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Macron Ready to Receive Syrian President Subject to Conditions

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

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French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that he was ready to receive Syria's interim president, Ahmad al-Chareh, provided that the Syrian government opens up to all segments of civil society and commits to ensuring security conditions necessary for the return of Syrian refugees. "A government that represents all components of ...

Macron and Aoun Denounce Israel's "Unjustified" Strikes on Lebanon

This is Beirut, 16:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called an Israeli air strike on Beirut’s southern suburb "unacceptable", saying it was a "violation of the ceasefire" agreed in November between Israel and Hezbollah. Speaking at a joint press conference with Lebanese counterpart President Joseph Aoun, at the Elysees Palace, Macron said “I expressed ...

​The Hidden Agenda Behind the Attacks on Joseph Aoun

Michel Touma, 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In the political life of a nation, it is often necessary to set the record straight and to place the current situation within its broader national context. In other words, it is important to return to the foundational principles that guide a people’s evolution of at a specific historical moment. In the case of Lebanon, this approach becomes ...

Macron and Aoun to Hold a Video Meeting with al-Sharaa on Friday

This is Beirut, 27/03 23:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron, who will receive his Lebanese counterpart Joseph Aoun in Paris on Friday, will also have a “trilateral meeting” with him and interim Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who will join them “remotely,” the Élysée Palace announced on Thursday. “This will be an opportunity for the three heads of state to ...

BDL’s 62-Year Journey: From Philippe Takla to Karim Souhaid

Maurice Matta, 27/03 20:35 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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During a session held at Baabda Presidential Palace, chaired by President Joseph Aoun, the Cabinet appointed Karim Souhaid as Governor of the Lebanese Central Bank (BDL). The decision followed a ministerial vote, with Souhaid securing 17 votes out of 24 from the Lebanese government ministers. Despite strong opposition from Prime Minister Nawaf ...

'Praise be to God!' Really?

Marilyne Jallad, 26/03 17:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Behind the repeated phrases heard from those interviewed on the streets of Beirut, such as “Kater Kheir Allah (Praise be to God), I’m breathing, I’m alive,” and “Thank God, I haven’t lost a loved one in the war,” lie much deeper and more complex emotions. Measured Hope and Optimism A closer look reveals that hope and optimism still ...

Referral of Daraj and Megaphone to the Public Prosecution in Beirut

This is Beirut, 26/03 15:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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On Wednesday, Public Prosecutor Judge Jamal al-Hajjar referred the complaint filed by lawyers Elie Shahla, Joseph Zeidan and George Moussally against the media platforms Daraj Media, represented by editor-in-chief Hazem Al-Amin, chairwoman Aliya Ibrahim and managing editor Diana Moukalled, as well as Megaphone, represented by CEO Jean Kassir and ...

US Pressures Lebanon on Border Security Amid Rising Tensions

This is Beirut, 24/03 21:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United States is increasing pressure on Lebanon over security concerns in the south, questioning the Lebanese army’s role in preventing rocket launches and urging action to resolve border disputes. US Deputy Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus emphasized Washington’s commitment to stability in Lebanon, reaffirming strong US-Lebanese ties while ...

Lebanon Contacts US to Avert Threat of Israel Strikes on Capital

This is Beirut, 24/03 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanese leaders have been in intensive contact with Washington and Paris to prevent Israel from bombing Beirut, a Lebanese official said Monday, after heavy Israeli strikes on the country at the weekend. Israel launched air strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, killing eight people, in response to rocket fire that hit its territory for the ...

Rai Advocates for Open Dialogue and Reconciliation

This is Beirut, 23/03 11:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai stated that “it is time to begin to purify the memory together through a sincere and frank dialogue, aiming at reconciliation and strengthening balanced participation in governance and administration, in order to save Lebanon and rebuild it as a message-bearing country.” He affirmed during his Sunday sermon that ...

TotalEnergies’ Operations Linked to Politics as Lebanon Pursues Onshore Exploration

Bassam Abou Zeid, 18/03 21:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In his upcoming visit to France on March 28, President Joseph Aoun is expected to once again raise, with French President Emmanuel Macron, the issue of TotalEnergies resuming its operations in Lebanon. Aoun had previously requested Macron’s assistance during the French president's visit to Lebanon in January, but there has been no progress on ...

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