Israeli artillery shelling west of Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip
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Saint Joseph University awards honorary doctorates to four figures at a ceremony in Paris
Al Liwaa: Saint Joseph University in Beirut held its seventh ceremony to award honorary doctorate degrees at the Collège de France in Paris, honoring four figures in recognition of their academic, diplomatic and humanitarian careers, and their contributions to strengthening dialogue and Lebanese-French relations. The honors included…
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Memorandum of Understanding between the Presidency of the Republic and “Kaslik” to Archive Previous Presidential Terms
Al Liwaa: The General Directorate of the Presidency of the Republic and the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at archiving previous presidential terms, recovering documents and records that document key periods in the history of the Lebanese Republic, and establishing an institutional archive that places presidential memory at the service of…
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The Rumor and the Psychological Profile of Its Originator
Al Liwaa: In schools, particularly religious ones, certain rumors would surface from time to time to tarnish the reputations of religious scholars, directors, and judges above suspicion, to exclude them from competition or cast doubt on their public relations. What is sad is that these rumors were spread by religious figures for what they would bring them in terms of…
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He and She 31-10-2026
Al Liwaa: ☐ Social Affairs Minister Haneen Al Sayed visits the city of Zahle and Bekaa at ten o’clock this morning to discuss a number of social and development issues and strengthen cooperation with local authorities and economic and social stakeholders in the area. ☐ The Municipality of Mazraat al-Chouf is organizing the “Olive March - Trail…
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Safe travels 31-10-2026
Al Liwaa: Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut recorded the following traffic on 2026/10/29: 138 aircraft movements and 16419 passengers, distributed as follows: - Aircraft movements: 69 flights landed, 69 flights took off. - Passenger traffic: 8153 passengers arrived, 8266 passengers departed, and transit passengers…
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A Nation Waiting to Be Saved!
Al Liwaa: Abu Fadi woke to the sound of the generator, not the sound of birds. Two hours of electricity, a water tanker he has been waiting for for days, and a salary that evaporates before it reaches his pocket—in this country, life is no longer a natural right, but a daily struggle to secure its most basic necessities. On his way to work, he passed a government building,…
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UNESCO and UNIFIL concluded the youth empowerment project in southern Lebanon by launching the Youth Media Center and the Digital Citizen Platform
Elnashra: UNESCO and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) concluded the project to empower young men and women in southern Lebanon by launching a Media Center…
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Explosives: The judicial process cannot be countered with incitement and threats!
Al Liwaa: The indictment issued by Government Commissioner to the Military Court Judge Claude Ghanem in the “Dahr al-Baidar explosives” case was not surprising so much as a natural step in a judicial process that began when the shipment was seized, and should continue far from political pressure and partisan posturing. The state that took the decision…
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Because of Lavrov… Group of Twenty foreign ministers’ group photo canceled
Lebanon 24: The United States canceled the taking of the traditional commemorative photo of Group of Twenty foreign ministers on Friday, during their meeting in the U.S. city of Atlanta, after European diplomats refused to appear alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Advertisement The Associated Press reported…
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Britain warns of secessionist threats in Bosnia and Herzegovina and upholds the Dayton Agreement
Lebanon 24: The British representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh, welcomed the Security Council’s decision to renew the mandate of the European Union Force for Stabilisation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, “EUFOR-Althea,” which was unanimously supported by Council members. Advertisement During a UN Security Council session devoted to discussing…
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Bessent urges Trump to give the “economic ostracism” campaign against Iran more time
