Lebanon

Council of Ministers Approves UNIFIL’s Mandate Extension

This is Beirut 17/04 14:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s Cabinet approved the annual extension of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Thursday. The decision, made during a meeting at Baabda Palace chaired by President Joseph Aoun, sets the stage for the upcoming UN Security Council vote on renewing the peacekeeping mission for another year at Lebanon’s ...

NSSF Expands Coverage, Adds 1,067 Medications for Reimbursement

This is Beirut 17/04 13:25 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon NSSF Healthcare Medications Reimbursement Coverage

Lebanon’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has expanded its drug coverage in a major healthcare move, adding 1,067 previously excluded medications back to its reimbursement list. The update, announced Thursday by NSSF Director General Mohammad Karake, restores up to 80% reimbursement for these drugs—returning to pre-crisis coverage ...

Lebanese Education Minister Extends School Year in South Lebanon

This is Beirut 17/04 12:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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Minister of Education and Higher Education Rima Karami announced on Thursday an extension of the school year for institutions in South Lebanon and Nabatieh. The academic year in these regions had been delayed due to the security crisis caused by the war between Hezbollah and Israel. The minister explained that the extension would help students ...

President Aoun Files Appeals Over New Laws

This is Beirut 17/04 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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President Joseph Aoun has filed two appeals Thursday before the Constitutional Council challenging recently enacted laws that came into effect automatically. The first appeal concerns the law on the liberalization of non-residential rent contracts, while the second targets amendments to legislation regulating the organization of private schools ...

Hezbollah Reportedly Relocates Senior Figures to Latin America and Africa

This is Beirut 17/04 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In what may signal a significant shift in strategy, Hezbollah has reportedly orchestrated the quiet relocation of hundreds of its commanders and their families from Lebanon to countries in Latin America and Africa. According to Saudi television channel Al-Hadath, which cited a well-informed diplomatic source, approximately 400 officials have left ...

Op-ed‘Haircut:’ The Sharp Edge of Financial Cuts

Marc Saikali 17/04 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Just when we thought we’d seen it all in the Lebanese saga of economic collapse, the government rolled out a new episode—one so twisted it makes a Netflix series look like a documentary on quantum physics. A draft banking reform law, rushed through cabinet, casually proposes placing the burden of the collapse on depositors and local ...

Saudi Arabia: Reform and Disarmament a Priority in Lebanon

Bassam Abou Zeid 16/04 21:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is closely observing Lebanon’s progress on two critical fronts: comprehensive reform and the disarmament of Hezbollah. The recent visit of Saudi envoy Yazid bin Farhan to Beirut underscored Riyadh’s insistence on meaningful developments in both areas. According to Lebanese officials who met with the envoy, bin ...

Qatar Renews Military and Financial Support to LAF Following Aoun’s Visit

This is Beirut 16/04 20:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The State of Qatar and the Republic of Lebanon issued a joint statement on Wednesday outlining the outcomes of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s official visit to Doha. The statement emphasized that during talks between Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President Aoun, both sides reaffirmed the vital role of the Lebanese Armed ...

Lebanese Army Arrests Suspects Behind Rocket Attacks on Israel

This is Beirut 16/04 19:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) announced on Wednesday that they had apprehended members of a group responsible for two recent rocket attacks launched from southern Lebanon toward Israel. The suspects include both Lebanese and Palestinian nationals, an army statement said. The arrests were the result of a coordinated intelligence and security ...

Hariri Announces Future Movement’s Abstention from Municipal Elections

This is Beirut 16/04 19:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Future Movement Saad Hariri Beirut Municipal Elections

Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri, the leader of the Future Movement, announced on Wednesday that his party will not participate in Lebanon’s upcoming municipal elections, choosing to abstain from fielding candidates or endorsing any lists – both in Beirut and across the country. “Based on my conviction that municipal elections are ...

SpotlightLebanon’s Increased IMF Subscription: A Prerequisite for Future Funding?

This is Beirut 16/04 18:49 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, has tentatively approved an increase in Lebanon's contribution to the International Monetary Fund, requesting Minister of Finance Yassine Jaber to provide a study on the feasibility of raising Lebanon’s contribution by $423 million. According to Kanaan, the increase in ...

Joseph Aoun in Doha: Renewed Qatari Support

This is Beirut 16/04 13:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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During an official visit to Qatar, the President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, met with Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. The discussions, described by the Emir as “historic,” marked a turning point in bilateral relations between Beirut and Doha. During the meeting, the Emir of Qatar stressed the importance of Lebanon regaining stability and ...