Arab Summit on Gaza: Joseph Aoun Meets with António Guterres Ahead of Cairo Meeting

This is Beirut 04/03 13:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Ahead of the extraordinary Arab summit on the situation in Gaza scheduled for Tuesday, President Joseph Aoun met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. The two officials discussed the situation in South Lebanon and the necessity of an Israeli withdrawal from the five points where its forces have maintained their ...

Washington Reaffirms Its Conditional Support for the Lebanese Army (LACC)

This is Beirut 04/03 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese-American Coordination Committee (LACC) conducted a tour in Washington, D.C. and held a series of meetings as part of its ongoing efforts to support the Lebanese cause. During a meeting with Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Natasha Franceschi, the committee was informed that despite budget cuts under the Trump administration, the ...

Lebanese Sovereignty, Cooperation and Economic Recovery at the Heart of J. Aoun's KSA Discussions

This is Beirut 04/03 11:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Saudi Arabia and Lebanon stressed on Tuesday the importance of strengthening Arab cooperation and coordinating the two countries' positions on major regional and international issues. In a joint statement issued at the end of President Joseph Aoun's visit to Saudi Arabia, the two sides reaffirmed the need for the full implementation of the Taif ...

ExplainerThe Anticipated Return of Lebanese-Saudi Relations

Christiane Tager 04/03 10:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Trade relations between Lebanon and Saudi Arabia have long been prosperous, with Lebanese exports reaching over $800 million per year and Saudi imports totaling $1.3 billion. However, political tensions have severely affected these exchanges, reducing their volume by more than half and causing a considerable loss of revenue for Lebanon. Could the ...

Lebanon Embraces Change as Aoun Presses for Hezbollah’s Inescapable Disarmament

Philippe Abi-Akl 04/03 08:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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There is no longer any doubt that the dramatic developments in Lebanon and the broader region have fundamentally shifted the balance of power, with no possibility of turning back. The wind of change is blowing softly, and those who wish to be part of the path to peace and stability in the Middle East must act quickly before it’s too ...

Kataeb Delegation Tours Southern Villages to Assess Post-War Needs

This is Beirut 03/03 19:13 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A Kataeb delegation visited several villages in South Lebanon on Monday, following a recent tour of Bint Jbeil district. The latest visit covered villages in the Marjayoun and Hasbaya districts, including Qlayaa, Jdeidet Marjayoun and Kawkaba, as part of the party’s efforts to affirm its support for the region, according to a statement. The ...

Ghada Aoun: Retirement Amid Judicial Controversies

Natasha Metni Torbey 03/03 17:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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She pursued her judicial campaign until the very last day before the official end of her tenure within the judiciary. On March 1, 2024, the prosecutor at the Mount Lebanon Court of Appeal, Ghada Aoun, who had been dismissed from her duties in May 2023 by the Judiciary’s Disciplinary Council, retired. True to her nature, however, she did not ...

Aoun in Riyadh: "An Opportunity to Reaffirm Strength of Bilateral Ties"

This is Beirut 03/03 15:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun declared upon his arrival in Saudi Arabia on Monday, during his first official visit abroad: “it is an opportunity to reaffirm the depth of Lebanese-Saudi relations and to express appreciation for the role played by the Kingdom in supporting Lebanon’s stability, safety, and constitutional institutions.”   Aoun ...

VideosAsh Monday: A Moment of Sharing and Spiritual Renewal

Élie-Joe Kamel 03/03 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute

Ash Monday was celebrated in Lebanon, marking the beginning of Lent for Christians. 

The President in Riyadh: Back to the Fundamentals

Michel Touma 03/03 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The President in Riyadh: Back to the Fundamentals Two brief yet decisive statements that speak volumes: “Lebanon has endured enough from other people’s wars” (on its territory); “The decision of war and peace must rest solely with the state.” President Joseph Aoun has repeated these words on multiple occasions, capturing with striking ...

Joumblatt Warns of 'Israeli Plots,' Plans to Visit Damascus

This is Beirut 02/03 17:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Former leader of the Progressive Socialist Party, Walid Joumblatt, issued a stark warning on Sunday about alleged Israeli schemes to destabilize the region during a press conference from his residence in Clemenceau. He also revealed plans to visit Damascus as part of ongoing political efforts. Speaking on the preparations for the 48th anniversary ...

Family Killed by Gas Tanker Explosion in Akkar

This is Beirut 02/03 16:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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A woman and her three children were killed on Sunday in the explosion of a gas tanker in the village of Doussa, in Akkar. The cause of the tragedy, which raises serious concerns about the transport of hazardous materials and security methods applied, is still unknown. An investigation has been launched. The explosion triggered fires in the ...