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Lebanese Army Banners Replace Those of Hezbollah Along Airport Road

This is Beirut, 02/09 19:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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A noticeable shift has taken place along Beirut’s airport road, where banners declaring “We are all with the army” have replaced posters of Hezbollah and Iranian leaders that long dominated the route. The change comes as the Lebanese government actively implements a disarmament plan targeting Hezbollah and Palestinian factions in refugee ...

Lebanon Seizes Record Cocaine Shipment from Brazil at Tripoli Port in Saudi-Coordinated Operation

This is Beirut, 02/09 18:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In what Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar called a “historic” operation, Lebanese authorities have intercepted the largest cocaine shipment the country has seen in years. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Hajjar revealed that the operation was made possible through “coordinated efforts with Saudi ...

Hezbollah’s Rickety Rifles: From Strength to Mockery

Johnny Kortbawi, 02/09 17:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In the wake of the recent war with Israel, Hezbollah has entered a new phase, prompting a shift in many of its long-held convictions, most notably its attachment to weapons as a bargaining chip. What was once upheld as a symbol of dignity and pride, described by former Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah as a divine mission, is now the subject of ...

Diplomatic Maneuvering and Political Uncertainty: Lebanon Under International Pressure

This is Beirut, 02/09 16:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanon is preparing to host two senior envoys in the coming days as its government readies a crucial Cabinet session on September 5. French special envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian and US diplomat Morgan Ortagus return to Beirut to revive talks on security, disarmament and reconstruction. Appointed by French President Emmanuel Macron, Le Drian is ...

Aoun: Lebanon Must Not Waste Its Chance for Safety

This is Beirut, 02/09 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun urged on Tuesday the Lebanese to seize a rare opportunity to place the country on a path toward stability and security, warning that failure to act would leave Lebanon vulnerable to internal divisions and regional turmoil. Speaking to the new board of the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, which visited him in Baabda, Aoun ...

Mobile Plans: When ‘Better Deals’ End Up Costing More

Christiane Tager, 02/09 15:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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For years, Lebanon has struggled with failing essential services and soaring costs. This also applies to the mobile phone sector. With “adjusted” plans and unreliable networks, subscribers oscillate between resignation and frustration, all while waiting for a clear signal, both figuratively and literally. Here’s an example of a revision and ...

U16 Basketball: Lebanon Falls with Honor Against Australia

Makram Haddad, 02/09 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 continues at a rapid pace at the Buyant Ukhaa Sports Complex in Ulaanbaatar. This edition brings together the elite of Asian basketball and has already delivered its share of surprises and intense duels. In Group A, Australia, the defending champion seeking a fourth consecutive title, continued its flawless run with a ...

Lebanon and Syria to Form Committees to Address Prisoners, Missing Persons, and Border Issues

This is Beirut, 02/09 12:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Lebanon and Syria are set to establish two joint committees to tackle three major issues affecting relations between the two countries, judicial and security officials said, according to the Associated Press. The committees will focus on the fate of nearly 2,000 Syrian prisoners currently held in Lebanese prisons, locating Lebanese citizens who ...

What if Israel Was Right and the Arabs Were Wrong?

Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 02/09 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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For over five decades, many Arab leaders have blamed Israel’s alleged intransigence, belligerence, and unfulfilled promises for the persistent failure to achieve Arab-Israeli peace. Yet, Lebanon’s handling of the November 2024 Cessation of Hostilities agreement with Israel tells a different story—one where Lebanese leaders, particularly ...

Neemat Aoun Says Rebuilding Lebanon Will Require Time

This is Beirut, 01/09 22:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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First Lady Neemat Aoun said on Monday that the country must be given time to recover from collapse. She outlined plans for social projects, including a ban on child marriage and improvements to prison conditions. “The State was collapsed, and we need time to rebuild it,” Aoun said in her first televised interview with MTV Lebanon. “That is ...

Abbas Determined to Withdraw All Palestinian Weapons from Lebanon

This is Beirut, 01/09 22:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said on Monday that his leadership is determined to withdraw all Palestinian weapons from Lebanon, calling the step essential to the country’s security and sovereignty. In an interview with Al-Arabiya, Abbas confirmed that he had reached an understanding with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on carrying out the ...

Lebanon, UNIFIL, and the Return of Sovereignty and Peace

David Hale , 01/09 18:15 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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There was a real possibility earlier this summer that the United States was going to veto the renewal of the UNIFIL mandate in August. Ultimately, a wiser course prevailed, when the UN Security Council extended UNIFIL's mandate "for a final time" last week until the end of 2026. This step is a positive one for everyone concerned except ...

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