Lebanon

Blinken Claims Hezbollah Is Now 'Just a Memory'

This is Beirut 14/01 18:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Tuesday, referred to "Hezbollah's retreat to the north of the Litani River," noting that "Iran has lost the ability to supply the party with weapons." "Hezbollah has lost and is now a thing of the past. His attacks have harmed the Lebanese and the Israelis," he said at a press conference on the situation ...

Nawaf Salam Begins Consultations with Former Prime Ministers

This is Beirut 14/01 18:47 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Newly appointed Prime Minister Nawaf Salam made protocol visits to former Lebanese prime ministers on Tuesday, starting with caretaker PM Najib Mikati. Following their brief meeting, Mikati remarked, “We discussed current issues, but due to his protocol tour, the meeting was concise. We agreed to reconvene later, and I wish him success in ...

French President Emmanuel Macron to Visit Lebanon on Friday

This is Beirut 14/01 18:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to arrive in Beirut on Friday, according the Lebanese Presidency. According to a statement issued by the Élysée Palace, through this visit, President Macron wishes to “underline France's unfailing commitment to supporting Lebanon, its sovereignty and its unity.” “He ...

No More Palestinian Weapons Outside Refugee Camps

This is Beirut 14/01 16:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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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

This is Beirut 14/01 15:27 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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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 ...

Op-edWhen Hezbollah Takes a Backseat...

Johnny Kortbawi 14/01 12:46 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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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

This is Beirut 14/01 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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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, ...

The Shiite Duo Concedes to Regional Shifts by Electing Joseph Aoun

Philippe Abi-Akl 14/01 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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“I did not come to engage in politics, but to build a state that can only be founded on justice and equality for all its components.” This statement, delivered by General Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's first president after its centenary, during his first official meeting with a congratulatory delegation, succinctly summarizes his vision and ...

UAE Embassy Reopens in Lebanon: A Diplomatic Milestone

Natasha Metni Torbey 13/01 22:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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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'

This is Beirut 13/01 21:58 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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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'

This is Beirut 13/01 21:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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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

This is Beirut 13/01 19:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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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 ...