Lokman Slim was a rare Shiite Muslim who openly criticized the extremist group for its militancy in Lebanon and the Middle East. He was found dead in a car with multiple bullet wounds.
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Lebanese Officials Try to Limit Inquiry Into Deadly Beirut Blast
Months after a huge explosion in Beirut’s port, the investigation has become mired in politics as powerful forces band together to block efforts to hold leaders accountable.
Sudan Celebrates ‘New Era’ as U.S. Drops It From Terrorism List
The Trump administration formally removed the country from a list of state sponsors of terrorism on Monday, ending nearly three decades of international isolation.
Hezbollah Member Sentenced in Absentia in Hariri Assassination
A United Nations-backed tribunal in The Hague handed down the symbolic life sentence in connection with the 2005 assassination of Rafik Hariri.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Lebanese Politician Allied With Hezbollah
The action continued the administration’s efforts to dial up pressure against Tehran before the end of President Trump’s term.
Trump Announces Sudan Will Move to Normalize Relations With Israel
But the deal appears to fall short of full diplomatic ties, since there was no mention of opening embassies in the others’ capitals, as Israel is planning to do with the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
Israel and Lebanon Begin Talks on Sea Border, With U.S. as Mediator
Teams from the neighboring Middle Eastern countries are negotiating over their disputed frontier in the gas-rich Mediterranean Sea.
Basking in Israel’s New Ties to Arab States, Netanyahu Says More Are Coming
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel also accused Hezbollah of storing arms near Beirut’s airport, risking an explosion like the port blast in August. Hezbollah’s leader denied the accusation.
Amer Fakhoury, 57, Dies; Released From Jail in Lebanon After U.S. Pressure
Mr. Fakhoury, an American citizen, had been detained on charges related to the torture of Lebanese prisoners decades ago.
Hezbollah Member Convicted in Hariri Assassination
After a long and involved investigation, a U.N.-backed tribunal emerged with only a single conviction, of a minor Hezbollah figure, in the 2005 bombing that killed the former prime minister of Lebanon.