VideosThe Media Glossary: Presidential Vacuum
Lyne Sammouri 08/01 13:35 - Reading : less than a minute
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What is a presidential vacuum? Why does it occur, and what are its consequences?
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ExplainerPresidential Election: Everything You Need to Know
Elie Ziadé 08/01 13:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
All eyes will be on Place de l’Étoile this Thursday. Since June 2023, MPs have failed to convene to elect a new president, leaving the position vacant since October 31, 2022. How will the vote unfold? What quorum is required? Will the Constitution be amended again? This is Beirut explains all the answers. Quorum For an electoral ...
The Lebanese Diaspora in Canada Spells Out Its Vision for the Aspired President
This is Beirut 08/01 12:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Lebanese-Canadian Coordinating Committee (CCLC) has presented its “vision for the Lebanese president,” as a session to elect a new head of state is scheduled for Thursday. “We need a president who puts the well-being of the nation above his personal interests (...) who unites all Lebanese (...) who ensures respect for the Taif Agreement ...
The National Moderation Bloc Endorses General Joseph Aoun's Presidential Candidacy
This is Beirut 08/01 11:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The National Moderation Bloc has officially thrown its support behind General Joseph Aoun, the Army's Commander-in-Chief, for the upcoming presidential election set for Thursday. During a meeting at the bloc's headquarters in Saifi, MPs Walid Baarini, Mohammad Sleiman, Abdelaziz Samad, Sagih Atieh, Ahmad Rustom and Ahmad Kheir issued a statement ...
Israeli Activity Still Escalating on the Southern Border
This is Beirut 08/01 10:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israeli activities along the border with Lebanon continue to gain momentum. As part of his visit to Lebanon, US envoy Amos Hochstein explained the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied areas in southern Lebanon. However, Israel's Channel 12, citing government sources in Tel Aviv, reported that Israel intends to establish itself in ...
ExplainerCan Joseph Aoun Be Legally Elected on January 9?
Elie Ziadé 07/01 19:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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According to Article 49 of the Constitution, “judges and first-category public officials, or their equivalents in all public administrations, public institutions and any other legal entity governed by public law, cannot be elected during the exercise of their functions or within two years following the date of their resignation, cessation of ...
LAF Resumes its Deployment in the South
This is Beirut 07/01 19:09 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Following the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the Lebanese Army (LAF) announced Monday that its units had started deploying to take up positions in towns in the western and central sectors, including Ras al-Naqoura, Alma al-Shaab, Tayr Harfa-Tyre, Beit Liv-Tyre, and Beit Liv-Bint Jbeil. “While the deployment is being completed in Naqoura, ...
Opposition and Change MPs to Announce Their Presidential Candidate Shortly
This is Beirut 07/01 18:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The opposition and Change MPs are gearing up for the upcoming presidential election session scheduled for January 9. MP Waddah Sadek revealed to LBCI that the opposition would announce its preferred presidential candidate tonight or tomorrow at 9 PM. He dismissed reports of General Baissari’s withdrawal, clarifying that Baissari has indicated ...
Le Drian Will Attend the January 9 Session
This is Beirut 07/01 17:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Jean-Yves Le Drian Nabih Berry France
The French President’s special envoy for Lebanon, Jean-Yves Le Drian, will attend the January 9 parliamentary session convened to elect a president, after an invitation by Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. Le Drian will begin a visit to Beirut on Tuesday as part of his mission of good offices, the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs ...
LAF Fifth Brigade Operations Observed by International Officials
This is Beirut 07/01 16:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Chairman of the Cessation of Hostilities Implementation Mechanism, US Major General Jasper Jeffers, and French Brigadier General Guillaume Ponchin visited the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Fifth Brigade headquarters in southwest Lebanon on Tuesday, according to a press release from the US Embassy in Lebanon. The visit is part of the LAF’s ...
Hochstein Calls for Full Implementation of the Taif Agreement
This is Beirut 07/01 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Amos Hochstein Joseph Aoun Hezbollah Israel United Nations
US Envoy Amos Hochstein visited MP Fouad Makhzoumi's residence on Tuesday in the presence of Lebanese MPs from different parliamentary blocs. He stressed “the need for Lebanon and for the future President to commit to the full implementation of the Taif Agreement and to the implementation of the reforms necessary for the country's ...
Lebanese Army to Deploy in Aita al-Shaab
This is Beirut 07/01 14:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Lebanese army is preparing to take up position in Aita al-Shaab for the first time since the November 27 ceasefire was concluded between Hezbollah and Israel. Army tanks were stationed on Tuesday in the Bayada area, getting ready to deploy in Naqoura, along with a patrol from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Lebanese ...