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Ambassador Issa Commends Lebanon’s Progress Toward Peaceful Regional Engagement

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

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The United States’ Ambassador to Lebanon, Michael Issa, issued a statement Thursday praising Lebanon and Israel for opening a channel of dialogue at a sensitive moment, signaling “a sincere willingness to pursue peaceful, responsible solutions grounded in good faith.” Ambassador Issa emphasized that durable progress can only be achieved ...

Michel Issa: Disarming Hezbollah Is a Prerequisite for Peace

This is Beirut, 29/11 12:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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In an interview with Haaretz, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa stressed that Israel “does not need Washington’s permission to defend itself,” noting that the U.S. administration is in constant contact with the Lebanese government and is urging it to disarm Hezbollah. Issa added that dismantling the weapons of Hezbollah and other ...

Israeli Operation in Southern Syria: 13 Killed

This is Beirut, 28/11 14:34 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Violent clashes erupted overnight from Thursday to Friday in southern Syria when Israeli soldiers operating in the Beit Jinn area came under fire from armed residents, according to local and military sources. At least one Syrian was reported killed in the first hours of the exchange, which began around 3:15 a.m. local time and lasted several ...

Who Was Haitham Tabatabai, the Hezbollah No. 2 Targeted by Israel?

This is Beirut, 23/11 23:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Born in Lebanon in 1968, Haitham Ali Tabatabai, also known as Abu Ali, is believed to be of an Iranian father and a Lebanese mother. He reportedly grew up in southern Lebanon and joined Hezbollah at a young age. A former commander of the Radwan Force, Hezbollah’s elite unit, Tabatabai operated in both Syria and Yemen, where he provided ...

Washington Sends Warning with Cancellation of LAF Chief’s Trip

Amal Chmouny, 20/11 23:55 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Washington's abrupt cancellation of Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) chief General Rodolphe Haykal's planned visit earlier this week signals deepening U.S. dissatisfaction with both Lebanon's approach to Hezbollah's disarmament and the LAF’s public stances on ongoing Israeli border incursions. Haykal, appointed to his post in March, was poised for ...

The F-35: Cutting-Edge Fifth-Generation Stealth Fighter

Paul Guillot, 20/11 17:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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On November 17, 2025, just ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's visit to Washington, the United States announced the imminent sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking a pivotal moment in their strategic alliance. But what is the F-35, and what makes it one of the most sought-after combat aircraft in the ...

Washington Cancels General Rodolphe Haykal's Visit

This is Beirut, 18/11 17:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Army Commander General Rodolphe Haykal’s planned visit to the United States on Tuesday was cancelled at the last minute, after Washington notified Beirut that the program would not be maintained. The cancellation of the visit was reportedly due to the Lebanese army's statement regarding the Israeli army's shooting of two UNIFIL soldiers, in ...

U.S. to Label Maduro-Led Cartel as Foreign Terrorist Organization

This is Beirut, 17/11 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United States plans to classify a cartel that it says Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro runs as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Sunday, as tensions soar between the two countries. "Cartel de los Soles by and with other designated FTOs including Tren de Aragua and the Sinaloa Cartel are responsible ...

Defense and Israel at the Heart of MBS’s Washington Visit

This is Beirut, 16/11 14:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), is expected in Washington on Tuesday November 18 for a meeting with United States President Donald Trump. The visit is seen as crucial for the US administration and is meant to revive and broaden the Abraham Accords while strengthening strategic and economic ties between Washington and ...

US Museums Reopen as Tourists Celebrate Washington’s Cultural Revival

This is Beirut, 15/11 14:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Nick Adams couldn't help but smile as he showed his son the planes hanging in Washington's Air and Space Museum, which reopened Friday after a month closed due to the US government shutdown. "We had been planning this trip for a little while and were nervous with everything shut down, but were excited to see everything open up again," said the ...

France’s far-Reaching Focus: From Naqoura to Damascus

Bassam Abou Zeid, 15/11 13:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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France’s focus on Lebanon is closely aligned with that of its American and Saudi partners. French envoys in Beirut highlight active coordination with Washington and Riyadh on a range of critical issues, most notably the military situation in the south, Hezbollah’s disarmament, financial reforms—particularly the proposed fiscal gap law—and ...

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