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Senior Hezbollah Official Wafiq Safa Steps Down as Qassem Reshapes Leadership
This is Beirut 06/02 18:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Wafiq Safa, the head of Hezbollah’s liaison and coordination unit, resigned from his position on Friday as Secretary General Naim Qassem has pushed to reshape the organization’s leadership, sources close to Reuters confirmed. Safa has maintained a senior position within Hezbollah since 1987 and was appointed to his role as a powerful ...
Israeli Army Begins "Limited Ground Operations" against Hezbollah
This is Beirut 16/03 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Israeli army said on Monday it had begun “limited ground operations” against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. The move comes after a night of direct clashes in Khiam in south Lebanon’s Marjayoun district and days of heavy missile fire. Israel’s military spokesman said in a statement, “troops from the 91st ...
Israel Detains Senior Islamic Group Operative in South Lebanon
This is Beirut 09/02 09:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israeli forces carried out a cross-border raid into southern Lebanon overnight, detaining what the military described as a “senior operative” from Al-Jama‘a al-Islamiya, the Lebanese branch of the Muslim Brotherhood. Israeli army spokesman Avichay Adraee said troops from the 210th Division conducted the operation in the Mount ...
Qassem: Israeli-U.S. Aggression Is Lebanon’s Core Challenge
This is Beirut 09/02 17:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said on Monday that Lebanon has preserved its independence through resistance and possesses “real capabilities,” arguing that the country’s central challenge remains what he described as ongoing Israeli and American aggression. Speaking during a public address, Qassem said that sustained Israeli ...
German President Urges Swift Hezbollah Disarmament
This is Beirut 16/02 15:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Monday called for the “swift” disarmament of Hezbollah, stressing during talks with President Joseph Aoun that restoring full state authority in Lebanon is essential for long-term stability. In his remarks following their meeting, Steinmeier said Israeli forces must also withdraw from ...
Lebanon Cabinet Weighs Army Plan to Limit Weapons North of Litani
This is Beirut 16/02 17:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The Lebanese Cabinet met on Monday at the Baabda Palace to deliberate an army plan to restrict weapons north of the Litani River, according to Nidaa al-Watan, directly addressing Hezbollah’s stockpile. General Rodolphe Haykal, head of the Lebanese Armed Forces, stated that this phase of Hezbollah disarmament will last roughly four to ...
Israeli Defense Minister Says Israel Will Occupy South Lebanon Positions Until Hezbollah Disarms
This is Beirut 17/02 18:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that Israeli forces will remain stationed at five occupied positions in southern Lebanon as long as Hezbollah retains weapons. Katz commented that “our presence at five points in southern Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement, but we imposed it, and the United States accepted ...
Israel Uncovers and Destroys Hezbollah Infrastructure in South Lebanon
This is Beirut 25/02 15:40 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Israeli army revealed on Wednesday that it had detected and destroyed combat equipment and what it described as terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon. According to the army’s Arabic-language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, the equipment included observation and firing positions where anti-tank missile launchers were found. “Over the ...
Israel Deploys 91st Division to Lebanon Border as Lebanese Leadership Warns Against “Adventures”
This is Beirut 28/02 10:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Israel has deployed its 91st Division to the northern border with Lebanon, according to the Israeli newspaper Maariv, in a move that signals heightened military readiness amid escalating regional tensions. The 91st Division, the Israel Defense Forces’ primary formation responsible for operations along the Lebanese frontier, is tasked with ...
IDF Announces Forward Defensive Operation and New "Buffer Zone" in Southern Lebanon
This is Beirut 03/03 09:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Israeli military says it has launched what it describes as a “forward defensive operation” to protect communities in northern Israel, confirming that forces are currently operating inside southern Lebanon. In a statement issued following what it called a situational assessment, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the operation is ...
