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Israeli Activity Still Escalating on the Southern Border

This is Beirut, 2025-01-08 10:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli activities along the border with Lebanon continue to gain momentum. As part of his visit to Lebanon, US envoy Amos Hochstein explained the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied areas in southern Lebanon. However, Israel's Channel 12, citing government sources in Tel Aviv, reported that Israel intends to establish itself in ...

Gaza: Between Truce Hopes and Deadly Escalation, Doha Leads Talks

Soumia Benmerzoug, 2025-01-08 10:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As indirect talks between Israel and Hamas unfold in Doha, violence escalates in the Gaza Strip, with at least 31 killed in 24 hours. Facilitated by Qatar and backed by the United States and Egypt, these negotiations falter in securing a lasting truce, deepening the Palestinian enclave's plight. As the Israel-Hamas conflict enters its ...

LAF Resumes its Deployment in the South

This is Beirut, 2025-01-07 19:09 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Lebanese Army Baalbeck Hezbollah United Nations

Following the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the Lebanese Army (LAF) announced Monday that its units had started deploying to take up positions in towns in the western and central sectors, including Ras al-Naqoura, Alma al-Shaab, Tayr Harfa-Tyre, Beit Liv-Tyre, and Beit Liv-Bint Jbeil. “While the deployment is being completed in Naqoura, ...

PMI Rises for the Second Month in a Row

This is Beirut, 2025-01-07 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Banks Hezbollah

In December 2024, BlomInvest’s Purchase Managers Index (PMI) reached its highest level in five months. In Lebanon, it scored 48.4 points in November 2024, as opposed to 48.1 the month before. According to Helmi Mourad, a research analyst at Blom Business Bank, the PMI improved for the second consecutive month, going from a low of 45 points in ...

Hochstein Calls for Full Implementation of the Taif Agreement

This is Beirut, 2025-01-07 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute

Nawaf Salam Amos Hochstein Joseph Aoun Hezbollah United Nations

US Envoy Amos Hochstein visited MP Fouad Makhzoumi's residence on Tuesday in the presence of Lebanese MPs from different parliamentary blocs. He stressed “the need for Lebanon and for the future President to commit to the full implementation of the Taif Agreement and to the implementation of the reforms necessary for the country's ...

Lebanese Army to Deploy in Aita al-Shaab

This is Beirut, 2025-01-07 14:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Hezbollah United Nations

The Lebanese army is preparing to take up position in Aita al-Shaab for the first time since the November 27 ceasefire was concluded between Hezbollah and Israel. Army tanks were stationed on Tuesday in the Bayada area, getting ready to deploy in Naqoura, along with a patrol from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Lebanese ...

Mediator Qatar Confirms 'Technical Meetings' on Gaza Truce Ongoing

This is Beirut, 2025-01-07 13:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Talks aimed at cementing a truce in Gaza between Israel and Hamas are ongoing, with "technical meetings" taking place between the parties, mediator Qatar's foreign ministry said Tuesday. "The technical meetings are still happening between both sides," ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari said, referring to meetings with lower-level officials on the ...

The Presidential Election Hangs in the Balance

Philippe Abi-Akl, 2025-01-07 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Joseph Aoun Hezbollah United States presidential election

Whether a president is elected in the upcoming January 9 session or the election is postponed, the incoming head of state must inevitably be fit for the new phase Lebanon is entering. There is no more room for maneuver, and the rapid developments in the region compel the authorities to change their approach, uphold the rule of law for everyone, ...

Lebanese Army Deploys in Naqoura and Hamoul

This is Beirut, 2025-01-06 20:13 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Hezbollah Lebanese Army Deplayment south

The Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) deployed in Hamoul and Naqoura in the western sector of South Lebanon on Monday, establishing positions in three locations. The deployment followed the simultaneous withdrawal of the Israeli army from the western area, according to Israeli media. Earlier on Monday, the Municipality of Naqoura indicated that the ...

Amos Hochstein Wraps First Day of Last Visit to Lebanon

Lyne Sammouri, 2025-01-06 19:55 - Reading : less than a minute

Nawaf Salam Amos Hochstein Hezbollah

US Envoy Amos Hochstein met with top Lebanese officials, including caretaker PM Najib Mikati and Speaker Nabih Berri, to discuss the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire as well as local and regional developments. His visit comes days ahead of Lebanon's crucial parliamentary session to elect a new president.

Hochstein: Israel Will Withdraw From All Lebanese Territories

This is Beirut, 2025-01-06 19:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Nawaf Salam Amos Hochstein Lebanese Army United States USA

US envoy to Lebanon Amos Hochstein announced on Monday the start of the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Naqoura. Following his meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh and Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati in the Grand Serail, Hochstein reiterated Washington's support for the Lebanese army. “Israeli forces ...

WFP Accuses Israel of Firing on Its Gaza Convoy

This is Beirut, 2025-01-06 19:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The UN's World Food Programme on Monday accused Israel of firing on one of its aid convoys in the war-torn Gaza Strip, saying at least 16 bullets hit the clearly marked vehicles but no staff were injured. Condemning the "horrifying" and "unacceptable" incident, the WFP called again for "all parties to respect ...

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