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Syria's internal security forces and military have stepped up anti-smuggling efforts but illegal traders continue to try to find ways to operate. Lizzie Porter / The National

Dispatch‘Huge returns’ draw smugglers to rugged Syria-Lebanon border

Forces in former Hezbollah stronghold put up tough front but admit criminals still active

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Lebanon army chief accuses Israel of spreading misinformation to undermine his troops

A Lebanese Christmas in US keeps Maronite traditions alive

Lebanon's cabinet to discuss draft banking law

Shadi's take on Hezbollah's disarmament process

Hezbollah disarmament south of Litani days away, says Lebanese PM

Lebanon drafts long-awaited banking law to meet shortfalls in financial system



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Travel ban imposed on former Lebanese minister facing corruption charges

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US Syria envoy Barrack meets Israel's Netanyahu in Jerusalem

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The Israeli army regularly bombs southern Lebanon despite last year's ceasefire with Hezbollah. AFP

Israeli army kills three in Lebanon as Hezbollah threatens 'crushing response'

Iran pledges 'resolute support' for Hezbollah in meeting in Tehran

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US senators decry lack of accountability over Israeli attack on journalists

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Iranian Foreign Minister 'gladly accepts' invitation to Beirut

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Today's cartoonShadi's take on a US bill linking American military aid to Hezbollah weapons

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Lebanese soldiers near the border with Israel. The US is one of the army's most important backers. Reuters

Lebanese army chief's visit to US back on the table

Unifil commander says there is 'no evidence' of Hezbollah rebuilding its presence near border with Israel

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Hezbollah threatens 'response' if talks with Israel shift from security

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Lebanon announces date for next round of talks with Israel

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Israel strikes Lebanon a day after envoys begin ceasefire talks

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Chaos as Iraq announces then retracts terror listing for Hezbollah and Houthis

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Lebanon enters direct civilian talks with Israel to 'defuse tension'

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Chaos as Iraq announces then retracts terror listing for Hezbollah and Houthis

Prime Minister says surprise move against Iranian allies was announced 'in error'

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Lebanon enters direct civilian talks with Israel to 'defuse tension'

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