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Aoun Urges French Support for Israeli Withdrawal from South Lebanon

This is Beirut, 05/02 10:40 - Reading : less than a minute

President Joseph Aoun has called on France to support the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from South Lebanon and to pressure Israel to stop violating the November 27 ceasefire agreement. During a meeting with French Ambassador to Lebanon Hervé Magro and Vice-Chairman of the Ceasefire Supervisory Committee General Guillaume Ponchin, Aoun ...

Qatari Prime Minister Calls for Implementation of Resolution 1701

This is Beirut, 04/02 18:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani, emphasized on Tuesday the necessity of implementing UN Resolution 1701 “to restore Lebanon’s sovereignty.” Speaking at a press conference following his meeting with President Joseph Aoun at the Presidential Palace, Bin Abdulrahman ...

Government Lineup Nears Completion Amid Political Tensions and External Pressure

Philippe Abi-Akl, 04/02 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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After 22 days of intense negotiations, Judge Nawaf Salam’s efforts to form Lebanon’s new government, following his designation on January 13, are entering their final stages. Despite political challenges and conflicting demands from various factions, the announcement of the first government under General Joseph Aoun’s reformist mandate is ...

Ahmad Hariri Paves Way for Saad Hariri’s Return on February 14

This is Beirut, 03/02 15:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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With just two weeks away from the 20th anniversary of the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, preparations are gaining momentum for the anticipated return of his son, ex-PM Saad Hariri, to Beirut. Ahmad Hariri, Secretary General of the Future Movement, has been actively laying the groundwork for his leader’s political ...

Hezbollah and the Upcoming Phase

Bassam Abou Zeid, 03/02 13:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Hezbollah’s participation in the government, whether directly or indirectly, raises many questions about its political role in the coming period and whether it will contribute to Lebanon’s openness, reform, economic recovery and reconstruction. Some argue that the group’s position after the war with Israel has rendered its presence in the ...

The Battle for the 'Time' Factor

Michel Touma, 03/02 11:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The (highly relative) calm preceding the storm? A worrying question is likely on everyone’s lips — especially on the eve of the crucial meeting between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, set for Tuesday, February 4, in Washington. The course of events in the coming months will largely hinge on the outcome of ...

Rai Reiterates Aoun's Inauguration Speech as a Call for Political Reform

This is Beirut, 02/02 12:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In his Sunday sermon in Bkerke, Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai urged Lebanon’s leaders to break free from personal interests and political deadlock, referring to the formation of the government. He called for a return to the principles outlined in the Constitution and National Pact (Taif Agreement). He stressed that Lebanon’s governance crisis ...

Employees of Rafik Hariri Hospital Suspend Strike After Partial Salary Payment

This is Beirut, 01/02 10:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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After more than a month of protests, employees at Rafik Hariri Governmental University Hospital have suspended their open sit-in and will resume work on Monday, February 3, 2025. The decision follows the receipt of the December 2024 salary and a partial payment of their current dues. In a statement, the Employees' Committee expressed gratitude to ...

Egyptian FM Calls for Full Implementation of UN Resolution 1701

This is Beirut, 31/01 11:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Ahmed Abdelatty emphasized Egypt’s commitment to Lebanon’s stability, stressing the need for the full implementation of UN Resolution 1701 in “all its provisions.” Speaking after a meeting with President Joseph Aoun on Friday, Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s solidarity with the Lebanese ...

Salam: Government Formation Imminent Despite Obstacles

This is Beirut, 29/01 19:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam assured on Wednesday that “a new Lebanese government will be formed soon.” Following a meeting with President Joseph Aoun, Salam told reporters that while obstacles remain, they “will soon be overcome.” He stressed his commitment to a flexible approach in negotiations, stating that the new government ...

Aoun Meets with World Bank VP, Reaffirms Commitment to Reforms

This is Beirut, 29/01 15:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun reiterated on Wednesday Lebanon’s readiness to implement the necessary reforms, as outlined in his inaugural address. During a meeting with Ousmane Dione, the World Bank’s Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa, President Aoun emphasized that one of the primary objectives of the new government will be to ...

US Lawmakers Urge Lebanese Leaders to 'End Hezbollah’s Influence'

This is Beirut, 29/01 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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In an open letter sent on Tuesday, US lawmakers Darin LaHood and Darrell Issa, co-chairs of the US-Lebanon Friendship Caucus in the House of Representatives, urged Lebanese leaders to end Hezbollah’s influence on the country’s political and security landscape. The letter, addressed to President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf ...

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