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The official website of the Kataeb Party leader
Security & Justice
Lebanon Recovers $6.5 Million after Uncovering Port Fee Evasion
Lebanon’s State Security agency said it uncovered maritime companies that had evaded fees owed to the Port of Beirut, resulting in the recovery of $6.5 million for the State treasury.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
European Aviation Agency Extends Warning Over Lebanese Airspace
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has extended its warning over Lebanese airspace until Nov. 16, 2026, maintaining the existing risk level and recommendations amid continued regional tensions.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Opinion
Hezbollah’s Surrender of Ali Al Taher Has Cost It Legitimacy in Lebanon
On September 4, Israel announced that it had gained effective control of Ali Al Taher ridge, which overlooks the southern Lebanese town of Nabatiyeh. This came as a surprise, since many observers had expected a major battle for control of the heights, which housed an extensive tunnel network and allegedly an operational command centre for Hezbollah.
Monday, September 21, 2026
Countering Hezbollah’s Reconstruction Politics and the Council for South Lebanon
In recent weeks, U.S. policy toward Lebanon has been narrowly focused on the process of disarming Iran-backed Hezbollah, as called for in the June trilateral framework agreement. Less attention has been paid to postwar reconstruction, another critical element of the agreement. Early indications suggest that Beirut’s current approach to this undertaking could wind up strengthening rather than marginalizing Hezbollah, since the government is apparently relying on the Council for South Lebanon (CSL)—an institution closely associated with Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, the head of the Amal Party and Hezbollah’s chief political ally—to manage much of the process.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Sports
Sagesse Reaches FIBA WASL FINAL 8 to Face Al Riyadi
Hekmeh Beirut secured a spot in the final of the West Asia Super League "WASL" Final 8 after defeating Kuwait SC 87-74 in the semifinals, setting up a purely Lebanese showdown with Al Riyadi Beirut for the title.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
FIFA Not 'Selling Football', Will Proceed with Consultation Process Over Stake Sale
FIFA said on Friday it would push ahead with consultations on a plan to bring private investment into the World Cup despite European football threatening a boycott and other regional confederations rebuking the global soccer body's plans.
Friday, July 31, 2026
Saturday 5 November 2022 15:42:08
Lebanese Basketball Legend Fadi El Khatib Is Officially Returning To Sagesse
The Lebanese basketball legend Fadi El Khatib is officially returning to the Sagesse Sports Club.
“Today, history is rewritten. The legend of Lebanese basketball and Sagesse Sports Club Fadi el Khatib returns to his first home,” said the sports club via its Instagram page.
42-year-old Fadi El Khatib, nicknamed “the Lebanese Tiger,” is a professional basketball player who retired from the Lebanese national team in 2020 after 23 years of playing.
He was one of the main reasons for Sagesse’s rise in the West Asian club basketball during the late 1990s.