Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
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
Lebanese Court Faces Backlash as Investigation into Lokman Slim’s Killing Hits Dead End
On the eve of the fourth anniversary of the assassination of prominent Lebanese political activist Lokman Slim, a decision issued by the Lebanese judiciary has sparked outrage within his family and supporters. The ruling, handed down by interim investigating judge Bilal Halawi, classified the perpetrators of Slim’s murder as “unknown,” stating that there was insufficient evidence to identify the individuals responsible for the crime.
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
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
Australia Batter Smith Passes 10,000 Test Runs
Australia batter Steve Smith passed the 10,000-run mark in Test cricket as he scored a century on the first day of his side's opening match in Sri Lanka.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Thursday 17 August 2023 12:48:17
Central Bank of Lebanon Reveals It Assets
Central Bank of Lebanon has announced that, based on the handover documents between the former governor and the acting governor, conducted on August 1, 2023, using the balances as of July 31, 2023, the acting governor has commenced an audit of the accounts through relevant departments in coordination with the internal audit department of the bank.
The audit includes the examination of external liquidity accounts to determine the available balances at Banque du Liban and the corresponding external obligations.
In a circular issued by the central bank, it was revealed that Banque du Liban holds external liquidity amounting to $8.573 million US dollars, along with the market value of Eurobonds portfolio totaling $387 million US dollars as of July 31, 2023. This value does not include the assets' value in gold.
This is juxtaposed with external liabilities of Banque du Liban amounting to $1.270 million US dollars, which is required to be repaid from external liquidity when due.
