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The official website of the Kataeb Party leader
Security & Justice
Israeli Official Says Lebanese Army Must Do More Before Withdrawal Can Happen
An Israeli security official said Israel does not seek a permanent military presence in Lebanon, linkinkg any future withdrawal to the Lebanese State's ability to fully assert its authority across the country.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
French Judges to Visit Beirut as Port Blast Probe Regains Momentum
The stalled investigation into the 2020 Beirut port explosion is returning to the international spotlight, as France prepares to deepen its judicial cooperation with Lebanon on the deadly blast that killed more than 220 people and devastated swathes of the capital.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Opinion
Can Lebanon’s New Central Bank Governor Break the Cycle of Economic Crisis?
As Lebanon faces up to its broken finances, neglected infrastructure and postwar reconstruction, the appointment of Karim Souaid as the new central bank governor marks an important step toward economic recovery.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Why Lebanon Must Embrace an IMF Deal
Earlier this month, a mission from the International Monetary Fund visited Lebanon, meeting the President, Prime Minister and newly appointed government to discuss potential support. The new administration in Beirut has shown a keen interest in renegotiating a deal to essentially update the staff-level agreement reached with the IMF in April 2022.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Sports
First Place on the Line in Madrid Derby as Real and Atletico Squabble Over Refereeing
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet in their second derby of the season with the Liga lead on the line and the focus on refereeing. Real Madrid has spent the days ahead of Saturday’s match complaining of mistakes against the club.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Zhou Guanyu Joins Ferrari as a Reserve Driver for 2025 F1 Season
The first Chinese driver in Formula 1, Zhou Guanyu, is heading back to Ferrari as one of its reserve drivers for the 2025 season.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Thursday 5 September 2024 13:38:33
Investigative Judge Begins Review of Case Against Former BDL Governor Riad Salameh
The acting First Investigative Judge in Beirut, Bilal Halawi, has officially received the case file of former Banque du Liban (BDL) Governor Riad Salameh on Thursday and has begun reviewing it.
A hearing session for Salameh is expected to be scheduled for next week.
This development follows the indictment of Financial Prosecutor Ali Ibrahim, who charged Salameh with crimes including embezzlement, theft of public funds, forgery, and illicit enrichment.