Lebanon

Lebanon Caught Between the Hammer of Hezbollah and the Anvil of Israeli Strikes

Morgan Ortagus, Deputy US Special Envoy for the Middle East, is preparing to visit Lebanon, potentially right after Eid al-Fitr. She has laid the groundwork for this visit through a series of interviews with Arab and Lebanese media, where she emphasized a central message: Hezbollah must be disarmed. This issue is expected to be central to her ...

Kabalan Calls for Full Mobilization in Favor of Hezbollah and Amal for Parliamentary Elections

In his sermon on Monday, marking Eid al-Fitr celebrations, Jaafarite Mufti Sheikh Ahmad Kabalan cautioned against the political and strategic stakes of the upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled for May 2026. He emphasized that Lebanon’s political and strategic survival depends on full mobilization in favor of Hezbollah and the Amal ...

Lebanese Authorities Arrest Suspects Linked to Rocket Attacks on Israel

Three suspects—two Lebanese nationals and one Syrian—have been arrested in connection with the rocket launches toward Israel on March 22 and 28, according to information reported by LBCI on Monday. Authorities are conducting investigations and scientific analyses, including fingerprint and DNA testing, to confirm suspicions and ...

Football – Lebanon: Al-Ansar and Safa Keep Going, Nejmeh Sinks

The 11th matchday of the Lebanese football championship brought its share of confirmations and surprises. Al-Ansar and Safa continue their charge at the top, while Nejmeh falls against a realistic Al-Bourj. At the bottom of the table, the battle for survival intensifies.  Al-Ansar Imperial Undisputed leader, Al-Ansar did not tremble on Shabab ...

Irresponsibility Is the Name of the Game 

The repeated truce breakdowns and the rising state of violence at the borders with Syria call into question the ability of the Lebanese state to regain control of its borders and oversee the gradual stabilization of Lebanese territory. The equivocations of the new government betray its inconsistencies and incapacity to come up with an integrated ...

Al-Kurdi: The Lebanese Must Stand Behind Their Army and State to Liberate Our Occupied Land

At the request of the Mufti of the Lebanese Republic, Sheikh Abdel Latif Derian, the Secretary of Dar al-Fatwa, Sheikh Amin al-Kurdi, delivered the Eid al-Fitr sermon at the Khatam al-Anbiya mosque in central Beirut. Al-Kurdi spoke of the “bleeding wounds” suffered by the Palestinian population and Lebanon. He declared, “Our land is still ...

Netanyahu Emphasizes Military Pressure in Hostage Recovery, Addresses Lebanon Situation

In a series of statements made earlier today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underscored the effectiveness of military and political pressure in securing the return of hostages, while also addressing the complex relationship with Lebanon and offering a potential pathway forward regarding Hamas. "Military and political pressure is the ...

Rai: As if Lebanon Were a Project of Positions Rather Than a Project of State

In his Sunday homily, Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai likened the Lebanese state to a paralytic. He believes that the country is suffering from immobility due to the loss of sovereignty, foreign interventions aimed at fueling division and disrupting political and democratic life, growing debt, increasing poverty, rising unemployment and stagnating ...

Lebanon's Solar Energy Market Faces Sharp Decline

The solar energy market in Lebanon experienced a dramatic decline. In 2024, imports of solar panels dropped by 41% compared to 2023 and by 82% compared to 2022, according to data from the Lebanese Customs Authority. A record high was reached in 2022, with 5 million panels imported, while only 2.24 million were imported in 2024, valued at a ...

Macron Ready to Receive Syrian President Subject to Conditions

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 ...

Morgan Ortagus: Hezbollah Must Be Disarmed, Lebanon Needs to Pursue Diplomatic Solutions with Israel

In an interview with Al-Hadath today, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus addressed the ongoing tensions between Lebanon and Israel, emphasizing the need for diplomatic negotiations and economic reforms in Lebanon. Ortagus reiterated that the Lebanese government is responsible for disarming Hezbollah, stating that no ...

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

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 ...