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 Strikes Hezbollah Sites Across Lebanon, Reinforces Troops Along Border
Israeli warplanes carried out a wave of airstrikes overnight and into Wednesday targeting Hezbollah sites in Beirut’s southern suburbs and across parts of southern and eastern Lebanon, as the Israeli military reiterated evacuation warnings for civilians in areas it said were being used by the group.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Residents of Rmeish Told to Expel Displaced Hezbollah Affiliates or Face Evacuation
Residents of the southern Lebanese border town of Rmeish have received repeated calls from the Israeli army instructing them not to allow any Hezbollah members to enter the village. The messages reportedly asked that the instructions be shared with all communities along the border, emphasizing that residents could remain in the area only if they refrained from hosting or protecting any Hezbollah personnel.
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Opinion
Something New Is Happening in Lebanon
Like thousands here in the Lebanese capital of Beirut, I was jolted awake just before 3 a.m. Monday morning by the unmistakable sounds of explosions resulting from Israeli air strikes. Hezbollah had launched a salvo of missiles and drones into Israel, supposedly in solidarity with the slain Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Now Israel was retaliating. Lebanon had once again been plunged into a war that had nothing to do with its national interests, by a militia group that has retained a private army and run its own foreign policy for decades.
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Few in Lebanon Will Regret Hezbollah's Eventual Demise
In the first 24 hours after Hezbollah launched rockets against northern Israel, involving Lebanon in an unnecessary war, the group’s decision provoked widespread condemnation throughout the country. Even many people within Hezbollah or among its base of supporters found it incomprehensible that the group would enter a conflict for which it was wholly unprepared.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Sports
PSV Lament Unnecessary Defeat in Champions League Clash at Juventus
PSV Eindhoven felt they should have taken more from Tuesday's Champions League away clash against Juventus where they conceded a late goal to go down 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff tie on Tuesday.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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".
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Friday 7 November 2025 09:52:00
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.
