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Lebanon has finally ended its prolonged presidential vacuum with the election of General Joseph Aoun, the commander of the Lebanese Armed Forces, as the country’s new president. This marks a significant milestone in Lebanon’s political history, which has been marred by repeated deadlocks and crises. Aoun’s election comes as a beacon of hope for a … Read more
Lebanon stands at a critical juncture as it prepares for its 13th parliamentary session in two years to elect a new president. The prolonged political stalemate, which began after the term of former president Michel Aoun ended in October 2022, has deepened the nation’s crises. This pivotal election, expected to take place amidst international pressure … Read more
In a revelation that sheds light on the precision and patience of Israeli intelligence, retired Mossad operatives recently disclosed details of a decade-old operation against Hezbollah. The mission targeted the Iran-backed organization in Lebanon and Syria, employing booby-trapped pagers and walkie-talkies to devastating effect. The operation, which culminated after years of planning, marked a significant … Read more
The fall of the Assad regime has marked a new chapter for Syria, sparking an extraordinary movement of returnees eager to rebuild their lives in their homeland. With Damascus now under the control of opposition forces led by Abu Mohammed al-Julani, thousands of Syrians, exiled for years due to war and instability, are making their … Read more
The recently US brokered Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire stands on shaky ground, with both sides locked in a cycle of escalating violence and mutual accusations. Less than a week after its inception, the truce, mediated by the United States and France, faces serious challenges. Amid accusations of ceasefire violations, both parties continue to engage in hostilities that … Read more
The recent Israel and Hezbollah ceasefire marks a significant pause in the conflict that has devastated the border regions between Lebanon and Israel for over a year. The cessation of hostilities, praised by UN Secretary-General António Guterres as “the first ray of hope amid darkness,” offers a fragile but crucial respite for the war-weary populations … Read more
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by the United States and France, has been jeopardized as tensions flared along the southern Lebanese border. This truce, which began on Wednesday, aimed to end 14 months of intense conflict and allow displaced civilians from both nations to return home. However, by Thursday morning, reports emerged … Read more
A significant chapter in Middle Eastern geopolitics unfolded on Wednesday as a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect after 13 intense months of hostilities. This development marks a crucial turning point for the region, offering hope for stability and a chance for thousands of displaced Lebanese families to return home. While the conflict has … Read more
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced this week that it has conducted a series of targeted airstrikes in Lebanon, eliminating approximately 200 Hezbollah operatives and dismantling numerous weapons facilities. According to the IDF, these strikes were in response to escalating threats along Israel’s northern border, where it has actively engaged in attacks since October. Rising … Read more
In a recent statement, Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has voiced a call to the incoming Trump administration to take active steps in halting ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. Addressing a summit of the Arab League and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Riyadh, Aref highlighted concerns over what it perceives … Read more