Lebanon

Israeli Media: US May Withhold Support for Renewing UNIFIL Mandate
Israeli Media: US May Withhold Support for Renewing UNIFIL Mandate

According to Israeli media reports, Tel Aviv and Washington have allegedly reached an understanding not to renew the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which is set to expire at the end of August. UNIFIL’s mission has traditionally been renewed annually through a vote at the UN Security Council. On Sunday, The ...

Israeli Drone Strike Kills One in Southern Lebanon
Israeli Drone Strike Kills One in Southern Lebanon

An Israeli drone strike targeted a motorcycle on the Chehabiyeh-Kfar Dunin highway in southern Lebanon on Sunday, killing one person and injuring several others, according to local sources. The attack involved two missiles and triggered an immediate response from local ambulance crews. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, and ...

Coordinated Jailbreak: 19 Detainees Escape from Ghazir Police Station
Coordinated Jailbreak: 19 Detainees Escape from Ghazir Police Station

Nineteen detainees escaped from the Ghazir police station in the Keserwan district just after midnight on Saturday-Sunday, in what authorities describe as a coordinated and premeditated jailbreak. According to security sources, the group includes 13 Syrians, 5 Lebanese nationals and 1 Egyptian. The detainees reportedly breached the facility’s ...

Rai Urges Unity and Renewal Amid Lebanon’s Challenges
Rai Urges Unity and Renewal Amid Lebanon’s Challenges

Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai offered on Sunday a message of hope and responsibility to a Lebanese nation grappling with deep political and economic turmoil. “Today, Lebanon is living through a time fraught with challenges, but it is also a time of new opportunities and renewed hope,” Rai said, addressing the faithful gathered at the ...

Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture Presents the Report of Its First 100 Days
Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture Presents the Report of Its First 100 Days

The Lebanese Ministry of Agriculture published on Sunday a detailed report of its achievements during the first 100 days of Minister Nizar Hani’s mandate. The document highlights a strategic approach based on science, institutional cooperation and the restoration of confidence in the agricultural sector’s role within the national economy. A ...

Aoun Pays Tribute to Judges Killed in 1999 Saida Attack
Aoun Pays Tribute to Judges Killed in 1999 Saida Attack

On the 26th anniversary of the assassination of four magistrates in Saida, President Joseph Aoun strongly condemned what he described as a “terrorist crime.” In a statement released on Sunday, the president declared that “nothing can intimidate the Lebanese judiciary or prevent it from fulfilling its mission.” He paid ...

No Change in Palestinian Position on Camp Disarmament
No Change in Palestinian Position on Camp Disarmament

Palestinian sources cited on Saturday by Houna Loubnan say there appears to be no change in the decision to hand over weapons to the Lebanese authorities. Recent objections raised by certain Palestinian factions are reportedly aimed solely at increasing leverage in negotiations with the Lebanese state to gain further rights for camp ...

Visas for Syria: Lebanese Citizens Exempt from Fees for a Six-Month Stay
Visas for Syria: Lebanese Citizens Exempt from Fees for a Six-Month Stay

In a new directive published on Saturday, the Syrian Ministry of the Interior announced a revision of its visa issuance policy, introducing different pricing based on travelers' nationalities. This measure, motivated by diplomatic considerations and bilateral relations, redefines the entry conditions for many foreign nationals. Among the ...

South Lebanon: a Shepherd Kidnapped by Israel and Two Injured
South Lebanon: a Shepherd Kidnapped by Israel and Two Injured

An Israeli patrol abducted a shepherd (Maher H.) on Saturday from the Ain al-Khokh area on the outskirts of Shebaa and transported him into the occupied territories, according to local sources. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health reported that two civilians were injured when an Israeli army drone dropped an explosive device near a group of ...

Washington Reaffirms Support for Israeli Strikes Against Hezbollah
Washington Reaffirms Support for Israeli Strikes Against Hezbollah

The United States has expressed its support for the airstrikes carried out Thursday evening by Israel against Hezbollah positions in the southern suburbs of Beirut. In an official statement, a spokesperson for the US State Department reaffirmed Israel’s right to defend itself against border threats. "The United States supports Israel’s right ...