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Israeli Citizen Repatriated from Lebanon After Year in Detention

This is Beirut 21/08 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Thursday the repatriation of an Israeli citizen who had been held in Lebanon for a year. Saleh Abu Hussein returned to Israel through the Naqoura border crossing, in a transfer coordinated by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The handover followed several ...

UNIFIL Chief Abaniara Reaffirms Mission in South Lebanon

This is Beirut 21/08 13:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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Major General Diodato Abaniara, commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), on Thursday reaffirmed the mission’s commitment to supporting the Lebanese Army (LAF) in extending its authority, maintaining security, and protecting residents of southern Lebanon. Responding to questions about UNIFIL’s priorities following the ...

Gemayel Slams Rhetoric Against Patriarch Rai

This is Beirut 21/08 12:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Kataeb Party Chief Sami Gemayel on Thursday condemned recent remarks targeting Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai, describing them as “unacceptable.” In his remarks after a meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Gemayel warned that such rhetoric is “counterproductive to efforts for national consensus.” In parallel, he reaffirmed his ...

Zaki Conveys Arab League Support for Lebanese Sovereignty

This is Beirut 21/08 12:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed, on Thursday, to Arab League Deputy Secretary-General Ambassador Hossam Zaki Lebanon’s commitment to implementing the arms control resolution in a way that safeguards the interests of all Lebanese citizens. He emphasized the necessity for Israel to fulfill its obligations to create the conditions required for ...

UK Inaugurates Upgraded Lebanese Armed Forces Training Facility in Zahrani

This is Beirut 21/08 10:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Kingdom inaugurated a newly upgraded Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) training facility in Zahrani, southern Lebanon, on Wednesday. British Ambassador to Lebanon Hamish Cowell attended the ceremony alongside senior LAF and UK defense officials. In a statement posted on Thursday, the embassy said that the facility, developed with the ...

Russia, Ukraine, Hezbollah: Drained by Endless Wars

Marc Saikali 21/08 08:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Some wars drag on endlessly. Not because they are unsolvable, but because certain leaders have decided their political survival depends on keeping them alive. Two examples stand out today: the war in Ukraine and Hezbollah’s self-proclaimed “resistance” in Lebanon. Since February 2022, Moscow has clung to a military adventure ...

Israeli Drone Strikes Kills One in Deir Sirian

This is Beirut 21/08 07:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Tensions continued to escalate Thursday morning in southern Lebanon, where an Israeli drone strike targeted a motorcycle in the town of Deir Sirian, killing at least one person, according to preliminary reports. The raid followed several hours of heightened security tensions in southern Lebanon. Airstrikes struck the villages of Ain Baal and ...

Palestinian Authority to Start Weapons Surrender in Lebanon Camps

This is Beirut 20/08 22:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Palestinian Authority is set to announce the start of a weapons handover phase in Palestinian camps in Lebanon within the next 24 hours, sources told al-Markazia. The plan, reportedly finalized under the direct instructions of President Mahmoud Abbas, comes after the arrival of the new Palestinian Ambassador to Beirut, Mohammad al-Asaad. A ...

Residents Protest Against UNIFIL Patrol in Deir Siryan

This is Beirut 20/08 22:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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On Wednesday, residents of Deir Siryan, close to Hezbollah, protested after a Finnish UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) patrol reportedly entered private olive groves without being accompanied by the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF). The incident comes ahead of a vote on the extension of UNIFIL’s mandate, with the UN Security Council ...

The Silent Crisis of Lebanese Apples

Christiane Tager 20/08 21:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In many mountain communities, apples are far more than a dessert – they are an economic pillar. Families depend on the harvest to cover schooling, healthcare and daily expenses. When apples go unsold, the entire rural economy wobbles. Juice, jams, artisanal cider and vinegar exist as alternatives, but they are insufficient to handle ...

US Signals Conditional UNIFIL Extension Amid Lebanese Security Concerns

This is Beirut 20/08 21:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A US State Department source overseeing the UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) mission said Wednesday that the one-year extension for the peacekeeping force is not open-ended, but comes with a clear timeline to end its role. Speaking to MTV Lebanon, the official emphasized that the naval component will remain until the mission’s ...

Patriarch Rai’s Call for Hezbollah Disarmament Draws Backlash and Support

This is Beirut 20/08 18:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros Rai’s firm stance on the disarmament of Hezbollah in a recent interview received immediate backlash and provocations from the party’s allies, but also strong backing from political, religious and civil groups who defended Bkerke’s position on national sovereignty. While Hezbollah supporters accused the ...