Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Smuggling and Border Tensions Threaten Lebanon’s Fragile Economy
The aftermath of the Assad regime’s collapse in Syria has ushered in a period of profound instability, with its repercussions spilling over into Lebanon. The economic impact is particularly acute, as challenges in regulating import and export operations across the Lebanese-Syrian border exacerbate existing vulnerabilities. Instead of fostering stability, the borders have become increasingly porous, enabling smuggling activities that harm Lebanese production and ignite security tensions. A stark example of these tensions was the recent clashes between the Lebanese army and Syrians in Maaraboun, near the border.
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Israeli Violations Escalate in Southern Lebanon as UNIFIL and Lebanese Army Step Up Efforts
U.S. General Jasper Jeffers, co-chair of the International Ceasefire Monitoring Committee, toured the southern Lebanese town of Khiyam on Friday. He was joined by Brigadier General Tony Fares, commander of the Lebanese Army's 7th Brigade, and a delegation of officials.
Friday, January 3, 2025
Opinion
In 2024, Decades Happened in Weeks. What Will Happen in 2025?
Gaza has been obliterated, Lebanon battered, Yemen bombed, Iran targeted, Hezbollah decimated, and Syria utterly transformed. Last year tore up the script and shook the region to its core. What’s next?
Thursday, January 2, 2025
What Does a Possible Pax Americana Mean for Lebanon in 2025?
Lebanon may not be the centre of attention for many countries in the Middle East or internationally these days, despite the recent conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. However, it will be at the heart of the geopolitical changes that have swept throughout the Levant. Whatever happens regionally – polarisation, conflict or reconciliation – tends to be reflected in Lebanon in a concentrated way.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Sports
Oldest Olympic Gold Medallist Keleti Dies at 103
Agnes Keleti, the world's oldest living Olympic gold medallist and a Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 103.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Paulo Fonseca Confirms He’s Been Fired by AC Milan with Sergio Conceicao Lined up to Replace Him
Paulo Fonseca has been fired by AC Milan, the coach confirmed in the early hours of Monday morning as he left the San Siro stadium following a 1-1 draw with Roma.
Monday, December 30, 2024
Tuesday 7 January 2025 10:32:40
Hochstein Meets Opposition and Independent MPs
The U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein met with a group of opposition and independent MPs this morning at the residence of Head of the National Dialogue Party MP Fouad Makhzoumi
The meeting was attended by U.S. Ambassador Lisa Johnson.
