Addressing Ceasefire Violations and Israeli Withdrawals: Efforts Underway in the Coming Days
Bassam Abou Zeid 21/12 15:42 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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According to sources close to Speaker Berri, Hochstein is expected to chair the next meeting of the monitoring committee after the Christmas and New Year holidays, as he promised to Berri. A Western diplomatic source following the committee's work noted that an assessment of the situation in the south after the November 27 ceasefire reveals ...
Palestinian Disarmament in the Context of Resolution 1701 Implementation
Bassam Abou Zeid 19/12 18:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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In the context of the ceasefire agreement and the implementation of Resolution 1701, as well as previous resolutions such as 1559 and 1680, there is no mention of Palestinian weapons in Lebanon and the need to remove them, in line with international resolutions. And even though the National Dialogue held in March 2006 agreed on the need to ...
Assad Followers and Officers Sneaking into Lebanon
Bassam Abou Zeid 11/12 15:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The Lebanese-Syrian border, particularly the eastern sector, is in disarray as thousands of Syrians – mostly supporters of ousted President Bashar al-Assad's regime – illegally enter Lebanon. Security sources anticipate that, in the coming days, Syrian rebel factions will establish control over this border, focusing on the official crossings ...
Military Activity at the Eastern Borders
Bassam Abou Zeid 07/12 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
With the escalation of the war in Syria and the expansion of areas controlled by opposition forces reaching the outskirts of the Homs area, concerns in Lebanon have grown about the possibility of the conflict spreading to its territory, particularly through the eastern borders in Arsal and Hermel. These concerns are heightened by Hezbollah’s ...
As Ceasefire Falters, Lebanon Urges Quick Action on Monitoring Committee
Bassam Abou Zeid 02/12 20:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The ceasefire in southern Lebanon is faltering, raising concerns among local, regional, and international key players about its potential collapse. In response, many of these parties rushed to initiate a series of contacts aimed at stabilizing the situation. However, their efforts have so far proven unsuccessful. Hezbollah retaliated against what ...
Le Drian Welcomes Election Date and Hopes for Tangible Outcomes
Bassam Abou Zeid 28/11 19:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The announcement came as Le Drian was meeting with the Quintet ambassadors (United States, France, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Qatar) at the Pine Residence, shortly before heading to Parliament. Berri invited Le Drian to observe part of the legislative session, during which Army Commander-in-Chief General Joseph Aoun’s term was extended. Aoun is ...
Le Drian's Mission: Swift Presidential Election or Negative Consequences
Bassam Abou Zeid 28/11 08:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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A French diplomatic source disclosed that the visit of French presidential envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian, following the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, is aimed at pushing for the swift election of a president. Any delays in this process would reflect poorly on Lebanon in the eyes of the international community, which is closely monitoring the ...
Hochstein’s Visit: Outcome Still Pending
Bassam Abou Zeid 19/11 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United States presidential envoy Amos Hochstein and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri have not yet concluded negotiations on a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Berri assigned his advisor, Ali Hamdan, to coordinate with Hochstein's team on resolving the remaining points of contention. Hochstein is pushing to finalize a framework that aligns ...
US Scenario for a Ceasefire
Bassam Abou Zeid 13/11 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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According to informed sources, the outgoing administration of United States President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming one share a similar view regarding the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Both administrations see an opportunity to end the conflict and establish a new reality that would prevent Hezbollah from ...
Western Inquiries About the Role of the Opposition
Bassam Abou Zeid 10/11 15:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A Western diplomatic source expressed frustration regarding the current state of the opposition in Lebanon. According to this source, the opposition's role is perceived as being limited to superficial appearances and media statements, lacking the ability to exert any influence over Hezbollah. Conversely, Hezbollah faces challenges in a conflict ...
The Lebanese People Have Every Right to Ask Hezbollah
Bassam Abou Zeid 08/11 13:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, has called on the Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) to provide clarification regarding the Israeli landing operation in Batroun and the abduction of Imad Amhaz, who, according to the Israelis, is a significant figure within Hezbollah. Qassem stressed that, at this point, he does not wish to make any ...
The Lebanese Army and UNIFIL Caught in Friendly Fire
Bassam Abou Zeid 03/11 19:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The campaign against Army Chief General Joseph Aoun and the Lebanese Army has intensified, particularly among Hezbollah supporters and some of its political leaders. The recent Israeli raid on Batroun, which led to the abduction of Imad Amhaz, has provided further grounds for these groups to criticize the army, claiming it is unable to protect ...
US Not Convinced by Lebanon’s Ability to Implement Resolution 1701
Bassam Abou Zeid 02/11 08:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The US is not convinced that Lebanon is capable of enforcing Resolution 1701. Washington did not receive any assurance from parliament Speaker and Amal Movement leader Nabih Berri or caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati indicating that Hezbollah would accept keeping the area south of the Litani River free of weapons and militants. All they heard ...
A Powerless and Toothless Lebanese State
Bassam Abou Zeid 01/11 17:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Those in power need to act as statesmen, and the de facto powers need to show realism and courageously acknowledge that their actions have never been in the interest of Lebanon or the Lebanese people. It is inconceivable for a country to witness this ongoing destructive war for over a year while the state remains incapable of taking serious steps ...
Targeting the Army in the South Raises Questions
Bassam Abou Zeid 24/10 20:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Several questions arise regarding the targeting of the Lebanese soldiers deployed in the south by the Israeli army, despite assurances that the Lebanese regular troops are not a target in Israeli military operations. The Lebanese Army had evacuated its forward positions along the border to avoid any Israeli attacks. However, some of its units in ...