Lebanon 24: A report by the U.S. Treasury Department revealed that the naval blockade, economic sanctions and obstruction of land export routes had left the Iranian economy “paralyzed” and increased pressure on Tehran, while Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is pushing to give the economic pressure campaign more time before resuming…
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The Saudi Embassy launched a campaign to distribute sacrificial meat to needy families in Lebanon
Al Liwaa: The Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia launched its annual campaign at its headquarters in Beirut to distribute meat from sacrificial offerings and livestock sacrifices to needy families in Lebanon, as part of the Kingdom’s project to make use of sacrificial offerings, under the title: «»And we all trust», in the presence of the Grand Mufti of the Republic, Sheikh Abdul Latif Derian, with a delegation from Dar…
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Escalation by the Israeli enemy: Sweeping operations, homes set ablaze, explosions, and a U.S. proposal raise sovereignty concerns after UNIFIL’s departure
Al Liwaa: Israeli attacks continue against a number of southern towns, with explosions, artillery shelling, and sweeping operations with machine guns reported, alongside homes being set ablaze and property destroyed, as concerns grow over the nature of the security arrangements under discussion for the period following the end of the mission…
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Antelias station opens after rehabilitation with European and UN support
Al Liwaa: The General Directorate of Internal Security Forces announced the opening of the Antelias station building in the Regional Gendarmerie Unit, after its rehabilitation as part of the project to strengthen community policing in Lebanon, funded by the European Union with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and as part of a plan to rehabilitate a number of…
PoliticsOriginal Arabic
الكردي زار اتحاد العائلات البيروتية
Al Liwaa: استقبل اتحاد جمعيّات العائلات البيروتيّة أمين الفتوى في الجمهوريّة اللبنانيّة الشيخ أمين الكردي، في زيارة تهنئة للهيئة الإدارية برئاسة المهندس وليد الكبّي، وبحضور أعضاء الهيئة، ورئيس جمعيّة آل الكردي سعد الدين الكردي. استهل الشيخ الكردي اللقاء بالإعراب عن…
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Here are the main points in the mediators’ draft proposal between the United States and Iran
IMLebanon: The mediators’ draft proposal between the United States and Iran included a number of provisions, most notably linking every Iranian measure related to the nuclear issue to a corresponding U.S. measure concerning sanctions, and agreeing on a timetable for implementing the commitments simultaneously between the two parties. The draft stipulates that neither party is obligated to…
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On the anniversary of your birth, companion of the dream and hope
Al Liwaa: On the anniversary of your birth, beloved Beirut and maker of its renaissance, nostalgia returns within us for a time when Lebanon was synonymous with hope and work. Your birth was not merely a passing milestone on the calendar, but the dawn of a comprehensive national project, and a dream embodied in a man who believed that nations are not governed by anger and divisions, but are built…
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Jean Hawaat signs his book “My Experience”: a personal account of milestones in Lebanon’s history
Al Liwaa: Lawyer Jean Hawaat signed his book “My Experience” at the Nihad al-Said Pavilion in the National Museum, in the presence of MP Salim al-Sayegh, representative of President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun; MP Mohammad Khawaja, representative of Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam; and political, economic and social figures…
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The Shouf Cedar Reserve... Lebanon’s Green Memory on the Mountain
Al Liwaa: In Lebanon, there are trees that grow not only in the ground, but also in memory. The cedar is one of them. Since its name became associated with Lebanon, it has no longer been merely a tree belonging to nature, but has become one of the symbols of the homeland, an image of the mountain, and a silent witness to eras that passed while it remained standing against them, as though its roots…
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Reason and wisdom are the measure of men
Al Liwaa: We are living today in a time when things have become confused and the compass pointing in the right direction has disappeared. Deception has grown, advice has faded, and lies and mutual deceit have spread to the point that they called it the salt of men. Honesty has vanished, and honest people have become few, until people have grown accustomed to hearing lies and accepting them as the truth... And what we are witnessing in our reality today is…
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Mohamed Salah leaves his mark even in his rivals’ admissions... What did Martínez say?
