Lebanon
Pressure over Syrian refugees will grow in host states
Hostility towards refugees is rising in key host countries, but the chances of substantial voluntary returns are slim
Middle EastAlleged Israeli strikes raise risk of Hezbollah clash
Israel has restricted movement on its northern border as Hezbollah accused it of launching two drone attacks in Lebanon
IsraelLebanon’s Druze de-escalation offers temporary relief
The cabinet has reconvened after weeks of acrimony between two Druze parties that prevented it from holding sessions
LebanonLebanon faces yet more hurdles to unlock foreign funds
Parliament has finally passed the 2019 budget, but acrimony over a fatal shooting is preventing the cabinet from sitting
LebanonHint of Saudi aid will give Lebanon a temporary bump
Lebanese bonds rallied today after several former prime ministers said Riyadh was planning to offer financial assistance
LebanonAdded US sanctions on Lebanon’s Hezbollah may backfire
The US Treasury has announced new sanctions against members of Hezbollah, including two sitting parliamentarians
United StatesLebanese clash casts further doubt on government unity
A cabinet session was postponed after clashes between two Druze factions, which are both represented in the government
LebanonLebanese gains from Syrian rebuilding may be limited
Lebanon's port of Tripoli hopes to gain from Syrian reconstruction but that will be limited by the slow pace of progress
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