Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Mawlawi Ensures Strict Monitoring for Wanted Syrian Regime Figures at Beirut Airport
Caretaker Minister of Interior, Bassam Mawlawi, conducted an inspection tour of Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut to review the security arrangements and measures implemented by the Airport Security Apparatus ahead of the holiday season.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Hezbollah Faces Internal Criticism Over Missing Fighters and Captured Prisoners
Hezbollah is grappling with increasing internal and external pressure as the fate of over 1,000 of its fighters remains uncertain following the recent war with Israel, Asharq al-Awsat newspaper revealed.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Opinion
Lebanon After the Assads
The United States has important equities in Lebanon, including a desire for a generally friendly government’s economic and political stability; security cooperation; long-standing relations with the large Christian community in Lebanon and Lebanese diaspora in the United States; and ultimately peace between Israel and Lebanon within a broader regional settlement. Achieving these objectives will require navigating a tumultuous period in the country’s history following a war between Hezbollah and Israel that has devastated a large part of the country, exacerbating Lebanon’s already challenging economic conditions. But perhaps the most important dynamic will be how a likely Sunni-dominated state of uncertain composition in Syria will differ in its intentions toward Lebanon from the previous Alawite-led minoritarian Assad regime.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Europe’s Syrian Dilemma
The news of the sudden and unexpected demise of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has met a mixed response in Europe. The jubilation that a murderous dictator and close ally of Russia and Iran has fallen is not just good for the Syrian people but serves as a morale booster for Eastern Europeans wondering whether Russia can be defeated
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo Unveils New Private Jet Worth $73 Million
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the richest global athletes, has unveiled his upgraded private jet reportedly worth $73 million. With its top-notch design, exceptional speed and range of 7500 nautical miles, the Gulfstream G650 is among the fastest jets in the world.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Guardiola Accepts Man City May Need to Sign More Players to Cope with Schedule
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes he will need a bigger squad to handle soccer’s ever-expanding fixture schedule.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Thursday 2 May 2024 16:42:27
Berri Broaches Latest Developments With European Commission President, Cypriot President
House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Thursday welcomed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in Ain el-Tineh.
The meeting was attended by Cypriot Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos, Cypriot Ambassador to Lebanon Maria Hadjitheodosiou, EU Ambassador to Lebanon Sandra De Waele, Lebanese MP Fadi Alameh, Lebanese Ambassador to Belgium Fadi El Hajj Ali, as well as Berri's media advisor Ali Hamdan.
During the approximately hour-long meeting, discussions centered on the general situation in Lebanon and the region in light of Israel's ongoing aggression against Lebanon and Gaza, as well as the Syrian refugee crisis and its repercussions.
Berri thanked Europe for "its contribution and participation within the framework of UNIFIL forces on land and at sea," expressing appreciation to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Cypriot President Christodoulides for their highly significant visit at this crucial stage for Lebanon and the region.
"Lebanon does not seek war and has remained committed to the rules of engagement, which Israel continues to violate by targeting Lebanon's depth, its villages, and border towns. Israel has not spared civilians, journalists, agricultural areas, or ambulances, and has used internationally prohibited weapons in its aggression,” Berri said.
"Lebanon is awaiting the success of international efforts to stop the aggression in Gaza, which will certainly have repercussions on Lebanon and the region. Lebanon will then be ready to continue discussions on implementing UN Resolution 1701, to which Lebanon has been and remains committed,” the House Speaker added.
Berri also highlighted the important role of UNRWA, urging countries that have suspended their funding for the organization to "reconsider their decision due to the importance of the role it plays for Palestinian refugees."
Regarding Syrian refugees in Lebanon, Berri considered the meeting "exceptionally practical," proposing "the formation of a committee between Lebanon and the European Union to follow up on the visit and the accompanying meetings."
The proposal was welcomed by the President of the European Commission.