Lebanon

No More Palestinian Weapons Outside Refugee Camps
No More Palestinian Weapons Outside Refugee Camps

The issue of Palestinian weapons outside the refugee camps was discussed in a meeting that brought together the Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee and Palestinian factions. At the end of the meeting, it was announced that the matter was settled and that no more arms existed outside the camps.   The meeting, held at the Grand Serail on ...

Salam Vows Full Implementation of 1701, Justice for Beirut Port Victims
Salam Vows Full Implementation of 1701, Justice for Beirut Port Victims

In his first declaration after being nominated, Prime Minister designate Nawaf Salam emphasized the importance of restoring the state’s authority across all of Lebanon in accordance with the Taif Agreement. He also highlighted the need for the full implementation of UN Resolution 1701 and related ceasefire provisions, and securing Israel’s ...

When Hezbollah Takes a Backseat...
Op-edWhen Hezbollah Takes a Backseat...

Hezbollah has been a central player in the political arena since 2005. It effectively replaced Syrian tutelage with its own presence in the Cabinet, starting with its participation in Najib Mikati's first government in April 2005. This marked the beginning of the party’s active and uninterrupted role in governance. More than once, Hezbollah ...

Tensions Persist as Israeli Forces Remain Along Lebanon's Southern Border
Tensions Persist as Israeli Forces Remain Along Lebanon's Southern Border

With less than two weeks to go before the end of the ceasefire introduced on November 27, Israeli forces are still present in the areas along Lebanon's southern border. For the second consecutive day, the Israeli army continued its incursion into the villages of Mfaylha and Ras al-Dahr, west of Mays al-Jabal. Sweep operations are underway, ...

UAE Embassy Reopens in Lebanon: A Diplomatic Milestone
UAE Embassy Reopens in Lebanon: A Diplomatic Milestone

The reopening of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Embassy in Beirut, following a two-year closure, marks a significant milestone in the diplomatic ties between the two nations. This symbolic and strategic move, welcomed by the Lebanese government, heralds a new phase of cooperation and dialogue. What led to this decision, and what are its ...

President Aoun Says Government Formation Will Be 'Smooth and Quick'
President Aoun Says Government Formation Will Be 'Smooth and Quick'

Following the appointment of Judge Nawaf Salam as Lebanon’s Prime Minister (PM), President Joseph Aoun spoke to journalists outside the presidential palace on Monday, expressing his hope that the subsequent formation of the government would be “smooth and quick.” “We have plenty of work ahead of us,” he added. At the end of a long ...

Arab League Secretary-General Meets Lebanese Leaders: 'Progress Will Be Swift'
Arab League Secretary-General Meets Lebanese Leaders: 'Progress Will Be Swift'

Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the Arab League, praised President Joseph Aoun’s election and voiced confidence that Lebanon is “poised for rapid progress unlike anything witnessed in recent years.” During his visit to Lebanon, Aboul Gheit underscored the urgency of forming a new government and extended an invitation for President ...

Lebanese and International Leaders Congratulate Nawaf Salam’s Appointment as PM
Lebanese and International Leaders Congratulate Nawaf Salam’s Appointment as PM

The nomination of Judge Nawaf Salam, President of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), as Prime Minister on Monday, with a majority of 84 votes, drew widespread messages of congratulations and optimism among Lebanese and international leaders. The European Union Ambassador to Lebanon, Sandra De Waele, expressed optimism about Salam’s ...

The Lebanese President and CENTCOM Chief Discuss the Israeli Withdrawal from South Lebanon
The Lebanese President and CENTCOM Chief Discuss the Israeli Withdrawal from South Lebanon

President Joseph Aoun and a top US general discussed on Monday the implementation of a fragile truce between Hezbollah and Israel in South Lebanon, the presidency said. The President and the head of US Central Command (CENTCOM), General Michael Kurilla, met as a January 26 deadline to fully implement the terms of the ceasefire ...

The State to Oversee Security and Arms in the Palestinian Camps
The State to Oversee Security and Arms in the Palestinian Camps

President Joseph Aoun's recent inaugural address resonated with a pivotal call to disarm Palestinian factions within refugee camps and reinstate security control to the state. This longstanding issue, lingering since the 2006 dialogue, now stands at a unique crossroads, offering a chance to address a critical chapter that fueled the Lebanese Civil ...