Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Gemayel: Amnesty Must Redress Injustice, Not Shield Serious Offenders
Lebanon’s parliament postponed debate on a controversial general amnesty bill after lawmakers raised concerns that its final wording could extend relief to people convicted of serious crimes, including child rape, according to Kataeb Party leader MP Samy Gemayel.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Lebanon Abolishes Death Penalty, Replacing Existing Sentences With Life Terms
Lebanon’s parliament on Tuesday approved legislation abolishing the death penalty, replacing all existing death sentences with life imprisonment in a move hailed by officials and international rights bodies as a historic step.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Opinion
Why Syrian Intervention in Lebanon Would Be a Disaster
US President Donald Trump has bluntly signaled, several times, that he would encourage a military intervention in Lebanon by the forces of Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa. His logic seems to be that in the same way Al-Sharaa’s forces succeeded in toppling Bashar Assad and his regime in Syria, who had support from Hezbollah fighters, they could also defeat Hezbollah in Lebanon. However, any Syrian intervention in Lebanon would be disastrous, with an even worse outcome than the decades-long military occupation by the former Assad regime.
Friday, July 31, 2026
Lebanon and the Arab Region... Facing Serious Challenges
Most Lebanese hope to escape their difficult circumstances, and they can hardly be blamed for that. They have every right to build on any glimmer of hope and to wager on any opportunity, however risky.
Sunday, July 26, 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
Tuesday 16 January 2024 14:22:10
Borell Urges Preventing Conflict in Lebanon at All Costs
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Tuesday said preventing the spread of the Gaza conflict to Lebanon at all costs should be one of the top priorities in the region.
He added that the other priorities are securing the release of the Israeli captives held in Gaza and paving the way for settling the crisis.
Borrell also warned Israel that a military solution in Gaza would not be sufficient if it did not lead to a political plan.
