Source: Kataeb.org
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The Lebanese Army Command announced that the army is continuing its deployment in the South Litani region in coordination with the Quintet Committee overseeing the ceasefire agreement (Mechanism), despite ongoing Israeli violations, including gunfire aimed at the army and civilians during the deployment, as well as two recent airstrikes on the Nabatieh area.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Lebanon is an exhausted nation — but also cautiously optimistic. After a presidential vacuum of two years, the parliament elected armed forces commander Joseph Aoun as the country’s 14th President. President Aoun’s exceptional track record as a military leader during an extraordinary period in Lebanon’s history has won him the confidence of the international community and rallied the Lebanese people around him. His presidency, and the subsequent nomination of the reputable academic, diplomat and international judge Nawaf Salam as prime minister, has sparked hope that Lebanon might finally be on path to development and prosperity.
Sunday, January 26, 2025
Lebanon stands at a crossroads. The country faces an unprecedented series of compounded crises that have shaken its very foundation: a devastating economic collapse that has eroded the value of the Lebanese pound by over 95 percent, a crippling banking crisis that has locked depositors out of their savings, and the lingering effects of a destructive war with Israel. This “perfect storm” has plunged Lebanon into a profound social and economic crisis characterized by soaring poverty, unemployment, and the breakdown of essential services.
Friday, January 24, 2025
Novak Djokovic’s quest for a record 25th grand slam title has been cut short at the Australian Open after he stunningly retired from his semifinal match due to a left leg injury.
Friday, January 24, 2025
Kyle Walker is set to move from Manchester City to Milan after the two clubs agreed terms, sources have told ESPN.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Thursday 7 December 2023 16:04:03
Lebanese Information Branch has arrested two of the most dangerous gangs involved in stealing electrical wires from the public network in Mount Lebanon and seized a quantity of stolen goods.
The operation was carried out in response to multiple complaints from citizens about the thefts targeting electrical wires in various Lebanese regions.
The identified members of the gangs, consisting of six Syrians, were wanted for theft crimes.
Special forces conducted operations and raids in multiple locations, resulting in the arrest of the suspects and the confiscation of four vehicles used in the crimes.