Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Lebanon Judiciary Faces Legal Test Over Implementation of General Amnesty Law
Lebanon’s judiciary has begun preparing to implement a new general amnesty law even as a challenge to the legislation remains before the Constitutional Council, setting the stage for a potentially complex legal process involving thousands of prisoners and detainees.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
State Security Arrests Two Suspects Over Alleged Drug Promotion Among Minors
Lebanon’s State Security Directorate said Friday that it had arrested two Lebanese men suspected of promoting drugs, particularly among minors, and seized a large quantity of Captagon pills and hashish in their possession.
Friday, October 2, 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 18 May 2019 12:26:15
Labor Unions Suspend Membership Following Asmar's Insulting Comments
Following the uproar that the insulting comments made by the head of the General Confederation of Lebanese Workers, Bechara Asmar, against late Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir have caused, reactions started to escalate as several labor unions suspended its membership in the confederation.
Head of the Independent Syndical Union, Georges al-Alam, announced that ten unions are suspending their membership to protest the brazen offence and to pressure the resignation of Asmar.
Asmar has been summoned for interrogation, LBCI channel reported.
