Lebanon News & OSINT 🇱🇧

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇺🇸🇫🇷🇸🇦🇶🇦🇪🇬 The embassies of the five countries of the Quintet have called for a swift, independent judicial process in the Hezbollah-linked Dahr al-Baidar explosives case, free from political interference and ensuring full accountability.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇷🇮🇱 Iran's Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani declared that regional groups have begun implementing Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's directives on the “unity of fronts,” including Lebanon.

🌲 - 🇪🇺 A wave of bomb threats continues to disrupt flights across Europe, affecting Bulgaria, France, Italy, Belgium and Austria. Three Ryanair flights were affected in Bulgaria, while an Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to a French military airbase. Other aircraft were diverted or subjected to security inspections. Several threats were delivered electronically, raising suspicions of a coordinated cyberattack or electronic warfare campaign.

- A wave of bomb threats continues to disrupt flights across Europe, affecting Bulgaria, France, Italy, Belgium and Austria. Three Ryanair flights were affected in Bulgaria, while an Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to a French military airbase. Other aircraft were diverted or subjected to security inspections. Several threats were delivered electronically, raising suspicions of a coordinated cyberattack or electronic warfare campaign.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇱🇧 Hezbollah has announced the death of Hadi Fadi Kazem, also known as “Sheikh Kamil,” from the southern Lebanese town of Taybeh.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇱🇧 Hezbollah MP Ali Mokdad has criticized the central bank's suspension of medical coverage at Al-Rasoul Al-Aazam Hospital and the Lebanese Medical Center, calling it unjust and inhumane.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇱🇧 Lebanon's central bank has suspended medical coverage for its employees and beneficiaries at two Hezbollah-linked healthcare facilities: Al-Rasoul Al-Aazam Hospital in Beirut's southern suburbs and the Lebanese Medical Center (LMC) in Hadath.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱🇱🇧 Amal Movement has published a memorial announcement for Nasr Mohammad Younes, killed in the Israeli drone strike in Qabrikha on November 4, 2026.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 Preliminary US House election results: Democrats lead with 227 seats, compared with 133 for Republicans. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Trump congratulates Democrats, saying they had waited 11 years for this moment. 🌲 - 🇮🇶🇮🇷 Reuters reports that explosive-laden drones have targeted Iranian Kurdish opposition groups in Sulaymaniyah and Erbil, Iraq. 🌲 - 🇱🇧 The National News Agency reports that a drone is flying over the skies of the Iqlim al-Kharroub region. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Updated preliminary US House results: Democrats lead with 228 seats, compared with 136 for Republicans. 🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 The National News Agency reports that artillery shelling targeted Baraachit in the Tyre district. 🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 The National News Agency reports that Israeli forces are setting homes on fire inside the town of Hadatha in the Bint Jbeil district. 🌲 - 🇸🇾🇸🇦 Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrives in Riyadh on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, leading a high-level delegation, according to the Syrian Arab News Agency. 🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 The National News Agency reports that stun grenades were dropped over farmers near Halta Farm in the Nabatieh district. No injuries were reported. 