Source: The Daily Star
Security & Justice
Lebanese Army and Israel: Washington Keeps Tensions in Check Through Coordination, Talks
Dozens of Israeli attacks have targeted Lebanese army units deployed in the south over the past three years, with friction at times between the two armies.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Heikal discusses with U.S. Congress members the updates and challenges facing the army
Army Commander General Rudolf Heikal received U.S. Congress members Darin LaHood and Josh Gottheimer along with an accompanying delegation in his office in Yarzeh, where the latest updates and developments in Lebanon and the region were presented, and ways to overcome the difficulties and challenges facing the army in carrying out its assigned missions were discussed, as well as the missions being carried out by the army across Lebanese territory.
Wednesday, September 30, 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 July 2021 17:50:26
Lebanon Confirms First 3 Cases of COVID-19 Delta Variant
Lebanon has confirmed its first cases of COVID-19 Delta variant, caretaker Health Minister Hamad Hasan said Friday.
The state-run National News Agency quoted Hasan as saying three cases of the Delta variant have been confirmed but gave no further details. Hasan urged residents to vaccinate "because it is the only protection, in addition to preventive measures."
Studies released in Britain last month showed the Delta variant doubled the risk of hospitalization, but that two doses of vaccine provided strong protection.
