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Hochstein’s Tour: Key Issues in US Proposed Ceasefire Deal Remain Unresolved

This is Beirut, 22/11 18:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US Presidential envoy Amos Hochstein wrapped up his regional tour on Friday, aimed at promoting an American proposal for a ceasefire in Lebanon, leaving Tel Aviv without issuing any public statements after his meetings. Israeli officials also remained tight-lipped, even as the Israeli military escalated its raids and advanced further into Lebanese ...

UK’s Defense Senior Advisor Reaffirms Lebanese Armed Forces as the Sole Legitimate Defender of Lebanon

This is Beirut, 21/11 11:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The British Embassy announced in a statement on Thursday that Vice Admiral Edward Ahlgren, Senior Advisor for the UK Ministry of Defense for the Middle East and North Africa, met with senior Lebanese and UN officials. During these discussions, he reiterated the UK's urgent call for an immediate ceasefire and emphasized the necessity of a political ...

Independence Day: Joseph Aoun Pays Tribute to the Lebanese Armed Forces

This is Beirut, 21/11 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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As Lebanon commemorates its eighty-first Independence Day in the face of ongoing conflicts and external threats, the Lebanese military forces stand as a pillar of strength, defending the nation's sovereignty and protecting its citizens. Despite facing immense odds, the military remains steadfast in its commitment to upholding peace and stability ...

LAF Casualties Following Israeli Attacks

This is Beirut, 20/11 10:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Clashes continue to escalate and attacks on the Lebanese army persist, even after US envoy Amos Hochstein visited Lebanon to negotiate a possible truce and an end to the war between Hezbollah and Israel. On Wednesday morning, Bourj al-Malouk (Nabatiyeh) came under heavy artillery bombardment. One Lebanese soldier lost his life and two others were ...

Hennis-Plasschaert: 'Lebanon Faces a Humanitarian Crisis of Catastrophic Proportions'

This is Beirut, 20/11 10:27 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix and UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert held meetings on Tuesday centered on the escalation of hostilities across the Blue Line and the upcoming report by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the implementation of resolution 1701. According to a press ...

UNIFIL Targeted in Three Separate Incidents in South Lebanon, Italy Condemns 'Unacceptable' Attack

This is Beirut, 19/11 19:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) issued a statement on Tuesday saying that its “peacekeepers and facilities were targeted in three separate incidents in South Lebanon today, with four peacekeepers injured in one of the incidents.” “Four Ghanaian peacekeepers on duty sustained injuries as a rocket – ...

UNIFIL Patrol Comes Under Fire, Lebanon Requested to Probe the Incident

This is Beirut, 14/11 19:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The UN peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon (UNIFIL) came under fire on Thursday after noticing an arms cache on the roadside, according to a statement issued on its Telegram channel. “A UNIFIL patrol near Qallawiyah (in the Bint Jbeil district in southern Lebanon) noticed this morning a cache of ammunition near the roadway. After informing ...

EU to Provide €15 Million Aid to Lebanese Armed Forces

This is Beirut, 13/11 16:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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The European Council has approved a €15 million assistance package under the European Peace Facility (EPF) to support the Lebanese army. The funding aims to strengthen the army’s capacities in military medical operations, engineering, and logistics, enhancing their ability to operate in a highly volatile regional security environment, ...

A Relay of Hope: 250 Runners Commit to Peace in Lebanon

Makram Haddad, 11/11 19:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Beirut Marathon Association (BMA) organized a unique and meaningful event: the "Race for Peace," a 94-kilometer relay crossing Lebanon from Tripoli to Beirut. With 250 registered runners, this challenge brought together athletes from various backgrounds to display their solidarity in the face of the violence of war while claiming the dignity ...

Army Commander Gen. Joseph Aoun, ‘Man of the Hour’

Nadia Hallak, 11/11 16:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Amid the ongoing war between Hezbollah and Israel, and to ensure Lebanon's internal security without any unnecessary debate, one undeniable truth stands out: renewing Army Commander General Joseph Aoun’s term is a national necessity that should not be contested. Failing to do so risks creating a leadership vacuum in the army and security ...

The Lebanese People Have Every Right to Ask Hezbollah

Bassam Abou Zeid, 08/11 13:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, has called on the Lebanese Army Forces (LAF) to provide clarification regarding the Israeli landing operation in Batroun and the abduction of Imad Amhaz, who, according to the Israelis, is a significant figure within Hezbollah. Qassem stressed that, at this point, he does not wish to make any ...

Druze Leadership on High Alert to Avert Reckless Ventures

Toni Issa, 08/11 10:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Lebanon's political and sectarian forces cannot approach the current Israeli war as they did previous conflicts, including the 1982 invasion that reached Beirut. This war risks dismantling the existing “rules of engagement” between Lebanese sectarian groups, potentially ushering in a new balance of power. As a result, all factions are bracing ...

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