🌲 - 🇱🇧 The National News Agency reports that a drone is flying at low altitude over the Zahrani area. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Updated preliminary US House results: Democrats lead with 229 seats, compared with 139 for Republicans. 🌲 - 🇱🇧 MTV sources: Beirut port explosion investigative judge Tarek Bitar has filed charges against four Lebanese Army officers. 🌲 - 🇮🇷 The IRGC warns that if war breaks out, Iran will not limit its response to the source of the attack. 🌲 - 🇱🇧 MTV sources: Judge Tarek Bitar questioned retired Brigadier Generals George Moussa, Mounir Abou Zeid and Manuel Kergian, as well as former Army Chief of Staff, retired Major General Walid Salman, today. 🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 The National News Agency reports that Israeli forces are continuing efforts to set homes on fire in the town of Hadatha in the Bint Jbeil district. 🌲 - 🇮🇱 Israeli President Isaac Herzog formally approves the Knesset election results after receiving them. 🌲 - 🇮🇱 Israeli President Isaac Herzog praises the participation of Arab citizens in the elections and condemns racism. 🌲 - 🇮🇷 Mojtaba Khamenei says the “Axis of Resistance” is achieving ongoing gains stretching from Palestine and Lebanon to Iraq and Yemen. 🌲 - 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Mojtaba Khamenei says anyone who believes political changes in the United States will alter its hostility toward Iran is mistaken, adding that Tehran will make no concessions. 🌲 - 🇱🇧 The National News Agency reports that drones are flying over Beirut, extending toward the southern suburbs. 🌲 - 🇱🇧🇶🇦 MTV sources: Energy Minister Joe Saddi will travel to Qatar tomorrow to continue discussions on the energy file and Qatar's proposal. He will not attend the Cabinet session. 🌲 - 🇮🇶 Iraqi authorities say they are investigating alleged manipulation of contracts involving the Transport Ministry and airports for the benefit of armed groups operating outside the law. 🌲 - 🇱🇧 Traffic Management reports heavy congestion on President Elias Hrawi Avenue toward Sayad, near the Baabda junction. 🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 An Israeli drone strike targets a motorcycle in the town of Qabrikha in the Marjeyoun district, with reports of one person injured. 🌲 - 🇱🇧 Traffic Management reports heavy congestion on Charles Helou Avenue toward Dora, extending to Nahr al-Mot. 🌲 - 🇬🇧🇺🇸 UK Prime Minister says the results of the US elections have drawn attention to the rising cost of living. 🌲 - 🇱🇧 Drones continue flying at low altitude over Beirut. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 US crude oil prices fall 3% to approximately $93 per barrel. 🌲 - 🇮🇷🇺🇸 The IRGC claims its air defences shot down a US MQ-1 drone over Qeshm Island. 🌲 - 🇱🇧🇪🇬 MFM sources: The first flight from Qlayaat Airport is scheduled to depart for Cairo on November 15.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇾🇪 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi that Lebanon rejects any interference by individuals or groups in Yemen's internal affairs or activities threatening its security and stability. The statement follows Yemeni allegations that seven Hezbollah operatives are assisting Houthi military operations.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱🌟 The Al-Risala Scouts paramedic killed in the Israeli drone strike in Qabrikha has been identified as Nasr Mohammad Younes.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 The person killed in the Israeli drone strike in Qabrikha has been identified as a paramedic with the Amal Movement-affiliated Al-Risala Scouts Association.

