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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 29.08.2026.

It displays 72 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

29.08.2026The day Israel raised its flag on the border

On August 29, Lebanese media focused on the Israeli military's advance and flag-raising in southern border areas, with MTV Lebanon and Al-Manar reporting continued strikes and fires. Hezbollah's Sheikh Qassem reiterated defiance, rejecting surrender and US mediation, while the UNIFIL mandate expiration drew attention, with Lebanon seeking a limited extension. Reports indicated US-Israel talks with Iran and Hezbollah over Ali al-Taher's evacuation, and internal tensions over US pressure. Kataeb challenged Hezbollah's 'support front' results, and Lebanon24 highlighted the building collapse crisis in Tripoli. The day saw a shift from diplomatic maneuvering to visible military escalation on the ground.

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04:03

04:03Hezbollah's Defiant Vow Amid US Pressure

The Lebanese press is dominated by Hezbollah's defiance amid US pressure, with Sheikh Naim Qassem vowing not to surrender and rejecting a US mediator, while reports indicate US-Israel talks with Iran and Hezbollah over Ali al-Taher's evacuation. Concurrently, a US report warns of the situation in south Lebanon after a UNIFIL withdrawal, and internal political tensions surface over US pressure and the Ali Taher issue.
04:03

04:03Hezbollah's Defiant Vow Amid US Pressure

The Lebanese press is dominated by Hezbollah's defiance amid US pressure, with Sheikh Naim Qassem vowing not to surrender and rejecting a US mediator, while reports indicate US-Israel talks with Iran and Hezbollah over Ali al-Taher's evacuation. Concurrently, a US report warns of the situation in south Lebanon after a UNIFIL withdrawal, and internal political tensions surface over US pressure and the Ali Taher issue.
10:07

10:07Israel's Stalled Withdrawal

The Lebanese press is focused on the ongoing Israeli military operations in the south, with Al-Manar reporting continued Zionist attacks and MTV Lebanon noting Israel's reluctance to withdraw, fearing Trump's reaction. Concurrently, Kataeb challenges Hezbollah's deputy leader on the 'support front' results, while Lebanon24 highlights the building collapse crisis in Tripoli.
10:07

10:07Israel's Stalled Withdrawal

The Lebanese press is focused on the ongoing Israeli military operations in the south, with Al-Manar reporting continued Zionist attacks and MTV Lebanon noting Israel's reluctance to withdraw, fearing Trump's reaction. Concurrently, Kataeb challenges Hezbollah's deputy leader on the 'support front' results, while Lebanon24 highlights the building collapse crisis in Tripoli.
10:59
Le secrétaire général du Hezbollah, Cheikh Naïm Qassem, a affirmé vendredi que la région traverse actuellement « une restructuration historique de son image et de son équilibre des pouvoirs, et que nous sommes témoins d’événements extraordinaires ». Dans un discours commémorant l’anniversaire du prophète Mohammad (P) et de son petit-fils, l’imam Jaafar al-Sadeq, ainsi que …
10:59
13:04

13:04Israeli Colors on the Border

Editors emphasize the Israeli military’s reported advance and the raising of its flag in southern border zones (MTV Lebanon, Al-Manar). While Hezbollah maintains a stance of total confrontation (almanar_fr, almanar_en), attention turns to the United Nations as the UNIFIL mandate nears expiration with support for a temporary extension (Naharnet, Janoubia). Analytical pieces question if Netanyahu seeks a broader Lebanese front to bypass domestic electoral pressures (Lebanon24).
13:04

13:04Israeli Colors on the Border

Editors emphasize the Israeli military’s reported advance and the raising of its flag in southern border zones (MTV Lebanon, Al-Manar). While Hezbollah maintains a stance of total confrontation (almanar_fr, almanar_en), attention turns to the United Nations as the UNIFIL mandate nears expiration with support for a temporary extension (Naharnet, Janoubia). Analytical pieces question if Netanyahu seeks a broader Lebanese front to bypass domestic electoral pressures (Lebanon24).
14:39
Le secrétaire général du Hezbollah, Cheikh Naïm Qassem, a affirmé vendredi que la région traverse actuellement « une restructuration historique de son image et de son équilibre des pouvoirs, et que nous sommes témoins d’événements extraordinaires ». Dans un discours commémorant l’anniversaire du prophète Mohammad (P) et de son petit-fils, l’imam Jaafar al-Sadeq, ainsi que …
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19:19

19:19Qassem's Defiant Vow Amid Regional Upheaval

The Lebanese press is focused on Hezbollah's Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem's speech, where he declared the group broke the 'Greater Israel' project and will remain steadfast, amid reports of extraordinary regional events and a historical restructuring of power (Al-Manar, almanar_fr, almanar_en). Concurrently, L'Orient-Le Jour draws parallels between the new Syria and Saddam Hussein's specter, while Lebanon24 warns of a dangerous Iranian scenario in Lebanon that could explode the region.
19:19

19:19Qassem's Defiant Vow Amid Regional Upheaval

The Lebanese press is focused on Hezbollah's Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem's speech, where he declared the group broke the 'Greater Israel' project and will remain steadfast, amid reports of extraordinary regional events and a historical restructuring of power (Al-Manar, almanar_fr, almanar_en). Concurrently, L'Orient-Le Jour draws parallels between the new Syria and Saddam Hussein's specter, while Lebanon24 warns of a dangerous Iranian scenario in Lebanon that could explode the region.