An-Nahar: Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez named Mohamed Salah as the player who caused him the most difficulty, after Salah contributed to 11 goals in 11 matches against Aston…
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Friday preachers called for referring the explosives smuggling case to the Judicial Council and condemned the continued Houthi attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Al Liwaa: Friday preachers warned of “fabricating security cases against Muslim youth to cover up the smuggling of explosives inside Lebanon and the security concerns that followed for officials and political and religious leaders,” calling for “the explosives smuggling case to be referred to the Judicial Council so that the law can take its course in achieving justice,”…
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Islamic Pointers 31-10-2026
Al Liwaa: A prominent northern religious official won his bet with his companions the day after the terrorist attack on a church in Jordan, when some expected the attack’s repercussions to be felt in Tripoli soon, through false talk of “sleeper cells from a certain sect”—a claim that now makes it necessary to uncover this constantly suspicious connection!! Followers were surprised…
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Talking During the Call to Prayer
Al Liwaa: Is it true that it is disliked to talk while hearing the call to prayer? It is recommended to listen attentively to the call to prayer, repeat it, refrain from talking, and not be occupied with other tasks, because the call to prayer passes, whereas other tasks remain and can be made up. However, if there is a need to speak, it is permissible then without being disliked. As for what is reported…
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Austrian Ambassador on National Day: Friendship with Lebanon is a cornerstone of our relations, and our commitment to dialogue and peace is unwavering
Al Liwaa: Austria’s ambassador to Lebanon, Franziska Hossovitz-Fransing, held a reception in Beirut on the occasion of the national day of the Republic of Austria, attended by Industry Minister Joe Issa El Khoury, representing President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, and MP Fadi Alameh, representing the president of the Council…
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Is Moscow opening the door for Tehran to back down?
ASAS Media: “Asas” sources indicate that Tehran’s continued aggression against Saudi Arabia through the Houthis will lead both Turkey and Pakistan to a complete closure of the borders…
Draft proposal by mediators between America and Iran: Every Iranian measure on the nuclear issue will be matched by a corresponding American measure on sanctions
MTV Lebanon: Draft proposal by mediators between America and Iran: Every Iranian measure on the nuclear issue will be matched by a corresponding American measure on…
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The South: A Vacuum, the Framework Agreement, or Chapter VII?
ASAS Media: The entire dilemma today, as the international force is on the verge of leaving the South, centers on the unresolved dispute expressed since the ceasefire on November 27…
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U.S. Elections: The Ballot Boxes “Speak Arabic”
ASAS Media: U.S. Elections: The Ballot Boxes “Speak Arabic” - Midterm Elections for Full Fates - ASAS…
مسودة مقترح الوسطاء للمفاوضات بين أميركا وإيران: اقترحنا إنشاء آلية دولية لضمان تنفيذ التزاماتهما ونناقش تدابير بناء ثقة متبادلة بينهما تنفّيذها يوميًا مع إعادة فتح مضيق هرمز أمام الملاحة خلال 7 أيام
MTV Lebanon: مسودة مقترح الوسطاء للمفاوضات بين أميركا وإيران: اقترحنا إنشاء آلية دولية لضمان تنفيذ التزاماتهما ونناقش تدابير بناء ثقة متبادلة بينهما تنفّيذها يوميًا مع إعادة فتح مضيق هرمز أمام الملاحة خلال 7…
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Morocco: This UN step ends the Western Sahara issue
IMLebanon: The Moroccan Royal Court said that not extending the MINURSO mission was an important step toward the final closure of the Sahara issue within the United Nations. The Court stressed that the mission’s personnel, vehicles, equipment and symbols should leave within the days…
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Iraq: Closing the land crossings is squeezing Iran..
ASAS Media: The crossing crisis has moved beyond the framework of the border dispute between Iraq and Iran, turning into a battle for Iraqi influence and a pressure card in the conflict of interests…
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Morocco: Not extending MINURSO paves the way for ending the UN process for Western Sahara
An-Nahar: Morocco announces that it will not extend MINURSO’s mission in the Moroccan Sahara, a historic step toward resolving the conflict and supporting the autonomy initiative under sovereignty…
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Are the “Forces” paving the way to leave the government?
ASAS Media: A distinction emerged between the “Forces” and the “Kataeb,” as the two groups exerting the most pressure on the government on this issue, with the Kataeb justice minister appearing more…
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tayyar.org - The Free Patriotic Movement stands in solidarity with Father Najib al-Amil: Rmeish needs state protection, not burdens
Tayyar: The following statement was issued by the Free Patriotic Movement: The case of summoning Father Najib al-Amil, parish priest of Rmeish, raises a question that goes beyond judicial procedures to the state’s responsibility toward its citizens who remain attached to their land amid the Israeli occupation and harsh security conditions. Respect for the judiciary and its independence…
