The soldier was photographed putting a cigarette in the statue's mouth, in the second incident against a Christian figure in weeks.

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Lebanon's already weakened health system is overwhelmed, under-resourced, and increasingly attacked by the Israeli army. Amelie David reports from Lebanon.

Mohammed's life as a gay man in conservative south Lebanon was already rife with challenges. But Israeli strikes on his hometown in March were the final straw, pushing him to flee to a rare shelter in Beirut ‌hosting LGBT people.

Although there is officially a ceasefire, fighting in south Lebanon between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah has escalated recently. According to the U.N. attacks this week have been the most intense since the truce started.

An explosive drone launched by Hezbollah fell near the Lebanese border. One soldier was seriously injured and another was moderately injured.

Maariv’s military analyst Avi Ashkenazi, citing Israeli military sources, warned that current Israeli approach in Lebanon is based on defensive one only and risks strategic failure.

As crops are feeling the impact of the unusual cold April temperatures this year, a Lebanon County orchard announced Thursday it was closing up shop for the rest of the season. Honey Bear Orchards, located off Thompson Avenue in Lebanon,