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February 17, 2026

Enemy Drone Drops Stun Grenade on Aita al-Shaab

Aita al-shaab: An Israeli enemy drone on Tuesday dropped a stun grenade on the border town of Aita al-Shaab, according to local reports. No immediate information was available on casualties or damage.

According to National News Agency – Lebanon, the…

Israeli Drone Drops Bomb on South Lebanon’s Aita al-Shaab Town

Beirut: An Israeli enemy drone dropped a fourth bomb on the southern Lebanese town of Aita al-Shaab this afternoon, our correspondent reported.

According to National News Agency – Lebanon, the incident marks a continued escalation in tensions along…

Saddi Says Opposed Fuel, VAT Increases in Cabinet Session

Beirut: Energy and Water Minister, Joe Saddi, on Tuesday said he clearly objected during Tuesday’s Cabinet session to approving any new tax increases at this stage, including proposals to raise fuel prices and value-added tax (VAT).

According to Nat…

Kataeb Leader Opposes Tax Hikes to Fund Public Sector Pay Raises

Beirut: Kataeb Party leader and MP Samy Gemayel expressed his opposition to any tax increases aimed at financing public sector salary hikes until comprehensive reforms are enacted. Gemayel highlighted the need for a thorough restructuring of the publi…

Tleis Rejects Fuel, VAT Hikes to Fund Wage Increases

Beirut: Head of the Land Transport Unions and Syndicates, Bassam Tleis, rejected the decision to raise fuel fees and increase VAT by 1% to finance wage adjustments, saying the sector supports better salaries but opposes placing the burden on citizens …

PM Nawaf Salam Inspects Bab al-Tabbaneh Area During Tripoli Visit

Tripoli: Prime Minister, Dr. Nawaf Salam, on Tuesday inspected the Bab al-Tabbaneh area during his visit to Tripoli, and met with several locals.

According to National News Agency – Lebanon, the Prime Minister’s visit aimed to assess the current sit…