Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Photos - Army Thwarts Smuggling Operation of Approximately 245 kg of Highly Explosive TNT and 4 Explosive Devices from Syrian Territory into Lebanon
On 1/10/2026, as a result of monitoring operations at the northern and eastern borders, a unit of the army seized approximately 245 kg of highly explosive TNT, 4 explosive devices, and 8 detonators, in addition to electric wires for detonators, while they were being smuggled from Syrian territory into Lebanon. The smugglers fled towards Syrian territory as soon as an army patrol arrived at the scene.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
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
Opinion
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
Seven Years After Crisis, Lebanon's Banks Struggle to Survive
Seven years after Lebanon's financial collapse, its banks are still operating, but they are shadows of a once-flourishing sector that turned the country into a regional banking hub and are struggling to survive the ongoing crisis and rebuild.
Tuesday, September 8, 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
Friday 2 October 2026 09:14:32
Lebanon Cuts Gasoline Prices by Up to 8,000 LBP, Diesel by 30,000
Lebanon has issued a new fuel price table, with gasoline and diesel prices falling while the price of cooking gas remained unchanged.
The new prices are:
-
95-octane gasoline: 2,837,000 Lebanese pounds, down 7,000 pounds
-
98-octane gasoline: 2,854,000 Lebanese pounds, down 8,000 pounds
-
Diesel: 2,726,000 Lebanese pounds, down 30,000 pounds
-
Gas: 1,333,000 Lebanese pounds, unchanged