Disarmament Plan: Government Talks Begin
Rayan Chami, 05/09 15:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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The government has opened discussions at the presidential palace on the Lebanese Army’s plan to disarm militias.
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The Guardianship Syndrome
Johnny Kortbawi, 05/09 15:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Lebanon’s modern history has been shaped by successive forms of foreign tutelage, beginning with the proclamation of Greater Lebanon 105 years ago. Over the course of half a century, the country experienced various mandates and occupations: 23 years under the French Mandate, 30 years under Syrian domination, alongside repeated Israeli invasions ...
Council of Ministers: A Moment of Truth on Disarmament
Natasha Metni Torbey, 05/09 13:45 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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The Council of Ministers will meet today to examine the Lebanese Army’s plan for militia disarmament. Despite the uncertainty, three points are clear before the session: the meeting will take place, ministers from the Shia duo will attend, and the army’s plan will be formally submitted to the government. However, serious doubts remain that ...
The Empty Chair Policy That No Longer Works
Elie Ziadé, 05/09 12:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The empty chair is not a strategy, it is a disguised escape. While the vast majority of Lebanese want a functioning state, Hezbollah maintains its destructive blocking tactics. But this approach can no longer succeed. Since replacing the Syrian patron in 2005, the pro-Iranian group has steadily taken over institutions and created a chronic ...
Disarming Hezbollah: The Lebanese Army Challenge
Paul Guillot, 05/09 10:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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As Lebanon slowly recovers from the war between Hezbollah and Israel, the Lebanese Army faces a critical mission: extending state sovereignty across the entire country by establishing a monopoly on arms. This requires disarming the Iran-backed militia, a historic and high-risk operation that could redefine both the army’s role and the ...
The Lebanese Army Reinforces Presence Amid Hezbollah Support Rally
This is Beirut, 04/09 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Lebanese army intensified its presence on Thursday around the airport – a strategic location near the main access roads leading to the southern suburbs – and in southern Lebanon, following an internal directive that called for the “strict enforcement of the document issued on September 24, 2024, regarding raising the readiness rate to ...
General Security Seizes Smuggled Medicines in Tripoli
This is Beirut, 04/09 19:20 - Reading : less than a minute
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As part of ongoing efforts to curb smuggling, a patrol from the North Division of Lebanon’s General Security (GS) stopped a truck leaving the port of Tripoli on judicial orders. Upon inspection, the truck was found to be carrying smuggled medicines, prompting the judiciary to open an investigation and order the detention of those involved. This ...
Raggi Reaffirms Commitment to Tackling Illegal Arms
This is Beirut, 04/09 18:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Youssef Raggi reaffirmed on Thursday the government's commitment to addressing the issue of illegal arms, aiming to extend state authority across all Lebanese territory Speaking at the 164th session of the Arab League Council in Cairo, Raggi described Lebanon’s recent decision to confine all weapons to state ...
MEA Clarifies Engine Crisis and Leased Planes
This is Beirut, 04/09 10:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Middle East Airlines (MEA) announced Thursday that it was affected during the Summer 2025 season by the global Pratt & Whitney engine crisis, which powers its Airbus A321neo aircraft. This led to the temporary grounding of three modern aircraft from its fleet. MEA noted that the global aviation industry has been facing challenges due to issues ...
Rally of Lebanon 2025: Speed, Passion, and Thrills
Makram Haddad, 04/09 09:15 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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The countdown is on. From September 4 to 7, 2025, the 47th Rally of Lebanon will roar into action under the patronage of the President of the Republic, General Joseph Aoun, and organized by the Automobile and Touring Club of Lebanon (ATCL). This edition, the fifth round and penultimate stage of the Middle East Rally Championship (MERC), ...
Hezbollah’s Weapons: A Leaky Umbrella
Marc Saikali, 04/09 08:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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On Friday, the Council of Ministers is, in principle and unless the session is postponed, scheduled to examine the army's plan to disarm Hezbollah. The key question is: Will there be a timeline or not? Without one, Hezbollah would gain time and save face while waiting to see how negotiations between Iran and the United States unfold. For everyone ...
FAO Builds Partnerships to Shape Lebanon’s Agricultural Future
This is Beirut, 03/09 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute
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During a short visit to Beirut, a high-level delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) met with Lebanese leaders and international partners to strengthen cooperation and support projects aimed at transforming the country’s agricultural sector. Talks with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Minister of ...