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Naim Qassem: 'Resistance Is a Core Component of Lebanon. Don’t Ask Anything More of Us.'
Naim Qassem: 'Resistance Is a Core Component of Lebanon. Don’t Ask Anything More of Us.'

This is Beirut 25/05 22:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On the 25th anniversary of Israel’s withdrawal from Southern Lebanon, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem delivered a speech deeply rooted in the historical and ideological foundations of the resistance movement. More than a commemorative address, the speech served as a renewed justification for Hezbollah’s continued existence and its ...

Aoun Calls for Electoral Reform Ahead of 2026 Parliamentary Elections
Aoun Calls for Electoral Reform Ahead of 2026 Parliamentary Elections

This is Beirut 25/05 19:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun has stressed the “urgent need” to prepare for Lebanon’s parliamentary elections scheduled for 2026 by revisiting the country’s electoral framework and improving the logistical and administrative processes behind the vote. His call came on Sunday following the successful conclusion of municipal elections across all ...

Abraham Accords: Israeli Ambassador to Washington Cites Lebanon and Syria... Before Saudi Arabia
Abraham Accords: Israeli Ambassador to Washington Cites Lebanon and Syria... Before Saudi Arabia

This is Beirut 25/05 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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While Saudi Arabia is often cited as the next country to join the Abraham Accords, a statement by Israeli diplomat Yechiel Leiter upsets predictions. In an interview with Marissa Streit, CEO of US platform PragerU, the Israeli ambassador to the United States openly raises the possibility of Lebanon and Syria joining the normalization agreement ...

UNIFIL Delivers Vital Medical Aid to Marjayoun Government Hospital
UNIFIL Delivers Vital Medical Aid to Marjayoun Government Hospital

This is Beirut 25/05 16:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Spanish peacekeepers serving in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) Sector East, in collaboration with the Military Technical Committee for Lebanon (MTC4L), delivered a significant package of medical aid to the Marjayoun Government Hospital this week. The official handover ceremony was held on the hospital campus, where the ...

Municipal Elections: Official Results of the Vote in South Lebanon
Municipal Elections: Official Results of the Vote in South Lebanon

This is Beirut 25/05 14:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Ministry of Interior and Municipalities on Sunday released the official results of the municipal and mukhtar elections in the governorates of South Lebanon (Saïda, Jezzine and Tyre) and Nabatieh (Nabatieh, Marjayoun, Hasbaya and Bint Jbeil).  They are available at the following link: http://www.moim.gov.lb/AdsDetails.aspx?ida=5490

Lebanon Faces Eight-Month Deadline to Tackle Illegal Weapons
Lebanon Faces Eight-Month Deadline to Tackle Illegal Weapons

This is Beirut 25/05 12:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Citing high-ranking political and security sources, Kuwaiti daily Al-Anbaa reported that Lebanon has been given an eight-month deadline to address the long-standing issue of illegal weapons on its soil and to assert full state authority across the country. During this period, international economic aid and reconstruction support will reportedly be ...

Post-May 25, 2000: A String of Blunders
EditorialPost-May 25, 2000: A String of Blunders

Michel Touma 25/05 09:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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A quarter-century is a brief chapter in the life of a nation. But for a population held hostage for decades by war and relentless existential crises – driven by the unchecked ambitions of regional powers and factions – it can feel like an era. On May 25, 2000, Hezbollah staged a major celebration to mark the withdrawal of the last Israeli ...

Turtle Populations Thrive Again in Lebanese Waters
SpotlightTurtle Populations Thrive Again in Lebanese Waters

Karl Hajj Moussa 25/05 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Every summer, a rare spectacle unfolds on the beaches of southern Lebanon, where endangered sea turtles brave many dangers to lay their eggs. Their survival now depends on our commitment, as these silent giants struggle to exist. While beaches in southern Lebanon fill with swimmers and vacationers each summer, another visitor—discreet and ...

Southern Border: Israeli Drones Target Lebanese Localities
Southern Border: Israeli Drones Target Lebanese Localities

This is Beirut 25/05 09:20 - Reading : less than a minute

South Lebanon

An Israeli drone strike early on Sunday targeted the outskirts of the border town of Bani Hayyan in South Lebanon, aiming toward the wooded area, without causing any injuries. Another attack struck the area between Markaba and Odaisseh. An Israeli drone also dropped a bomb east of Kfar Kila, while bursts of machine-gun fire were directed at the ...

Southern Lebanon Municipal Elections Reveal a Politically Divided Map
Southern Lebanon Municipal Elections Reveal a Politically Divided Map

This is Beirut 24/05 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Preliminary, unofficial results from municipal elections in southern Lebanon and Nabatieh suggest a fragmented political landscape, with each major bloc securing strongholds in different areas. Lists backed by the Amal-Hezbollah alliance are reported to have scored victories in the cities of Tyre and Nabatieh. In Jezzine, candidates supported by ...

Municipal Elections in South Lebanon: Jezzine Leads in Voter Turnout
Municipal Elections in South Lebanon: Jezzine Leads in Voter Turnout

This is Beirut 24/05 17:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

South Lebanon

Municipal and Mokhtar Elections Kick Off in South Lebanon and Nabatieh The municipal and mokhtar elections began on Saturday at 7:00 a.m. in the governorates of South Lebanon and Nabatieh. As of 4:00 p.m., the voter turnout, according to the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities, stood at 25.49%. The turnout by district was as follows: Saida ...

Lebanese Authorities Threaten Sanctions Against Palestinian Factions Rejecting Disarmament (Al-Arabiya)
Lebanese Authorities Threaten Sanctions Against Palestinian Factions Rejecting Disarmament (Al-Arabiya)

This is Beirut 24/05 15:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a landmark decision during the first meeting of the joint Lebanese-Palestinian executive committee on Friday, Lebanese authorities approved a phased plan to seize all weapons – heavy, medium and light – from Palestinian refugee camps across the country. According to a report by Al-Arabiya citing government sources, factions that refuse ...

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