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Shiite Clans in Lebanon: Alliances, Autonomy, and Current Issues

Kaline Antoun, 24/03 18:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

Recent armed clashes on the Lebanese-Syrian border have once again brought attention to the situation of Shiite clans in this region. These events have also highlighted the key role these clans play in the local social and political fabric. Who are they? How do they interact with Hezbollah and the Lebanese state? The Shiite clans of northern ...

Lebanon Sets Dates for Municipal and Mokhtar Elections in 2025

This is Beirut, 24/03 14:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Ministry of Interior and Municipalities has officially announced on Monday the schedule for the upcoming municipal and mokhtar elections, which will take place across different governorates throughout May 2025. According to a press release from the Media Office of Interior Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar, the elections will be held as follows: - ...

Mansour Rahbani, a century later...

Alain E. Andrea, 19/03 18:50 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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They were two—two distinct minds, two creators, two independent intellectuals. Yet an artistic symbiosis united them, rendering their names inseparable: the Rahbani Brothers. Composers, poets, and thinkers, they merged their visions without overshadowing one another. Assi and Mansour—one could not exist without the other. The poet gave ...

Tensions Resume in South Lebanon Amid Israeli Overflights of Several Regions

This is Beirut, 18/03 22:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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Tensions resumed in southern Lebanon on Tuesday evening after a day of relative calm. Around 9:30 PM, an automatic weapon sweep operation was carried out from the Israeli site of Dahr al-Jamal, near Ramya in the Bint Jbeil district, targeting the Hadab and Khallet Warde areas near the border village of Aita al-Shaab. At the same time, Israeli ...

Clashes on the Lebanese-Syrian Border: Syrian Ministry of Defense Accuses Hezbollah

This is Beirut, 16/03 23:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese-Syrian border saw heightened security tensions on Sunday evening. The Syrian Ministry of Defense reported that Hezbollah members from Lebanon crossed the border into the Homs region and killed three Syrian soldiers. According to the ministry, Hezbollah subsequently brought the bodies back to Lebanese territory. The ministry also ...

UNHCR: 89,000 Arrivals from Syria in Baalbeck amid Ongoing Border Crossings

This is Beirut, 20/02 18:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Informal border crossings from Syria into Lebanon persist, with a total of 89,000 arrivals reported in Baalbeck as of February 12, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced in a statement on Wednesday. Among them, only 20,000 are Lebanese returnees, the agency said. While daily crossings at the Masnaa official border ...

Football - Lebanese Championship: Nejmeh Breaks Tadamon's Streak, Ansar Sole Leader

Jad Ramadan, 08/02 11:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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On Matchday 4 of the Lebanese championship, Tadamon Tyr suffered their first slip-up of the season, losing 1-0 to Nejmeh. This crucial win revived Nejmeh's fortunes after an inconsistent start to the season. Meanwhile, Al-Ansar continued their unbeaten run with a 3-1 victory over Chabab al-Sahel. This match marked a turning point, as ...

Israeli Raids in Southern Lebanon and Beqaa

This is Beirut, 07/02 09:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Speculation is growing about a possible extension of the ceasefire until March 1, while the Israeli army continues its raids and military operations in certain areas of southern Lebanon, amid violations of the ceasefire agreement on both sides. On Friday morning, an Israeli airstrike targeted the Tabna region in Baissariyeh, while Israeli forces ...

Israel Army Says It Killed and Detained Suspected Hezbollah Operatives

This is Beirut, 03/02 12:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Israeli army said Monday it has set ablaze many homes between the towns of Odaisseh and Rab El Thalathine, eliminated several Hezbollah operatives, and arrested others, during ongoing military operations in southern Lebanon. In an official statement, the Israeli army confirmed that “its defensive activities continue in southern Lebanon ...

Football - Lebanese Championship: Al-Ansar Lead, Nejmeh Struggle

Jad Ramadan, 02/02 16:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The third day of the Lebanese championship confirmed the dominance of Al-Ansar, who remain at the top of the standings after a 5-0 victory over Riyadi Abbasiye. Thanks to this big win, the Greens now boast an impressive goal difference of +12, an advantage that puts them ahead of their direct rivals despite being tied on points. Behind them, ...

Israeli Ceasefire Breaches Ahead of Withdrawal Deadline

This is Beirut, 23/01 10:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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As the January 27 deadline for the Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon approaches, the Israeli Army is still proceeding with its military operations, raising concerns over the fragile ceasefire agreement. On Thursday, Israeli forces reportedly detonated three houses in the town of Deir Mimas, near the al-Ezziyeh road in the Marjayoun caza. ...

Lebanese Army Deploys in Bint Jbeil as Israeli Violations of Ceasefire Continue

This is Beirut, 19/01 14:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army began deploying in the city of Bint Jbeil on Sunday, stationing at roads to prevent travel to towns still occupied by the Israeli army, namely Yaroun, Maroun al-Ras, and Aitaroun. Motorized reinforcements were sent to Bint Jbeil as part of the army’s redeployment plan in the border area. Meanwhile, Israeli ...

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