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Israeli Ground Invasion Consolidates as Strikes Continue

Israeli rhetoric has intensified on the creation of a buffer zone, including the demolition of border villages, with Defense Minister Israel Katz saying Lebanese civilians won’t be able to return until northern Israel is secure. In recent days, Israeli forces have consolidated a number of axes in the fight, concentrated around the coast south of ...

US Senator Accuses Hamas and Hezbollah of Rearming

US Senator Lindsey Graham accused Hamas and Hezbollah of rearming during a visit to Israel on Sunday and charged that the Palestinian Islamist group was also consolidating power in Gaza. After two years of war between Israel and Hamas in the Palestinian territory, a fragile ceasefire has held since October, despite both sides trading accusations ...

The IMF Sets an Example Through Lebanese Depositors: Unpacking One the Most Dangerous Laws in the Country’s History

What the government presented as the ‘Financial Gap Law’ is not merely a piece of financial legislation; it is a text that lays the foundations for the post-adoption economic order. It does not conceal its objective but states it calmly: ending a crisis that has lasted for years instead of resolving it, writing off deposits instead of ...

Gap Law: A Legalized Expropriation of Deposits

Wrapped in the technical language of financial restructuring, the Gap Law is presented as a necessary step to correct the imbalance of Lebanon’s banking system. Behind this rhetoric lies a far more serious reality: the legalization of a massive expropriation of bank deposits, in blatant disregard of property rights, legal certainty, and the very ...

Christmas in South Lebanon: Villages Orphaned of Their Youth

In the villages of South Lebanon, Christmas flickers like a fragile flame. Despite the ever-present fear and palpable tension, church bells toll and evening gatherings are held. In Alma al-Shaab, Yaroun, Deir Mimas, Khiam, and Marjayoun, garlands and nativity scenes timidly pierce the deserted streets. Once alive with laughter and reunion, these ...

Syria Monitor Says US Strikes Killed at Least Five Islamic State Members

A Syria monitor said Saturday that five Islamic State jihadist group members were killed in US strikes overnight as Jordan confirmed it participated in the raids after a deadly attack on American troops last weekend. US forces said they struck more than 70 IS targets in what President Donald Trump described as "very serious retaliation" ...

Deposits at Risk: Gap Law Shifts Burden on Depositors and Banks; State Off the Hook

The fate of depositors’ funds lies at the heart of Lebanon’s financial crisis. It is not merely a matter of figures or balance sheets; it directly affects the lives of thousands of families and undermines the country’s overall economic stability. Amid the ongoing financial collapse and the sharp erosion of the national currency’s ...

Israel and Lebanon Hold Second Direct Talks in Naqoura

Following talks held Friday in Naqoura, the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the meeting addressed ways to advance economic initiatives with Lebanon, alongside ongoing security discussions. In a statement, Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the meeting aimed to continue the security dialogue, ensure the disarmament of ...

Hezbollah Allegedly Strengthens Hold on Beirut Port Amid Disarmament Doubts

Despite the Lebanese cabinet’s move to impose a firm deadline for the disarmament of militias, developments on the ground point to a “lack of seriousness” in enforcing the decision against Hezbollah, a security source told This is Beirut on condition of anonymity, questioning whether the government’s commitment is backed by concrete ...

Morocco, Kings of Arabia: a lob from outer space, VAR drama, and a hero out of nowhere

At Lusail, under rain lashing Doha on National Day, the Atlas Lions claimed the Arab Cup after a breathtaking final against Jordan (3–2 a.e.t.). A wonder strike from over 50 meters, an opponent who never gave up, and Hamdallah in savior mode: three days before the opening of “their” Africa Cup of Nations at home, Morocco have already lit the ...

BDL: IMF Concerns on Financial Gap Law Are Risky and Inconsistent

The Central Bank of Lebanon (BDL) issued observations regarding the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s recent comments on the financial gap bill. BDL described the IMF’s remarks as risky and inconsistent with accounting and financial standards, noting that there is no historical precedent in a systemic crisis where a state first erodes the ...

WASL: Riyadi Snatch a Thriller in Tehran, Gyokchyan the Clutch Hero

Still reeling from their loss to Astana a few days earlier, the three-time West Asia champions responded in the best possible way, grinding out a prestigious 85–83 road victory over Shahrdari Gorgan. Hayk Gyokchyan delivered a masterclass in the money time to seal the win on Iranian soil. Some defeats leave scars; some responses reset the ...

Israeli FM: Strikes on Hezbollah Don’t Breach Lebanon’s Sovereignty

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Wednesday that Israeli strikes against Hezbollah do not constitute a violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty, arguing instead that the Iran-backed group is the primary factor undermining its sovereignty. In an interview with Al Arabiya English, Saar said Israel has only “minor” disputes ...

From Rockets to Reels: Iran and Hezbollah’s Fight for Survival through Propaganda

After the 2024 Israel–Hezbollah war, Iran and its main regional proxy faced a grim reality. Hezbollah survived the war, but its top leadership had been assassinated, much of its arsenal destroyed, thousands of its fighters killed, and it was forced to retreat from south of the Litani. In response, Iran and Hezbollah have shifted from kinetic ...

