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Security & Justice
Gemayel Says Army Absence Left Southern Villages Exposed After Hezbollah Entry Triggered Israeli Strike
Kataeb Party leader Samy Gemayel said he had repeatedly warned Lebanon’s army leadership about the dangers of the military’s absence from parts of southern Lebanon, after an Israeli strike wounded a local priest following the reported entry of Hezbollah gunmen into a village home.
Monday, March 9, 2026
Israeli Army Says Hezbollah Used Southern 'Christian Village' for Militant Activity
The Israeli military released drone footage showing armed Hezbollah members operating in what it described as a “Christian village” in southern Lebanon.
Monday, March 9, 2026
Opinion
The Stars Are Aligning for Hezbollah’s Disarmament
While the visit by Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) Commander Rodolphe Haykal to Washington to discuss military cooperation reaffirmed the importance of sustained support for the LAF in its efforts to defend state sovereignty and advance Hezbollah’s disarmament, the visit of French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot to Beirut to coordinate preparations for a March conference in Paris backing the LAF underscored growing international pressure on the issue. These visits coincided with a congressional hearing dedicated to Hezbollah’s disarmament, as well as the introduction of a new bill by congressmen Darrell Issa (R-California) and Darin LaHood (R-Illinois) seeking to sanction “any foreign person or entity that hinders, obstructs or delays Lebanon’s electoral process.”
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Al-Sharaa Through Lebanese Eyes
The Lebanese politician said he was at a loss every time he thought about Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa. He has an intriguing and complex past that merits deep study to understand the major transformation he has gone through.
Friday, February 13, 2026
Sports
PSV Lament Unnecessary Defeat in Champions League Clash at Juventus
PSV Eindhoven felt they should have taken more from Tuesday's Champions League away clash against Juventus where they conceded a late goal to go down 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff tie on Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Man City's 115 Charges Outcome 'in a Month' - Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club expects to learn the outcome of the hearing into its 115 charges of alleged Premier League financial rule breaches "in one month".
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Monday 15 April 2024 17:51:42
Washington Doesn’t Want Escalation With Iran but Will Continue Defending Israel
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken affirmed Monday that Washington does not want to see any escalation in hostilities with Iran but will continue to defend Israel after Tehran's attack in response to the targeting of its consulate in Damascus.
Blinken said at the outset of a meeting with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ali Tamim, "We don't want escalation but we will continue to defend Israel and protect our crews in the region."