Jan 6th, 2009 · There are splits within the Palestinian community in Lebanon between those who support the Palestinian Authority and peace talks, and those who support Hamas and its rejection of Israel. But all the major Palestinian factions in Lebanon have made a point of working together during the Gaza conflict.
Jul 21st, 2008 · For a year and a half, Lebanon was locked in a stalemate. Its government was paralyzed by a power struggle between a Western-backed faction and a bloc led by Shiite militants, Hezbollah. The stalemate broke in May, when Hezbollah defeated its rivals in several days of fighting. Now a new Lebanese government has formed, and Hezbollah appears more powerful then ever.
Jul 16th, 2008 · Five Lebanese prisoners and the bodies of almost 200 others held in Israel are being turned over to Lebanon in exchange for the bodies of two Israeli soldiers captured in a Hezbollah raid in 2006.
Jul 16th, 2008 · Two Israeli soldiers return home in coffins, two years after their kidnapping sparked a month-long war between Israel and Lebanon. They were sent back in exchange for Israel's release of five Lebanese prisoners. The country now reflects on the consequences of negotiating with Hezbollah.
Jul 16th, 2008 · Israel confirmed Wednesday that two caskets turned over by Hezbollah contained the bodies of soldiers captured two years ago. The confirmation was a condition for Israel turning over five Lebanese prisoners to Hezbollah as part of an exchange negotiated earlier.
Jul 16th, 2008 · Israeli forensic experts are working to positively identify two sets of remains turned over by Hezbollah on Wednesday. If they turn out to be Israeli soldiers captured two years ago, Israel will return five Lebanese prisoners to Hezbollah.
May 21st, 2008 · Rival Lebanese leaders have reached a deal to end 18 months of political conflict, agreeing on a new president. Hezbollah and its allies will gain more representation in the Lebanese government.
May 15th, 2008 · Violence between Hezbollah and pro-government forces erupted last week in Beirut and nearby mountain villages. In the aftermath, the government is taking stock of its political influence against Hezbollah in the region, while the citizens bury their dead.