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The Presidential Election Hangs in the Balance

Philippe Abi-Akl, 07/01 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Whether a president is elected in the upcoming January 9 session or the election is postponed, the incoming head of state must inevitably be fit for the new phase Lebanon is entering. There is no more room for maneuver, and the rapid developments in the region compel the authorities to change their approach, uphold the rule of law for everyone, ...

Lebanese Army Deploys in Naqoura and Hamoul

This is Beirut, 06/01 20:13 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) deployed in Hamoul and Naqoura in the western sector of South Lebanon on Monday, establishing positions in three locations. The deployment followed the simultaneous withdrawal of the Israeli army from the western area, according to Israeli media. Earlier on Monday, the Municipality of Naqoura indicated that the ...

Amos Hochstein Wraps First Day of Last Visit to Lebanon

Lyne Sammouri, 06/01 19:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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US Envoy Amos Hochstein met with top Lebanese officials, including caretaker PM Najib Mikati and Speaker Nabih Berri, to discuss the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire as well as local and regional developments. His visit comes days ahead of Lebanon's crucial parliamentary session to elect a new president.

Hochstein: Israel Will Withdraw From All Lebanese Territories

This is Beirut, 06/01 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US envoy to Lebanon Amos Hochstein announced on Monday the start of the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Naqoura. Following his meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh and Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati in the Grand Serail, Hochstein reiterated Washington's support for the Lebanese army. “Israeli forces ...

WFP Accuses Israel of Firing on Its Gaza Convoy

This is Beirut, 06/01 19:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The UN's World Food Programme on Monday accused Israel of firing on one of its aid convoys in the war-torn Gaza Strip, saying at least 16 bullets hit the clearly marked vehicles but no staff were injured. Condemning the "horrifying" and "unacceptable" incident, the WFP called again for "all parties to respect ...

Air France Extends Flight Suspension to Lebanon and Israel

This is Beirut, 06/01 13:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Air France announced the continued suspension of its flights to Lebanon and Israel due to ongoing security risks in the region. The airline confirmed on Monday that its services between Paris and Tel Aviv will remain suspended until January 17, while flights between Paris and Beirut are halted until January 31. The decision follows the ...

Lebanese-French Group: The Outcome of Presidential Vote to Shape Lebanon's Future

This is Beirut, 06/01 12:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese-French Coordination Committee and the World Lebanese Cultural Union-France expressed grave concerns about Lebanon's presidential election on January 9, 2025, stressing that the outcome will shape the nation’s future. They emphasized the critical role of the new president and the subsequent government in establishing long-term peace ...

Israel Medics, Army say 3 Killed in West Bank Shooting on Vehicles

This is Beirut, 06/01 11:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Gunmen opened fire on vehicles, including a bus, on Monday near a village in the occupied West Bank, killing three people and wounding seven, the Israeli military and emergency services said. "Paramedics have confirmed the deaths of three victims, including two women and a man," emergency service provider Magen David Adom said, while the military ...

In Pursuit of a President Defying the Detrimental Mini-State

Michel Touma, 06/01 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Iranian mullahs' camp and their local allies have adopted excessive tactics of intimidation, threats and coercive politics. They revel in flaunting their defiance, entrenched in denial, loudly proclaiming that the "resistance" remains intact, "strong" and poised for a swift revival. While listening to their rhetoric and observing the arrogance ...

Equivocations

Charles Chartouni, 06/01 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The situation in both Lebanon and Syria is still shrouded in ambiguities, deliberate equivocations, and malevolence. Nothing seems clear, and actors continue to operate in grey zones, let alone in the dark alleys that persist throughout.. The chances of negotiations and constructive engagement are quite narrow and are not part of the political ...

Hamas Announces Readiness to Free 34 Hostages in 'First Phase' of Potential Deal

This is Beirut, 05/01 22:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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A senior Hamas official told AFP on Sunday that the Palestinian militant group was ready to release 34 Israeli hostages in the "first phase" of a potential prisoner exchange deal. "Hamas has agreed to release 34 Israeli prisoners from a list presented by Israel as part of the first phase of a prisoner exchange deal," the official said. The ...

Truce Violations Persist... Adraee: "Hezbollah Will Not Be Allowed to Rearm"

This is Beirut, 05/01 20:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese army reopened three roads that had been blocked by Israel at dawn after the latter infiltrated the Taybeh-Marjeyoun area and obstructed the roads with dirt barriers, the Lebanese army said in a statement. The Israeli army advanced on Sunday toward the town of Taybeh, where it demolished several houses using explosives and conducted ...

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