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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, ...

Hezbollah: The Voice of Its Master

Marc Saikali, 28/08 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Hezbollah and its weapons, a never-ending tale. Same story, on repeat. Giving up the arsenal? Never. Without it, there is no arbitrary power, no rent to collect. And like any loyal client, Hezbollah clings to its dealer: Iran. Each time an Iranian leader takes the stage or embarks on a “diplomatic” tour, the pattern is predictable. Days ...

Hezbollah Escalates Rhetoric After Barrack’s Visit

This is Beirut, 27/08 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hezbollah raised its tone once again on Wednesday, a day after US envoys Tom Barrack and Morgan Ortagus’ visit to Beirut, during which international support for restoring Lebanese sovereignty over the entire national territory was reaffirmed. Hussein Khalil, political aide to Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, renewed threats and leveled ...

Counterfeit Gold: Arrests and a Practical Guide for Cautious Buyers

Liliane Mokbel, 27/08 18:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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On August 20 in Jounieh, a sweep by the Internal Security Forces led to the arrest of several members of a network selling counterfeit gold. While the operation highlights the need for vigilance, political, security and economic uncertainty continues to push Lebanese citizens toward the precious metal. But how can one tell a fake ounce from a ...

ISF Foils Captagon Smuggling Attempt at BIA

This is Beirut, 27/08 16:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Internal Security Forces (ISF) announced on Wednesday that officers at Beirut’s International Airport (BIA) arrested a woman on June 19 as she attempted to smuggle around 15 kilograms of Captagon pills hidden inside candy boxes. In a statement, the ISF revealed that the arrest was part of an ongoing security plan led by the Judicial Police ...

Lebanon Honors 80 Years of General Security Service

This is Beirut, 27/08 11:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon on Wednesday celebrated the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the General Security Directorate, with officials paying tribute to the institution’s role in safeguarding the country’s security and stability. The General Security Directorate held a ceremony inaugurating the new building of the Beirut General Security ...

YASA Warns of Flood Risks Ahead of Rainy Season

This is Beirut, 27/08 09:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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With the rainy season approaching, the Youth Association for Social Awareness (YASA) has sounded the alarm over the recurring winter disasters in Lebanon caused by clogged rainwater drainage networks and the absence of preventive maintenance. In a statement, YASA recalled that in past years, Lebanon witnessed scenes of chaos: cars and citizens ...

Salam Arrives in Cairo

This is Beirut, 26/08 21:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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Prime Minister Nawaf Salam arrived in Cairo on Tuesday at the head of a Lebanese delegation for an official visit to Egypt. According to information obtained by al-Markazia news agency, the visit will focus on launching the Lebanese-Egyptian Business Council and on holding talks with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on regional and bilateral ...

Morgan Ortagus’s Visit: A Strategic Boost for Lebanon’s Sovereignty and Stability

Tylia El Helou, 26/08 19:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In a critical moment for Lebanon, the recent visit by U.S. Special Envoy Morgan Ortagus—alongside Senator Lindsey Graham—offered more than just diplomatic formalities. It sent a clear, resounding message: the United States stands firmly with the Lebanese state, its institutions, and its people. Beyond the headlines, Ortagus’s visit marked a ...

Lebanon Secures $250 Million World Bank Loan for Reconstruction

This is Beirut, 26/08 16:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon signed a $250 million loan agreement with the World Bank on Tuesday to begin repairing infrastructure damaged by Israeli airstrikes since October 2023, marking the first step in a broader reconstruction effort. Finance Minister Yassine Jaber signed the deal with World Bank regional director Jean-Christophe Carret in Beirut, in a ceremony ...

Lebanese Forces Blame Hezbollah for Israeli Violations of Sovereignty

This is Beirut, 26/08 16:27 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The ‘Lebanese Forces’ (LF) party said Tuesday that Hezbollah is to blame for Israel’s repeated incursions into Lebanon and for undermining the country’s sovereignty. In a statement released by its media office, the LF was responding to remarks made a day earlier by Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem. It said the ...

Lebanon Faces Severe Water Shortage as Rainfall Drops 51%

This is Beirut, 26/08 16:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanon is grappling with one of its worst water crises in decades after rainfall this year fell by 51% compared to the annual average, Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi warned Tuesday. In his remarks at a press conference, Saddi said the sharp decline in precipitation, compounded by fewer rainy days and intense bursts of rain that the soil ...

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