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Lebanese Officials Urge Swift Presidential Election
Lebanese Officials Urge Swift Presidential Election

Maronite Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rai received MPs Marwan Hamadeh and Raji al-Saad in Bkerke on Monday. The parliamentarians were sent as envoys by former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Joumblatt to emphasize the need for swift presidential elections. "We stressed the urgent need to stop the war and to separate the Gaza front ...

Outcome of Barrot’s Tour: Last Chance for Lebanon
PoliticsOutcome of Barrot’s Tour: Last Chance for Lebanon

On September 29, his plane landed at Beirut International Airport, ahead of his trip to Israel on October 6. This mission aimed to halt the exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel while also mitigating Israeli retaliation for Iran’s recent missile attack that targeted the Hebrew state. On September 30, Iran launched approximately 200 ...

Telecom Ministry Clarifies Mobile Screen Symbols
Telecom Ministry Clarifies Mobile Screen Symbols

The Ministry of Telecommunications released a statement on Tuesday to reassure mobile phone users about certain symbols that may appear on their screens, showing the names of the two mobile network operators, Touch and Alfa. The ministry emphasized that these symbols are not a cause for concern and there are no hacking attempts targeting users’ ...

Naim Qassem: For a Ceasefire, But Without Prerequisites
Naim Qassem: For a Ceasefire, But Without Prerequisites

In a televised address on Tuesday, Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem emphasized Iran's crucial support, stating, "Iran is committed to supporting the resistance in the way it deems appropriate." He underscored the importance of national unity and the Shiite alliance between Hezbollah and Amal, highlighting the significant role of ...

One Year On: Lebanon Mirrors Gaza's Path
SpotlightOne Year On: Lebanon Mirrors Gaza's Path

On October 7, 2023, the world awoke to the unprecedented news of Hamas’ attack on Israel. The operation, dubbed “Al-Aqsa Flood,” triggered a retaliatory response from the Hebrew State called “Iron Swords.”  All of this unfolded in Gaza. The very next day, early on October 8, Hezbollah launched guided missiles and artillery shells at ...

High Tech Warfare: Israel’s New Tactics
High Tech Warfare: Israel’s New Tactics

Since October 8, 2023, Israel and Hezbollah have been locked in relentless clashes in southern Lebanon. As the situation intensifies, Israel has been deploying cutting-edge tactics, including crippling Hezbollah’s communication networks and using precision-guided munitions and drones. This new wave of warfare signals a dramatic shift in strategy.

Israel Expands Ground Offensive in Lebanon
Israel Expands Ground Offensive in Lebanon

The Israeli military said on Tuesday it had launched targeted raids against Hezbollah in southwest Lebanon, expanding its ground operations along the country's coastline after deploying more troops. “Yesterday (Monday), the 146th Division began limited, localized, targeted operational activities against Hezbollah targets and infrastructure in ...

Why the Israeli Offensive Won’t Lead to a Presidential Election
AnalysisWhy the Israeli Offensive Won’t Lead to a Presidential Election

Many draw parallels between the Israeli invasion of 1982, the election of President Bachir Gemayel, and today’s invasion, along with the possibility of electing a president under similar circumstances. It’s important to discuss the 1982 events in detail, especially since opposition parties often link Gemayel’s election to the ...

Iran Delays Israel-Saudi Normalization, Israel Hinders US-Iran Deal
Iran Delays Israel-Saudi Normalization, Israel Hinders US-Iran Deal

Will Israel’s response to the Iranian strike be calculated, precise, and restrained under US guidance, the same way Iran’s strike on Israel was? Will Tel Aviv comply with Washington’s directives to avoid targeting nuclear sites, keeping its actions within the parameters set by the US, or will it disregard these boundaries and strike those ...

Gemayel: It's Time for Hezbollah to Hand Over Authority  to the State
Gemayel: It's Time for Hezbollah to Hand Over Authority to the State

Kataeb leader Samy Gemayel emphasized the need for Hezbollah to “recognize that the time has come to hand over authority to the State.” According to Gemayel, it is up to Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri to convince the pro-Iranian group to allow the Lebanese state to assume its rightful role in governing the country. Speaking on LBCI on Monday ...

Intense Israeli Airstrikes Shake Southern Lebanon Monday Evening
Intense Israeli Airstrikes Shake Southern Lebanon Monday Evening

Heavy Israeli airstrikes rocked southern Lebanon and the suburbs of Beirut on Monday evening, targeting key Hezbollah strongholds. Strikes hit areas like Rweiss, Laylaki, Mreijeh, and Chiyah, with six consecutive blasts near Al-Raya Stadium marking one of the most intense bombardments in recent days. Israeli media reported that the strikes ...