Escalation Intensifies as Israel Strikes and Hezbollah Drone Attacks Rock Lebanon
This is Beirut 03/03 10:20 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Israeli raids resumed on Tuesday across Beirut’s southern suburbs, southern Lebanon and the Bekaa Valley, marking a sharp escalation in tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. An additional Israeli strike hit Beirut’s southern suburbs on Tuesday morning, following a tense night of evacuation warnings and air raids. In southern Lebanon, ...
Israeli Strikes Resume Across Lebanon as Hezbollah Fires Rockets Toward Israel
This is Beirut 04/03 10:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon resumed Wednesday morning, hitting Beirut’s southern suburbs, including Haret Hreik, Hadath, and Laylaki. The army’s Arabic-language spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, described the targets as Hezbollah infrastructure and weapons depots. The blasts were reportedly felt across the capital. Later on Wednesday, ...
Lebanon Bans Hezbollah’s Military Activities, But Stops Short of Terrorism Label
Amal Chmouny 04/03 22:10 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
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In an unprecedented move, Lebanon’s government on March 2 banned all Hezbollah’s military and security activities and instructed the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) to immediately move forward with its plan to disarm the militia. The decision came hours after a Hezbollah rocket barrage into Israel, which triggered a widescale military ...
What Are The Key Sites Targeted in Recent Strikes Across Iran?
This is Beirut 12/03 16:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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A wave of strikes carried out between February 28 and March 12, 2026, targeted dozens of military, governmental, and logistical sites across Iran, according to information circulating in regional media reports. The attacks focused on infrastructure linked to Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, as well as political command centers, military ...
Beirut Pushes for Direct Negotiations amid Internal Dysfunction
This is Beirut 15/03 10:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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Lebanon has sought direct talks with Israel aimed at halting recent military escalation, with a French-supported delegation pressing to start negotiations within days, according to Lebanese media. Major political and military obstacles remain. Lebanese officials say preparations are underway to form a cross-sectarian negotiating delegation, but ...
Triathlon: Al Zoobi and Lindzi Nader Triumph in Manara
Makram Haddad 2025-10-11 12:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beirut pulsed to the rhythm of transitions. Under Manara’s sunlight, the 2025 Lebanese Championship showcased the very best that triathlon has to offer: clean starts, steady-paced cycling, mentally tough runs, and that science of detail that decides a medal. Clubs showed up in full force, families too, and at the finish line — through both ...
US Sanctions Over 50 Entities Linked to Iran’s Oil Exports
This is Beirut 2025-10-09 18:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The US Treasury announced sanctions on more than 50 people, companies, and ships tied to Iran's oil sector on Thursday, stepping up its campaign against a key revenue source for Tehran. The actions were aimed at people who help to facilitate Iran's shipments of liquified petroleum gas and include a Chinese port and a China-based "teapot" oil ...
Day 7 of the Israel-Iran War: Key Strikes, US Weighs Military Action
This is Beirut 2025-06-19 13:15 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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The Israel–Iran conflict enters its seventh day Thursday, with both nations escalating direct military action and the world watching closely for a possible US intervention. A wave of overnight airstrikes and missile attacks occurred, as diplomacy struggles to keep up with the pace of war. Heavy Strikes Across Iran and Israel In the early ...
World's Major Courts Take Growing Role in Climate Fight
This is Beirut 2025-07-21 09:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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The world's top court is poised to tell governments what their legal obligations are to tackle global warming, and possibly outline consequences for polluters that cause climate harm to vulnerable countries. Wednesday's highly anticipated advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice comes in the wake of landmark international decisions ...
The Unfinished Wars
Charles Chartouni 2025-07-14 10:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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The regional political scene is quite treacherous, as it conveys misleading signals regarding the outcomes of the ongoing wars in the greater Middle East. American diplomacy remains evasive regarding these wars and their prospects. This uncertainty complicates international relations and makes it challenging for global powers to formulate coherent ...
Football: Al-Ansar Dominates the Season and Wins Its 15th Title
Makram Haddad 2025-07-14 11:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Buoyed by their fans and an experienced squad, Al-Ansar did not falter. The first goal came in the 40th minute, scored by Algerian Hicham Khalfallah, who was well served by an inspired backheel from Palestinian Mohammad Habbous. In the second half, captain Hassan Maatouk sealed the match with a powerful strike (61') after receiving a brilliant ...
