Lebanon

Lebanon Races Against May Deadline to Bring Heavy Weapons Under State Control

Philippe Abi Akl 06/05 13:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s top three political leaders — President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam — appear to have reached a general consensus on the core elements of a national settlement, including reforms and the consolidation of weapons under the sole authority of the state. However, some differences remain ...

Aoun Invited to International Summits in Qatar and France

This is Beirut 06/05 12:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday received two official invitations from Qatar and France to attend high-level international summits set to take place in the coming months. Qatari Ambassador to Lebanon, Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, delivered an invitation on behalf of Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, inviting President Aoun to participate ...

New Revelations on Nasrallah’s Assassination

This is Beirut 06/05 11:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The pan-Arab daily Asharq al-Awsat published fresh revelations Monday about the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, the late Secretary General of Hezbollah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on September 27, 2024. According to the report, Israel carried out the high-stakes operation without prior coordination with the United States, ...

Turkey Foils Attempt to Smuggle 'Explosive Pagers’ Into Lebanon

This is Beirut 06/05 11:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Turkish intelligence services have reportedly thwarted an attempt to smuggle booby-trapped electronic equipment into Lebanon, allegedly intended to target Hezbollah members, according to a detailed report published by Turkish media platform ODATV. The report claims that the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) intercepted a high-risk shipment ...

Aoun and Salam Pay Tribute on Martyrs Day

This is Beirut 06/05 10:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s top officials marked Martyrs’ Day on Monday with solemn tributes to those who gave their lives for the country’s sovereignty, including members of the press who died in the line of duty. President General Joseph Aoun led the commemorations with a statement honoring Lebanon’s martyrs. “Martyrs’ Day is not just a moment of ...

UNIFIL Urges Full Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon, Reaffirms Support for Lebanese Army

This is Beirut 06/05 10:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Tuesday called on the Israeli military to fully withdraw from Lebanese territory. UNIFIL also emphasized its strong coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces and reaffirmed its ongoing support for them. The appeal comes after UNIFIL’s Head of Mission and Force Commander, Lieutenant ...

Op-edThe FPM: Once Upon a Time in Power

Johnny Kortbawi 06/05 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Those close to the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) often exaggerate the party’s political victories. After the most recent parliamentary elections, they insisted for months that the FPM held the largest bloc, despite clear figures showing the Lebanese Forces (LF) had outperformed them. They maintained this narrative by portraying their entire bloc ...

Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Positions Near Syrian Border

This is Beirut 05/05 21:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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An Israeli air strike targeted the town of Srifa in southern Lebanon. The Israeli army claimed to have targeted military infrastructure in the area. Israeli warplanes carried out six airstrikes Monday evening targeting Hezbollah military infrastructure in eastern Lebanon, according to regional reports and Israeli media. The attacks were ...

Second Hamas Member Suspected in Rocket Attacks Handed Over to LAF

This is Beirut 05/05 15:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army (LAF) announced on Monday that it has taken custody of a second Palestinian member of Hamas, suspected of involvement in rocket launches from southern Lebanon toward Israel. In a statement, the Army’s Directorate of Orientation said the individual, identified as (Y.B.), was handed over by Hamas to the Army’s Intelligence ...

NSSF Disburses Nearly LBP 1,500 Billion in Healthcare Payments

This is Beirut 05/05 12:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) announced that it has disbursed nearly LBP 1,496 billion to hospitals, physicians and insured individuals since the beginning of 2025, according to a press release issued by its Public Relations Department. Breaking down the figures, the NSSF detailed that LBP 710 billion was allocated for fixed-fee ...

Mount Lebanon Votes: Early Tallies Hint at New Political Balance

This is Beirut 05/05 12:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The first phase of municipal elections concluded on Sunday evening with the closure of polling stations in Mount Lebanon at 7:00 PM. Voter turnout stood at 45.08%, slightly below the 47.4% recorded in 2016. As ballot counting got underway, early results began revealing key trends across several districts. On Monday morning, Mount Lebanon Governor ...

Ministry of Education Responds to Concerns Over Teachers’ Rights

This is Beirut 05/05 10:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Education Ministry Rima Karami

The Ministry of Education issued a statement on Monday addressing concerns circulating on social media regarding the rights of education sector employees, particularly contracted teachers. The ministry emphasized that Minister of Education Rima Karami has made improving the status of education workers a key priority since assuming office. ...