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Le Drian in Beirut to Prepare Lebanon Conferences

This is Beirut, 01/09 14:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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French presidential envoy and former foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian is expected in Beirut within days. He has been tasked by President Emmanuel Macron with following up on Lebanon’s political and economic developments. His mission will center on preparing two international conferences: one aimed at supporting Lebanon’s reconstruction, and ...

Army Collects More Weapons from Fatah in Beirut Camps

This is Beirut, 29/08 14:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army on Friday continued to collect weapons from Palestinian camps for the second consecutive day, as part of the government’s plan to ensure that arms remain under state control and to bolster security inside the camps. The handover included various types of weapons, shells, and ammunition, which were received by the ...

Tom Barrack Calls on Netanyahu to Show ‘Tolerance and Understanding’ Toward Lebanon

This is Beirut, 29/08 14:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In an interview held after his departure from Lebanon, US special envoy Tom Barrack urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to show “tolerance and understanding” toward Lebanon, stressing that such an approach would benefit both countries. “I come from your region, I have Lebanese blood,” said Barrack, whose family hails from ...

LAF Reaffirms Commitment Amid Speculation Over Its Role

This is Beirut, 29/08 12:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army (LAF) Command on Friday dismissed speculation in the media regarding its current missions, stressing that the military continues to carry out its duties “with the highest levels of responsibility, professionalism, and concern for the nation’s security and internal stability.” In a statement, LAF underlined that ...

Lebanon Welcomes UN Security Council’s Renewal of UNIFIL Mandate

This is Beirut, 29/08 12:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomed on Thursday the United Nations Security Council’s decision to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) until December 31, 2026. President Aoun thanked all 15 Security Council members for their unanimous support, singling out France as penholder for ...

Macron Announces Two Conferences to Support Lebanese Army and National Reconstruction

This is Beirut, 29/08 10:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron announced on X on Friday that two major conferences will be held by the end of the year to support Lebanon: one focused on the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), described as the “pillar of national sovereignty,” and a second dedicated to the country’s recovery and reconstruction. Macron said his personal envoy, ...

Security Council Grants Final Extension of UNIFIL’s Mandate

This is Beirut, 29/08 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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The United Nations Security Council has voted unanimously to extend the mandate of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) until December 31, 2026, setting in motion a final withdrawal of the peacekeeping force by the end of 2027. For the first time, the resolution introduces a clear timetable for winding down UNIFIL’s presence. France ...

Lebanon Welcomes UN Decision on UNIFIL Mandate

This is Beirut, 28/08 20:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Macron Voices Support for Lebanon’s Weapons Restriction Plan

This is Beirut, 28/08 15:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday expressed support for the Lebanese government’s plan to restrict weapons, describing it as a key step that must be carried out carefully, “especially since it has received broad European and international backing.” In a phone call with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Macron discussed ...

UNIFIL Discovers Hezbollah Bunker in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut, 28/08 13:45 - Reading : less than a minute

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In the border village of El Meri, UNIFIL uncovered a Hezbollah bunker. Inside were a 152 mm howitzer and dozens of crates of ammunition left intact despite an Israeli strike. UNIFIL is now securing the area to allow the Lebanese army to recover the equipment.

Army Collects Weapons from Palestinian Camps in South

This is Beirut, 28/08 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Army on Thursday launched its largest weapons collection operation since the end of the civil war, targeting Palestinian refugee camps both south and north of the Litani River. The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to ensure that arms remain solely under state control. The campaign began in the Tyre region, ...

Lebanon and Syria: A New Diplomatic Era

Mario Chartouni, 27/08 15:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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A Syrian delegation is expected in Beirut later this month to address outstanding issues between the two countries. Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024 and the election of Ahmad al-Sharaa as Syria’s president, a new dynamic has emerged. For Lebanon, this represents both an opportunity to build a more balanced relationship with ...

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