Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Nassar Vows to Shield Judiciary from Political Meddling, Promises Merit-Based Appointments
Justice Minister Adel Nassar vowed to shield Lebanon’s judiciary from political interference, insisting that judicial appointments will be based strictly on merit and that court proceedings will remain free from external pressure. In an exclusive interview with Al Modon, Nassar addressed some of the country’s most pressing legal challenges, including the stalled investigation into the Beirut port explosion, Lebanon’s prison crisis, and the fate of Syrian detainees.
Monday, March 31, 2025
Authorities Conduct Forensic Tests on Rocket Fire Suspects
Lebanese authorities are conducting forensic fingerprint and DNA testing on three individuals suspected of involvement in the recent rocket fire from southern Lebanon into northern Israel, LBCI reported on Monday.
Monday, March 31, 2025
Opinion
Hezbollah Must Not Be Allowed to Destroy Lebanon
The clashes that took place on the border between Syria and Lebanon this week were not the first of their kind. But the announcement of a ceasefire between the two countries following two days of deadly cross-border clashes had a different tone to it. Historically, the Lebanese Armed Forces have rarely shelled Syrian positions directly, even less those of the Syrian army. This time, the clashes were direct.
Friday, March 21, 2025
Moving Past “Wait and See” in South Lebanon: The U.S.-French Role
On March 11, U.S. deputy special envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus announced that the United States will be “bringing together Lebanon and Israel for talks aimed at diplomatically resolving several outstanding issues,” with various “working groups” focused on addressing “the release of Lebanese prisoners, the remaining disputed points along the Blue Line and the remaining 5 points where Israeli forces are still deployed.” This statement followed the sixth military-to-military meeting at the UN peacekeeping headquarters in Naqoura, which brought together Israel, Lebanon, the United States, and France.
Thursday, March 20, 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
Tuesday 5 November 2024 14:07:04
Israel Withdraws Brigades from Southern Lebanon for Military Training
The Israeli army has started withdrawing several brigades from southern Lebanon as part of a "reactivation training" plan, with operations expected to continue for several weeks, Israeli news outlet Ynet reported.
The decision to pull back troops appears to be a strategic move, as military officials reassess the situation on the ground. The Israeli army is reportedly conducting these training exercises to prepare for potential future operations, signaling a readiness to respond to developments in the region.
In parallel, Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon are set to persist for the coming weeks as military leaders await instructions from political authorities on whether a ceasefire will be reached soon.
