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Who Was Hassan Bdair, Target of Israel’s Beirut Suburbs Strike?

This is Beirut, 01/04 12:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Israeli airstrike that rocked the southern suburbs of Beirut at dawn on Tuesday targeted Hassan Bdair, the deputy head of Hezbollah’s Palestinian Affairs unit. What do we know about him, and why was he targeted? According to a source quoted by Agence France-Presse (AFP), Hassan Bdair was at his family home when the strike occurred. He ...

Trump says Could Visit Saudi Arabia as Early as Next Month

This is Beirut, 01/04 09:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump may visit Saudi Arabia as soon as next month, he told reporters at the White House on Monday, in what could be his first overseas trip since his return to power. "It could be next month, maybe a little bit later. And we're going to Qatar, also, and also we're going to possibly a couple of other countries. UAE is very ...

Rocket Strikes Signal Reaction to Iran's Exclusion from Regional Settlements

Philippe Abi-Akl, 01/04 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Two unsettling and deliberate incidents occurred ahead of four critical milestones for Lebanon. On March 22, shortly before the visit of French President Emmanuel Macron’s special envoy to Lebanon, Jean-Yves Le Drian, rockets were fired from Lebanon into Israel. Hezbollah denied any involvement, but Israel responded with heavy strikes on the ...

Israeli Strike on Southern Suburb: Hassan Bdair, Hezbollah Official, Killed

This is Beirut, 01/04 04:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Israeli army’s Arabic-speaking spokesperson, confirmed on Tuesday the death of Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdair. According to Avichay Adraee, “Israeli Air Force fighter jets, under the direction of the Shin Bet, carried out an attack last night in the southern suburbs of Beirut, targeting the terrorist named Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdair, ...

Top Aide to Israel's Netanyahu Arrested in 'Qatargate' Probe

This is Beirut, 31/03 19:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israeli police announced on Monday the arrest of two individuals, one of whom was confirmed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ruling Likud party as a senior aide to the long-serving leader. Israeli media identified the two men as Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein, both reportedly aides to the prime minister and allegedly linked to what has ...

Le Pen's French Presidency Bid in Jeopardy after Election Ban

This is Beirut, 31/03 18:18 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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A French court on Monday threw into severe doubt far-right leader Marine Le Pen's 2027 bid for president, handing her a five-year ban on running for office after convicting her over a fake jobs scheme. She was also given a four-year prison term by the Paris court but will not go to jail, with two years of the term suspended and the other two ...

Israeli Army Dismantle Hamas Tunnel and Rocket Workshop

This is Beirut, 31/03 16:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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The Israeli army on Monday dismantled a one-kilometer underground tunnel by the elite Yahalom Unit, a tunnel identified as part of Hamas’ network. This comes as part of an intensification of targeted operations in northern and central Gaza. In addition to neutralizing the tunnel, the troops also discovered and disrupted a workshop dedicated ...

Lebanon Caught Between the Hammer of Hezbollah and the Anvil of Israeli Strikes

Bassam Abou Zeid, 31/03 13:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Morgan Ortagus, Deputy US Special Envoy for the Middle East, is preparing to visit Lebanon, potentially right after Eid al-Fitr. She has laid the groundwork for this visit through a series of interviews with Arab and Lebanese media, where she emphasized a central message: Hezbollah must be disarmed. This issue is expected to be central to her ...

Kabalan Calls for Full Mobilization in Favor of Hezbollah and Amal for Parliamentary Elections

This is Beirut, 31/03 11:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In his sermon on Monday, marking Eid al-Fitr celebrations, Jaafarite Mufti Sheikh Ahmad Kabalan cautioned against the political and strategic stakes of the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled for May 2026. He emphasized that Lebanon’s political and strategic survival depends on full mobilization in favor of Hezbollah and the Amal ...

Lebanese Authorities Arrest Suspects Linked to Rocket Attacks on Israel

This is Beirut, 31/03 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Three suspects—two Lebanese nationals and one Syrian—have been arrested in connection with the rocket launches toward Israel on March 22 and 28, according to information reported by LBCI on Monday. Authorities are conducting investigations and scientific analyses, including fingerprint and DNA testing, to confirm suspicions and ...

Khamenei Warns of 'Strong' Response if Iran Attacked

This is Beirut, 31/03 10:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned on Monday of a forceful retaliation if the Islamic republic is attacked, following a threat by US President Donald Trump. "They threaten to do mischief," Khamenei said of Trump's latest threat, during a speech on Eid al-Fitr, the holiday marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of ...

Israel PM Picks ex-Navy Commander as New Security Chief

This is Beirut, 31/03 09:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu picked former navy commander Eli Sharvit to be the next head of the domestic security agency, his office said Monday, despite the supreme court freezing the dismissal of the incumbent. "After conducting in-depth interviews with seven worthy candidates, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to appoint ...

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