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France and the Oil Monarchies' Support for Ahmad al-Sharaa

Nicolas Beau, 08/05 09:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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More than ten key players, including states and militias, have been present for many years on Syrian soil: the Syrian army, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, Hezbollah, Russia, the Turkish and American armies in the northwest of the country, the Kurds of Rojava, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) led by Commander Mazloum Abdi, a former member of ...

Lebanon Races Against May Deadline to Bring Heavy Weapons Under State Control

Philippe Abi Akl, 06/05 13:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Lebanon’s top three political leaders — President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam — appear to have reached a general consensus on the core elements of a national settlement, including reforms and the consolidation of weapons under the sole authority of the state. However, some differences remain ...

Turkey Foils Attempt to Smuggle 'Explosive Pagers’ Into Lebanon

This is Beirut, 06/05 11:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Turkish intelligence services have reportedly thwarted an attempt to smuggle booby-trapped electronic equipment into Lebanon, allegedly intended to target Hezbollah members, according to a detailed report published by Turkish media platform ODATV. The report claims that the National Intelligence Organization (MIT) intercepted a high-risk shipment ...

UNIFIL Urges Full Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon, Reaffirms Support for Lebanese Army

This is Beirut, 06/05 10:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Tuesday called on the Israeli military to fully withdraw from Lebanese territory. UNIFIL also emphasized its strong coordination with the Lebanese Armed Forces and reaffirmed its ongoing support for them. The appeal comes after UNIFIL’s Head of Mission and Force Commander, Lieutenant ...

Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Positions Near Syrian Border

This is Beirut, 05/05 21:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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An Israeli air strike targeted the town of Srifa in southern Lebanon. The Israeli army claimed to have targeted military infrastructure in the area. Israeli warplanes carried out six airstrikes Monday evening targeting Hezbollah military infrastructure in eastern Lebanon, according to regional reports and Israeli media. The attacks were ...

Mount Lebanon Votes: Early Tallies Hint at New Political Balance

This is Beirut, 05/05 12:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The first phase of municipal elections concluded on Sunday evening with the closure of polling stations in Mount Lebanon at 7:00 PM. Voter turnout stood at 45.08%, slightly below the 47.4% recorded in 2016. As ballot counting got underway, early results began revealing key trends across several districts. On Monday morning, Mount Lebanon Governor ...

LAF Receives Third Qatari Fuel Shipment of 2025

This is Beirut, 05/05 10:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) received the third installment of Qatari fuel aid for 2025 on Monday, according to a statement shared via the army’s official account on the X platform. The fuel shipment was provided by the State of Qatar through the Qatar Fund for Development. According to LAF, the donation is intended to bolster the army’s ...

Lebanon’s Municipal Elections Signal a Shift in Political Power

Michel Touma, 05/05 08:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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These are no ordinary municipal elections. The first round, held on Sunday, May 4, in the strategically significant Mount Lebanon region, marks more than just a local vote. This election, and those to follow across the country in the coming weeks, could break with past patterns. What sets this moment apart is the broader context: a time of ...

Lebanese Army Says Hamas Hands Over Rocket Fire Suspect

This is Beirut, 04/05 16:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese army said Sunday Hamas had handed over a Palestinian suspected of involvement in rocket fire at Israel, days after authorities warned the militant group against harming the country's security. Hamas handed over the man "at the entrance to Ain al-Helweh", an army statement said, referring to a restive Palestinian refugee camp on the ...

Israeli Drone Strikes Target Various Locations in South Lebanon

This Is Beirut, 03/05 18:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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An Israeli drone launched two bombs targeting the outskirts of the towns of Markaba and Tallousseh, located in the caza of Marjeyoun, South Lebanon, on Saturday afternoon. In the late afternoon, an Israeli drone fired two guided missiles at a car in the village of Qabrikha, within the same caza. Another Israeli drone carried out a targeted ...

Qassem: Hezbollah Is Conducting a Comprehensive Evaluation to Usher in a New Phase

This is Beirut, 03/05 18:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem announced that his party is currently conducting a comprehensive evaluation encompassing security, military, political, and cultural domains, aiming to review its performance and draw lessons from recent developments. In an interview with Majallat Iqtidar magazine on Saturday, he stated that "Hezbollah is ...

Disarming Hezbollah: A Time-Sensitive Approach

Amal Chmouny, 03/05 16:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun's statement that Beirut will not forcibly disarm Hezbollah is reverberating through Washington, sparking debates about Lebanon's political future and the role of the heavily armed militia. Aoun aims for a dialogue-driven strategy, attempting to persuade Hezbollah to relinquish its arms instead of engaging in a ...

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