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Israeli politician warns: Netanyahu may wage a war to avoid elections!
Al Jadeed: An Israeli politician warns: Netanyahu may wage a war to avoid elections! The hardline right-wing Israeli politician Avigdor Lieberman said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may lead Israel into a war for political reasons in order to avoid elections. He said: "I call on the leaders of the security establishment: your mission is…
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Raghi from Moscow: Lebanon’s sovereignty and stability are a red line
Al Jadeed: Raghi from Moscow: Lebanon’s sovereignty and stability are a red line. Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji met in the Russian capital, Moscow, with Andrey Ivanovich Denisov, First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, where developments in Lebanon and Lebanese relations…
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The French ambassador on a field tour of Beirut Port
Al Jadeed: The French ambassador on a field tour of Beirut Port. French Ambassador to Lebanon Patrick Durel visited Beirut Port today, Wednesday, where he met with Chairman and Director General Marwan al-Nafi, as part of a visit to learn about the nature of the work. Al-Nafi accompanied him on a field tour that included the container terminal and the site…
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Between Aoun and Araghchi… “Agreement” on diplomacy
Al Jadeed: Between Aoun and Araghchi… “Agreement” on diplomacy. President of the Republic Joseph Aoun received a phone call from the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Abbas Araghchi, during which they discussed the current situation in the region in light of recent developments. They agreed on the need to support solutions…
Presidency of the Republic: President Aoun received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Al Jadeed: Presidency of the Republic: President Aoun received a phone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas…
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United Nations affirms support for Lebanon’s stability as the “UNIFIL” mission nears its end
Al Jadeed: Lacroix, who met with Lebanese officials, foremost among them President Joseph Aoun, thanked the countries contributing to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which includes around 7500 personnel from nearly fifty countries, in a post on the “X” platform. He stressed “the United Nations’ commitment…
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Lebanon rejects a vacuum in the south… and Salam stresses the need for an international force
Al Jadeed: Lebanon rejects a vacuum in the south… and Salam stresses the need for an international force. Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam received the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Jean-Pierre Lacroix, at the Grand Serail, in the presence of the commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major General Diodato…
Berri: Lebanon will continue its efforts at all levels to safeguard its sovereign rights, protect its borders, and liberate the last inch of its land from Israeli occupation
Al Jadeed: Berri: Lebanon will continue its efforts at all levels to safeguard its sovereign rights, protect its borders, and liberate the last inch of its land from occupa…
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Berri: We will not back down from protecting our borders and liberating our land
Al Jadeed: Berri: We will not back down from protecting our borders and liberating our land. Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri received, at the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain al-Tineh, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix and the accompanying delegation, in the presence of the commander of the UNIFIL forces, General…
Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad al-Hajjar: The government’s priority is to extend the state’s authority and strengthen the presence of its institutions throughout Lebanese territory
Al Jadeed: Minister of Interior and Municipalities Ahmad al-Hajjar: The government’s priority is to extend the state’s authority and strengthen the presence of its institutions throughout Lebanese territory…
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Gemayel: Referring the ambassador’s file to the military court is a dangerous precedent
Al Jadeed: Gemayel: Referring the ambassador’s file to the military court is a dangerous precedent. Lebanese Kataeb Party leader and MP Sami Gemayel wrote on the “X” platform: “Referring the complaint against Ambassador Nada Hamadeh Moawad to the military court is unacceptable and constitutes a dangerous precedent in undermining the independence of work…
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Iranian official in Beirut... “Amal” and “Hezbollah” welcome him
