The Israeli military also moved into dozens of new positions across southern Lebanon in the first 40 days of the ceasefire.

Hezbollah, one of Lebanon's most powerful political players, has been significantly weakened by its conflict with Israel.

Lebanon's new president Joseph Aoun stressed to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday the urgency of an Israeli military withdrawal as stipulated by a ceasefire deal that ended the Israel-Hezbollah war in November.

French President Emmanuel Macron met Friday with Lebanon’s newly elected President Joseph Aoun and vowed to support the small nation as it tries to recover from a historic economic crisis and the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war.

Lebanon police this week reported to council members that there were more than 1,100 calls for service at the local Walmart in 2024, which has led to some initial steps and planned discussions to address store safety moving forward. The retail giant’s superstore anchors the Cedar Square shopping center on South Cumberland Street.

Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam said on Friday the formation of a new government would not be delayed, indicating a very positive atmosphere in discussions over its composition.

Geopolitical shifts in the troubled Middle East, highlighted by the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar Assad and Iran's dwindling influence, present a rare opportunity for Lebanon to regain control of its own fate.

Lebanon now has a new government in waiting for the first time in two years after Nawaf Salam was nominated for prime minister.

LEBANON (WGME) -- A man from Lebanon is dead after his house burned down Friday. The fire broke out before noon at 117 Smith Road, which is off Route 202. Investigators say one person who lived at the house made it out with some burns, but the other was missing until investigators recovered his body Friday evening.

On this great occasion in the history of the Palestinian cause and the struggle against the Zionist enemy, the statement added, Hezbollah is concerned to emphasize the following: 1- This historic victory confirms once again that the option of resistance is the only choice capable of deterring the occupation and frustrating its aggressive plots.

Pennsylvania state Rep. Matt Gergely of Allegheny has died at the age of 45. The cause of his death has not been released, and his family is asking for privacy at this time.

Sunday's snowstorm left the region blanketed with between 3 inches of snow to nearly 10 inches, depending on the location. The highest totals were in Lebanon County, with Palmyra reporting 9.8 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service. The lowest total was reported in Hanover - just three inches.