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French Envoy, Le Drian, Urges Lebanon to Elect President

France's special envoy on Friday said it was urgent for Lebanon to elect a president, after a parliamentary vote to end a two-year period without a head of state was announced for January. Jean-Yves Le Drian's visit to Lebanon follows a fragile ceasefire to end the war between Israel and Hezbollah. "I came to Lebanon immediately after the ...

The Legalization of Surrender

We have become accustomed to victory cries, as victory is ultimately a matter of perspective. Yet, the jubilant cheers in the streets, whether amidst destruction or not, fail to capture the true geopolitical landscape. Hezbollah has, in effect, signed a total surrender agreement, irrespective of its public or private statements. By agreeing to ...

Day 3: A Fragile and Breached Ceasefire

The long-awaited ceasefire seems precarious following several violations as displaced people from the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah continue to return to their homes in south Lebanon, the Bekaa and the southern suburbs of Beirut. Breaches of the Ceasefire Recent events show that the situation remains tense. The Israeli army bombed a ...

Netanyahu Vows 'Intensive War' If Lebanon Ceasefire Violated

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday threatened Hezbollah with an "intensive war" if the Lebanese militant group violates the newly established ceasefire. "If necessary, I have instructed the Israeli army to wage an 'intensive war' in response to any violation," Netanyahu said in an interview with Israeli broadcaster Channel ...

Lebanese Army Reports Israeli Violations on Second Day of Ceasefire Agreement

On Thursday, the second day of the ceasefire agreement, the Lebanese Army issued a statement confirming that the Israeli military had committed several violations. These included breaches of Lebanese airspace and attacks on Lebanese territory using various weapons. The Lebanese Army Command stated that it is addressing these violations in ...

Ceasefire or Reload: The Uncertain Path Ahead

I'm relieved that the bombing and the killing have ceased, offering a much-needed moment of respite for all Lebanese. Displaced families, despite their hardships, have found humor even in adversity, joking about missing Avichay Adraee's daily tweets. This reflects the resilience of the Lebanese spirit. However, as the adrenaline from war subsides, ...

Le Drian's Mission: Swift Presidential Election or Negative Consequences

A French diplomatic source disclosed that the visit of French presidential envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian, following the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, is aimed at pushing for the swift election of a president. Any delays in this process would reflect poorly on Lebanon in the eyes of the international community, which is closely monitoring the ...

Hochstein Emphasizes the Importance of Strengthening the Army and Revitalizing the Economy

Amid challenges, Lebanon stands on the brink of a transformative opportunity. Recent developments, including a newly established ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, signal hope for a more stable and prosperous future. US envoy Amos Hochstein's optimistic outlook sheds light on a unified effort aimed at securing peace and revitalizing Lebanon's ...

Hochstein: US Ceasefire monitoring team expected in Beirut shortly

US envoy Amos Hochstein, who helped broker the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, announced on Wednesday that “an American team associated with the monitoring committee of the ceasefire agreement will arrive in Beirut this evening” (Wednesday night). “We must support the Lebanese army, economy and people, or we will return to this ...

Centcom Commanders Will Help the LAF Disarm Hezbollah

This is Beirut has learned that senior commanders from Centcom (the United States Central Command) will be working with the Lebanese Army and providing assistance to help the LAF disarm Hezbollah. This assistance comes within the framework of the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, announced on Tuesday and put into effect at dawn on ...

Israeli Army Says it Captured Four Hezbollah Members in South Lebanon

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday that the Israeli Army had arrested "four members of Hezbollah who infiltrated a restricted area in southern Lebanon." One of the detainees is reportedly a senior figure within the group in the region. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant later confirmed the arrests ...

A Bitter, Anxious and Determined Return to the Devastated Border Region

Barely had the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel taken effect at 4 AM on Wednesday that thousands of displaced Lebanese set out, eager — or hoping — to return to their homes. The wait had been extremely long, and the impatience palpable. On the road home, a blend of anxiety, anticipation and hope hung in the air. What would they find upon ...