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Judges and BDL Governor Take Oath at Baabda Palace

This Is Beirut, 03/04 15:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Three newly appointed judges and Lebanon’s new Central Bank (BDL) governor took their oaths of office on Thursday at Baabda Palace before President Joseph Aoun. Judges Judge Jamal al-Hajjar, Public Prosecutor at the Court of Cassation and Vice President of the Supreme Judicial Council, was sworn in alongside Judge Youssef al-Jamil, President ...

Aoun Visits ISF and GS Directorates to Reinforce Institutional Independence

This Is Beirut, 03/04 15:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun conducted an inspection tour of the General Directorates of the Internal Security Forces (ISF) and General Security (GS) on Thursday. Accompanied by Minister of the Interior Ahmad Hajjar, Aoun reaffirmed the crucial role of security institutions in maintaining national stability and emphasized the need to safeguard ...

Pressure Is Mounting, Lebanon Urged to Set a Timeline for Hezbollah's Disarmament

Bassam Abou Zeid, 02/04 20:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A Western diplomatic source voiced concern over the situation in Lebanon, warning that mounting internal and external pressures on President Joseph Aoun’s term could lead to its failure if the first year does not yield tangible progress on multiple fronts. The source noted that high expectations surrounded Joseph Aoun’s election as president ...

Pretending to Disarm Hezbollah Won’t Work

Hussain Abdul-Hussain, 01/04 15:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Lebanon is pretending to disarm Hezbollah and thinks that the world believes it. Then, when the world calls Beirut out, Lebanese officials engage in collective delusion and blame “Israeli aggression” for military escalation. Lebanon is now reneging on the ceasefire and the 1701 enforcement mechanism that it signed, in November, in which it ...

What Lies Behind Nawaf Salam's Visit to Saudi Arabia?

Mario Chartouni, 31/03 18:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The lavish reception for Nawaf Salam during his recent visit to Saudi Arabia has raised many questions. This high-profile welcome, marked by exceptional hospitality, is more than a simple protocol gesture and reflects significant political stakes. To shed light on the real motives behind this meeting, This is Beirut spoke with political analyst ...

New Border Agreement Between Lebanon and Syria Following Jeddah Agreement?

Natasha Metni Torbey, 31/03 16:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The issue of borders between Lebanon and Syria remains one of the most complex aspects of relations between the two countries. Today, this topic has resurfaced, particularly following Saudi Arabia’s intervention, as the Kingdom increasingly asserts itself as a key mediator in the region. In fact, a significant step was taken in this regard last ...

Confronting Suicidal Radicals: Full Resolve, No Half-Measures

Michel Touma, 31/03 09:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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When a country is gripped by a deep existential crisis and confronted with an armed conflict sparked by external aggression, polarized positions often become unavoidable. This is especially true – and bears repeating – when it comes to the actions of Iran’s proxies and their regional backer, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ...

Irresponsibility Is the Name of the Game

Charles Chartouni, 31/03 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The repeated truce breakdowns and the rising state of violence at the borders with Syria call into question the ability of the Lebanese state to regain control of its borders and oversee the gradual stabilization of Lebanese territory. The equivocations of the new government betray its inconsistencies and incapacity to come up with an integrated ...

Joseph Aoun Calls for Lifting Sanctions on Syria

This is Beirut, 28/03 23:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized on Friday the importance of lifting international sanctions on Syria to enhance stability in Lebanon and the region as a whole and to facilitate the return of displaced persons. He made these remarks during a virtual summit organized by France at the Élysée Palace while on an official visit to Paris. ...

Macron Ready to Receive Syrian President Subject to Conditions

This is Beirut, 28/03 19:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that he was ready to receive Syria's interim president, Ahmad al-Chareh, provided that the Syrian government opens up to all segments of civil society and commits to ensuring security conditions necessary for the return of Syrian refugees. "A government that represents all components of ...

Macron and Aoun Denounce Israel's "Unjustified" Strikes on Lebanon

This is Beirut, 28/03 16:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called an Israeli air strike on Beirut’s southern suburb "unacceptable", saying it was a "violation of the ceasefire" agreed in November between Israel and Hezbollah. Speaking at a joint press conference with Lebanese counterpart President Joseph Aoun, at the Elysees Palace, Macron said “I expressed ...

The Hidden Agenda Behind the Attacks on Joseph Aoun

Michel Touma, 28/03 13:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In the political life of a nation, it is often necessary to set the record straight and to place the current situation within its broader national context. In other words, it is important to return to the foundational principles that guide a people’s evolution of at a specific historical moment. In the case of Lebanon, this approach becomes ...

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