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Hezbollah's Chief Pledges Support to Damascus Amid Rebels' Offensive

This is Beirut, 05/12 19:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In his first address in the wake of the rebel offensive in Syria, Hezbollah’s Secretary General Naim Qassem affirmed that the Iran-backed group will be backing the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in foiling “the scheme to topple it.” “The aggression against Syria is sponsored by America and Israel, which are trying to achieve ...

Life Slowly Returns to Normal in Baalbeck

Chelsea Al Arif, 05/12 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Since the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, the majority of Baalbeck's inhabitants have returned. While the economy is gradually picking up, it remains deeply scarred by the heavy bombardments that hit the town.

US and French Monitoring Committee Delegates Meet Berri and Mikati

This is Beirut, 05/12 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Prior to taking up his duties, General Guillaume Ponchan, the head of the French military delegation in the five-member committee in charge of monitoring the ceasefire between Lebanon and Hezbollah, met with Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Thursday. During the meeting, which was attended by French Ambassador to Lebanon Herve Magro, ...

Lebanese Priorities and Ceasefire Implementation Discussed in Meeting Between Mikati and Ponchin

This is Beirut, 05/12 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati met with the head of the French military delegation to Supervisory Commission tasked with monitoring the ceasefire, General Brigadier Guillaume Ponchin at the Grand Serail on Thursday. French Ambassador to Lebanon, Hervé Magro, and the Prime Minister's advisors, Ambassador Boutros Assaker and Ziad Mikati ...

Doha to Resume Its Role as Mediator in Israel-Hamas Talks

This is Beirut, 05/12 11:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President-elect Donald Trump's new Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, recently visited Qatar and Israel to relaunch efforts to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and an agreement on the release of hostages from Hamas, two Israeli media outlets, Haaretz and Times of Israel, reported on Thursday, citing sources close to the negotiators. This effort is being ...

A Morning Warning to Southern Residents, Latest Developments on LAF Deployment

This is Beirut, 05/12 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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As has been the case since the implementation of the ceasefire on November 27, Israeli army Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, issued a warning to residents in Southern Lebanon on Thursday morning. He stated that until further notice, it is prohibited to travel south to specific villages and their surrounding areas, including Shebaa, Hebbariyeh, ...

Lebanese Dream of Escaping the Shadow of "Sinwarstan" in Gaza

Baker Halawi, 05/12 10:20 - Reading : 18 minute(s)

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The Lebanese people, renowned for their innate love of life, are among the most resilient populations, adapting effortlessly to both the calm of peace and the chaos of war. This deeply rooted resilience stems from an unwavering connection to their homeland, where each individual expresses their devotion to Lebanon uniquely. However, as this small ...

New Amnesty Report Accuses Israel of Genocide in Gaza

This is Beirut, 05/12 02:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Amnesty International on Thursday accused Israel of "committing genocide" against Palestinians in Gaza since the start of the war last year, saying its new report was a "wake-up call" for the international community. The London-based rights organisation said its findings were based on "dehumanising and genocidal ...

Cost of Treating Pager Victims Exceeds $4 Million

Maurice Matta, 04/12 20:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Since the first day of its implementation at dawn on Wednesday, November 27, the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah has faced widespread violations, putting the agreement to a real test regarding its ability to hold. Lebanon is currently in the phase of tallying losses and assessing damages and costs, and if we look at the figures ...

Israeli Opposition Condemns Press Freedom Threats at Emergency Meeting

This is Beirut, 04/12 20:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli opposition leaders and prominent media figures warned at an emergency meeting on Wednesday that government reform proposals were threatening press freedom in the country. "In the years since this government was formed, Israel has fallen 15 places in the freedom of speech index," opposition leader and former prime minister Yair Lapid said ...

Adraee: Israeli Operations Are Still Ongoing

This is Beirut, 04/12 19:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee asserted that the Israeli army “still fights” Hezbollah actions that violate the ceasefire agreement. He declared that the air force, acting under the leadership of the Northern Command, had attacked a rocket launcher in the Majdal Zoun region of South Lebanon, in a post on X on ...

Trump Names Adam Boehler Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs

This is Beirut, 04/12 18:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Adam Boehler as his Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. In a post on Truth Social Wednesday. Trump expressed confidence in Boehler's abilities, stating that the newly appointed envoy will hold the personal rank of Ambassador. The announcement comes as Trump prepares for his ...

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