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Aoun: It is time for the South to rest… and we will not allow Israel to remain

Al Jadeed: Aoun’s remarks came during his reception of a delegation from the Maronite Foundation for Worldwide Deployment, headed by Ms. Rose Choueiry, where he discussed political and security developments, the course of negotiations and Israeli attacks, as well as the state of the country and reconstruction. The president noted that the negotiations are making progress, …

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President Aoun: There is no disagreement among the Lebanese over the Israeli withdrawal, the return of the prisoners and reconstruction, and we will not allow Israel to remain on a single inch of our land

Al Jadeed: President Aoun: There is no disagreement among the Lebanese over the Israeli withdrawal, the return of the prisoners and reconstruction, and we will not allow Israel to remain on a single inch of…

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Al Jadeed correspondent: Bassil calls on bloc MPs to meet outside the session to discuss the issue of the prime minister preventing the defense minister from giving the Lebanese army’s opinion on the general amnesty law

Al Jadeed: Al Jadeed correspondent: Bassil calls on bloc MPs to meet outside the session to discuss the issue of the prime minister preventing the defense minister from giving the Lebanese army’s opinion on the amnesty…

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“War session”... An MP asks Berri!

Al Jadeed: At the start of the legislative session, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri called for a special session to discuss the war currently raging in Lebanon, asking about “the absence of discussion of this matter in the mother of institutions…

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Aoun and Salam were convinced! (Al-Anbaa electronic)

Al Jadeed: Aoun and Salam were convinced! (Al-Anbaa electronic) A source told the “Al-Anbaa electronic” newspaper, regarding the Lebanese-Israeli negotiations, that a conviction was beginning to form among the pillars of power, specifically President of the Republic Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, that there was no American seriousness in putting pressure on…

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“Residents’ return and funding”... between President Aoun and the Minister of Social Affairs

Al Jadeed: “Residents’ return and funding”... between President Aoun and the Minister of Social Affairs. Minister of Social Affairs Haneen al-Sayed briefed President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun on the work the ministry is undertaking to develop a comprehensive plan for residents’ return, early recovery, and the restoration of basic services to areas damaged by the war…

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Lebanon's eyes are on Khiam and Bint Jbeil.. and the negotiations: “half and half”! (Al-Liwaa)

Al Jadeed: Lebanon's eyes are on Khiam and Bint Jbeil.. and the negotiations: “half and half”! (Al-Liwaa) Political sources familiar with the matter told Al-Liwaa newspaper that “despite some complications surrounding the Lebanese-Israeli negotiations, the process is continuing, and the Lebanese negotiating team will try not to make any concessions and to reach…

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Evening bulletin introduction 09-08-2026

Al Jadeed: Evening bulletin introduction 09-08-2026 At the crossroads of Rome, the week concludes its political work and field events/ with an equation of no positive results from the seventh round/ and the continuation of Israeli escalation in the south in successive rounds whose number can no longer be counted/ and amid a reality confirmed by the political eye…

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Hezbollah sources to Al Jadeed on refusing to hand over Ali al-Taher Hill to the Lebanese Army: The party is sticking to its position, and according to Resolution 1701, the area north of the river is linked to the national security strategy

Al Jadeed: Hezbollah sources to Al Jadeed on refusing to hand over Ali al-Taher Hill to the Lebanese Army: The party is sticking to its position, and according to Resolution 1701, the area north of the river is linked to the security…

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“Hezbollah operatives in Ali al-Taher”... A new stance from Netanyahu!

Al Jadeed: “Hezbollah operatives in Ali al-Taher”... A new stance from Netanyahu! Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that “in recent days, Israel has carried out powerful operations in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah operatives, including in the Ali Taher area. I cannot provide details about…”

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“Gasoline is unavailable”... What is happening in Baalbek?

