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Geagea Criticizes Berri's New Proposal for Presidential Election Process

Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces (LF) party, criticized Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri for unveiling a new approach to the presidential election process. In a statement released on Thursday, Geagea accused Berri of proposing a "trilogy" of consultation, consensus and election, which he claims would reduce the election to a mere ...

Hasbani: Ain al-Tineh Trying to Isolate LF, Opposition United

Former Deputy Prime Minister, MP Ghassan Hasbani, denied claims from “Ain al-Tineh” that the Lebanese Forces (LF) are the only party opposing Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. “Ain al-Tineh is trying to isolate the LF,” he said, adding that all opposition parties share the same positions. In an interview with "Voice of All Lebanon,” ...

Abdel Ati: 'Lebanon’s Security and Stability Is an Egyptian and Arab Interest'

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Ati stressed that “the security and stability of Lebanon is an Egyptian and Arab interest, which we are committed to maintaining.” After meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Friday, he conveyed “a message of support and solidarity from the Egyptian people to the Lebanese people and ...

Berri Rejects Linking Ceasefire to Presidential Elections

Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri confirmed that “Lebanon is still committed to what was agreed upon with the US mediator Amos Hochstein regarding a path that ends with a ceasefire with Israel and the implementation of UN Resolution 1701.” In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, he strongly rejected “linking the ceasefire to the presidential ...

Mikati, Berri, Joumblatt Call for Ceasefire and Army Deployment in the South

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati called on Wednesday from Ain al-Tine for an "immediate ceasefire" and the implementation of measures announced by the Lebanese government to enforce UN Security Council Resolution 1701. He also recommended the "deployment of the Lebanese army in the area south of the Litani River so that it can fully carry ...