Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
Lebanon Closes Northern Border Crossings Following Israeli Airstrikes
Lebanon's General Directorate of General Security announced the closure of its northern land border crossings following a series of repeated Israeli airstrikes that have targeted these areas. The move aims to prioritize the safety of travelers and individuals crossing into Lebanon.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Israeli Strikes Hit Hezbollah Weapon Routes on Lebanon-Syria Border
Israeli fighter jets conducted airstrikes overnight on several border crossings and land routes between Lebanon and Syria, targeting what the military described as key corridors used to transfer weapons to Hezbollah.
Friday, December 6, 2024
Opinion
How to Make the Ceasefire in Lebanon Stick
If peace is more than the mere absence of war, then a true ceasefire must be more than just a pause in the fighting. The truce agreed to a week ago between Israel and Hezbollah contained several vital elements that held out the promise of longer-term stability. Among these were Lebanese troops replacing Hezbollah fighters as the main armed force in the country’s south, and steps to elect a president within 60 days. Ceasefire breaches by Israel and Hezbollah are now jeopardising these important aims.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Lebanon and Israel's Many Problems this Ceasefire Alone Won't Solve
This past week, Israeli, Lebanese and American leaders were busy patting themselves on the back announcing the completion of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement. The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, crowed about Israel being victorious and now the unquestioned dominant force throughout the Middle East. Hezbollah declared a “divine victory” greater than the one they achieved in 2006. Meanwhile, US leaders were congratulating themselves for their leadership in a settlement they hoped would “advance broader peace and prosperity in the region
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Sports
Ronaldinho Nets Free Kick in Barcelona-Real Madrid Legends Game
Brazil great Ronaldinho showed he has still got it when he scored a brilliant free-kick for Barcelona in Thursday's El Clasico Legends match against Real Madrid.
Friday, November 29, 2024
Liverpool Star Showed True Colours with Message to Real Madrid Ace After Mo Salah Incident
Harvey Elliott once refused an opportunity to meet ex-Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos, out of respect for Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Wednesday 27 November 2024 17:06:22
Israeli Army Announces Curfew for South Lebanon Residents Moving South of Litani River
The Israeli army’s Arabic language spokesperson on Wednesday warned southern Lebanon residents against moving south of the Litani River between 1700 local time (1500 GMT) and 0700 am (0500 GMT), noting that Israeli forces were still present in the area.