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Blinken Claims Hezbollah Is Now 'Just a Memory'

This is Beirut, 14/01 18:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Tuesday, referred to "Hezbollah's retreat to the north of the Litani River," noting that "Iran has lost the ability to supply the party with weapons." "Hezbollah has lost and is now a thing of the past. His attacks have harmed the Lebanese and the Israelis," he said at a press conference on the situation ...

When Hezbollah Takes a Backseat...

Johnny Kortbawi, 14/01 12:46 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Hezbollah has been a central player in the political arena since 2005. It effectively replaced Syrian tutelage with its own presence in the Cabinet, starting with its participation in Najib Mikati's first government in April 2005. This marked the beginning of the party’s active and uninterrupted role in governance. More than once, Hezbollah ...

Tensions Persist as Israeli Forces Remain Along Lebanon's Southern Border

This is Beirut, 14/01 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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With less than two weeks to go before the end of the ceasefire introduced on November 27, Israeli forces are still present in the areas along Lebanon's southern border. For the second consecutive day, the Israeli army continued its incursion into the villages of Mfaylha and Ras al-Dahr, west of Mays al-Jabal. Sweep operations are underway, ...

The Shiite Duo Concedes to Regional Shifts by Electing Joseph Aoun

Philippe Abi-Akl, 14/01 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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“I did not come to engage in politics, but to build a state that can only be founded on justice and equality for all its components.” This statement, delivered by General Joseph Aoun, Lebanon's first president after its centenary, during his first official meeting with a congratulatory delegation, succinctly summarizes his vision and ...

The Lebanese President and CENTCOM Chief Discuss the Israeli Withdrawal from South Lebanon

This is Beirut, 13/01 17:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun and a top US general discussed on Monday the implementation of a fragile truce between Hezbollah and Israel in South Lebanon, the presidency said. The President and the head of US Central Command (CENTCOM), General Michael Kurilla, met as a January 26 deadline to fully implement the terms of the ceasefire ...

The State to Oversee Security and Arms in the Palestinian Camps

Bassam Abou Zeid, 13/01 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun's recent inaugural address resonated with a pivotal call to disarm Palestinian factions within refugee camps and reinstate security control to the state. This longstanding issue, lingering since the 2006 dialogue, now stands at a unique crossroads, offering a chance to address a critical chapter that fueled the Lebanese Civil ...

Lebanese Army Begins Massive Deployment Along the Border

This is Beirut, 13/01 10:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Sunday night was violent for the inhabitants of southern Lebanon and the Beqaa. As Israeli violations of the agreement continued, Israeli warplanes raided one of the Lebanese-Syrian border crossings at Qasr in Hermel at midnight on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Israeli Army's Arabic-speaking spokesman, Avichay Adraee, announced on his X account on ...

The Appointment of the Prime Minister: Beware of the Tripwire

Michel Touma, 13/01 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The challenging journey has officially begun. At the starting line, President Joseph Aoun has clearly outlined the key directions. In his inaugural address to the National Assembly, ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps, the head of state presented a roadmap that breaks with conventional approaches and entrenched clichés. “My aim is ...

Lebanese Army Deploys in Several Border Villages

This is Beirut, 11/01 18:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army began deploying in several South Lebanon villages on Saturday, as an Israeli drone struck a car in the village of Kounine, in yet another violation of the ceasefire agreement, injuring two people. Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee said on X that the attack targeted suspected Hezbollah members who were spotted leaving ...

Iran TV Shows Missile Base After Paramilitary March Against ‘Threats'

This is Beirut, 10/01 22:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Iranian state TV on Friday showed the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps touring an underground missile base used in an attack against Israel, hours after fighters marched through Tehran. The footage of the missile base at an undisclosed location "in the mountains" and the parade by paramilitary Basij volunteers come after the ...

Southern Lebanon: Tensions Persist as Ceasefire Deadline Approaches

This is Beirut, 10/01 19:38 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Following the election of Lebanon's new president, all eyes are now on the southern region, with only 16 days remaining until the expiration of the ceasefire agreement, which was enacted on November 27. Developments on the Ground Following airstrikes targeting southern Lebanese towns, the village of Aita al-Shaab was struck by artillery fire ...

End-of-Year Celebrations Under the Shadow of War

Christiane Tager, 10/01 18:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon is traditionally renowned for its vibrant year-end celebrations and ski resorts. However, its tourism sector was severely impacted by the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. Foreign tourists were entirely dissuaded from visiting the Land of Cedars, and many Lebanese expatriates canceled their trip. The ceasefire between Hezbollah and ...

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