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6395 in English · 178 original-language storiesNidaa Al Watan: Information originating from the U.S. capital reveals that sanctions will be imposed on Lebanese judges for reasons including proven corruption and cooperation with Hezbollah. Figures in Baalbek-Hermel are moving to form a cross-sectarian tribal gathering, bringing together the region’s tribes and families, with the aim of shaping a political force opposed to the Shiite duo,…
Nidaa Al Watan: The Lebanese were divided between supporters of Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu and backers of Tiberias’s illustrious son, Gadi Eisenkot, in an electoral battle in which, for the first time in the history of the Jewish state, Israeli soldiers stationed in Gaza, Syria (the security zone), and Zawtar al-Sharqiya took part. It was clear that…
Nidaa Al Watan: Some believe there is a symbiotic relationship between “Hezbollah” and Israel, and therefore equate their opposition to the party’s weapons with their opposition to the peace project between Lebanon and Israel. This approach, whose proponents claim to present themselves to the public as idealistic and morally superior, ignores a fundamental fact: rejecting peace…
Nidaa Al Watan: No project is legitimate if it comes at the expense of legitimacy and the project of the national state. No force, whatever regional depth may back it, can achieve the equation and put it into practice that the weapons are a constant and Lebanon is the variable. But what remains of the arrogance of power from the days of weakness leads to making it easy to threaten a civil war in defense of weapons…
Nidaa Al Watan: Every time I wrote a political ending for Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s “fox” added a new line to his eventful biography. He entered the election burdened by the failure of the October 7 attack, open wars, legal proceedings, and rivalries that had accumulated inside and outside Israel. He emerged from the initial count with his party having secured the largest party bloc,…
Ya Libnan: I sraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, whose rival blocs fell short of a parliamentary majority in Israel’s general election Tuesday. Eisenkot could theoretically swear in a government with the support of Arab…
Al Manar: Cuba’s representative to the United Nations: Washington’s policies show that its real aim is to inflict suffering and deprivation on Cubans to stir social discontent and change the political system chosen by the people…
Al Liwaa: • Let’s start with the good news: Benjamin Netanyahu failed to prevent the elections from being held on schedule, to close the airspace to Israelis who came from abroad to vote, or to disrupt the voting process in Arab society. • Israel’s citizens showed unprecedented loyalty to the system yesterday…
Al Liwaa: - And like this... former Economy Minister (2005) Sami Haddad on depositors’ money: The state doesn’t have the means to pay them back, and depositors are an affluent class because low-income people don’t have a penny in the bank... Is the state going to give money to the affluent? - And like this... the commander in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, Hajj Hossein Yekta, appeared as he…
Al Liwaa: The four-way security meeting in Tehran came as a cautious regional attempt to rein in tensions before they reach a breaking point for everyone. But the most urgent and consequential question for us in Beirut is: Where does Lebanon feature on the agenda of the negotiating capitals? Are we facing an opportunity to restore the state, or merely a bargaining chip…
Al Liwaa: Many questions are being raised about the results of the Israeli Knesset elections, the impact of a change in the Israeli government, and the arrival of a new government to power in Israel on the implementation of the framework agreement signed between Lebanon and Israel, to end the crisis of Israel’s occupation of southern Lebanon and achieve a full withdrawal of the army’s forces…
Al Liwaa: The “Ghassan Skaf National Forum” affirmed “that Lebanon cannot endure another war, and must not become an arena for settling regional scores or a hostage to decisions that go beyond its national interests.” It warned of “the risks of a renewed confrontation between the United States, Iran and Israel.” The “Forum” held its regular meeting and discussed…
Al Liwaa: Interior and Municipalities Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar affirmed that municipalities constitute “the first line of defense in serving citizens,” stressing that support for them is not limited to providing financial resources, but also includes developing administration, strengthening capabilities, and modernizing work mechanisms. He revealed that a payment from the Independent Municipal Fund would be disbursed…
Al Liwaa: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam affirmed during the opening of the second edition of the National Industry Exhibition 2026 that supporting Lebanese industry is not a sectoral demand, but a national interest linked to economic growth, job creation, financial stability and economic sovereignty. He stressed that the government views…
Al Manar: Omani Foreign Minister stresses the need to change the security equations in the Gulf and establish a new security framework in which the region’s countries take the leading role, while reducing reliance on…
Al Manar: Omani Foreign Minister: We hope the rest of the countries in the region realize that geography brings them together and that Iran is part of this reality…
Al Manar: Omani Foreign Minister: Security in the Persian Gulf should be handled by the countries of the region themselves, without relying on powers…
Al Liwaa: The Israeli Central Elections Committee announced that the preliminary results, after 85.6% of the votes in the parliamentary elections had been counted, indicate that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc secured 53 seats, compared with 48 seats for Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc and 19 seats for the Arab parties. The committee explained that…
