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The official website of the Kataeb Party leader
Security & Justice
Mawlawi Boosts Security Measures Amid Rising Crimes, Calls for Stronger Border Coordination
Caretaker Interior Minister Bassam Mawlawi said on Monday that security agencies are effectively carrying out their duties, stressing that recent crimes are not security-related acts but rather one driven by psychological or neurological factors.
Monday, February 3, 2025
Israel Steps Up Intelligence Efforts in Southern Lebanon to Counter Hezbollah's Reestablishment
Israeli Channel 12 has reported an uptick in intelligence operations in southern Lebanon as Israel seeks to detect and counter any potential repositioning efforts by Hezbollah in the region. This comes as the Israeli military remains on high alert over the possibility of the Iran-backed group reestablishing itself along the volatile Lebanese-Israeli border.
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Opinion
Saudi Arabia’s View of Lebanon’s Political Process
When the then-commander of the Lebanese army, Joseph Aoun, visited Saudi Arabia last December and was received by Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman, it was no ordinary visit. It was an indication that Riyadh had actively resumed a positive role regarding Lebanon’s security and stability — especially given the devastating Israeli war on Gaza and Lebanon. With its political and economic capabilities, Saudi Arabia engaged in diplomatic efforts to stop the war and support the affected Arab countries.
Monday, February 3, 2025
Israeli-Saudi Normalization Is Within Reach. Here’s What Trump and Netanyahu Need to Do Next.
High on the agenda of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House this week is a potential deal to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Trump wants to move fast on it, having dispatched his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, to Riyadh both during the transition and last week.
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Sports
Milan Signs Giménez from Feyenoord, Forward Could Face Former Club Next Week
AC Milan completed the purchase of Santiago Giménez from Feyenoord on Monday, and the Mexico forward could face his old club next week.
Monday, February 3, 2025
Spain’s Hermoso Says No Consent Given for World Cup Kiss at Rubiales Trial
Spain star Jenni Hermoso told the trial of disgraced ex-football chief Luis Rubiales that the forced kiss he gave her in 2023 “shouldn’t happen in any social or work setting”.
Monday, February 3, 2025
Wednesday 20 December 2023 18:04:31
Al-Rahi Meets US Ambassador On Farewell Visit
Maronite Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi on Wednesday welcomed, in Bkerke, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon, Dorothy Shea, who paid him a farewell visit marking the end of her diplomatic mission in the country.
The visit was an occasion to discuss the current situation.
Al-Rahi also welcomed in Bkerke, the Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon, Monsignor Paolo Borgia.