Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Lebanon Recovers $6.5 Million after Uncovering Port Fee Evasion
Lebanon’s State Security agency said it uncovered maritime companies that had evaded fees owed to the Port of Beirut, resulting in the recovery of $6.5 million for the State treasury.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
European Aviation Agency Extends Warning Over Lebanese Airspace
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its warning over Lebanese airspace until Nov. 16, 2026, maintaining the existing risk level and recommendations amid continued regional tensions.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Opinion
Hezbollah’s Surrender of Ali Al Taher Has Cost It Legitimacy in Lebanon
On September 4, Israel announced that it had gained effective control of Ali Al Taher ridge, which overlooks the southern Lebanese town of Nabatiyeh. This came as a surprise, since many observers had expected a major battle for control of the heights, which housed an extensive tunnel network and allegedly an operational command centre for Hezbollah.
Monday, September 21, 2026
Countering Hezbollah’s Reconstruction Politics and the Council for South Lebanon
In recent weeks, U.S. policy toward Lebanon has been narrowly focused on the process of disarming Iran-backed Hezbollah, as called for in the June trilateral framework agreement. Less attention has been paid to postwar reconstruction, another critical element of the agreement. Early indications suggest that Beirut’s current approach to this undertaking could wind up strengthening rather than marginalizing Hezbollah, since the government is apparently relying on the Council for South Lebanon (CSL)—an institution closely associated with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, the head of the Amal Party and Hezbollah’s chief political ally—to manage much of the process.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Sports
FIFA Chief to Receive Lebanese Citizenship
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed FIFA President Gianni Infantino of his approval to grant him Lebanese citizenship on Tuesday, the head of the Lebanese Football Association told AFP.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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
Monday 24 April 2023 10:23:36
Army Intelligence Frees Iraqi Citizen Kidnapped Few Days Ago in Sherwani Neighborhood
Army command announced few days ago that on 24/4/2023 armed individuals claiming to be security officials kidnapped Iraqi citizen Bader Dafar Sayer from inside a residential apartment in Jounieh and then asked for a big ransom.
It added that the intelligence directorate was able to release the kidnapped Iraqi on 23/4/2023 in the Sherwani region.
The perpetrators of the operation are still being pursued.
