Lebanon

LAF Destroys Cannabis Crops, Seizes Drugs and Captagon-Making Equipment

This is Beirut 20/08 14:50 - Reading : less than a minute

The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) announced on Wednesday that one of its units destroyed seven dunums of cannabis crops in the town of Zarazir, Baalbeck. In a statement, the Army Command said that as part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking, an army unit, supported by a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate, raided the homes of ...

Kataeb Condemn Hezbollah Threats

This is Beirut 20/08 13:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In a meeting on Wednesday under the chairmanship of its leader, Samy Gemayel, the Kataeb Party’s political bureau strongly condemned recent threats by Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, who warned that any attempt to disarm his group would “spark a civil war and end life in Lebanon.” The Kataeb reiterated their “rejection of ...

Economy Minister Warns Generator Owners of Legal Action Over Non-Compliance

This is Beirut 20/08 12:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A high-level meeting on the private electricity generator sector brought together generator owners, representatives from the Ministries of Economy, Energy, Interior, and Environment, and security agencies. The session concluded with key regulatory decisions aimed at standardizing the sector. Speaking at a press conference following the meeting, ...

Rajji: State Monopoly Over Arms “Irreversible”

This is Beirut 20/08 12:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji affirmed Wednesday that the state’s monopoly over weapons is “irreversible,” stressing that the plan prepared by the army for this purpose will be submitted to the government in September. “The decision to place all weapons exclusively in the hands of state forces is a historic one taken by the government. ...

Rai: Pope Leo to Visit Lebanon Soon

This is Beirut 20/08 11:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Rai revealed that Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Lebanon in December. Speaking in a television interview, Rai said, “We are waiting for the Vatican to announce the exact date of the visit.” When asked if he might visit Jerusalem again, the patriarch responded, “If the need arises, I will go.”

Education Minister Announces Four-Day School Week

This is Beirut 20/08 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Education Minister Rima Karami confirmed on Wednesday that public schools in Lebanon will continue operating on a four-day week in the upcoming academic year, describing the decision as “a continuation of the previous measure, with the hope that this will be the last year.” Karami made the announcement following a meeting with ...

Patriarch Rai: Resistance Slogan Has Fallen, Consensus on Disarming Hezbollah

This is Beirut 19/08 22:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros Rai said on Tuesday that Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon would facilitate the disarmament of Hezbollah, stressing that there is a firm national consensus on carrying out the decision to strip the group of its weapons. He noted that the Lebanese government’s stance is clear in confining all arms to the ...

Syria Seizes Weapons Cache Intended for Lebanon Border Smuggling

This is Beirut 19/08 21:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Syrian Ministry of Interior announced Tuesday evening that “internal security forces seized in Homs Governorate a vehicle loaded with Grad rockets, in addition to various shells and ammunition, which had been hidden in eastern rural Homs and were prepared for smuggling toward the Lebanese border.” The Ministry explained via its Telegram ...

Series of Road Accidents: When Blood Becomes Routine

Moncef Ait-Kaci 19/08 19:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In August alone, more than 40 people were killed on Lebanese roads, with dozens more injured. The slaughter continues unchecked, largely ignored. According to the Youth Association for Social Awareness (YASA), annual fatalities could surpass 1,000 before the year ends. Its president, Ziad Akl, speaking on Tuesday, voiced his deep concern: “The ...

Opposition MPs to File Complaint Against Naim Qassem

This is Beirut 19/08 16:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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MP Elie Mahfouz announced Tuesday that lawmakers, political figures, and representatives of the “Sovereign Front” will file a complaint with the Public Prosecutor against Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem, accusing him of inciting sectarian strife and endangering civil peace. Speaking after an emergency meeting at MP ...

UNIFIL: Withdrawal or Extension? The Countdown Begins

Élie-Joe Kamel 19/08 15:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Will UNIFIL’s presence in southern Lebanon be extended beyond August 31? The question is at the heart of diplomatic negotiations as the Security Council prepares to vote on August 25, while the mandate of the UN force expires at the end of the month. On Monday, the UN Security Council began debating a draft resolution presented by France to ...

Jordan Reaffirms Support for Lebanon’s Sovereignty

This is Beirut 19/08 14:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon and Jordan have agreed to reinvigorate their bilateral ties, with a particular focus on trade, transport, and energy cooperation. The announcement followed an official visit to Amman on Tuesday by Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, accompanied by a high-level delegation that included Foreign Minister Joe Rajji. In the Jordanian ...