UNIFIL: Peace in southern Lebanon remains unattainable, but hope of achieving it remains
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Will “Hezbollah” Open a Street Front? (An-Nahar)
Al Jadeed: The planned protest may not be merely a passing demand-driven action rejecting the continued suspension of flights between Lebanon and Iran. The issue, which began last February with the suspension of flights and the sit-ins that took place on the airport road, is resurfacing today at a more politically sensitive time. By contrast, the state remains committed…
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A meeting between Salam and the Iranian president? (Al Modon)
Al Jadeed: Al Modon has learned that a meeting will be held between Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Iranian President Masoud…
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Araghchi warns: The war is not over
Al Jadeed: Araghchi warns: The war is not over. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said from New York that the situation is still, in reality, a state of war, and that some countries believe they have the right to do whatever they want.” Araghchi arrived at the head of a delegation to participate in the meetings of the General Assembly of the United Nations…
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Tony Frangieh… When Silence Is a Position and Dialogue Is a Demand
El Shark: I was struck by what MP Tony Frangieh wrote on the platform “X,” after he announced that he was withdrawing his remarks, which had been scheduled during the session to question Nawaf Salam’s government. I chose to wait a little before addressing this topic, until the comments died down and the uproar that accompanied the session faded, allowing the position to be read away from…
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Support for the displaced and recovery on the table between Salam and Guterres
Al Jadeed: Salam stressed the need to continue monitoring, reporting and communication tasks, in a way that contributes to maintaining stability and supporting efforts to extend the authority of the Lebanese state over all its territory. The meeting addressed the humanitarian situation in Lebanon, as Salam noted that around 329 thousand people remain displaced, stressing the importance of…
President Salam met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at the United Nations headquarters in New York, in the presence of Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi and Lebanon’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ahmad Arafa
Al Jadeed: President Salam met with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres at the United Nations headquarters in New York, in the presence of Foreign Minister Youssef Raggi and Lebanon’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Ahmad…
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Personal score-settling puts the U.S. ambassador in danger… and a security alert is mounted to get him out of the venue
Al Jadeed: Personal score-settling puts the U.S. ambassador in danger… and a security alert is mounted to get him out of the venue. The birthday party of cosmetic surgeon Nader Saab, which brought together a number of political, media and social figures, turned into a scene of an altercation and pushing after a confrontation broke out between northern businessman Eli…
Radwan after the strikes… What is the current state of the party’s force and its missions? (Report)
Al Jadeed: Radwan after the strikes… What is the current state of the party’s force and its missions?…
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“Hezbollah” set conditions and informed those concerned!
Al Jadeed: “Hezbollah” set conditions and informed those concerned! Lebanon is awaiting the regional scene and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s efforts in a difficult mission related to the post-UNIFIL period, the south, and security arrangements, but without any guarantees that could bring about a breach on the ground. As for the domestic front, Al Jadeed has learned that a social meeting…
Al Jadeed information: A prominent security figure advised “Hezbollah” of the need to communicate with Baabda, but the efforts did not yield any results
Al Jadeed: Al Jadeed information: A prominent security figure advised “Hezbollah” of the need to communicate with Baabda, but the efforts did not yield any…
Political sources to Al Jadeed: There are currently no meetings between the presidency or any of its advisers and “Hezbollah,” particularly as the party is demanding a comprehensive review of the political course since 2 March and what followed, alongside proposing a new approach
Al Jadeed: Political sources to Al Jadeed: There are currently no meetings between the presidency or any of its advisers and “Hezbollah,” particularly as the party is demanding a comprehensive review of the political course since 2 March and what followed, alongside proposing an approach…
President Salam meets Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani
Al Jadeed: President Salam meets Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al…
Statement by former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt from Baabda
Al Jadeed: Statement by former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt from…
Al Jadeed correspondent: President Aoun is meeting at this time with former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblatt
Al Jadeed: Al Jadeed correspondent: President Aoun is meeting at this time with former Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid…
President Berri sent a telegram to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum offering condolences on the death of his brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid
Al Jadeed: President Berri sent a telegram to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum offering condolences on the death of his brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin…
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“I admire your leadership”... A message from Trump to President Aoun!