Basketball: Lebanon Weathers the Australian Storm and Turns to the Philippines
Makram Haddad 2025-07-14 18:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Against an Australian side in full steamroller mode, the challenge proved too steep. On Monday night at the Shenzhen Sports Center, Lebanon suffered a heavy defeat (113–34) at the hands of one of the tournament’s top contenders. It was a crushing, unequivocal loss – but not a shameful one. In Division A, the journey is also about learning… ...
EU Foreign Ministers Weigh Options on Gaza as Humanitarian Deal with Israel Takes Shape
This is Beirut 2025-07-15 08:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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EU foreign ministers on Tuesday will discuss a raft of options for action against Israel over the war in Gaza -- but likely will not agree on any. The bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has put forward 10 potential steps after Israel was found to have breached a cooperation deal between the two sides on human rights grounds. The measures ...
Asia Cup – Basketball: Lebanon Falls with Honor Against the Philippines
Makram Haddad 2025-07-16 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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They believed until the very end. In Shenzhen on Wednesday, the Lebanese women’s basketball team gave its all against the Philippines, falling just short (73-70) in a nail-biting contest that wrapped up Group B play at the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2025. A painful defeat, as the upset came down to a single free throw or rebound. And yet, despite ...
Rafic Hariri and Bachir Gemayel: Two Visions for Lebanon, One National Struggle
Salam El Zaatari 2025-07-17 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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In Lebanon’s fractured modern history, two names stand out not just as political leaders, but as symbols of diverging strategies for saving a nation: Bachir Gemayel, the Christian militia leader turned president-elect, and Rafic Hariri, the Sunni businessman who became Lebanon’s post-war prime minister. Their stories are not simply about ...
Lebanese Leaders Call for Calm Amid Syria’s Deepening Crisis
This is Beirut 2025-07-17 15:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanese leaders voiced out their concerns again on Thursday, in light of the ongoing developments in Syria between the Druze of Sweida and the Syrian regime forces. As they fear a spillover into Lebanon, they called for calm and caution to protect Lebanon from further instability. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam spoke by phone with former Progressive ...
Sweida: Druze and Sunni Religious Authorities in Lebanon Issue Joint Call for Unity and Restraint
This is Beirut 2025-07-18 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In a joint appeal for unity and restraint, Sheikh Akl of the Druze community, Sheikh Sami Abi al-Mona, and Grand Mufti of the Republic, Sheikh Abdel Latif Derian, emphasized on Friday the importance of preserving national and intercommunal harmony amid the escalating violence in Syria’s Sweida region. In a phone conversation, the two ...
Arab Tribes Warn Against Spreading Sweida Conflict to Lebanon
This is Beirut 2025-07-18 15:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The Arab tribes of Khaldeh and Mount Lebanon released a firm statement on Friday condemning the violence in Syria’s Sweida province, describing it as a “dangerous sedition” that threatens Syria’s unity and could spill into Lebanon. In a heartfelt appeal, the tribes addressed their Syrian counterparts, especially those in Sweida and Daraa, ...
Basketball: Lebanon Stays in Asia’s Division A, Akl and Archer Go Clutch
Makram Haddad 2025-07-18 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
They believed until the very end. The Indonesians clawed their way back from the brink, but it was the Cedars who had the last word. Led by a red-hot captain Rebecca Akl and the ever-present Jillian Archer, Lebanon pulled itself out of a tight trap to save its place among Asia’s elite. A victory wrenched out with guts, nerves, and ice-cold ...
The Grammar of a Bungled Transition
Charles Chartouni 2025-07-21 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
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The interpretation of political events can often lead to misunderstandings and confusion. It is crucial to establish clear communication and guidelines to navigate such complexities effectively. Without these measures, the potential for misinterpretation increases, which can exacerbate tensions and hinder progress. Therefore, fostering an ...