Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Relative Calm Returns to South Lebanon as Israel Weighs Limited Pullback
A fragile calm settled over southern Lebanon on Monday, amid reports of possible Israeli troop redeployments and renewed diplomatic efforts ahead of a new round of U.S.-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel expected in Washington later this week.
Monday, June 22, 2026
U.S. Official: Israel, Hezbollah Agree to Ceasefire in Lebanon
Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire beginning at 4 p.m. (1300 GMT) on Friday, a U.S. official said, after an escalation in hostilities in Lebanon sorely tested the U.S.-Iranian interim deal to end the wider Middle East conflict.
Friday, June 19, 2026
Opinion
Lebanon’s Sixty Days to Choose Statehood
The latest agreement between the United States and Iran has produced the predictable wave of Lebanese illusions. Some have rushed to declare that the war is over. Others have convinced themselves that the next sixty days will somehow produce a miracle: Hezbollah will accept the logic of the state, Iran will abandon its Lebanese military investment, Israel will withdraw, and Lebanon will wake up to a new dawn of reconstruction, stability, and sovereignty.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The ‘Great Settlement’: Trump’s Financial Heist, Iran’s Strategic Heist
Donald Trump delayed when decisive action was required. He retreated from pressure points that gave Washington leverage. He weakened American bargaining power before securing American objectives. He personalized one of the most consequential confrontations in the Middle East and transformed it into a succession of contradictory declarations, shifting positions, and improvised negotiations.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Sports
Portugal beats Spain to win Nations League
Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Alcaraz Wins Roland Garros, Completing Historic Comeback from Two Sets Down
Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Monday, June 9, 2025
Friday 6 September 2024 17:41:07
Cabinet to Review 2025 Budget Draft in September 10 Session
The Cabinet will meet at 9 AM on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Grand Serail to address various topics outlined in the agenda distributed to ministers.
The session will include a presentation by the Finance Minister on the draft budget for 2025, which was circulated to officials on August 30, 2024.
The meeting will be adjourned and then reconvened at 3:30 PM to deliberate further on the draft budget law for 2025.