Lebanon

Mission Ortagus 2: Disarming Hezbollah and Addressing Border Tensions

Élie-Joe Kamel, 03/04 19:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Morgan Ortagus, the US Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, is scheduled to arrive in Beirut tomorrow, Friday, as part of a renewed effort to resolve the ongoing conflict between Lebanon and Israel and to revive negotiations over border disputes. Until yesterday, the Lebanese government had not been informed of Ortagus’s visit. However, ...

Aoun Visits ISF and GS Directorates to Reinforce Institutional Independence

This Is Beirut, 03/04 15:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun conducted an inspection tour of the General Directorates of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) and General Security (GS) on Thursday. Accompanied by Minister of the Interior Ahmad Hajjar, Aoun reaffirmed the crucial role of security institutions in maintaining national stability and emphasized the need to safeguard ...

Finance Minister and Banque de l’Habitat CEO Sign Agreement for Online Property Certificate

This is Beirut, 03/04 14:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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Finance Minister Yassine Jaber and General Manager of the Banque de l'Habitat (BDH) Antoine Habib signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday, launching an electronic link between the two organizations. This new system allows the bank to instantly and at no cost access an online certificate of non-ownership for borrowers, streamlining the ...

Israeli Strikes Target Vehicles in South Lebanon, Leaving Three Injured

This is Beirut, 03/04 11:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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An Israeli drone targeted a Renault Rapid-type vehicle in the town of Alma al-Shaab, injuring one person who, according to Al Jadeed, works in aluminum window installation. This marks the second vehicle targeted by Israeli forces on Thursday. An Israeli drone targeted a small van on the main road between Bint Jbeil and Yaroun, in the Doura region ...

Pressure Is Mounting, Lebanon Urged to Set a Timeline for Hezbollah's Disarmament

Bassam Abou Zeid, 02/04 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A Western diplomatic source voiced concern over the situation in Lebanon, warning that mounting internal and external pressures on President Joseph Aoun’s term could lead to its failure if the first year does not yield tangible progress on multiple fronts. The source noted that high expectations surrounded Joseph Aoun’s election as president ...

Education in Lebanon: The Struggle of Anxious Parents

David Sahyoun, 02/04 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Lebanon has been entrenched in a protracted, multifaceted structural crisis, compounded by prolonged security instability, regional conflicts, political tensions and sporadic outbreaks of violence. These factors have fostered an environment of uncertainty and anxiety. The war that erupted in 2023 has layered additional trauma and disruption, ...

Baarini Advocates for Conditional Normalization with Israel

This is Beirut, 02/04 15:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Akkar MP Walid Baarini on Wednesday sparked debate with a controversial tweet on normalization with Israel, arguing that it should not be approached with “one-upmanship and bravado.” “Normalization is acceptable if it protects us from aggression, if it helps us reclaim our land and guarantees that it won’t be occupied again, and if it ...

Morgan Ortagus Expected in Beirut Soon After Israel

This is Beirut, 02/04 14:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Deputy US Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus is expected in Israel within the next hours, carrying a proposal for settling the persisting tensions between Lebanon and Israel, particularly in light of the escalation in recent days. According to several sources, Ortagus, who will travel to Lebanon after her visit to Israel, will seek ...

US State Department Appoints Massad Boulos as Senior Advisor for Africa

This is Beirut, 02/04 10:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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The US Department of State announced on Tuesday the appointment of Massad Boulos as Senior Advisor for Africa. This position adds a new role to Boulos, in addition to his existing role as Senior Advisor to the President on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs. According to the press release, Massad Boulos will travel to Africa on April 3 to address ...

Alpine Skiing: Chad and Ouaiss in Gold, Hayek and Hobeich at the Top

Makram Haddad, 02/04 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Ski and Biathlon Federation organized the first and second stages of the Lebanese Alpine Skiing Championship, bringing together the nation’s top talents for slalom and giant slalom events. Hayek and Hobeich, a Duel at the Top in the Men’s Category In the men’s category, the competition remained tight until the very ...

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