Lebanon

One Year On: Lebanon Mirrors Gaza's Path
SpotlightOne Year On: Lebanon Mirrors Gaza's Path

On October 7, 2023, the world awoke to the unprecedented news of Hamas’ attack on Israel. The operation, dubbed “Al-Aqsa Flood,” triggered a retaliatory response from the Hebrew State called “Iron Swords.”  All of this unfolded in Gaza. The very next day, early on October 8, Hezbollah launched guided missiles and artillery shells at ...

High Tech Warfare: Israel’s New Tactics
High Tech Warfare: Israel’s New Tactics

Since October 8, 2023, Israel and Hezbollah have been locked in relentless clashes in southern Lebanon. As the situation intensifies, Israel has been deploying cutting-edge tactics, including crippling Hezbollah’s communication networks and using precision-guided munitions and drones. This new wave of warfare signals a dramatic shift in strategy.

Israel Expands Ground Offensive in Lebanon
Israel Expands Ground Offensive in Lebanon

The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had launched targeted raids against Hezbollah in southwest Lebanon, expanding its ground operations along the country's coastline after deploying more troops. “Yesterday (Monday), the 146th Division began limited, localized, targeted operational activities against Hezbollah targets and infrastructure in ...

Why the Israeli Offensive Won’t Lead to a Presidential Election
AnalysisWhy the Israeli Offensive Won’t Lead to a Presidential Election

Many draw parallels between the Israeli invasion of 1982, the election of President Bachir Gemayel, and today’s invasion, along with the possibility of electing a president under similar circumstances. It’s important to discuss the 1982 events in detail, especially since opposition parties often link Gemayel’s election to the ...

Iran Delays Israel-Saudi Normalization, Israel Hinders US-Iran Deal
Iran Delays Israel-Saudi Normalization, Israel Hinders US-Iran Deal

Will Israel’s response to the Iranian strike be calculated, precise, and restrained under US guidance, the same way Iran’s strike on Israel was? Will Tel Aviv comply with Washington’s directives to avoid targeting nuclear sites, keeping its actions within the parameters set by the US, or will it disregard these boundaries and strike those ...

Gemayel: It's Time for Hezbollah to Hand Over Authority  to the State
Gemayel: It's Time for Hezbollah to Hand Over Authority to the State

Kataeb leader Samy Gemayel emphasized the need for Hezbollah to “recognize that the time has come to hand over authority to the State.” According to Gemayel, it is up to Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to convince the pro-Iranian group to allow the Lebanese state to assume its rightful role in governing the country. Speaking on LBCI on Monday ...

Intense Israeli Airstrikes Shake Southern Lebanon Monday Evening
Intense Israeli Airstrikes Shake Southern Lebanon Monday Evening

Heavy Israeli airstrikes rocked southern Lebanon and the suburbs of Beirut on Monday evening, targeting key Hezbollah strongholds. Strikes hit areas like Rweiss, Laylaki, Mreijeh, and Chiyah, with six consecutive blasts near Al-Raya Stadium marking one of the most intense bombardments in recent days. Israeli media reported that the strikes ...

War in Lebanon: The Current Status of Diplomatic Efforts
PoliticsWar in Lebanon: The Current Status of Diplomatic Efforts

“We are going to change the Middle East." These words, uttered by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu two days after the October 7, 2023 offensive, appear to be taking shape. Despite intensified diplomatic efforts to end the war in Lebanon and Gaza, the focus now seems to be on a radical solution. Can diplomatic channels still ...

Joumblatt Unveils Initiative for Implementation of 1701
Joumblatt Unveils Initiative for Implementation of 1701

During meetings with the crisis cells in West Aley and Choueifat-Khaldeh on Monday, former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Joumblatt presented a national initiative aimed at halting the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon. The central focus of the plan is the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which calls ...

Relentless Israeli Bombardment on Southern Lebanon and Strikes on Beirut’s Southern Suburbs
Relentless Israeli Bombardment on Southern Lebanon and Strikes on Beirut’s Southern Suburbs

Israeli airstrikes targeted southern Lebanon relentlessly on Monday. Several towns and villages were heavily bombarded, including Abbasiya in the Tyre district and the border town of Yarine. Moreover, an air raid on a house in Khirbet Selm resulted in one death. A fire station belonging to the Islamic Health Authority in Braachit was hit, killing ...

Jordanian FM at Serail: We Do Not Interfere in Lebanon's Presidential Election
Jordanian FM at Serail: We Do Not Interfere in Lebanon's Presidential Election

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi affirmed on Monday that "Jordan stands by Lebanon." He stated, "We will continue to provide assistance and support all Lebanese efforts to strengthen the internal political situation, and we encourage the election of a new president for the republic, but we do not interfere in this matter." Speaking from ...