Unofficial Municipal Elections Results Show Strong LF Performance in Zahle

This is Beirut 2025-05-19 13:05 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Zahle Lebanese Forces Elections Municipal

On Monday, the Lebanese Forces released the final results of the municipal elections in Zahle, showing a strong performance by their backed list, “Heart of Zahle,” despite a close race with the “Vision and Decision” list, backed by MP Michel Daher, the Kataeb Party, former MP Cesar Maalouf and Myriam Skaff’s Popular Bloc. Preliminary ...

EditorialMunicipal Elections: Preliminary Lessons and Takeaways

Michel Touma 2025-05-19 11:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Baalbeck Hezbollah Municipal Elections Beirut Zahleh

The municipal vote held on Sunday, May 18—much like those earlier this month—was largely local in scope. In small villages, elections often took on a personal, familial or even clan-based dynamic. However, in larger cities such as Zahle, Baalbeck and Hermel, the contests were more clearly partisan, though not necessarily aligned with broader ...

SpotlightNew Middle East US Foreign Policy Shifts Put Lebanon at a Crossroads

Amal Chmouny 2025-05-19 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon United States Donald Trump Saudi Arabia

As Lebanon finds itself at a crucial juncture, the implications of recent US diplomatic maneuvers cannot be overstated. As the US focuses more on its relationships with Sunni Gulf states, tensions with Iran are on the rise, changing the complex political dynamics in Lebanon. These changes come at a time when Iran's influence appears to be ...

Municipal Elections in Beirut and Beqaa: Political Messages Emerge Amid Low Turnout

Alissar Boulos 2025-05-19 09:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Free Patriotic Movement Lebanese Forces Baalbeck Hezbollah

The third round of Lebanon’s municipal and mukhtar elections was held on Sunday across the capital Beirut and in the governorates of Beqaa and Baalbeck-Hermel. Over one million voters were eligible to cast their ballots. Voter turnout varied significantly: 20% in Beirut, 46.73% in Baalbeck, 45.16% in Zahle, 41.41% in West Beqaa, 34.56% in ...

AnalysisJailbreaking 

Charles Chartouni 2025-05-19 09:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Donald Trump Gulf Hamas Hezbollah

The proactive diplomacy of President Donald Trump is proceeding steadily on multiple fronts. The very fact that he is moving on multiple fronts and breaking the taboos that have hobbled international political life is a good omen. The sanctioning tariffs seem to open up the fray for negotiations on the outside and for renewed investment dynamics ...

Army Chief Haykal Inspects Security Measures in Beirut: 'Any Breach of Security Will Not Be Tolerated'

This is Beirut 2025-05-18 18:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Municipal elections Beirut Rodolph Haykal

The Army Commander-in-Chief, General Rodolph Haykal, conducted an inspection tour of military operations rooms overseeing the municipal elections. The visit aimed to monitor closely the security measures implemented by deployed Army units to ensure the orderly conduct of the vote. In his remarks, General Haykal stressed that the success of the ...

VideosMunicipals in Zahle: Clashes in the Home of Peace

Chelsea Al Arif 2025-05-18 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute

Despite a calmer atmosphere than previous years, the 2025 municipal elections in Zahle are heated. Two main lists are competing and the battle is fierce. The ballot boxes will reveal the loudest voices.  

VideosBeirut: The Ones Who Did Not Vote

Lyne Sammouri 2025-05-18 17:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Municipals Beirut

In Beirut, this municipal election on Sunday unfolded in relative indifference. In some neighborhoods of the capital, only a handful of people made it to the polls. Among those who chose not to vote, many cite disinterest, disappointment or lack of information.

President Aoun Attends Inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican

This is Beirut 2025-05-18 15:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Lebanon Vatican Joseph Aoun

President Joseph Aoun and First Lady Naamat Aoun attended the inaugural papal Mass of Pope Leo XIV this morning at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, alongside leaders, monarchs and dignitaries from around the world. Following the solemn liturgy, President Aoun offered his heartfelt congratulations to the new Pontiff, expressing his best wishes ...

Two Injured, Including a Soldier, in an Israeli Strike

This is Beirut 2025-05-18 15:35 - Reading : less than a minute

Nawaf Salam Lebanon Lebanese Army

The army said that two people, including a Lebanese soldier, were wounded in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon on Sunday. “A soldier was slightly wounded by the Israeli enemy who targeted a vehicle at the Beit Yahoun checkpoint,” in the Bint Jbeil district, according to a Lebanese army statement. The village of Beit Yahoun is about eight ...

Minister of Interior Reassures on Smooth Election Process

This is Beirut 2025-05-18 13:58 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Municipal elections Baalbeck Hermel Beirut

During his visit to the Baalbeck-Hermel Governorate headquarters, Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad al-Hajjar confirmed that the electoral process is proceeding very smoothly. He noted that complaints have been minimal and mostly administrative, as is usually the case, with only minor incidents in Fakiha, Kfar Zabad and Hrabta, where ...

VideosMunicipal and Mukhtar Elections: Spotlight on the Capital!

Lyne Sammouri 2025-05-18 12:40 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Achrafieh Beirut Municipal Elections

As polls open across Beirut, voter turnout remains low in neighborhoods like Achrafieh, Saifi and Gemmayzeh. Amid tight security and quiet streets, a few voices echo hopes of reclaiming the future and healing from the past.