Al Jadeed: An Iranian official in Beirut... “Amal” and “Hezbollah” welcome him. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh and the accompanying diplomatic delegation arrived at Beirut International Airport, where they were welcomed by a delegation from the leadership of the “Amal” Movement, headed by Presidium member Khalil Hamdan, representing Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, …
UN Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix after meeting Aoun: The situation on the ground in the south remains complicated amid the continuing military activities
Al Jadeed: UN Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix after meeting Aoun: The situation on the ground in the south remains complicated amid the continuing activities…
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The South and UNIFIL’s future on the table for Aoun and Lacroix
Al Jadeed: The South and UNIFIL’s future on the table for Aoun and Lacroix. United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix said after meeting President Joseph Aoun that “the meeting comes at an important moment, as the situation on the ground in the South remains complex, amid continued military activity and the impact…”
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U.S. State Department: Hezbollah dragged Lebanon into war with suicidal recklessness… and its funds come from criminal activities
Al Jadeed: U.S. State Department: Hezbollah dragged Lebanon into war with suicidal recklessness… and its funds come from criminal activities. The following statement was issued by the spokesperson for the U.S. State Department: We heard a lot from “Hezbollah” today, but the main takeaway is that the funds it claims come from Iran are not…
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U.S. State Department comments on complaint against Ambassador Mouawad: Military judiciary must act against Hezbollah… We will not tolerate any obstruction
Al Jadeed: U.S. State Department comments on complaint against Ambassador Mouawad: Military judiciary must act against Hezbollah… We will not tolerate any obstruction. A U.S. State Department spokesperson said: “We are aware of the complaint filed by a Hezbollah-supporting lawyer against Lebanon’s ambassador in Washington, Nada Hamadeh…”
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Obstacles threaten the negotiations… Will the framework agreement hold? (Al-Joumhouria)
Al Jadeed: Political sources told Al-Joumhouria that this round of negotiations, if held, would constitute a key test for the future of the “framework formula,” amid continuing disagreements over verification mechanisms, the Israeli withdrawal, and the role of the Lebanese army in areas from which Israel is supposed to withdraw.…
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A Hezbollah official moved to retrieve the explosives shipment… who is he?
Al Jadeed: A Hezbollah official moved to retrieve the explosives shipment… who is he? A parliamentary source close to the “Shiite duo” told Asharq Al-Awsat that “Hezbollah” tried to retrieve the truck without its explosives cargo being seized, and revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat that the head of the Liaison and Coordination Unit…
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De-escalation or escalation? Washington informed Aoun of the decision (Al-Sharq Al-Awsat)
Al Jadeed: De-escalation or escalation? Washington informed Aoun of the decision (Al-Sharq Al-Awsat). Al-Sharq Al-Awsat reported: A source directly involved in the Lebanese-Israeli negotiations told Al-Sharq Al-Awsat that Aoun is in contact with senior officials in the US administration to pressure Netanyahu and head him off at…
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A Palestinian delegation visits Ambassador Nazmi Hazouri to check on his health
Saida Online: In a scene embodying the highest meanings of loyalty and appreciation, a Palestinian delegation headed by Mr. Osama Ibrahim, former deputy Palestinian ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, visited His Excellency Ambassador Nazmi Hazouri at his home in the city of Sidon to check on his health, in a humanitarian initiative reflecting the authenticity of relations…
U.S. State Department spokesperson to Al Jadeed: Reports that Hezbollah received $200 million are false, and the party is acting on orders from Tehran
Al Jadeed: U.S. State Department spokesperson to "Al Jadeed": Reports that Hezbollah received $200 million are false, and the party is acting on orders from…
Political sources to Al Jadeed: There is no truth to reports that Saturday has been set as the date for Al-Sadi’s resignation
Al Jadeed: Political sources to Al Jadeed: There is no truth to reports that Saturday has been set as the date for the resignation of…
U.S. State Department spokesperson to Al Jadeed: The only biggest obstacle to peace and prosperity for the Lebanese people is Hezbollah
Al Jadeed: U.S. State Department spokesperson to Al Jadeed: The only biggest obstacle to peace and prosperity for the Lebanese people is Hez…
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Hezbollah embarrasses the Americans… and keeps the situation shrouded in ambiguity!
