Lebanon

Western Inquiries About the Role of the Opposition
PoliticsWestern Inquiries About the Role of the Opposition

A Western diplomatic source expressed frustration regarding the current state of the opposition in Lebanon. According to this source, the opposition's role is perceived as being limited to superficial appearances and media statements, lacking the ability to exert any influence over Hezbollah. Conversely, Hezbollah faces challenges in a conflict ...

Maronite Patriarch Urges Extension of Army Commander's Term, Calls for Ensuring Academic Year
Maronite Patriarch Urges Extension of Army Commander's Term, Calls for Ensuring Academic Year

Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai emphasized the “absolute necessity to extend the term of the Army Commander (General Joseph Aoun) due to the current exceptional circumstances,” in accordance with the best interests of the country at this time. Rai pointed out that this step is essential because of “the three-year-long presidential vacancy, ...

Charles Malek 1/3
PortraitCharles Malek 1/3

Born in 1906 in northern Lebanon, in Bterram (meaning "the elevated village" in Syriac), Charles Malek waged a cultural battle for Lebanon and human rights until his death in 1987. His philosophy was deeply rooted in the values and principles of Christianity, which served as the foundation for his contribution to the drafting of the Universal ...

Israeli Raids: 27 Killed in a Strike on Almat, Jbeil
Israeli Raids: 27 Killed in a Strike on Almat, Jbeil

Israeli strikes continued in South Lebanon and Beqaa. Mount Lebanon has also been targeted by the Israeli army. Mount Lebanon At around 10:30 this morning, Israeli warplanes carried out an airstrike on the town of Almat in the Jbeil district, following intense fighter jet activity over the skies of Keserwan.  The airstrike reportedly ...

Renewed Israeli Airstrikes Kill 20 in Baalbeck-Hermel and 7 in Tyre
Renewed Israeli Airstrikes Kill 20 in Baalbeck-Hermel and 7 in Tyre

A new wave of Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon and the Beqaa region on Saturday evening, causing heavy casualties and extensive damage. The total number of casualties since the start of the Israel-Hezbollah war has reached 3,136 killed and 13,979 wounded, according to the latest report issued by the Ministry of Health, on November 8, ...

Islamic Sharia Council Calls on UN to End War in Lebanon
Islamic Sharia Council Calls on UN to End War in Lebanon

The Higher Islamic Sharia Council held its regular meeting on Saturday, chaired by the Mufti of the Lebanese Republic, Sheikh Abdel Latif Derian, at Dar al-Fatwa, in the presence of caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. In its statement, the Council strongly condemned the destructive Israeli offensive against Lebanon, calling on the UN Security ...

Another Historic Site Destroyed, UNESCO to Convene on November 18
Another Historic Site Destroyed, UNESCO to Convene on November 18

Another historic building was bombarded on Saturday in Nabatiyeh. The Israeli Army targeted a historic home, one of the oldest in the city, which belonged to the late MP Rafic Chahine.  While the Israeli Army insists on launching raids against or close to historical sites, and following the Lebanese MP’s appeal to the international community ...

Closed Meeting Between Derian and Mikati Ahead of Islamic Sharia Council Session
Closed Meeting Between Derian and Mikati Ahead of Islamic Sharia Council Session

The Higher Islamic Sharia Council, chaired by the Mufti of the Republic, Sheikh Abdel Latif Derian, held its session at Dar al-Fatwa to discuss several national affairs, linked to the ongoing crises resulting from the war between Israel and Hezbollah. Prior to the session, a closed meeting was held between Derian and Caretaker Prime Minister ...

Massive Fire in Hamra: Firefighters Battle Blaze and Evacuate Residents
Massive Fire in Hamra: Firefighters Battle Blaze and Evacuate Residents

A massive fire broke out on Saturday morning in a parking lot in Hamra, igniting several cars and trapping residents of nearby buildings. A thick black cloud covered the sky as firefighters worked to contain the rapidly spreading blaze. The reason of the fire as per local media is a power short circuit that enflamed a huge fuel generator. The ...

The Potential for a Civilization
The Potential for a Civilization

“In recent days, there has been much talk of war, civilization and the need to defend it. I am not convinced that one defends civilization by sowing barbarism oneself. Yet, I am certain of this: the very prospect of civilization is at stake in Lebanon. It is about the ability of men and women of different origins and faiths to coexist on the ...

Seventeen Killed in Israeli Bombardment on Tyre... 14 Airstrikes on the Southern Suburb
Seventeen Killed in Israeli Bombardment on Tyre... 14 Airstrikes on the Southern Suburb

The death toll from the Israeli airstrikes in many Lebanese regions is rising steadily. Seventeen people, including a pregnant woman and a child, were killed in Tyre, where raids were carried out on several neighborhood of the city, on Friday evening, according to the Ministry of Health, as rescue workers continued to search through the rubble of ...

Brighter Prospects for Mikati?
ExplainerBrighter Prospects for Mikati?

Expected in Riyadh on Sunday to participate in the Arab-Islamic summit scheduled for November 11, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati plans to arrive with strong political backing. His main challenge will be to present himself before the Arab community not only as Leban exon’s executive leader, but also as a national and, importantly, Sunni ...