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Syria: Ethno-National Imbroglios and State Formation 
AnalysisSyria: Ethno-National Imbroglios and State Formation 

The recent clashes between the Syrian Druze community and the newly formed government in Damascus betray the inconsistencies of the current transition in Syria and its pitfalls. However positive the ongoing political evolutions in Syria are, they are still thwarted by major ideological and strategic hurdles that have prevented the actual ...

Lebanon’s Municipal Elections Signal a Shift in Political Power
Lebanon’s Municipal Elections Signal a Shift in Political Power

These are no ordinary municipal elections. The first round, held on Sunday, May 4, in the strategically significant Mount Lebanon region, marks more than just a local vote. This election, and those to follow across the country in the coming weeks, could break with past patterns. What sets this moment apart is the broader context: a time of ...

Beirut Port Blast Families Renew Demands for Justice on 57th Monthly Vigil
Beirut Port Blast Families Renew Demands for Justice on 57th Monthly Vigil

On May 4, families of the victims of the 2020 Beirut port explosion gathered once again to mark the 57th monthly vigil since the disaster, renewing their calls for justice and condemning what they described as a prolonged obstruction of justice. “The truth is still being withheld, justice is being denied and the criminals remain free,” the ...

Lebanese Army Says Hamas Hands Over Rocket Fire Suspect
Lebanese Army Says Hamas Hands Over Rocket Fire Suspect

The Lebanese army said Sunday Hamas had handed over a Palestinian suspected of involvement in rocket fire at Israel, days after authorities warned the militant group against harming the country's security. Hamas handed over the man "at the entrance to Ain al-Helweh", an army statement said, referring to a restive Palestinian refugee camp on the ...

Passengers Advised to Arrive Three Hours Before Departure at BIA
Passengers Advised to Arrive Three Hours Before Departure at BIA

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has urged all travelers departing from Beirut International Airport (BIA) to arrive no less than three hours before their scheduled flights. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Directorate indicated that this directive comes amid increased congestion, particularly during morning hours, due to the ...

President Aoun Closely Monitoring Election Day Progress Since Morning
VideosPresident Aoun Closely Monitoring Election Day Progress Since Morning

President Aoun has been monitoring election day since the morning, visiting the Ministries of Interior and Defense, Baabda Serail and Télé Liban, and receiving citizen complaints. His involvement sends a strong message of confidence to the world: Lebanon is regaining its footing and rebuilding its institutions.

Mount Lebanon Votes: High Voter Turnout and Political Rivalries
Mount Lebanon Votes: High Voter Turnout and Political Rivalries

In the Mount Lebanon Mohafaza, municipal elections kicked off on Sunday morning with a relatively high voter turnout reported by early afternoon, according to data released by the Ministry of Interior. Out of 833,715 registered voters, 162,271 cast their ballots, with turnout rates recorded at 34.08% in Keserwan, 23.64% in Aley, 32.26% in Jbeil, ...

UAE to Lift Travel Ban on Lebanon Starting May 7
UAE to Lift Travel Ban on Lebanon Starting May 7

The United Arab Emirates will lift its travel ban on Lebanon starting Tuesday, May 7, the Emirati Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday. In a statement posted on its website, the Ministry said, “In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates, and as part of ...

Washington Advises Citizens to Avoid Travel to 21 Countries, Including Lebanon
Washington Advises Citizens to Avoid Travel to 21 Countries, Including Lebanon

The United States has updated its list of countries to avoid, urging its citizens not to travel to 21 countries deemed high-risk due to growing security threats, armed conflicts or unstable conditions. Lebanon is among the countries concerned, alongside newly added North Korea and Burkina Faso. The US alert system is based on a four-level scale, ...