on the Ali Taher hill standoff, with reports of Israeli preparations for a ground battle and diplomatic efforts to evacuate the area. L'Orient-Le Jour and Lebanon24 highlight the strategic significance and potential postponement of the battle, while Naharnet reports on US-Israel talks with Iran and Hezbollah. Concurrently, Al-Manar covers continued Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, and Kataeb raises domestic accountability issues regarding state-funded clerics.
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15:52⇢Ali Taher's Postponed Battle
⌨The Lebanese press is focused on the Ali Taher hill standoff, with reports of Israeli preparations for a ground battle and diplomatic efforts to evacuate the area. L'Orient-Le Jour and Lebanon24 highlight the strategic significance and potential postponement of the battle, while Naharnet reports on US-Israel talks with Iran and Hezbollah. Concurrently, Al-Manar covers continued Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, and Kataeb raises domestic accountability issues regarding state-funded clerics.
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Al Manar English
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei, sent a message on the occasion of Government Week expressing his appreciation for “the good measures taken by the government, especially the sincere and dedicated President who, despite all constraints, various plots by the American and Zionist enemy, and escalating sanctions and blockade, has …
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21:09⇢Ali Taher's Underground War
⌨The Lebanese press is dominated by the ongoing Israeli military operations in the south, particularly the battle for Ali Taher hill, with reports of renewed airstrikes and ground incursions. L'Orient-Le Jour frames this as part of Israel's preparation for a post-1701 reality, while Lebanon24 investigates alleged underground activities. Concurrently, Al-Manar highlights Iran's Supreme Leader praising government achievements despite sanctions, and MTV Lebanon reports on a cancer medication crisis.
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21:09⇢Ali Taher's Underground War
⌨The Lebanese press is dominated by the ongoing Israeli military operations in the south, particularly the battle for Ali Taher hill, with reports of renewed airstrikes and ground incursions. L'Orient-Le Jour frames this as part of Israel's preparation for a post-1701 reality, while Lebanon24 investigates alleged underground activities. Concurrently, Al-Manar highlights Iran's Supreme Leader praising government achievements despite sanctions, and MTV Lebanon reports on a cancer medication crisis.
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Al Manar English
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem said Friday that the group had broken the “Greater Israel” project and would remain steadfast, declaring: “We will hold our heads high and will not surrender.” Sheikh Qassem made the remarks during a central religious festival organized by Hezbollah at the Ashoura Square in Beirut’s southern suburbs (Dahiyeh) to …
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