Lebanon

FocusHezbollah Challenges Security Council Visit, Army Acts on UNIFIL Attack

Bassam Abou Zeid 06/12 13:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The 15 UN Security Council ambassadors visiting Lebanon received reactions to Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem’s recent speech. In it, he opposed the appointment of Simon Karam as head of Lebanon’s negotiating delegation with Israel and reiterated the group’s refusal to disarm, saying that any impact would be limited to the ...

VideosRebecca Dykes Changemaker Challenge, When Lebanese Youth Take Action

Yara Germany 06/12 11:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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They are students, driven and determined to make a difference. This Friday night in Beirut, Lebanese youth took center stage at the Rebecca Dykes Changemaker Challenge award ceremony, hosted by the British Embassy. An initiative led by Becky’s Button, encouraging young people to stand up against gender-based violence and to propose concrete ...

ExclusiveExclusive - Israeli Ambassador to Washington Addresses a Message of Peace to Lebanon

Hanin Ghaddar 05/12 20:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Israeli Ambassador to Washington Yechiel (Michael) Leiter sends a message of peace to the people of Lebanon.

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Kassem Rejects Disarmament, Opposes the Appointment of a Civilian to the "Mechanism"

This is Beirut 05/12 17:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem reaffirmed his militia’s categorical refusal to hand over its weapons to the Lebanese state and criticized the appointment of a civilian—former ambassador Simon Karam—to the ceasefire supervision mechanism. He described the decision as “illegal,” “baseless,” and “another mistake,” ...

UNIFIL Urges Lebanese Authorities to Protect Peacekeepers

This is Beirut 05/12 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Friday called on Lebanese authorities to uphold their responsibility to guarantee the safety of peacekeepers following an armed incident targeting a peacekeeping patrol in southern Lebanon. In a press release, UNIFIL condemned attacks on its personnel as “unacceptable” and ...

VideosFamilies of Beirut Blast Victims Pressure Authorities After Pope’s Visit

Hala Abdallah 04/12 20:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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Beirut blast families held their monthly gathering on Thursday, renewing calls for action from the authorities. They said that Pope Leo XIV’s visit serves as a powerful reminder that the case cannot be forgotten.

Aoun to Cabinet: The Language of Dialogue Must Prevail Over War

This is Beirut 04/12 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized that “the language of negotiation must take precedence over that of war” during Thursday’s Cabinet meeting at the Baabda Presidential Palace. President Aoun reaffirmed the appointment of former Lebanese ambassador to the United States, Simon Karam, to head the Lebanese delegation within ...

LAF Refutes Hezbollah Infiltration Claim

This is Beirut 04/12 16:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) on Thursday firmly rejected claims published in Iranian media alleging that a substantial share of its personnel are affiliated with Hezbollah. In an official statement, LAF stressed that all its members operate “strictly under a unified military doctrine” and pledge loyalty solely to the army institution and ...

Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on South Lebanon After Warnings

This is Beirut 04/12 14:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Israeli army carried out strikes on Thursday against several localities in southern Lebanon it considers used by Hezbollah, after warning residents to evacuate certain areas. Shortly before the first strikes, the army’s Arabic-speaking spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, posted on X an evacuation notice urging residents of Jbaa and Mahrouna to ...

Ambassador Issa Commends Lebanon’s Progress Toward Peaceful Regional Engagement

This is Beirut 04/12 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United States’ Ambassador to Lebanon, Michael Issa, issued a statement Thursday praising Lebanon and Israel for opening a channel of dialogue at a sensitive moment, signaling “a sincere willingness to pursue peaceful, responsible solutions grounded in good faith.” Ambassador Issa emphasized that durable progress can only be achieved ...

PoliticsSimon Karam's Appointment Sparks Reactions from Political Leaders

This is Beirut 04/12 13:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun’s appointment of former ambassador Simon Karam to Lebanon’s delegation for the ceasefire monitoring committee, established under the November 27, 2024, agreement, has sparked a wave of political reactions. The reactions, largely supportive, underscore the high political stakes tied to the appointment. Several national ...

FocusLebanon’s Diplomatic Pivot: Understanding Simon Karam’s Role

Natasha Metni Torbey 04/12 12:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Wednesday’s meeting of the ceasefire monitoring mechanism in Naqoura carried the weight of history. Lebanon held civilian-led direct talks with Israel for the first time in decades, a development that offered Beirut a rare opportunity to resuscitate the faltering November 27, 2024, ceasefire and begin moving toward substantive political ...