Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Southern Lebanon Endures Massive Damage: 40,000 Homes Leveled Across 37 Towns
Israeli forces have systematically destroyed entire neighborhoods in southern Lebanon, leveling more than 37 towns and wiping out over 40,000 residential units, according to Lebanon's National News Agency.
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Gaps in Coastal Radar Enabled Israeli Raid in Batroun, Army Commander Says
Lebanon’s army chief, General Joseph Aoun, detailed to Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati how Israeli forces likely exploited gaps in the country's coastal radar system during the recent raid carried out in Batroun. The briefing comes as Lebanese officials seek answers on how Israel’s elite Shayetet 13 unit carried out the landing undetected.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Opinion
The Emptying of Baalbek Is a Moment to Take Stock
“Large numbers of people continue to flee their homes every day, as Israel’s military operations in Lebanon have been going on unabated.” These disturbing words could be from almost any news report about Israel’s invasion of its northern neighbour over the past month. However, they can be found in a report by the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre issued on July 27, 2006.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
A Future Without Hezbollah
At the end of September, when Israel’s campaign to destroy Hezbollah was reaching its height, I met one of the group’s supporters in a seaside café in western Beirut. He was a middle-aged man with a thin white beard and the spent look of someone who had not slept for days. He was an academic of sorts, not a fighter, but his ties to Hezbollah were deep and long-standing.
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Sports
Tottenham Forward Son Heung-min Crowned Asia’s International Player of the Year
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min was crowned as Asia’s International Player of the Year for the fourth time by the Asian Football Confederation at its annual awards ceremony Tuesday.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Real Madrid Launch Investigation into Racist Insults After El Clasico Defeat
Real Madrid has launched an investigation into racist insults directed at players during Saturday’s 4-0 home loss to Barcelona in LaLiga, it said on Sunday.
Monday, October 28, 2024
Friday 27 September 2024 12:31:28
Mikati Intensifies Diplomatic Efforts in New York to Halt Israeli Aggression, Calls for Immediate Ceasefire and International Support
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati continued his intensive diplomatic meetings in New York as part of efforts to halt the ongoing Israeli aggression against Lebanon.
In this context, Mikati held a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, where they discussed the importance of implementing United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 and the role of the international forces operating in southern Lebanon, known as UNIFIL in maintaining stability.
The Prime Minister requested emergency support from United Nations humanitarian organizations to assist Lebanon during this critical phase.
He also met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who noted that she discussed the serious situation in southern Lebanon and its impact on civilians with Prime Minister Mikati.
She stated, "We need an immediate ceasefire to allow for a diplomatic solution that aligns with United Nations resolutions."
She added, "We will continue to support the Lebanese people affected by the conflict."
The Prime Minister met with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barot to discuss ongoing French efforts to achieve a ceasefire.
He emphasized that "we can still avoid war, and it is unacceptable for civilians to be harmed." He also revealed that he will visit Lebanon to continue the discussions.
The Prime Minister also met with Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Safadi.
He thanked the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for its support of Lebanon and its continued assistance on all fronts.
