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Samir Geagea: A Military Hezbollah Is No Longer Valid

This is Beirut, 2024-12-06 23:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanese Forces (LF) leader Samir Geagea asserted on Friday that the ongoing offensive against the Syrian regime is aimed at rooting out Iran and its allied militias, calling on Hezbollah to acknowledge that fact and give up its so-called armed resistance. “The military Hezbollah no longer exists today, and the triptych 'army, people, ...

Syria: Despite Assad's Appeal, Russian and Iranian Support Remains Shy

This is Beirut, 2024-12-06 18:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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As Islamist rebel forces from Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) approach the city of Homs, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad desperately needs the help of his Russian and Iranian allies. However, Moscow and Tehran's military resources are already stretched thin due to the war in Ukraine and numerous conflicts in the Middle East. According to experts ...

Year-End Celebrations: Resilience Amid Echoes of War

Christiane Tager, 2024-12-06 13:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Year-end festivities in Lebanon are expected to unfold in a gloomy atmosphere, driven by regional instability and the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. The war has cast a shadow over the country, where tension is still palpable. Despite the challenges and lingering echoes of war in southern Lebanon and in Syria, the Lebanese are holding on ...

Our Issue with Hezbollah and Its Finances

Johnny Kortbawi, 2024-12-06 11:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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There is much to address regarding our frustration with Hezbollah and its economic and financial conduct. This frustration reached a peak yesterday with the remarks of its Deputy Secretary-General, Naim Qassem, as he outlined how aid is being distributed: a thousand dollars here, a hundred there—some for those affected in the South, and some for ...

Samy Gemayel Warns of Internal Rifts if Hezbollah Retains Arms

This is Beirut, 2024-12-05 23:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The head of the Kataeb party, MP Samy Gemayel, affirmed on Thursday that Lebanon can no longer coexist with Hezbollah’s weapons and hegemony over political life, warning of internal rifts. “Hezbollah can decide either to drag Lebanon into more woes or to open a new page, and this is what we hope for. If Hezbollah insists on its logic, ...

Before vs. Now…

Marc Saikali, 2024-12-05 20:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Before, the people of southern Lebanon lived peacefully in their homes. Now, some sixty villages lie destroyed and out of reach. Before, negotiations with Israel centered on 13 disputed points along the border. Today, it is uncertain whether Lebanon will regain any of its territory. Before, sectarian tensions were kept in check. Today, the ...

Hezbollah's Chief Pledges Support to Damascus Amid Rebels' Offensive

This is Beirut, 2024-12-05 19:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In his first address in the wake of the rebel offensive in Syria, Hezbollah’s Secretary General Naim Qassem affirmed that the Iran-backed group will be backing the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in foiling “the scheme to topple it.” “The aggression against Syria is sponsored by America and Israel, which are trying to achieve ...

Life Slowly Returns to Normal in Baalbeck

Chelsea Al Arif, 2024-12-05 18:00 - Reading : less than a minute

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Since the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, the majority of Baalbeck's inhabitants have returned. While the economy is gradually picking up, it remains deeply scarred by the heavy bombardments that hit the town.

US and French Monitoring Committee Delegates Meet Berri and Mikati

This is Beirut, 2024-12-05 16:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Prior to taking up his duties, General Guillaume Ponchan, the head of the French military delegation in the five-member committee in charge of monitoring the ceasefire between Lebanon and Hezbollah, met with Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Thursday. During the meeting, which was attended by French Ambassador to Lebanon Herve Magro, ...

A Morning Warning to Southern Residents, Latest Developments on LAF Deployment

This is Beirut, 2024-12-05 11:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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As has been the case since the implementation of the ceasefire on November 27, Israeli army Arabic spokesperson, Avichay Adraee, issued a warning to residents in Southern Lebanon on Thursday morning. He stated that until further notice, it is prohibited to travel south to specific villages and their surrounding areas, including Shebaa, Hebbariyeh, ...

Lebanese Dream of Escaping the Shadow of "Sinwarstan" in Gaza

Baker Halawi, 2024-12-05 10:20 - Reading : 18 minute(s)

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The Lebanese people, renowned for their innate love of life, are among the most resilient populations, adapting effortlessly to both the calm of peace and the chaos of war. This deeply rooted resilience stems from an unwavering connection to their homeland, where each individual expresses their devotion to Lebanon uniquely. However, as this small ...

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