Ad-Diyar: Informed sources confirmed to "Al-Diyar" that Hezbollah had decided to bring forward the date of the press conference by the head of its Executive Council, Sheikh Ali Daamoush, who announced a new shelter plan following the immediate reaction of the U.S. Department of State…
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Salam discusses the reconstruction of the South and the Dahiyeh with “Amal” and “Hezbollah”
Al Jadeed: Salam discusses the reconstruction of the South and the Dahiyeh with “Amal” and “Hezbollah.” Prime Minister Nawaf Salam received at the Grand Serail this afternoon a delegation of MPs from the Development and Liberation and Loyalty to the Resistance blocs, comprising MPs Ali Hassan Khalil, Hani Qubaisi, Qabalan Qabalan, Mohammad Khawaja, Amin Sherri,…
Saudi Cabinet: The Houthi militia will face the consequences of its crimes for its attacks on the airports, Mecca and Medina
Al Jadeed: Saudi Cabinet: The Houthi militia will face the consequences of its crimes for its attacks on the airports and Mecca…
Saudi Cabinet, chaired by the Crown Prince: The Kingdom will not allow its security or freedom of maritime navigation in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab to be threatened
Al Jadeed: Saudi Cabinet, chaired by the Crown Prince: The Kingdom will not allow its security or freedom of maritime navigation in the Red Sea and Bab…
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Taymour Jumblatt meets the head of the Judicial Police and the Director General of “Agriculture”
Al Anbaa: The head of the Progressive Socialist Party and the “Democratic Gathering,” MP Taymour Jumblatt, met at his office in Clemenceau with Brigadier General Ziad Kaidbey, head of the Judicial Police in the “Internal Security Forces,” and discussed with him the unit’s work and its role in maintaining security. MP Jumblatt also met with the Director General of the Ministry of Agriculture…
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Riad Salameh before the Criminal Court… and the judiciary closes the door on his release!
Al Jadeed: Al Jadeed reported that former Banque du Liban governor Riad Salameh arrived this morning at the Palace of Justice in Beirut, where he appeared before the Criminal Court for a preliminary interrogation hearing in the consultancy account case. According to the information, Judge Samir Akiki set 15 October as the date for the public interrogation…
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Berri meets with the prosecutor general at the Court of Cassation... and judicial files are on the table
Al Jadeed: Berri meets with the prosecutor general at the Court of Cassation... and judicial files are on the table. Prosecutor General at the Court of Cassation Judge Ahmad Rami al-Hajj visited Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri at the Second Presidency headquarters in Ain al-Tineh as part of meetings addressing judicial and national affairs and issues of…
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Raji from Moscow: No weapons outside the state and no negotiations in Lebanon’s name
Al Jadeed: Raji from Moscow: No weapons outside the state and no negotiations in Lebanon’s name. Foreign Minister and Expatriates Youssef Raji continued his official visit to Russia for the second consecutive day, where he held a lengthy meeting with the Arab ambassadors accredited in Moscow, briefing them on the latest developments in Lebanon. He discussed…
Hezbollah announces its shelter program, which includes a housing allowance and furniture for owners of residential units that have been completely destroyed or are scheduled to be demolished, and for displaced people from the occupied border areas
Al Jadeed: Hezbollah announces its shelter program, which includes a housing allowance and furniture for owners of residential units that have been completely destroyed or are scheduled to be demolished, and for displaced people from the border areas…
Hezbollah announces the new shelter project… Watch the live broadcast
Al Jadeed: Hezbollah announces the new shelter project… Watch the live broadcast…
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Lebanon at the heart of Qatar’s interests… and new ideas for pilot zones?
Al Jadeed: Lebanon at the heart of Qatar’s interests… and new ideas for pilot zones? A Qatari visit to Beirut… and a European mission to train the army are the headlines of this scene. The visit of the Qatari prime minister and foreign minister to Lebanon is taking center stage in the political scene, amid anticipation of an official date being set. Information says that Qatar…
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After the Constitutional Council’s decision, Bassil comments
Al Jadeed: Free Patriotic Movement leader Gebran Bassil wrote on his X account: The Constitutional Council succeeded in partially annulling the law and issuing interpretive reservations, where the parliament had committed a crime, and we succeeded with it in limiting the disaster of the general amnesty and addressing many issues, such as exempting financial corruption, and respecting the rights of the victims’ families and the martyrs…