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Army Appoints Gen. Edgard Lawandos on Ceasefire Monitoring Committee

This is Beirut, 03/12 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Army has appointed General Edgard Lawandos, commander of the southern Litani sector, to represent Lebanon on the international truce monitoring committee set up under the ceasefire agreement with Israel, according to LBCI TV. The committee is made up of representatives from the USA, France, the UN, Lebanon and Israel. The United States will ...

Hamas, Fatah Agree on Joint Committee to Run Post-War Gaza

This is Beirut, 03/12 16:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas and Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah party have agreed to create a committee to jointly administer post-war Gaza, negotiators from both sides said Tuesday. Under the plan, which needs Abbas's approval, the committee would be composed of 10 to 15 non-partisan figures with authority on matters related ...

The School Meal Program at the Heart of Discussions Between Halabi and the WFP

This is Beirut, 03/12 12:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Minister of Education Abbas Halabi thanked the World Food Program (WFP) for their support in providing nutritional assistance to schools. Minister Halabi also emphasized Lebanon's commitment to education despite the ongoing conflict. Halabi was speaking on Monday during a meeting with Matthew Hollingworth, the Regional Director of ...

Israel Strikes Car on Damascus Airport Road: State Media

This is Beirut, 03/12 12:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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An Israeli airstrike hit a car on the Damascus airport road on Tuesday, causing it to explode, Syria's official news agency SANA reported. "A car exploded after it was targeted in an Israeli aggression on the road to Damascus International Airport," SANA reported, citing a police source. It did not say who was targeted or if there were any ...

The Middle East Turns the Page on 1967

Johnny Kortbawi, 03/12 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The current developments in the region are a direct result of the political, social and economic repercussions stemming from a pivotal moment in the history of the region — the 1967 war. During this conflict, Nasser and the Arab states suffered significant territorial losses in Egypt and Jordan, with the capture of Jerusalem being the most ...

Macron and Saudi Crown Prince to Consolidate Ceasefire in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 03/12 11:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a strategic partnership on Monday to strengthen bilateral ties and ease tensions in the Middle East. “The two leaders agreed to make every effort to contribute to de-escalation in the region, including helping to consolidate the fragile ceasefire between Israel ...

UN Secretary-General "Alarmed" by Syria Fighting

This is Beirut, 03/12 10:48 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday he was "alarmed" by the escalation of violence in Syria and called for an immediate end to fighting that his organization says has displaced nearly 50,000 people. "All parties must do their utmost to protect civilians and civilian objects, including by allowing safe passage to civilians who are ...

Israeli Airstrikes in Southern Lebanon Kill at Least Ten, US Confirms ‘Ceasefire Holding’

This is Beirut, 03/12 10:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army initiated a heavy deployment in and around the city of Tyre on Tuesday afternoon. This move comes as part of the military’s redeployment efforts in the region, particularly targeting border villages to ensure security amid renewed tensions between Hezbollah and Israel since the ceasefire agreement came into effect. Troops ...

Changes in Lebanon and Syria Redefine Regional Dynamics

Philippe Abi-Akl, 03/12 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Regional developments are unfolding at an unprecedented pace. From Lebanon to Syria, a surge of violence is sweeping through the region, igniting multiple fronts targeting Iran’s proxies in its self-declared spheres of influence. Iraq risks being drawn in unless it distances itself and aligns with a broader international effort that appears ...

As Ceasefire Falters, Lebanon Urges Quick Action on Monitoring Committee

Bassam Abou Zeid, 02/12 20:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The ceasefire in southern Lebanon is faltering, raising concerns among local, regional, and international key players about its potential collapse. In response, many of these parties rushed to initiate a series of contacts aimed at stabilizing the situation. However, their efforts have so far proven unsuccessful. Hezbollah retaliated against what ...

Fatah-Hamas Negotiations Aim Towards Full PA Governance in Gaza

This is Beirut, 02/12 19:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Egypt's foreign minister said Monday rival Palestinian groups Fatah and Hamas were in Cairo for talks seeking to bring post-war Gaza under the full control of the Palestinian Authority (PA). Hamas has been locked in a deadly conflict with Israel in the Gaza Strip since the Palestinian militant group launched a surprise attack on Israel on October ...

Hezbollah Fires "Warning" Missiles at Israel Further Denting Fragile Ceasefire

This is Beirut, 02/12 18:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a new security development, and for the first time since the ceasefire took effect, Israeli media reported Monday the first violation of the ceasefire agreement from the Lebanese side. It indicated that two rockets were launched from Lebanon toward Mount Dov landing in an open area, with reports of two explosions heard near the Rweissat ...

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