Lebanon

UNIFIL Deputy Commander Injured in Attack by Hezbollah Supporters Near Beirut Airport
UNIFIL Deputy Commander Injured in Attack by Hezbollah Supporters Near Beirut Airport

On Friday evening, a convoy carrying UNIFIL’s outgoing Deputy Commander, General Chok Bahadur Dhakal, was attacked by Hezbollah supporters near Beirut airport. General Dhakal sustained injuries and was hospitalized, while one of the three vehicles in the convoy was set on fire. Other members of the convoy were able to seek refuge within the ...

 Darling, I Want a Cat!
Darling, I Want a Cat!

Gifting a kitten, a puppy, a hamster, or a bird may seem like a beautiful gesture of love. But have you truly considered the responsibility that comes with it? A pet isn’t just about cuddles and playtime; it requires time, effort, and a long-term financial commitment. A Long-Term Commitment Take a cat, for example. Beyond the initial ...

The New Hariri
AnalysisThe New Hariri

The leader of the Future Movement, Saad Hariri, returns to the political arena after three years of suspended political activity. He has given his supporters a boost of enthusiasm, enabling them to first participate in municipal and electoral council elections, followed by parliamentary elections. However, the specifics of engaging in these ...

Israeli Army Signals Readiness to Withdraw, But Doubts Remain
Israeli Army Signals Readiness to Withdraw, But Doubts Remain

The Israeli army expressed on Friday its preparedness to withdraw from Lebanese territory by February 18, per the ceasefire agreement brokered by France and the United States. A senior Israeli security official, quoted by AFP, stated that Israel remains committed to the agreement and is coordinating closely with the US to ensure a smooth handover ...

Tensions Heightened Between Lebanon and Iran Following the Iran Aircraft Issue
Tensions Heightened Between Lebanon and Iran Following the Iran Aircraft Issue

Tensions between Lebanon and Iran heightened on Friday after a Lebanese decision to prevent two Iranian planes from landing at Beirut’s International Airport (BIA), which led to protests along the airport road and required intervention from the Lebanese Army (LAF). The aircraft in question were operated by Mahan Air, a private Iranian ...

The Media Glossary: ‘Falling in Love’
VideosThe Media Glossary: ‘Falling in Love’

Why do we say “falling” in love? What does it really mean? What makes this feeling so unique?

People React To Hariri’s Return
People React To Hariri’s Return

Thousands gathered at Martyrs’ Square on Friday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Rafic Hariri’s assassination.

Martyrs’ Square: Saad Hariri Commits to Standing by His Supporters
VideosMartyrs’ Square: Saad Hariri Commits to Standing by His Supporters

Today, Lebanon honored the memory of Rafic Hariri, marking 20 years since his assassination. A large crowd, including thousands of supporters from across the country and abroad, gathered to hear Saad Hariri’s long-awaited speech. Three years after stepping back from politics, Saad Hariri returned to the same spot where it all began, reaffirming ...

20 Years After Rafic Hariri's Assassination: Lebanon Still Shaped by His Legacy
Videos20 Years After Rafic Hariri's Assassination: Lebanon Still Shaped by His Legacy

Two decades after the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, the Lebanese people remain divided over his legacy. The commemoration, held in downtown Beirut, may also signal a turning point for his son, Saad Hariri, who announced the return of his movement, the Future Movement, to Lebanon’s political scene. Saad Hariri, who ...

FM: A Once-Dominant Lebanese Political Force in Transition
FM: A Once-Dominant Lebanese Political Force in Transition

The Future Movement (FM) is a Lebanese political party founded in the 1990s by Rafic Hariri, a prominent businessman and former Prime Minister of Lebanon. After Hariri’s assassination in 2005, his son, Saad Hariri, assumed leadership of the party, maintaining its role as a key political force representing Lebanon’s Sunni Muslim community. The ...

Saad Hariri Announces the Future Movement's Return to the Lebanese Political Scene
Saad Hariri Announces the Future Movement's Return to the Lebanese Political Scene

From Martyrs’ Square, where he was met with cheers from his supporters, amidst red, white and green Lebanese flags, former Prime Minister Saad Hariri announced the return of the Future Movement to Lebanon’s political scene. “The supporters of Rafic Hariri will remain, and their voices will resonate in all upcoming national events ...