Lebanon

Saudi Arabia: Reform and Disarmament a Priority in Lebanon
Saudi Arabia: Reform and Disarmament a Priority in Lebanon

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is closely observing Lebanon’s progress on two critical fronts: comprehensive reform and the disarmament of Hezbollah. The recent visit of Saudi envoy Yazid bin Farhan to Beirut underscored Riyadh’s insistence on meaningful developments in both areas. According to Lebanese officials who met with the envoy, bin ...

Qatar Renews Military and Financial Support to LAF Following Aoun’s Visit
Qatar Renews Military and Financial Support to LAF Following Aoun’s Visit

The State of Qatar and the Republic of Lebanon issued a joint statement on Wednesday outlining the outcomes of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun’s official visit to Doha. The statement emphasized that during talks between Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and President Aoun, both sides reaffirmed the vital role of the Lebanese Armed ...

Lebanese Army Arrests Suspects Behind Rocket Attacks on Israel
Lebanese Army Arrests Suspects Behind Rocket Attacks on Israel

The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) announced on Wednesday that they had apprehended members of a group responsible for two recent rocket attacks launched from southern Lebanon toward Israel. The suspects include both Lebanese and Palestinian nationals, an army statement said. The arrests were the result of a coordinated intelligence and security ...

 Hariri Announces Future Movement’s Abstention from Municipal Elections
Hariri Announces Future Movement’s Abstention from Municipal Elections

Former Prime Minister Saad Hariri, the leader of the Future Movement, announced on Wednesday that his party will not participate in Lebanon’s upcoming municipal elections, choosing to abstain from fielding candidates or endorsing any lists – both in Beirut and across the country. “Based on my conviction that municipal elections are ...

Lebanon’s Increased IMF Subscription: A Prerequisite for Future Funding?
SpotlightLebanon’s Increased IMF Subscription: A Prerequisite for Future Funding?

The Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by MP Ibrahim Kanaan, has tentatively approved an increase in Lebanon's contribution to the International Monetary Fund, requesting Minister of Finance Yassine Jaber to provide a study on the feasibility of raising Lebanon’s contribution by $423 million. According to Kanaan, the increase in ...

Joseph Aoun in Doha: Renewed Qatari Support
Joseph Aoun in Doha: Renewed Qatari Support

During an official visit to Qatar, the President of the Republic, Joseph Aoun, met with Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani. The discussions, described by the Emir as “historic,” marked a turning point in bilateral relations between Beirut and Doha. During the meeting, the Emir of Qatar stressed the importance of Lebanon regaining stability and ...

Salam: Airport Road Is Lebanon’s First Impression, Rehabilitation Begins Soon
Salam: Airport Road Is Lebanon’s First Impression, Rehabilitation Begins Soon

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam launched the airport road rehabilitation project on Wednesday, describing the road as “the first impression visitors get upon arriving in Lebanon.” He also praised Middle East Airlines (MEA), saying, “MEA carries Lebanon’s beautiful image abroad and is as important as our embassies. It is a living proof of ...

Amendments to Banking Secrecy: The Danger of Retroactive Effect!
ExplainerAmendments to Banking Secrecy: The Danger of Retroactive Effect!

The joint parliamentary committees are currently discussing the draft law amending banking secrecy. The version approved by the government is under review and modification in Parliament. This amendment — referred from the government to Parliament by Decree No. 103 — is the second in just three years. In 2022, the banking secrecy law ...

Two Killed in Israeli Targeted Raids in Southern Lebanon
Two Killed in Israeli Targeted Raids in Southern Lebanon

Tensions flared once again along Lebanon’s southern border on Wednesday following a series of Israeli drone strikes, including a targeted assassination on the Wadi al-Hujeir road. The Israeli military confirmed the operation, saying it had eliminated a member of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan Force. Avichay Adraee, the Israeli army’s ...

Ministry of Agriculture Warns of Rising Foot-and-Mouth Disease Risk in Lebanon
Ministry of Agriculture Warns of Rising Foot-and-Mouth Disease Risk in Lebanon

Amid a surge in cases across several neighboring countries, Lebanon’s Ministry of Agriculture warned of a high risk of foot-and-mouth disease spreading within its borders. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry noted that “recent epidemiological developments in the region, particularly the emergence of new viral strains, ...

Arms Smuggling and Military Drills: Lebanese Army Intensifies Security Operations
Arms Smuggling and Military Drills: Lebanese Army Intensifies Security Operations

On Tuesday, a Lebanese Army intelligence patrol in Saida arrested two Palestinian nationals (Kh.A.) and (B.M.) for trafficking and smuggling military weapons across the Lebanese-Syrian border.  The operation resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of weapons and ammunition, which were immediately handed over to the relevant authorities. An ...