Gebran Bassil: Navigating His Political Exit Strategies

Johnny Kortbawi 29/03 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Gebran Bassil, the son-in-law of former President Michel Aoun, is hardly envied for his limited options, particularly with the upcoming parliamentary elections. He is growing increasingly concerned about the potential alliance between Majd Harb, son of former MP and Minister Boutros Harb, and the Lebanese Forces (LF) in Batroun, a partnership that ...

Joseph Aoun Calls for Lifting Sanctions on Syria

This is Beirut 28/03 23:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized on Friday the importance of lifting international sanctions on Syria to enhance stability in Lebanon and the region as a whole and to facilitate the return of displaced persons. He made these remarks during a virtual summit organized by France at the Élysée Palace while on an official visit to Paris. ...

VideosIsraeli Strike Hits Beirut's Southern Suburb, Marking First Attack Since November's Ceasefire

Lyne Sammouri 28/03 19:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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An Israeli airstrike targeted with two missiles a building in Beirut's southern suburb on Friday, the first such attack since November's ceasefire. The strike followed an evacuation order for Hadath residents, causing panic and heavy traffic in the area.

United States Targets Hezbollah's Sanctions Evasion Network

This is Beirut 28/03 19:03 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United States’ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on Friday the designation of a Lebanon-based sanctions evasion network that supports Hezbollah's financial operations. This network, managed by Hezbollah’s finance team, is said to oversee commercial projects and oil smuggling operations that generate significant revenue for ...

Israel Resumes Threats Against Lebanon, Five Killed in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut 28/03 18:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Two Syrian nationals were killed on Friday afternoon in an Israeli drone strike targeting the Yohmor al-Shqif region (Nabatiyeh caza), according to a preliminary assessment by the Lebanese Ministry of Health. In addition, an Israeli raid killed three people in Kfar Tibnit, including a woman, and wounded eighteen, including women and children. Two ...

Morgan Ortagus: Hezbollah Must Be Disarmed, Lebanon Needs to Pursue Diplomatic Solutions with Israel

This is Beirut 28/03 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In an interview with Al-Hadath today, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus addressed the ongoing tensions between Lebanon and Israel, emphasizing the need for diplomatic negotiations and economic reforms in Lebanon. Ortagus reiterated that the Lebanese government is responsible for disarming Hezbollah, stating that no ...

Macron and Aoun Denounce Israel's "Unjustified" Strikes on Lebanon

This is Beirut 28/03 16:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called an Israeli air strike on Beirut’s southern suburb "unacceptable", saying it was a "violation of the ceasefire" agreed in November between Israel and Hezbollah. Speaking at a joint press conference with Lebanese counterpart President Joseph Aoun, at the Elysees Palace, Macron said “I expressed ...

Another Year Before Kleiate Airport Reopens?

Liliane Mokbel 28/03 16:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced during his visit on Tuesday to the site of Kleiate Airport, located in Akkar in northern Lebanon, that the facility could be back in operation within a year. This announcement raised several questions, particularly due to the short timeframe, the bidding process for the work, and the project’s financing. ...

Israel Strikes Beirut's Southern Suburb for First Time in Months

This is Beirut 28/03 14:15 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Four months after a ceasefire agreement halted the war between Israel and Hezbollah, Israel struck the southern suburb of Beirut on Friday in response to the firing of two rockets at northern Israel from south Lebanon earlier. The Israeli army said it targeted a warehouse used by Hezbollah’s aerial unit 121 for storing drones in the ...

Editorial​The Hidden Agenda Behind the Attacks on Joseph Aoun

Michel Touma 28/03 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In the political life of a nation, it is often necessary to set the record straight and to place the current situation within its broader national context. In other words, it is important to return to the foundational principles that guide a people’s evolution of at a specific historical moment. In the case of Lebanon, this approach becomes ...

Lebanon and Syria Sign Historic Border Demarcation Agreement Under Saudi Mediation

This is Beirut 28/03 11:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The defense ministers of Lebanon and Syria signed an agreement in Jeddah "to address security and military threats" along their common border, the official Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday. The accord comes after frontier clashes this month that left 10 people dead. SPA, the saudi press agency, reported that Michel Menassa and his Syrian ...

President Aoun on an Official Visit to Paris 

This is Beirut 28/03 10:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived in Paris on Friday morning, accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssef Rajji, for a brief but strategically significant visit. The trip underscores Lebanon’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to strengthen ties with France and seek international support for its security and economic challenges.  The ...