Source: Kataeb.org
The six-seat quota is part of the current electoral law, which was enacted in 2017. The upcoming parliamentary elections, scheduled for May, was expected to be the first to implement this provision.
Security & Justice
Israel Launches New Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon After Evacuation Orders
The Israeli military carried out a new wave of airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday, hours after ordering residents in several villages to evacuate, in what it described as a campaign targeting Hezbollah positions.
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Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Site in Southern Lebanon
Israeli warplanes carried out more than three airstrikes on Thursday in the area between the towns of Tura, Abbasiyah, and Maarkeh in southern Lebanon, with the explosions reportedly heard across the region.
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Opinion
For Lebanon to Move Forward, Hezbollah Must Be Disarmed
An unusual incident took place recently between the Israeli army and UNIFIL, the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon. UNIFIL shot down an IDF drone, saying that it displayed aggressive behavior. This followed Israel’s stepping up of targeted strikes in Lebanon in an effort to increase military and political pressure on the country, the main goal being the disarmament of Hezbollah. Following the last intense round of strikes, which decapitated the Iranian proxy, Hezbollah’s disarmament was highlighted when hostilities stopped in November 2024, and Israel is now losing patience.
Friday, October 31, 2025
Diaspora Voting Could Help Break Hezbollah’s Grip on Lebanon
Lebanon today stands at a turning point in its history. After years of economic collapse, political paralysis and the corrosive dominance of the Iranian-backed party and armed paramilitary group Hezbollah, the country faces a stark choice: Seize the chance to reclaim its sovereignty and democratic promise or remain hostage to Hezbollah’s weapons and Iran’s influence.
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Sports
Man City's 115 Charges Outcome 'in a Month' - Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club expects to learn the outcome of the hearing into its 115 charges of alleged Premier League financial rule breaches "in one month".
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Marcelo, Ex-Real Madrid and Brazil Captain, Retires from Football
Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Marcelo has announced his retirement from football, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden career that included five UEFA Champions League triumphs.
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Government Approves Bill Allowing Expats to Vote for All 128 MPs, Extends Registration Deadline
The Lebanese government voted on Thursday to send an urgent draft law to Parliament that would temporarily suspend Article 112 of the electoral law for one time only. The measure would allow Lebanese expatriates to vote for all 128 members of Parliament in the 2026 elections, rather than being limited to six designated seats.
The decision passed with 17 votes in favor and was opposed only by the four Shiite ministers and Fadi Makki.
In addition, the Cabinet approved the cancellation of magnetic voter cards and the establishment of large polling centers to make it easier for expatriates to cast their ballots. The online registration deadline for non-residents was also extended to December 31.
The parliament is now required to discuss the government’s bill after Speaker Nabih Berri had previously refused to include the fast-track amendments to the electoral law on the parliamentary agenda.
