Bassam Abou Zeid, 19/11 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United States presidential envoy Amos Hochstein and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri have not yet concluded negotiations on a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Berri assigned his advisor, Ali Hamdan, to coordinate with Hochstein's team on resolving the remaining points of contention. Hochstein is pushing to finalize a framework that aligns ...
This is Beirut, 15/11 18:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Amos Hochstein Hezbollah Israel Nabih Berri Negotiations Ceasefire
Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri confirmed to Saudi daily Asharq al-Awsat that he received a written United States proposal as part of the negotiations to end the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Denying claims that the proposal included a provision allowing the Israeli army freedom of movement in Lebanon, Berri stated firmly, ...
This is Beirut, 13/11 14:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Egypt Lebanon Israel Nabih Berri
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aati underlined upon his arrival in Beirut on Wednesday, his country’s full alignment with Lebanon’s demand for an immediate ceasefire and an unconditional end to Israel’s incessant attacks against Lebanon. “Egypt’s mission is to mobilize international and Arab partners to press for an immediate ...
Natasha Metni Torbey, 05/11 19:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Gebran Bassil Joseph Aoun Lebanese Army Nabih Berri Mandate
With only two months left until the expiration of Army Commander-in-Chief General Joseph Aoun's mandate, the same question that surfaced at the end of 2023 is once again looming: can Lebanon avoid a vacancy at the helm of its military, the sole fully operational institution in a country where others remain paralyzed amid a profound security, ...
Bassam Abou Zeid, 02/11 08:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Amos Hochstein Washington Nabih Berri Najib Mikati
The US is not convinced that Lebanon is capable of enforcing Resolution 1701. Washington did not receive any assurance from parliament Speaker and Amal Movement leader Nabih Berri or caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati indicating that Hezbollah would accept keeping the area south of the Litani River free of weapons and militants. All they heard ...
This is Beirut, 22/10 18:01 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Free Patriotic Movement Parliament Nabih Berri Quorum
A parliamentary session aimed at electing two secretaries, three commissioners, and members of parliamentary committees was canceled on Monday due to a lack of quorum. Speaker Nabih Berri had called for the session, but only 49 MPs attended, falling short of the required number. The absence of MPs from the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) ...
21/10 22:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Amos Hochstein Joseph Aoun Nabih Berri
As soon as Amos Hochstein, the Senior Advisor to the United States president, wrapped up his visit to Beirut, the Israeli army issued an assessment of its ongoing war against Hezbollah. The report highlighted a depletion in Hezbollah’s military strength and firepower, along with a lack of combat coordination between its units, concluding that ...
This is Beirut, 19/10 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanese Forces Parliament Lebanon MPs Nabih Berri
The opposition MPs called on Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri to hold a presidential election session on Tuesday. Berri has called for a parliamentary session next Tuesday at 11:00 AM to elect two secretaries, three commissioners, and members of parliamentary committees “in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 44 of the Constitution and ...
17/10 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri is seen today as the main representative of the Shiite community and the only figure capable of engaging in dialogue with both domestic and international parties. His absence would therefore leave the community without a clear interlocutor, as direct talks with Hezbollah face multiple obstacles. The pro-Iranian ...
This is Beirut, 08/10 11:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a televised address on Tuesday, Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem emphasized Iran's crucial support, stating, "Iran is committed to supporting the resistance in the way it deems appropriate." He underscored the importance of national unity and the Shiite alliance between Hezbollah and Amal, highlighting the significant role of ...