Elnashra: The Hebrew-language Channel 12 reported that the official count has exceeded 88.6% of the total votes, and the bloc map and political balance of power remain unchanged…
Al Liwaa: Regardless of the ambiguous results of the Israeli elections, and of Benjamin Netanyahu’s ability to maneuver to remain in power, the most important outcome produced by the ballot boxes is the unprecedented popular turnout, particularly in Arab cities and towns, and the clear expression of rejection…
Al Liwaa: Regional developments are accelerating amid the possibility of a renewed direct military confrontation between Washington and Tehran, once again putting the Lebanese arena before the central structural question: Will Hezbollah become involved in any upcoming round of confrontation under the banner of “support,” or will the balance of power and the Lebanese reality…
ASAS Media: There is no harm in visiting Tehran. At least, if the aim is to try to clarify what the “Islamic Republic” actually wants and whether it is willing to avoid a war…
ASAS Media: Sources believe that the “messages from the Lebanese Forces” are aimed at the government before targeting the composition of the current Parliament, in which the duo’s bloc does not actually hold…
An-Nahar: An analysis of the impact of the Israeli election results on Lebanon, negotiations, security in the south, and domestic political reactions amid the current challenges of the year…
ASAS Media: The joint statement issued by the foreign ministers of Jordan and Syria cannot be read in isolation from the security developments that brought tension back to…
El Shark: Interior and Municipalities Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar received General Security Director General Major General Hassan Shqeir in his office, and discussed with him security and administrative files related to the directorate’s work in light of current developments. Security measures to combat anything that could undermine security and stability were reviewed,…
El Shark: Prime Minister Nawaf Salam chaired a meeting devoted to following up on priority projects as part of efforts for return, recovery and reconstruction in the affected areas. It was attended by Minister of Social Affairs Haneen Sayed, Council for Development and Reconstruction President Mohammad Ali Kabbani, and the secretary-general of the Higher Council…
El Shark: President General Michel Suleiman received the new Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Tamim Khallaf, at his residence in Yarzeh. During the meeting, the latest political and security developments in Lebanon and the region were discussed, along with Arab and international developments and their repercussions on the region’s security…
El Shark: The head of the Progressive Socialist Party and chairman of the “Democratic Gathering,” MP Teymour Jumblatt, affirmed that dialogue in Lebanon “is not weakness, but a national necessity,” stressing the need to uphold moderation in confronting extremism and division, and to reject dragging Lebanon into a new war. He said during the opening of the conference “Building the State…”
El Shark: The secretary-general of the “Future Movement,” Ahmed Hariri, wrote on the “X” platform: “Congratulations to the employees of the “Ogero” Authority on securing their legitimate rights and benefits through their struggle, and on ensuring the continuation of their work at “Liban Telecom,” under an expedited law that will be enacted (…). All appreciation to His Excellency the President of the Republic…”
El Shark: Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam chaired a Council of Ministers session at the Government Serail, devoted to addressing the waste issue, during which the Environment Ministry’s presentation on the solid waste management strategy was heard. Information Minister and lawyer Dr. Paul Morcos read out the official decisions, noting that…
El Shark: The Association of Retired Judges held its annual dinner under the patronage of Justice Minister, lawyer Adel Nassar, and attended by the President of the Higher Judicial Council, Judge Suhail Abboud; the Public Prosecutor at the Court of Cassation, Judge Ahmad Rami al-Hajj; the President of the State Council, Judge Youssef al-Jamil; the President of the Court of Accounts, Judge Mohammad Badran; the Commissioner…
El Shark: Director General of General Security Major General Hassan Choucair received the new Iraqi ambassador to Lebanon, Mr. Mohammad Reza Al-Husseini, on a courtesy visit. They discussed the general situation in Lebanon and the region, in addition to bilateral relations between Lebanon…
El Shark: Former minister and head of the economic bodies, Mohammad Shuqair, wrote the following on his account on the “X” platform: “I am very pleased to see Lebanese industrial products, from various sectors, adorning the halls of the National Industry Exhibition for 2026 at Seaside Arena. I was honored to take part in the opening of the exhibition’s events,…”
El Shark: The workers’ union at the “Ogero” Authority announced in a statement “the suspension of the strike and the resumption of normal work, following a meeting with the parliamentary Media and Telecommunications Committee, attended by the Minister of Telecommunications and members of the Authority’s board of directors, which was devoted to discussing workers’ rights and their future in light of the proposed amendment to Telecommunications Law No.…
El Shark: Agriculture Minister Dr. Nizar Hani visited the central wholesale market for vegetables and fruit in Beirut yesterday and, together with the union responsible for managing the market, reviewed the workflow and the challenges facing the marketing and distribution of Lebanese agricultural produce. During the visit, it was agreed to continue working…
