Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Security Forces Arrest Suspect in Killing of Priest in Jbeil
Lebanese security forces have arrested a suspect in the killing of Father Samir Daou in Jbeil, with an investigation underway under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities, local broadcaster MTV reported.
Friday, October 30, 2026
Hezbollah Rebuilds Military Capabilities in Bekaa to Prepare for Potential Iran Conflict, Sources Say
Hezbollah is rebuilding its military capabilities in Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley while preparing to support Iran in the event of renewed U.S. or Israeli attacks, according to Lebanese military sources and political analysts cited by Erem News, who say the group’s apparent restraint in southern Lebanon may be part of a broader strategy directed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Opinion
How Hezbollah Is Preventing Its Disarmament, Again
Hezbollah supporters blocked roads in Beirut and protested the Lebanese government’s attempts to assert sovereignty on October 16 and 17, after a series of government internal security raids compromised Hezbollah’s weapons smuggling, illicit finance, and de facto statelets within Lebanon. Hezbollah officials expressed fury at the government’s unannounced and entirely legitimate police action, and began threatening Lebanon’s government and population with civil conflict if the government continued to challenge Hezbollah’s criminal and terrorist activities on October 19. The Lebanese government responded with measures that Hezbollah officials likely did not expect, including major military deployments to the Hezbollah stronghold in Dahieh, Beirut’s southern suburbs. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s recent statements of resolve to restore the rule of law contrast entirely with Hezbollah’s desired effect, which is to freeze the government into inaction using credible threats of violent unrest.
Friday, October 23, 2026
On Lebanon's Problem Being More Complicated Than It May Seem
Those calling for Hezbollah's disarmament, and for peace that ends the wars with Israel, rest their position on premises that are difficult to ignore.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Sports
Mohamed Salah Reveals First Photo of His Newborn Son, Lil
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, captain of the Egyptian national team and Trabzonspor striker, has revealed for the first time a photo of his newborn son, Lil, in a family appearance that received wide interaction from his followers.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Sagesse Reaches FIBA WASL FINAL 8 to Face Al Riyadi
Hekmeh Beirut secured a spot in the final of the West Asia Super League "WASL" Final 8 after defeating Kuwait SC 87-74 in the semifinals, setting up a purely Lebanese showdown with Al Riyadi Beirut for the title.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Tuesday 3 November 2026 09:34:35
Dispute Over Street Name Exposes Hezbollah-Amal Rift
Tensions between Hezbollah and its longtime political ally, the Amal Movement, have resurfaced in southern Lebanon following a dispute over the naming of a main street in a village in the Tyre district, highlighting persistent competition between the two Shiite groups over local influence and control of public institutions.
According to a report published by the Alma Research and Education Center, Amal representatives on the municipal council of Hallousiyah threatened to resign after disagreements with Hezbollah-affiliated council members over the proposed name of the village's main street.
The dispute, reported on Oct. 27, centers on a proposal by Amal representatives to name the street jointly after Musa al-Sadr, the founder of the Amal Movement, and Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's former leader. Hezbollah representatives, however, insisted that the street be named solely in Nasrallah's honor.
Amal members opposed putting the proposal to a vote, calling instead for a consensus-based decision. They also accused the council chairman of undermining the partnership between the two groups and turning the municipal body into an instrument of partisan interests.
The disagreement carries an additional historical dimension. Before Hezbollah was established, Nasrallah was influenced by al-Sadr's political and religious thinking and admired him. He joined the Amal Movement in his youth.
The latest confrontation is not the first sign of friction between the two groups in Hallousiyah. In January 2021, five Amal-affiliated municipal council members, including the deputy chairman, boycotted council meetings for more than three months.
One of the main grievances behind that boycott was the display of the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Organization's emblem on an ambulance registered as municipal property. Amal representatives demanded that the emblem be removed, arguing that public assets should not be used to advance the interests of a particular political faction.
The recurring disputes reflect a broader competition between Hezbollah and Amal over political influence, resources and their respective positions within Lebanon's Shiite community.
