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Security & Justice
Israel Steps up Provocations in Southern Lebanon
Israel has escalated its provocations against both the Lebanese government and Hezbollah, targeting the southern town of Nabatieh, intensifying aerial activity, deploying drones over Beirut, and detaining Lebanese citizens.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Lebanese Judiciary Targets Central Bank Officials in $140 Billion Lawsuit
Lebanon’s judiciary has filed a lawsuit against former and current high-ranking employees of the country’s central bank, holding them accountable for their role in the worst financial collapse in decades. The case, led by Judge Helena Iskandar, accuses former governor Riad Salameh, acting governor Wassim Mansouri, and members of the central bank’s board of negligence, abuse of power, and mismanagement that contributed to the national currency’s dramatic downfall.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Opinion
Hezbollah Tries a Comeback
If one line explained what happened on Sunday in Lebanon, when Israeli soldiers killed 21 Lebanese civilians returning to their villages in addition to a Lebanese army soldier, it came from Hassan Fadlallah, a Hezbollah parliamentarian. Fadlallah declared, “The equation of the army, the people, and the resistance is consolidated today. The resistance fought here until the last day, the people opened the way for the Lebanese army, and together we liberated Aita al-Shaab. This historical equation is cemented by the blood of our martyrs and the determination of our people.”
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Rebuilding Lebanon: A Momentous Opportunity for Institutions to Deliver
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
Sports
Novak Djokovic Retires from Australian Open Semifinal Due to Injury
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 to Join AC Milan on Loan from Manchester City - Sources
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
Friday 31 January 2025 09:52:09
Israel Targets Hezbollah Sites in Lebanon, Accuses Group of Ceasefire Breach
The Israeli military said on Friday it struck several Hezbollah targets overnight in the Bekaa Valley and along the Syrian-Lebanese border.
The army said the targets include a facility used for underground weapons development and another associated with the smuggling of arms into Lebanon.
On Thursday, Israel said it intercepted a surveillance drone launched by Hezbollah calling it "a breach of the ceasefire agreement" between Israel and Lebanon.
Hezbollah and Israel reached a ceasefire in late November, ending a deadly conflict that began with the Gaza war in 2023. The U.S. confirmed on Sunday that the agreement, which includes a 60-day period for Israeli troop withdrawal, will remain in effect until Feb. 18, extending the original Jan. 26 deadline.
