Lebanon

Will Israel Start a 'Limited' Ground Incursion on Monday?
Will Israel Start a 'Limited' Ground Incursion on Monday?

Israel is "currently conducting" limited operations targeting Hezbollah inside neighboring Lebanon, the US State Department said Monday. "This is what they have informed us that they are currently conducting, which are limited operations targeting Hezbollah infrastructure near the border," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told ...

Escaping Lebanon... by Yacht?
Escaping Lebanon... by Yacht?

There was a time, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s, when Cyprus served as a “haven of peace” for Lebanese escaping the horrors of war. Simply arriving in Cyprus, typically Larnaca, was enough to obtain a visa and enjoy the island's “small pleasures.”  As the Israeli war intensifies on Lebanese territory, old fears are being revived, ...

The Handshake That Reportedly Sealed Nasrallah's Fate
The Handshake That Reportedly Sealed Nasrallah's Fate

Hassan Nasrallah, the Hezbollah leader who commanded the pro-Iranian group for 32 years, was assassinated by Israel on Friday in Beirut's southern suburb. This marks one of the most perplexing chapters in a saga that has been ongoing since October 8. But how did Israel succeed in eliminating a man who believed himself untouchable? One of the most ...

Berri Rejects Linking Ceasefire to Presidential Elections
Berri Rejects Linking Ceasefire to Presidential Elections

Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri confirmed that “Lebanon is still committed to what was agreed upon with the US mediator Amos Hochstein regarding a path that ends with a ceasefire with Israel and the implementation of UN Resolution 1701.” In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, he strongly rejected “linking the ceasefire to the presidential ...

Barrot: France Stands by Lebanon and the Lebanese People
Barrot: France Stands by Lebanon and the Lebanese People

The first visit to Lebanon by the new French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, was an opportunity to reiterate France's unwavering support for Lebanon, particularly for the Lebanese people during these times of war, and to offer assistance, notably to the Lebanese army. In meetings with all Lebanese officials on Monday, Barrot ...

Incessant Bombing on Southern Lebanon and in the Bekaa
Incessant Bombing on Southern Lebanon and in the Bekaa

In the latest field developments, the Israeli army bombed the southern front incessantly on Monday. Field Developments Israeli aircraft resumed their airstrikes on the villages of the Baalbeck district, targeting the town of Shaat and its surroundings with four airstrikes. Two strikes were carried out on the town of Taanayel Tahta, and the towns ...

100,000 Have Fled Lebanon for Syria Due to Israeli Assault
100,000 Have Fled Lebanon for Syria Due to Israeli Assault

Some 100,000 people have fled to Syria from Lebanon due to Israeli airstrikes, a figure that has doubled in two days, the United Nations' refugee head said on Monday. “The number of people who have crossed into Syria from Lebanon fleeing Israeli airstrikes – Lebanese and Syrian nationals – has reached 100,000,” Filippo Grandi said on ...

Hamiye Pushes for Faster Goods Clearance
Hamiye Pushes for Faster Goods Clearance

Caretaker Minister of Public Works and Transport Ali Hamiye held a meeting on Monday to expedite the clearance of goods from the port and airport, particularly those related to citizens’ daily needs. He emphasized the importance of cooperation between all agencies operating in Lebanese maritime and air facilities. Among the attendees were ...

S. Gemayel: War Must Be Halted Through All Diplomatic Means
S. Gemayel: War Must Be Halted Through All Diplomatic Means

Chief of the Lebanese Kataeb Party and MP Sami Gemayel emphasized the need for immediate action to halt the ongoing conflict “through all available diplomatic means.” He made this statement during a meeting with a delegation from the Democratic Gathering bloc on Monday. Gemayel further stressed the urgency to fully implement international ...

Editorial – At the Shiite Crossroads
Editorial – At the Shiite Crossroads

  While the formula may seem outdated or overly simplistic, it is often employed to highlight pivotal moments in history and significant shifts. The “before” and “after” of September 27, 2024, is poised to reshape the geopolitical landscape, particularly for Shiite communities. The significance of Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination ...

Mikati Reaffirms Commitment to 1701 and Election of Consensus President
Mikati Reaffirms Commitment to 1701 and Election of Consensus President

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati reiterated on Monday Lebanon’s commitment to the international community’s call for a ceasefire and the full implementation of UN Resolution 1701. Speaking from Ain al-Tineh after meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Mikati emphasized that Lebanon is prepared to deploy the Lebanese Army to the ...

A Shaken Qassem Seeks to Reassure Hezbollah's Supporters Following Nasrallah's Slaying
A Shaken Qassem Seeks to Reassure Hezbollah's Supporters Following Nasrallah's Slaying

Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary General Naim Qassem has vowed on Monday that the Iranian-backed group will “continue” the fight against Israel despite the losses it has suffered with the killing of its powerful leader, Hassan Nasrallah. In the first appearance of a high-ranking Hezbollah official since the devastating Israeli strike that ...