Judge Tarek Bitar to remain in charge of Beirut blast probe

Bitar has been accused of selectively targeting political figures who have been critical of Washington's role in Lebanon

Judge Tarek Bitar forced to suspend Beirut Port blast investigation for third time

While earlier reports claimed Bitar was to be removed from his post, new information shows the blast probe has been suspended due to the latest lawsuit filed against the Judge for 'mishandling' the case

Head of Beirut Port explosion Victims Association calls for the removal of Judge Tarek Bitar

Officials have announced the arrest of 19 people in relation to the massacre perpetrated by extremists affiliated with the Lebanese Forces party

Fourth suspension of Beirut blast probe as Bitar sued for bias

The judge has 18 lawsuits against him for alleged bias

Judges protecting judges: why the Beirut blast investigation is a dud

Lead investigative Judge Tarek Bitar refuses to prosecute his judiciary colleagues who signed to unload, store, then ignore the ammonium nitrates that devastated Beirut last August.

US pressure compromises Beirut port blast investigation

After over a year of suspension, a sudden resumption of the investigation resulted in an unprecedented decision to release all suspects involved in the explosion

US-backed Geagea ready to support presidential bid of Lebanese army chief

General Joseph Aoun last year pushed Lebanon's military court to convict a columnist for The Cradle for 'undermining the military establishment'

Lebanon MP faces legal battle after meeting Israel officials at Morocco conference

A photo from the event in Morocco showed the Lebanese MP standing next to Efraim Sneh, the adviser to the Israeli prime minister

Newly-elected Lebanon MP calls for sanctions on his own country

Twitter users reacted in anger to MP Mark Daou's call for sanctions on his own crisis-ridden, poverty-stricken country

Lebanese government to hold first meeting in three months on 24 January

The announcement comes two days after Hezbollah and the Amal Movement announced they would be ending their boycott of government sessions

Lebanese PM to convene first Cabinet meeting in three months ‘within days’

Hezbollah and Amal Movement leaders have prevented the cabinet from meeting since mid-October when a far-right militia opened fire on their supporters in Beirut

Hezbollah chief says $10 million spent on subsidizing and giving away Iranian fuel

Hassan Nasrallah also warned that if the investigation into the Tayouneh massacre continues in its current path, Lebanon could be pushed into "sedition"

Russia provides Lebanon with satellite images of Port of Beirut blast

The images from 4 August, 2020 are expected to aid in the investigation into last year's blast which destroyed large swathes of the Lebanese capital

Lebanon asks Russia for Beirut blast satellite images

Amid confusions over the Beirut blast case, Lebanese President Aoun has asked Russia for help. The question is: Will the images be helpful?

Samir Geagea fails to show up for hearing on his role in Tayouneh massacre

Geagea was called in for questioning Monday after it was confirmed the Lebanese Forces were behind the 14 October attacks

Samir Geagea summoned for hearing over Tayouneh massacre

The news comes as 68 people are charged with 'murder and inciting sectarian strife' in connection to the violent events in Tayouneh

Dozens turn up for second anniversary of Beirut protests

Despite the wide calls for action, no more than one hundred people participated in the commemoration

Hezbollah MP condemns Tayouneh ambush

The MP said that information points to the involvement of foreign embassies in premeditating the violence and tensions

Members of far-right Lebanese Forces party arrested in connection with Beirut massacre: Report

Tense calm has fallen over Beirut's Tayouneh neighborhood after a deadly shooting that killed at least six people and left over 60 injured

Beirut blast probe stalled again after politicians wanted for questioning file new complaint against lead investigator

Before this latest roadblock, Judge Tarek Bitar had issued an arrest warrant for former finance minister Ali Hassan Khalil

Investigation into Beirut Port blast resumes after over 14 months of suspension

The judicial investigator, who has resumed work after a hiatus of over a year, has charged Lebanon’s top prosecutor in connection with the blast

Tayouneh massacre to remain in impunity as Lebanese court releases all suspects

Israeli-trained political leader Samir Geagea was charged for his involvement in the massacre earlier this year, which targeted protesters allied with the Hezbollah and Amal parties

Report confirms direct role of top Israeli official Ariel Sharon in Sabra, Shatila massacre

By the end of the Sabra and Shatila massacre, which lasted more than 40 hours, the bodies of an estimated 460 to 3,500 civilians – both Palestinian and Lebanese – littered the streets and alleyways

Pope Francis postpones trip to Lebanon due to health issues

The Pope announced his plans to visit Lebanon when President Michel Aoun visited the Vatican last March

Chilean police arrest man wanted by Interpol in connection to Beirut port blast

According to the arrest warrant, the man was allegedly responsible for bringing 'explosive elements' into Lebanon

Lebanese Forces leader charged for Tayouneh massacre

A military court has charged far-right leader Samir Geagea for his involvement in last October's shooting of Hezbollah and Amal supporters in Beirut

Lebanese president emphasizes Hezbollah has no influence on the country’s security

President Aoun's comments were made after he and Pope Francis spoke about the 'peaceful religious co-existence' between various sects that exists in Lebanon

Relatives of Tayouneh massacre victims face financial sanctions: Report

Five months after seven people were killed by far-right militants the Lebanese judiciary has failed to bring anyone to justice

Hezbollah says it is ready for May ballots, accuses US envoy of sowing discord

US ambassador Dorothy Shea has claimed 'powerful parties' are trying to delay the elections

Lebanese government discusses 2022 budget during first meeting in three months

The long-awaited meeting comes after Hezbollah and the Amal Movement ended their boycott of cabinet sessions following the Tayouneh massacre last October