Al Jadeed: In it, he expressed his pleasure at welcoming President Aoun to the White House on July 21, and his admiration for his leadership of Lebanon at this stage. The message read: “It was an honor to welcome you to the White House on a truly historic visit, the first by a Lebanese head of state in nearly two decades…”
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10 days of mourning in Dubai following the death of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s brother
Al Jadeed: 10 days of mourning in Dubai following the death of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid’s brother. Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, brother of the UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, passed away this morning. The Al Maktoum Ruler’s Court, Dubai, UAE, mourned him today, Monday…
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Aoun follows up on the judicial process with the Minister of Justice
Al Jadeed: Aoun follows up on the judicial process with the Minister of Justice. President Joseph Aoun was briefed by Justice Minister Adel Nassar on the judicial process with the start of the judicial year, and the progress made in this area, particularly the rise in the level…
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After floods and landslides in Mkalles… MP files a complaint with the Public Prosecutor’s Office
Al Jadeed: After floods and landslides in Mkalles… MP files a complaint with the Public Prosecutor’s Office. Following the landslides and floods the area experienced a few days ago, Ibrahim Kanaan, chair of the Finance and Budget Committee, filed a complaint and submitted a report to Financial Public Prosecutor Judge Maher Shaaito, registered as number ٢١٨٠, concerning works…
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It could begin with a limited strike and end in a wider war… Where does Hezbollah stand? (Al-Liwaa)
Al Jadeed: It could begin with a limited strike and end in a wider war… Where does Hezbollah stand? (Al-Liwaa) The newspaper “Al-Liwaa” wrote: The region is sitting on a powder keg, and as has become clear, Iran and the other forces of the axis have raised their readiness to the maximum, such that any development in Yemen, Iran or Iraq could reverberate…
MP Nazih Matta to "W Halla’ Shou": Negotiations and the framework agreement were the last resort to stop the destruction after Hezbollah dragged Lebanon into the "wars of support"
Al Jadeed: MP Nazih Matta to "W Halla’ Shou": Negotiations and the framework agreement were the last resort to stop the destruction after Hezbollah dragged Lebanon into the "wars…
Bassil to "W Halla’ Sho": "Hezbollah" has a responsibility to help put the defense strategy on the table and find alternatives to war
Al Jadeed: Bassil to "W Halla’ Sho": "Hezbollah" has a responsibility to help put the defense strategy on the table and find alternatives to…
Bassil to "وهلق_شو": We have submitted 50 questions to the government before Parliament, and we hope they will receive enough time during the session
Al Jadeed: Bassil to "وهلق_شو": We have submitted 50 questions to the government before Parliament, and we hope they will receive enough time during…
Bassil to "وهلق_شو": I am against taking to the streets at this time because Lebanon needs stability, so “let the MPs vent their frustrations in Parliament”
Al Jadeed: Bassil to "وهلق_شو": I am against taking to the streets at this time because Lebanon needs stability, so “let the MPs vent their frustrations in Parliament…
Al Jadeed information: The UNIFIL file will be a key item in President Nawaf Salam’s meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, where Salam will ask the US secretary to increase pressure on Israel to implement the framework agreement
Al Jadeed: Al Jadeed information: The UNIFIL file will be a key item in President Nawaf Salam’s meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, where Salam will ask the US secretary to increase pressure on Israel to implement the agreement…
An official source to Al Jadeed on the political scene: “Nothing new and a stalemate on all fronts”
Al Jadeed: An official source to Al Jadeed on the political scene: “Nothing new and a stalemate on every…
Stalemate on all fronts! (In the political scene shortly)
Al Jadeed: Stalemate on all fronts! (In the political scene after…
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On the energy minister, a “Lebanese Forces” MP: “A man of good family and genuine character”
Al Jadeed: On the energy minister, a “Lebanese Forces” MP: “A man of good family and genuine character.” Member of the “Strong Republic” bloc, MP Nazih Matta, wrote on his account on the X platform: “After Ankara and Doha in recent days, Energy and Water Minister Joe Saddi is heading to New York and Washington next week, in search of any support or way out that would push…”
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The truth about the resignation of the energy minister… and what is the Lebanese Forces’ position? (Report)
Al Jadeed: The truth about the resignation of the energy minister… and what is the Lebanese Forces’ position?…
Solo diplomacy… Ministers without travel tickets (report)
Al Jadeed: Solo diplomacy… Ministers without travel tickets…
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Evening bulletin introduction 19-09-2026
Al Jadeed: Evening bulletin introduction 19-09-2026. At the end of the week, Lebanon stands in a middle ground between Paris, with its good intentions reflected in the preparatory meeting that was held, and New York, and what its upcoming General Assembly will bring. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam set off for there, preceded by the minister…
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IMF delegation at Makhzoumi’s table: Our responsibility is to secure Lebanon’s recovery and restore the confidence of a people
Al Jadeed: IMF delegation at Makhzoumi’s table: Our responsibility is to secure Lebanon’s recovery and restore the confidence of a people. MP Fouad Makhzoumi hosted a dinner at his residence in honor of a delegation from the International Monetary Fund, headed by Ernesto Rigo, and attended by the Fund’s new representative in Lebanon, Yahya Saeed, as well as a number of MPs and ambassadors…
Will the Minister of Energy resign? (The answer is in the evening news bulletin)
Al Jadeed: Will the Minister of Energy resign? (The answer is in the bulletin…
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On the Islamabad agreement, what did Jumblatt say?
Al Jadeed: On the Islamabad agreement, what did Jumblatt say? Former minister Walid Jumblatt wrote on his account on the “X” platform: “There is a possible way out of this situation—namely, to stop spreading the war—and that is to impose the Islamabad agreement, with the need to implement a truce with…”