Lebanon

Death Toll Rises as Displaced Return to Villages on Israeli Withdrawal Deadline
Death Toll Rises as Displaced Return to Villages on Israeli Withdrawal Deadline

The death toll climbed on Sunday as displaced people attempted to return to their homes in southern Lebanon, despite warnings from the Israeli army not to approach border towns “until further notice.” The day marked the deadline for Israel’s withdrawal under a truce deal that ended its recent conflict with Hezbollah, but violence persisted ...

Lebanese Citizens Return to Southern Villages Amid Israeli Violations
Lebanese Citizens Return to Southern Villages Amid Israeli Violations

The 60-day ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel officially ended at 4 AM on Sunday, with Lebanese citizens beginning to return to the southern villages. Despite the agreement, Israel has not fully withdrawn from several areas in South Lebanon and carried out attacks against civilians attempting to return to their towns, resulting in 15 ...

The Codex Rabulensis (3/3)
ExplainerThe Codex Rabulensis (3/3)

The Codex Rabulensis is a manuscript rich in history, similar to the layered strata of an archaeological site. Written in the year 586, it features annotations by Maronite patriarchs spanning from the 13th to the 15th century. Figures such as Daniel III of Hadshit (1278–1282) and Simeon V of Hadat (1492–1524), along with bishops and ...

Mapping Forces in South Lebanon
Mapping Forces in South Lebanon

South Lebanon remains a focal point of tension, with Israeli forces holding positions along the border, Hezbollah active across strategic areas, and the Lebanese Army bolstering its presence. As the ceasefire nears its end on Monday, November 27, the region faces heightened uncertainty, underscoring the fragile security situation and the potential ...

60 Days of Tensions: Recap of the Ceasefire Between Hezbollah and Israel
Videos60 Days of Tensions: Recap of the Ceasefire Between Hezbollah and Israel

Two months after the announcement of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, tensions remain palpable. Despite an international monitoring mechanism, repeated violations of the agreement have been reported, and discussions on a complete Israeli withdrawal are struggling to conclude. A look back at a decisive period for regional stability.

Progress on UN Resolution 1701 Implementation
SpotlightProgress on UN Resolution 1701 Implementation

“Nothing is more certain than the impossible.” For years, this idea shaped Lebanon's political and security landscape under Iranian dominance— the impossible Israeli withdrawal, the impossible deployment of the Lebanese Army along the border, and the impossible disarmament of Hezbollah. Today, in the aftermath of the devastating war that ...

Israeli Army Still In Southern Lebanon Despite Withdrawal Deadline
Israeli Army Still In Southern Lebanon Despite Withdrawal Deadline

The Israeli army was still deployed in southern Lebanon on Sunday despite the expiry of the 60-day deadline by which it was supposed to have left the territory of its neighbour, as part of a truce with Lebanese Hezbollah. The Lebanese army denounced Israel's ‘procrastination’ on Saturday and said it was ready ‘to continue ...

Presidents Aoun and Macron Call for Implementation of Ceasefire Agreement
Presidents Aoun and Macron Call for Implementation of Ceasefire Agreement

In the run-up to the January 27 deadline for Israeli forces to complete their withdrawal from southern Lebanon, as stipulated in the ceasefire agreement that came into force on November 27, the President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, received a call from French President Emmanuel Macron. They discussed developments in the situation in ...

Lebanese-Saudi Economic Ties: A Fresh Start?
ExplainerLebanese-Saudi Economic Ties: A Fresh Start?

Saudi Arabia has traditionally been a key economic partner for Lebanon. Before the 2021 decline in relations, largely driven by the Hezbollah issue, Lebanese exports to the Kingdom were substantial, particularly in agriculture, food products, textiles, and handicrafts. These exports were a vital source of foreign currency for Lebanon's economy. ...

Figure of the Week: 800,000 Vehicles in Lebanon Without Mandatory Insurance
Numbers & FiguresFigure of the Week: 800,000 Vehicles in Lebanon Without Mandatory Insurance

In 2024, out of the 2,000,000 vehicles in Lebanon's automotive fleet, 800,000 are not registered with the Vehicle Registration Department and, as a result, lack mandatory auto liability insurance. This means there is roughly one car for every two residents, in a country where public transportation is virtually non-existent. The mandatory ...