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 One person was killed and another wounded in the Israeli targetted strike on Qabrikha

🌲 - 🇱🇧🇮🇱 An Israeli drone carried out a targeted strike on a motorcycle in Qabrikha, southern Lebanon.

🌲 - 🇮🇷🇱🇧🇱🇧 The Iranian Embassy in Beirut instructed Hezbollah MPs, ministers, commanders and their families to take precautionary measures, including securing alternative residences and emergency supplies, over fears of an imminent U.S. strike on Iran and possible Hezbollah involvement in a new war.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 Preliminary US House election results: Democrats have won 145 seats, compared with 92 for Republicans. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Democrats flip a Kansas Senate seat for the first time since 1932. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Updated preliminary US House results: Democrats hold 148 seats, compared with 95 for Republicans. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 The Associated Press reports that Democrats have flipped an Ohio Senate seat previously held by Republicans. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Politico, citing Trump: “I don't want to spend the last two years vetoing everything.” 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the American people have changed the course of the country tonight. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 The House Democratic leader says Democrats will work to lower the cost of living for Americans. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 The House Democratic leader says this marks the beginning of America's return to the right track, adding that Democrats will work for the American people. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 The House Democratic leader describes the moment as a national, rather than partisan, one, saying Americans have chosen change. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Four states have shifted from Republican to Democratic control in the gubernatorial elections. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Trump says Greg Abbott lost in Texas because he is “Republican in name only.” 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Democrats secure control of the Senate with 51 seats. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Trump says he will become a political commentator to analyse why candidates won or lost, discussing both the positives and negatives. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Trump says he will remain a fierce political figure regardless of whether the election results are positive or negative. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 CBS News, citing Trump: “The war with Iran will end when I decide it ends and say it is over.” 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Trump blames Fox News for the Republican losses, accusing the network of repeatedly hosting Democratic critics. 🌲 - 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump tells Politico that his decisions on Iran are in America's long-term interest and says Washington will consider whether a strike against Tehran is necessary. 🌲 - 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump says the US will assess whether a strike against Iran is necessary, while urging Democrats to cooperate with him or face vetoes on legislation. 🌲 - 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump tells Politico that his decisions regarding Iran are in America's best long-term interests. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Democrats flip a Minnesota Senate seat previously held by Republicans. 🌲 - 🇺🇸🇮🇷 Trump says he believes Iran was one of the factors behind Republican losses, but argues that Americans recognise the importance of what his administration has achieved in dealing with Tehran. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Preliminary US House results: Democrats have won 190 seats, compared with 110 for Republicans, out of 435. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Trump says he does not expect to make changes to his administration and acknowledges that Democrats performed well in the midterm elections. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Trump says he will accept the election results.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 The US Secretary of Homeland Security says immigration enforcement officers will not enter polling stations. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Florida’s Republican governor warns that Republicans will lose public trust if they fail to acknowledge that the war with Iran has contributed to rising fuel prices. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 CNN reports that President Donald Trump has privately acknowledged that the election results could represent the worst-case scenario for the Republican Party. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 CNN reports that Trump will host a small group of allies and MAGA supporters to watch the election results. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 RealClearPolitics: Democrats are leading the Senate election polling with 52.1%, compared with 43.3% for Republicans. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 CNN reports that North Carolina has recorded a record number of voters in the midterm elections. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 CNN reports that voter approval of President Donald Trump stands at 38%. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 A CNN poll finds that approximately 39% of voters say the economy was the main factor behind their vote. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Fox News reports that voting hours have been extended at polling stations in Lenoir, Wilson and Hertford counties in North Carolina. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Fox News reports that election results in North Carolina will be delayed following reports of technical problems.

🌲 - 🇺🇸 The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee says Democrats will regain the majority. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 North Carolina’s State Board of Elections says voting could be extended by several additional hours in four counties. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 The US Department of Justice says it has deployed approximately 1,000 election monitors across all states. 🌲 - 🇴🇲🇬🇧 The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reports that an oil tanker was struck by two unidentified projectiles in its engine room northeast of Lima, Oman. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 US Attorney General says the Justice Department is seeking to exercise its authority under the Constitution and federal laws to protect elections. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Fox News, citing the US Secretary of Homeland Security, reports that law enforcement officers will not be stationed at polling places to intimidate voters. 🌲 - 🇺🇸🇾🇪 The US Embassy in Yemen calls on the Houthis to release all United Nations and diplomatic mission employees. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 Florida’s Republican governor warns that Republicans will lose public trust if they fail to acknowledge that the war with Iran has contributed to rising fuel prices. 🌲 - 🇺🇸🇱🇧 Republican Party member Tom Harb tells MTV that war against Hezbollah is set to resume, saying the group must choose between surrendering its weapons or facing the consequences. 🌲 - 🇺🇸 CNN reports that North Carolina has recorded a record number of voters in the midterm elections.

🌲 - 🇸🇾🇱🇧 Syrian security forces seized improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and equipment belonging to a Hezbollah-affiliated cell accused of plotting an attack on the Homs oil refinery. The General Intelligence Directorate and Internal Security Forces arrested members of the cell following surveillance, thwarting the planned attack.

🌲 - 🇸🇾❌🇱🇧 Syria's Interior Ministry announced that intelligence and security forces foiled a Hezbollah plot to attack the Homs oil refinery following surveillance of the cell. Several individuals were arrested, and nine explosive devices intended for the attack were seized.