VideosDisarmament Plan: Government Talks Begin
Rayan Chami 05/09 15:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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The government has opened discussions at the presidential palace on the Lebanese Army’s plan to disarm militias.
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The Guardianship Syndrome
Johnny Kortbawi 05/09 15:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Hezbollah Middle East Syria France
Lebanon’s modern history has been shaped by successive forms of foreign tutelage, beginning with the proclamation of Greater Lebanon 105 years ago. Over the course of half a century, the country experienced various mandates and occupations: 23 years under the French Mandate, 30 years under Syrian domination, alongside repeated Israeli invasions ...
Council of Ministers: A Moment of Truth on Disarmament
Natasha Metni Torbey 05/09 13:45 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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The Council of Ministers will meet today to examine the Lebanese Army’s plan for militia disarmament. Despite the uncertainty, three points are clear before the session: the meeting will take place, ministers from the Shia duo will attend, and the army’s plan will be formally submitted to the government. However, serious doubts remain that ...
Op-edThe Empty Chair Policy That No Longer Works
Elie Ziadé 05/09 12:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The empty chair is not a strategy, it is a disguised escape. While the vast majority of Lebanese want a functioning state, Hezbollah maintains its destructive blocking tactics. But this approach can no longer succeed. Since replacing the Syrian patron in 2005, the pro-Iranian group has steadily taken over institutions and created a chronic ...
Lebanon Launches National Roadside Reforestation Project
This is Beirut 05/09 11:40 - Reading : less than a minute
The Ministry of Agriculture announced the launch of a nationwide project to reforest roadside areas across Lebanon, as part of its strategy to enhance green spaces and protect biodiversity. The initiative also aims to improve urban and rural landscapes. Minister of Agriculture Nizar Hani emphasized that the project represents “an investment in ...
Lebanese Army Raises Readiness Level to 75% Ahead of Cabinet Meeting
This is Beirut 05/09 11:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Hours ahead of Friday afternoon’s Cabinet meeting, the Lebanese Army has increased its readiness level to 75%, focusing its forces on monitoring sensitive points. The Lebanese Army is reported to be stepping up its deployment in Beirut, the suburbs and on key roads to prevent any clashes. Local broadcaster LBCI reported that strict directives ...
Disarming Hezbollah: The Lebanese Army Challenge
Paul Guillot 05/09 10:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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As Lebanon slowly recovers from the war between Hezbollah and Israel, the Lebanese Army faces a critical mission: extending state sovereignty across the entire country by establishing a monopoly on arms. This requires disarming the Iran-backed militia, a historic and high-risk operation that could redefine both the army’s role and the ...
The Lebanese Army Reinforces Presence Amid Hezbollah Support Rally
This is Beirut 04/09 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Lebanese Army Hezbollah Beirut International Airport Beirut
The Lebanese army intensified its presence on Thursday around the airport – a strategic location near the main access roads leading to the southern suburbs – and in southern Lebanon, following an internal directive that called for the “strict enforcement of the document issued on September 24, 2024, regarding raising the readiness rate to ...
VideosAugust 4: Five Years and One Month of Mobilization Without Justice
This is Beirut 04/09 20:20 - Reading : less than a minute
The families of the victims of the August 4 Beirut port explosion held their monthly sit-in this Thursday in front of the Statue of the Emigrant to demand justice.
General Security Seizes Smuggled Medicines in Tripoli
This is Beirut 04/09 19:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon General Security Tripoli North Lebanon
As part of ongoing efforts to curb smuggling, a patrol from the North Division of Lebanon’s General Security (GS) stopped a truck leaving the port of Tripoli on judicial orders. Upon inspection, the truck was found to be carrying smuggled medicines, prompting the judiciary to open an investigation and order the detention of those involved. This ...
Raggi Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Illegal Arms
This is Beirut 04/09 18:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssef Raggi reaffirmed on Thursday the government's commitment to addressing the issue of illegal arms, aiming to extend state authority across all Lebanese territory Speaking at the 164th session of the Arab League Council in Cairo, Raggi described Lebanon’s recent decision to confine all weapons to state ...
Lebanese Highways: YASA Warns of Dangerous Illegal Crossings
This is Beirut 04/09 10:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Highway Danger Opening Divider
The road safety association YASA has issued a warning after documenting dozens of illegal openings in the central dividers of major highways across Lebanon, which have caused deaths and serious injuries over the past years. In a statement released Thursday, YASA stressed: “Making an unexpected turn in the middle of a highway is equivalent to a ...