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Israel Says Lebanese Operatives Eliminated Were Tied to Iran’s Unit 840

This is Beirut, 12/09 13:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Two Lebanese nationals, Qassem Salah al-Husseini and Mohammed Shuaib, were identified by the Israeli army Friday as key operators of several cells tied to Unit 840, the special operations branch of Iran’s Quds Force. On Friday, the Israeli army’s Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, wrote on X that the two men, killed last month in Lebanon, ...

Revisiting History in the Lebanese Mind

Johnny Kortbawi, 12/09 11:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In just a few hours, Lebanon will mark the 43rd anniversary of the assassination of President Bachir Gemayel—an event that altered the course of the Lebanese Civil War, establishing a new center of gravity within the conflict. Bachir’s election embodied the balance of regional and international power in Lebanon, from the dynamics of ...

One Person killed in an Israeli Targeted Strike in Aitaroun

This is Beirut, 12/09 10:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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An Israeli drone strike targeted the Al-Dhuhur area in the town of Aitaroun, in Southern Lebanon on Friday evening, killing one person, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health confirmed. The ministry’s Emergency Health Operations Center said another drone strike targeted a car in the town of Aita al-Shaab, leaving two people ...

Davis Cup: Lebanon Kicks Off Its Campaign Against Barbados in Cairo

Makram Haddad, 12/09 09:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The stage is set: Friday at 12:30 PM (Beirut time), on the clay courts of Palm Hills Sports Club in Cairo, Lebanon will begin its showdown with Barbados. On the schedule for this opening day are two singles matches: Benjamin Hassan (ranked 196) will open against Darian King (ranked 2114), before Hadi Habib (171) faces Kaipo Marshall, an unranked ...

A Historic Opportunity for Lebanon: Senator Lindsey Graham’s Vision for Defense and Diversity

Amal Chmouny, 12/09 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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During a recent visit to Beirut, Senator Lindsey Graham emphasized Lebanon’s unique role as a beacon of coexistence and resilience, driven by its diverse religious and ethnic communities. He proposed a robust defense agreement between the United States and Lebanon, positioning it as a strategic avenue for enhancing regional stability and ...

Lebanese Cabinet Approves Starlink Agreement and Appoints Regulatory Authorities

This is Beirut, 11/09 19:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Cabinet, in its regular session on Thursday, approved the licensing of Starlink Lebanon to provide internet services across the country via satellites operated by SpaceX. The Cabinet also approved the long-awaited appointments of regulatory bodies in both the telecommunications and electricity sectors, 20 years after their creation ...

Le Drian in Beirut: Priority Given to Supporting the Lebanese Army

This is Beirut, 11/09 14:50 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron’s special envoy for Lebanon, Jean-Yves Le Drian, visited Beirut to discuss international coordination, particularly between Paris, Washington and Riyadh, as well as preparations for two major conferences on Lebanon. Support for the Lebanese Army was one of the central issues on the agenda. “This visit ...

Motorcycle Accidents: One Life Lost Daily

Rayan Chami, 11/09 12:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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At least one life is lost every day to motorcycle accidents in Lebanon, according to YASA. The organization warns that the growing chaos on the roads is claiming young lives across the country, urging quick enforcement of traffic laws to protect riders and pedestrians.

Second Group of Displaced Syrians Departs Lebanon

This is Beirut, 11/09 12:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon has initiated the second phase of its organized return program for displaced Syrians through the Masnaa border crossing. The process was carried out in coordination with the Syrian government and in partnership with UNHCR, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Lebanese Red Cross (LRC), and other humanitarian ...

Syria Announces Arrest of Hezbollah Cell in Damascus Countryside

This is Beirut, 11/09 12:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Syrian authorities announced Thursday the arrest of members of a terrorist cell affiliated with Hezbollah. According to Brigadier General Ahmad al-Dalati, commander of internal security in Rif Dimashq (the outskirts of Damascus), this cell was operating in the towns of Saasaa and Kanaker, in southern Syria. According to the authorities, the ...

One Killed and Several Injured in an Israeli Attack in Kfardounin

This is Beirut, 11/09 10:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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An Israeli drone targeted a vehicle in Kfardounin, on Thursday evening, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. Israeli forces had carried out air strikes across southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley during the day. Heavy shelling was reported on the outskirts of Ansar and Zrariyeh, as well as near Qallaat Mays outside Ansar, ...

Qassem Signals Defiance as Lebanon Faces Political and Security Challenges

This is Beirut, 10/09 18:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem used his Wednesday speech to reiterate the group’s role in Lebanon, framing its organization as an indispensable “shield” against Israel while sidestepping calls for disarmament. In complete denial of ground reality, Qassem described Hezbollah as an “impenetrable barrier” against Israel, claiming ...

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