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Rwanda, DR Congo Leaders in Crisis Summit as Goma's Fate Hangs in Balance

This is Beirut, 29/01 09:40 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

The president of crisis-hit Democratic Republic of Congo was set to meet his Rwandan counterpart at an emergency summit on Wednesday, as fighters backed by Kigali appeared on the brink of seizing the key city of Goma. The M23 armed group took control of Goma's airport on Tuesday, a security source said, following days of intense clashes that ...

Israel Ends All Relations with UNRWA, Citing Security Concerns

This is Beirut, 28/01 18:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel will cease all contact with the UN's Palestinian relief agency UNRWA and any other body acting on its behalf, its UN envoy said Tuesday, after repeatedly accusing the organization of undermining its security. UNRWA's offices and staff in Israel play a major role in the provision of healthcare and education to Palestinians, but ...

Lebanon Nominates Mustapha Adib as Candidate to International Court of Justice

This is Beirut, 28/01 13:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Lebanon's Ambassador to Germany and UNESCO, Mustapha Adib, was officially nominated by Lebanon on Tuesday for membership on the International Court of Justice (ICJ), following instructions from President Joseph Aoun. This nomination follows Judge Nawaf Salam's resignation from the ICJ after accepting the role of Prime Minister-designate to form ...

Israeli Incursions and Hezbollah's Retaliation: Is a New Escalation Looming?

This is Beirut, 24/01 13:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As the ceasefire draws to a close, Israeli transgressions persist in southern Lebanon, casting doubt on the imminent complete withdrawal of Israeli forces. Having completely withdrawn from nine localities, it nevertheless continues to impose restrictions on the inhabitants of border areas, and to carry out incursions into several border ...

UN Security Council Urges Rapid Formation of Lebanon Government

This is Beirut, 16/01 23:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The UN Security Council called Thursday for Lebanese leaders to rapidly form a new government, describing it as a "critical" step for stability in the war-battered country and region. In a statement adopted unanimously, the Council welcomed the January 9 election of President Joseph Aoun, who filled a role that was vacant for over two years, and ...

Tensions Persist as Israeli Forces Remain Along Lebanon's Southern Border

This is Beirut, 14/01 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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With less than two weeks to go before the end of the ceasefire introduced on November 27, Israeli forces are still present in the areas along Lebanon's southern border. For the second consecutive day, the Israeli army continued its incursion into the villages of Mfaylha and Ras al-Dahr, west of Mays al-Jabal. Sweep operations are underway, ...

What About the Ceasefire?

Élie-Joe Kamel, 08/01 16:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The future of the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel remains uncertain. Despite a flurry of diplomatic negotiations and recent statements by US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein calling for Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon, progress toward lasting calm remains minimal. Both sides continue to accuse each other of repeated ...

The National Moderation Bloc Endorses General Joseph Aoun's Presidential Candidacy

This is Beirut, 08/01 11:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The National Moderation Bloc has officially thrown its support behind General Joseph Aoun, the Army's Commander-in-Chief, for the upcoming presidential election set for Thursday. During a meeting at the bloc's headquarters in Saifi, MPs Walid Baarini, Mohammad Sleiman, Abdelaziz Samad, Sagih Atieh, Ahmad Rustom and Ahmad Kheir issued a statement ...

Lebanese-French Group: The Outcome of Presidential Vote to Shape Lebanon's Future

This is Beirut, 06/01 12:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Lebanese-French Coordination Committee and the World Lebanese Cultural Union-France expressed grave concerns about Lebanon's presidential election on January 9, 2025, stressing that the outcome will shape the nation’s future. They emphasized the critical role of the new president and the subsequent government in establishing long-term peace ...

Magro Hopes January 9 Will Be the Start of a New Era for Lebanon

This is Beirut, 02/01 21:44 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hervé Magro, the French Ambassador to Lebanon, reiterated that France would “not relax its efforts to work together (with the Lebanese) so that Lebanon and its people regain the future they deserve” during his New Year’s greetings for 2025. After two years and two months of presidential vacancy, Magro said in a press release from the ...

Israeli Violations Spark Concerns Over Ceasefire Agreement’s Fate

This is Beirut, 2024-12-26 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israeli Merkava tanks crossed Wadi Hujair near Marjeyoun on Thursday morning, conducting a large-scale sweep of nearby forests with heavy machine guns. In response, the Lebanese army blocked the road leading into the valley. The municipality of Majdel Selm issued a statement urging residents to avoid the Slouqi-Wadi Hujair to Nabatiye road and ...

New UN Complaint Regarding Israeli Ceasefire Violations

This is Beirut, 2024-12-24 14:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Lebanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lodged a complaint with the UN Security Council, expressing strong protest at Israel's repeated violations of “the announcement of cessation of hostilities” as well as “the commitments relating to enhanced security measures concerning the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1701 (known ...

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