Op-edWhen Kostanian Admits Defeat and the End of Kulluna Irada’s Project!

Tony Abi Najem 2025-02-20 21:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The article written by Albert Kostanian, published on al-Modon’s website and titled “Announcing Defeat,” stood out. He begins with the statement: “After nearly six years of media and technical battles, the time has come to announce defeat.” In this article, where every sentence could be analyzed, it is important to focus on several key ...

InterviewsExclusive: Dr. Matthew Levitt: A Majority of Lebanese Are Annoyed by Hezbollah's Entry into War with Israel

Tylia El Helou 2025-02-20 21:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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In an exclusive interview, Dr. Matthew Levitt, the Director of the Reinhard Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, explained how the Lebanese Army exceeded Washington’s expectations in its deployment in South Lebanon. He also explained that Lebanon and Israel should start discussing peace ...

Lebanese Christian Border Village in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal

This is Beirut 2025-02-20 18:30 - Reading : less than a minute

The Lebanese Christian community of Surda, near Tal al-Hamames, returned to its village following the withdrawal of Israeli soldiers, only to find it largely destroyed after more than a year of conflict.

Storm Adam: Essential Precautionary Measures

This is Beirut 2025-02-20 18:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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With the arrival of Storm Adam and a significant drop in temperatures, it is crucial to take precautionary measures to mitigate the risks associated with extreme cold, heavy rainfall in some areas and hazardous road conditions. Lebanon’s meteorological service forecasts heavy snowfall and ice at high altitudes, particularly from Friday night ...

UNHCR: 89,000 Arrivals from Syria in Baalbeck amid Ongoing Border Crossings

This is Beirut 2025-02-20 18:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Informal border crossings from Syria into Lebanon persist, with a total of 89,000 arrivals reported in Baalbeck as of February 12, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced in a statement on Wednesday. Among them, only 20,000 are Lebanese returnees, the agency said. While daily crossings at the Masnaa official border ...

Yemeni Minister Calls for Arrest of Huthi Leaders Attending Nasrallah’s Funeral

This is Beirut 2025-02-20 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Yemeni Minister of Information Moammar al-Eryani has called for the arrest of several Huthi leaders who, he claims, plan to attend the funeral of former Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. Nasrallah, who led Hezbollah for more than 30 years, was killed on September 27. His funeral is scheduled for February 23. In a statement ...

ExplainerThe Necessity of Restructuring the Public Sector: A 'Political' Solution

Maurice Matta 2025-02-20 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Salaries and wages of public sector employees and workers: a pending issue whose resolution is tied to the beginning of the new mandate… These employees have already received promises that have not materialized, the latest being from the previous government led by Najib Mikati, which promised a new salary scale—never adopted—last June. Many ...

VideosReturn to Devastation: South Lebanon's Struggle After the Conflict

This is Beirut 2025-02-19 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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As Lebanese residents return to their villages in South Lebanon, they face the devastating aftermath of the recent conflict between Hezbollah and Israel.  

VideosSouthern Lebanon: A Return Beneath the Ruins

Rayan Chami 2025-02-19 16:08 - Reading : less than a minute

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As the ceasefire comes to an end, the residents of southern Lebanon return to their lands, only to find their villages in ruins. In Kfar Kila, completely destroyed, and in Deir Mimas, still marked by Israeli presence, the return is weighed down by uncertainty and sorrow.

Israel Says it Killed Hezbollah Operative in South Lebanon Strike

This is Beirut 2025-02-19 13:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A day after Israel’s incomplete withdrawal from Lebanese territory, security incidents in southern Lebanon continued on Wednesday. A morning attack by Israeli drone that targeted a car in the village of Aita al-Shaab killed one person. Israeli army Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee said on X platform  that the strike targeted a ...

France Reaffirms Call for Full Israeli Troop Withdrawal from Lebanese Territory

This is Beirut 2025-02-19 11:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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France has reaffirmed the "necessity for the complete withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanese territory, as soon as possible, in accordance with the provisions of the ceasefire agreement." In a statement released on Tuesday evening, the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that Paris had "acknowledged the continued withdrawal of ...

Hostilities Again After Ceasefire Expiration?

Natasha Metni Torbey 2025-02-19 09:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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After several months of a – partial – cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, the expiration of the ceasefire raises important legal questions about security, particularly whether hostilities could (or could not) resume. The ceasefire agreement, which was decreed in November 2024 for a period of 60 days, was renewed in January ...