Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Fadel Shaker Turns Himself in After 12 Years on the Run
Fadel Shaker, a Lebanese pop singer turned wanted militant, surrendered to the military intelligence service on Saturday, more than a decade after fleeing justice over his alleged role in deadly clashes between militants and the Lebanese army in 2013.
Monday, October 6, 2025
Nassar Surprises Syrian Delegation with Bold Call for Records on Lebanese Political Assassinations
Justice Minister Adel Nassar surprised both Deputy Prime Minister Tarek Mitri and a visiting Syrian delegation by requesting that the new Syrian authorities provide Beirut with all available files and information on all political assassinations witnessed in Lebanon, as well as details on Lebanese citizens missing in Syria, such as Boutros Khawand.
Monday, October 6, 2025
Opinion
Can Lebanon Be a Hub for Syria’s Reconstruction?
Nearly a year after the end of Syria’s civil war and the fall of the Assad dictatorship, the country has embarked on a long and complex reconstruction process. The destruction is staggering: entire neighborhoods lie in rubble and basic infrastructure (roads, power grids, and water systems) has collapsed, and public institutions are dysfunctional. Millions of Syrians remain displaced inside and outside the country, schools and hospitals are incapacitated, and what remains of the economy is crippled by unemployment, inflation, and the lingering impact of sanctions (even as many have lately been eased). Ongoing sectarian violence and a deepening humanitarian disaster, with more than 14.5 million Syrians facing food insecurity, compound the crisis. As the international community re-engages in Syria, reconstruction will require many hundreds of billions of dollars in aid and investment as well as assistance to restore governance, security, and stability.
Thursday, September 25, 2025
How to Disarm Hezbollah Using a Handy Political Lever
Recently, during the session of a Lebanese parliamentary committee on a new election law, two of the country’s Shiite parliamentarians, one from Hezbollah and the second from the Amal Movement, floated an idea the government in Beirut should examine closely. The two MPs, Ali Fayyad and Ali Hassan Al Khalil, called for reform of the political system and full implementation of all the stipulations of the Taif Accord of 1989 – the agreement that ended Lebanon’s civil war and sought to update its confessional political model.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Sports
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
Marcelo, Ex-Real Madrid and Brazil Captain, Retires from Football
Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Marcelo has announced his retirement from football, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden career that included five UEFA Champions League triumphs.
Friday, February 7, 2025
Tuesday 23 September 2025 10:31:13
Aoun Meets Rubio, Seeks U.S. Support on Israel Ceasefire, Army Aid, and Reconstruction
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday, seeking American support to ensure Israel’s compliance with the November 2024 ceasefire agreement, which calls for a halt to hostilities in southern Lebanon, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from occupied positions, and the return of Lebanese detainees.
Aoun emphasized that Lebanon has fully respected the agreement and urged Washington to hold Israel accountable under the framework of United Nations Resolution 1701.
During the meeting held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Aoun also requested U.S. assistance to strengthen the Lebanese Army by providing equipment and supplies to enable it to operate effectively across all regions of the country. He called for sustained efforts to create conditions for a just, comprehensive, and lasting peace in the Middle East.
The Lebanese president further asked for U.S. support to convene an international conference dedicated to Lebanon’s reconstruction, a move aimed at revitalizing the country after years of political and economic crises.
For his part, Rubio reaffirmed continued American support for Lebanon, commending President Aoun and the Lebanese government for their efforts to restore the nation’s stability and overcome the challenges it faces.
