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Abolition of Political Sectarianism: Is It the Right Time?

Johnny Kortbawi, 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s call for the abolition of political sectarianism and the formation of a national commission for this purpose can be understood in light of his secularist stance and his well-known legal and political background. If anyone has the right to push for this socio-political shift in Lebanon, it is Nawaf Salam. However, it ...

Israel Says Strikes Lebanon-Syria Border Crossings Used by Hezbollah

This is Beirut, 08:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israel said Friday it struck crossings on the Lebanon-Syria border used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons, with a Syria war monitor reporting an unspecified number of people wounded in the attack. The Israeli military said its air forces "struck crossing points in the area of the Lebanon-Syria border" used by Hezbollah "in attempts to smuggle ...

When Kostanian Admits Defeat and the End of Kulluna Irada’s Project!

Tony Abi Najem, 20/02 21:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The article written by Albert Kostanian, published on al-Modon’s website and titled “Announcing Defeat,” stood out. He begins with the statement: “After nearly six years of media and technical battles, the time has come to announce defeat.” In this article, where every sentence could be analyzed, it is important to focus on several key ...

Exclusive: Dr. Matthew Levitt: A Majority of Lebanese Are Annoyed by Hezbollah's Entry into War with Israel

Tylia El Helou, 20/02 21:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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In an exclusive interview, Dr. Matthew Levitt, the Director of the Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, explained how the Lebanese Army exceeded Washington’s expectations in its deployment in South Lebanon. He also explained that Lebanon and Israel should start discussing peace ...

Yemeni Minister Calls for Arrest of Huthi Leaders Attending Nasrallah’s Funeral

This is Beirut, 20/02 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Yemeni Minister of Information Moammar al-Eryani has called for the arrest of several Huthi leaders who, he claims, plan to attend the funeral of former Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. Nasrallah, who led Hezbollah for more than 30 years, was killed on September 27. His funeral is scheduled for February 23. In a statement ...

Return to Devastation: South Lebanon's Struggle After the Conflict

This is Beirut, 19/02 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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As Lebanese residents return to their villages in South Lebanon, they face the devastating aftermath of the recent conflict between Hezbollah and Israel.

Southern Lebanon: A Return Beneath the Ruins

Rayan Chami, 19/02 16:08 - Reading : less than a minute

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As the ceasefire comes to an end, the residents of southern Lebanon return to their lands, only to find their villages in ruins. In Kfar Kila, completely destroyed, and in Deir Mimas, still marked by Israeli presence, the return is weighed down by uncertainty and sorrow.

Hostilities Again After Ceasefire Expiration?

Natasha Metni Torbey, 19/02 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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After several months of a – partial – cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, the expiration of the ceasefire raises important legal questions about security, particularly whether hostilities could (or could not) resume. The ceasefire agreement, which was decreed in November 2024 for a period of 60 days, was renewed in January ...

Qlayaat Airport: Now or Never

Liliane Mokbel, 18/02 20:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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From the moment he was appointed, Minister of Public Works and Transport Fayez Rasamny has shown a firm determination to revive the rehabilitation project of Qlayaat Airport, also known as René Mouawad Airport. According to him, this initiative will be part of a comprehensive vision for air transport, which will be implemented once the government ...

Mullahs and Company, Hands Off the Airport!

Marc Saikali, 18/02 15:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In 1973, Henry Kissinger refused to land at Beirut International Airport because it was under the control of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO). He also avoided traveling by road to the airport for the same reason. At the time, President Sleiman Frangieh welcomed him instead at the Rayak military airport — an implicit admission that ...

Lebanon Calls for Full Israeli Withdrawal as UN Warns of Violations

This is Beirut, 18/02 13:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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On Tuesday, as Israeli forces had yet to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon, a statement from the Lebanese presidency called for Israel’s complete withdrawal from the country. Following a meeting in Baabda, President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berry, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam issued a statement reaffirming "the necessity of ...

Israeli Withdrawal and Lebanese Army Deployment Mark New Phase in South Lebanon

This is Beirut, 18/02 11:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The deadline for the Israeli withdrawal from South Lebanon, under the ceasefire agreement, expired at dawn on Tuesday, after the Israeli army confirmed its intention to maintain its forces at five strategic points along the Lebanese border. However, at dawn on Tuesday, Israel proceeded with the withdrawal from several cities and villages it had ...

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