Bassam Abou Zeid 07/01 14:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
President Lebanon Parliament FPM
Hezbollah, Amal and the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) are deeply concerned about the intensifying political pressure they face in the wake of Hezbollah’s significant losses in the war, the collapse of the Syrian regime and growing Arab and international calls for a presidential election. They vehemently oppose any candidate who ...
This is Beirut 07/01 13:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Armed Forces, the Military Technical Committee for Lebanon (MTC4L), and the Lebanese Association of the Knights of Malta have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address social and humanitarian challenges across Lebanon. The MoU was signed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, by General Joseph Aoun, Commander-in-Chief of the ...
Johnny Kortbawi 07/01 10:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The most telling sign of a shift in Lebanon's political landscape and the fading of Hezbollah’s longstanding aura of fear became evident following Wafiq Safa's remarks about the country's current state of affairs. This public appearance, his first since the airstrike targeting him during the war, marks the significant shift in the dynamics at ...
Philippe Abi-Akl 07/01 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Hezbollah Israel United States presidential election
Whether a president is elected in the upcoming January 9 session or the election is postponed, the incoming head of state must inevitably be fit for the new phase Lebanon is entering. There is no more room for maneuver, and the rapid developments in the region compel the authorities to change their approach, uphold the rule of law for everyone, ...
This is Beirut 06/01 21:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
High-ranking parliamentary sources questioned the reasons that led caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati to place the draft law on bank restructuring on the Cabinet's agenda for its session on Tuesday, and why he discreetly sent it as an annex last Friday. The same sources unanimously agreed that the draft law was rushed and prepared by a ...
This is Beirut 06/01 20:13 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) deployed in Hamoul and Naqoura in the western sector of South Lebanon on Monday, establishing positions in three locations. The deployment followed the simultaneous withdrawal of the Israeli army from the western area, according to Israeli media. Earlier on Monday, the Municipality of Naqoura indicated that the ...
Lyne Sammouri 06/01 19:55 - Reading : less than a minute
Amos Hochstein Hezbollah Israel
US Envoy Amos Hochstein met with top Lebanese officials, including caretaker PM Najib Mikati and Speaker Nabih Berri, to discuss the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire as well as local and regional developments. His visit comes days ahead of Lebanon's crucial parliamentary session to elect a new president.
This is Beirut 06/01 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US envoy to Lebanon Amos Hochstein announced on Monday the start of the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Naqoura. Following his meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh and Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati in the Grand Serail, Hochstein reiterated Washington's support for the Lebanese army. “Israeli forces ...
Houna Loubnan 06/01 16:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lebanon faces a critical week as efforts intensify to elect a president, end the prolonged vacancy and produce the much-anticipated “white smoke.” Growing momentum suggests the likely election of Army Chief General Joseph Aoun in the parliamentary session scheduled for Thursday, January 9. A Lebanese MP who recently met with Saudi envoy ...
This is Beirut 06/01 13:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Israel Air France Flight
Air France announced the continued suspension of its flights to Lebanon and Israel due to ongoing security risks in the region. The airline confirmed on Monday that its services between Paris and Tel Aviv will remain suspended until January 17, while flights between Paris and Beirut are halted until January 31. The decision follows the ...
This is Beirut 06/01 12:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Lebanese-French Coordination Committee and the World Lebanese Cultural Union-France expressed grave concerns about Lebanon's presidential election on January 9, 2025, stressing that the outcome will shape the nation’s future. They emphasized the critical role of the new president and the subsequent government in establishing long-term peace ...
This is Beirut 06/01 11:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai called on Lebanese MPs to elect a president who commands the trust of the Lebanese people and the support of international allies. During the Epiphany celebration on Monday, Patriarch al-Rai delivered his sermon and emphasized the need for a leader to meet the country’s challenges and promote unity and peaceful ...