This is Beirut, 04/06 19:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hezbollah Joseph Aoun USA Nawaf Salam Mohammad Raad
The Head of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, MP Mohammad Raad, claimed on Wednesday that the issue of Hezbollah’s weapons should be approached “objectively, with the goal of safeguarding Lebanon’s national interests and ensuring the country’s readiness to confront any potential Israeli aggression.” Speaking after a meeting with Prime ...
Liliane Mokbel, 04/06 19:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Nawaf Salam Hezbollah Kleiate Airport
The rehabilitation project for Kleiate Airport – also known as René Moawad Airport – in Akkar, northern Lebanon, is moving ahead at a steady pace. In an interview with This is Beirut, Akkar MP Sagih Atieh, who chairs the parliamentary Public Works Committee, stated that “the reactivation process is proceeding normally, and there has been no ...
This is Beirut, 03/06 20:31 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam Lebanon Iran Abbas Araghchi
During a meeting with visiting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday, President Joseph Aoun stressed that Lebanon seeks to strengthen formal state-to-state relations with Iran based on mutual respect and non-interference in domestic affairs – marking a departure from decades of Tehran’s exclusive backing of Hezbollah. Aoun also ...
This is Beirut, 02/06 14:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Israel Lebanon Nawaf Salam Nabih Berry
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Monday reiterated his firm support for the Arab Peace Initiative, emphasizing the refugees’ right of return and the need for a two-state solution, with East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state. Speaking after a meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, Salam underlined that his remarks were ...
This is Beirut, 30/05 19:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel Nawaf Salam Lebanon Palestine Nabih Berry
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized on Friday that any normalization of relations with Israel must be preceded by a just and comprehensive peace, following public backlash over comments he made in a CNN interview. During the interview, Salam was asked whether normalization could proceed without a clear path to Palestinian statehood. He ...
This Is Beirut, 29/05 16:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Cabinet Nawaf Salam
The Council of Ministers, convening Thursday at the Presidential Palace in Baabda, approved a series of financial and administrative measures, including grants for military personnel and a string of high-level appointments. Effective July 1, active-duty military personnel will receive financial grants of 14 million Lebanese pounds, while retirees ...
This is Beirut, 27/05 11:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Gulf United Arab Emirates Lebanon Nawaf Salam
During a visit to the United Arab Emirates to attend the 2025 Arab Media Summit in Dubai, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam reaffirmed the core principles shaping the government’s political agenda. At the heart of his message were state sovereignty, institutional reform, and a determined embrace of emerging technologies. In a notable ...
This is Beirut, 26/05 16:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hezbollah Palestine USA Lebanon Nawaf Salam Israel
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam declared on Monday that Lebanon will no longer tolerate the presence of weapons outside the state’s control, marking a firm stance on national sovereignty and the rule of law. “We will not remain silent about the existence of any arms outside the authority of the state,” Salam said in an exclusive interview with ...
This is Beirut, 26/05 13:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun United Arab Emirates Lebanon Nawaf Salam
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced Monday that Lebanon has launched an ambitious economic and financial recovery plan, signaling a renewed commitment to structural reform and stronger cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The announcement came during the opening of the UAE-Lebanon Government Knowledge Exchange Forum held at the Grand ...
This is Beirut, 26/05 12:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam Rafic Torbey Lebanon
For the first time in Lebanon’s political and cultural history, a Prime Minister awarded a medal to an actor on stage, during a live performance. In a landmark moment blending politics and the performing arts, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam presented the Lebanese Order of Merit (Silver Grade) to veteran stage actor Rifaat Torbey on Friday evening, ...
Maurice Matta, 23/05 10:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Teachers Constitutional Council Joseph Aoun Nawaf Salam Najib Mikati
On April 17, President Joseph Aoun submitted two appeals to the Constitutional Council. The first challenges Law No. 1, which automatically came into effect and regulates leases of non-residential properties. The second targets Law No. 2, also automatically enacted, which amends specific provisions related to private school faculty and school ...
This is Beirut, 22/05 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Mahmoud Abbas Nawaf Salam Lebanon Palestine Disarmament Refugees
Following a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced via X that a joint Lebanese-Palestinian committee will convene on Friday to establish a clear agenda for placing all illegal weapons, inside and outside Palestinian camps, under the authority of the Lebanese state. The meeting will also ...