Al Jadeed: In this context, several appeals were issued calling on officials to intervene to address the crisis, including an appeal by the head of the Lebanese Development and Cooperation Initiative, Mohammad Nasreddine, who, in the name of the residents of Baalbek and Hermel, called on President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, and the Prime Minister…

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“Amnesty” on the path to approval… Parliamentary consensus and caution over political maneuvering (Al-Diyar)

Al Jadeed: “Amnesty” on the path to approval… Parliamentary consensus and caution over political maneuvering (Al-Diyar). Regarding the amnesty law, which the council was unable to discuss and pass at its previous session because Lebanese Forces MPs and some allies broke the quorum, a source told Al-Diyar newspaper that “the atmosphere points to a move toward approving it…”

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Before the displaced are evacuated… an urgent appeal from a southern town to Salam

Al Jadeed: The municipality affirmed that “securing these homes is not merely humanitarian assistance, but an essential step in keeping our people in Frun and helping them to endure and remain on their land, without being forced to flee again.” It hoped that the prime minister would be “a support for our people in Frun” and help “secure the means for them to endure until…”

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Karam halted the negotiations, and there will be no return unless… What happened in the final hours in Rome?

Al Jadeed: Karam halted the negotiations, and there will be no return unless… What happened in the final hours in Rome? The Lebanese political scene is still being interpreted in Rome and beyond. Sources close to the head of the Lebanese delegation told Al Jadeed the following: “We did not even receive promises during this round, and we conveyed our dissatisfaction and this position…”

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Sources close to the head of the Lebanese delegation tell Al Jadeed: Tensions reached their peak on the final day of negotiations, and Ambassador Karam broke off the talks in protest at Israeli evasiveness, leading to their conclusion two hours early

Al Jadeed: Sources close to the head of the Lebanese delegation tell Al Jadeed: Tensions reached their peak on the final day of negotiations, and Ambassador Karam broke off the talks in protest at Israeli evasiveness, leading to their conclusion before…

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Public Works takes its first steps toward rehabilitating Qlayaat Airport

Al Jadeed: The Ministry of Public Works and Transport has launched the first implementation steps to rehabilitate the infrastructure and facilities connected to Qlayaat Airport – President René Moawad Airport, as part of its plan to rehabilitate and operate it, allowing a gradual transition from the stage of…

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Salam: Extension for “Solidere” is conditional

Al Jadeed: Salam: Extension for “Solidere” is conditional. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said that “the government decided today to begin talks with «Solidere», stressing that any extension must be linked to revitalizing downtown Beirut and completing projects that serve the public interest, with clear performance indicators, timelines, and specific mechanisms…”

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The government opens negotiations with Solidere: Any extension is tied to revitalizing downtown Beirut, completing projects of public benefit, and establishing a new financial and legal framework

Al Jadeed: The government opens negotiations with Solidere: Any extension is tied to revitalizing downtown Beirut, completing projects of public benefit, and establishing a new financial and legal framework. The following statement was issued by the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers: With reference to the letter from the Lebanese Company for the Development and Reconstruction of Beirut Central District (Solidere)…

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Expected changes at Beirut Airport!

Al Jadeed: Expected changes at Beirut Airport! Prime Minister Nawaf Salam received engineer Mohammad Shatila, appointed head of the Beirut Airport Authority, who presented his vision for developing Rafic Hariri International Airport – Beirut and raising the level of services provided to travelers. The presentation covered a number of proposed projects,…

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From the Ministry of Public Works to citizens: Avoid using this road!

Al Jadeed: From the Ministry of Public Works to citizens: Avoid using this road! The Ministry of Public Works and Transport announced in a statement that it “will carry out paving works tomorrow, Saturday, August 8, 2026, on the road extending from the Mansourieh intersection toward Deir El Qalaa, from seven in the morning until…”

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Security Annex terminology: 11 points from the survey to the withdrawal (Al-Modon)

Al Jadeed: Security Annex terminology: 11 points from the survey to the withdrawal (Al-Modon). The newspaper "Al-Modon" published the eleven points related to explaining the terminology specific to the Security Annex, saying it had obtained them, and noting that the operational provisions include the following: 1- Survey: removing armed elements, and destroying or…

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To smokers and car owners… new fees are on the way

Al Jadeed: To smokers and car owners… new fees are on the way. The Council of Ministers approved a decree amending the environmental fees imposed on waste-generating products, in a move aimed at updating how these fees are calculated and expanding their scope to include various goods and products according to their categories. Under the decree,…

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