Silence in Psychoanalysis: What the Absence of Words Reveals

Some silences are deafening, heavy, cutting through, and freezing the space around them. Others, by contrast, open a gap, suspending the flow of speech like a hand gently soothing a wound. In psychoanalysis, silence is not the enemy of discourse; on the contrary, it is its very condition, sometimes even its hidden engine. Silence permeates ...

UNRWA in the Crosshairs: U.S. Weighs Unprecedented Sanctions

In the shadow of the Gaza conflict, a quiet but consequential debate is unfolding in Washington over whether the U.S. should designate the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) as a terrorist-affiliated entity and impose sweeping sanctions. A move once viewed as unthinkable is now the subject of urgent policy deliberations, with senior ...

Italy Says Wants Military to Stay in Lebanon After UN Peacekeepers Leave

Italy said Monday it intends to keep a military presence in Lebanon even after the UN peacekeeping force it belongs to leaves as planned on December 31, 2026. "Even after (the peacekeeping force) UNIFIL, Italy will continue to do its part, supporting with conviction the international presence and supporting the capacity development of the ...

Hezbollah or Iran: Who Will Fall First?

Repeated Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, increasingly explicit warnings of war, signals exchanged between Tel Aviv, Tehran, and Hezbollah, and seemingly peripheral events, such as the Sydney terrorist attack and renewed scrutiny of Iran, may appear disconnected. Viewed together, they form a coherent sequence. The real issue is not escalation ...

Tehran Shopkeepers Shut Stores Over Economic Hardship, Currency Volatility

Some shopkeepers in Tehran closed their stores on Monday in protest against economic hardships and sharp swings in Iran's embattled currency, Iranian media reported, following similar demonstrations a day earlier. State news agency IRNA said some shopkeepers and traders at Tehran's bazaar "have closed or partially closed their stores," adding ...

Fatah Hands Over Weapons to LAF in Ain al-Hilweh

Members of the Fatah movement on Tuesday handed over their weapons to the Lebanese Army (LAF) from the movement’s center in Jabal al-Halib, located on the outskirts of the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp in the Saida district of southern Lebanon. The LAF deployed in the vicinity of the handover site and reinforced security measures to ...

From Gaza to Iran: Trump and Netanyahu Review Regional Flashpoints

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held wide-ranging talks in Florida on Monday, addressing key regional crises including Gaza, Iran, Syria, and broader Middle East stability, as both leaders signaled continued strategic alignment despite ongoing regional tensions. The meeting, held at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago ...

Iran President Tells Government Listen to Protesters 'Legitimate Demands'

Iran's president urged his government to listen to the "legitimate demands" of protesters, state media reported Tuesday, after demonstrations by shopkeepers in Tehran over economic hardship. Shopkeepers in the capital shut their stores on Monday, after Iran's embattled currency hit new lows on the unofficial market. Photos from ...

Peace with Israel: Lebanon's Path to Economic Revival

An unconditional peace treaty with Israel, inspired by the Abraham Accords' success, could reduce Lebanon’s security risks, unlock billions in foreign investments, revive trade, agriculture, and services, and create jobs—offering economic salvation while preserving Lebanon’s support of Palestinians.  Normalization could boost Lebanon’s ...

After the Vote: Exposing the Gap Law’s Broken Promises

Lebanon’s cabinet on December 19 approved one of the most controversial pieces of legislation since the country’s financial collapse in 2019, adopting the so-called “Gap Law” in a narrow vote that has reignited public anger and raised serious concerns among economists, legal experts, and international observers. Backed by 13 ministers ...

UN Visit to Sudan's El-Fasher Finds Traumatised Civilians in 'Unsafe Conditions'

Traumatised civilians left in Sudan's El-Fasher after its capture by paramilitary forces are living without water or sanitation in a city haunted by famine, UN aid coordinator Denise Brown told AFP on Monday. El-Fasher fell to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in October after more than 500 days of siege, and last Friday a small UN ...

De-Radicalizing Hezbollah's Base: A Realist Framework

Any serious discussion about de-radicalizing Hezbollah supporters must begin by discarding comforting illusions about the organization. It is not a fringe extremist group operating on the margins of Lebanese society but a heavily armed political-military organization embedded in parliament, municipalities, unions, border economies, and a regional ...

Why was Sharaa Invited to Washington, but not Aoun?

Until late 2024, Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa was a U.S.-designated terrorist with a $10 million bounty on his head for leading the al-Qaeda-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. By contrast, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, who served as commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) until his election in January 2025, was widely regarded as one of ...

Hezbollah Operative Claims Widespread Israeli Penetration, Questions Leadership

A Hezbollah military operative told Israel’s N12 channel on Thursday that Israel has infiltrated the militant group so extensively that “70% of Hezbollah members work with Israel.” The anonymous military operative highlighted a significant intelligence gap in Hezbollah, noting the persistent uncertainty over how Israel has ...

Turkey Detains 115 Alleged IS Members

Some 115 alleged members of the Islamic State group suspected of planning attacks during the end of year holidays have been arrested in Turkey, Istanbul's prosecutor general said Thursday. "Following intelligence indicating that the IS terrorist organization was planning attacks during Christmas and New Year celebrations," the prosecutor's office ...