Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Lebanese Army Assesses Risks in Pilot Zones for Civilians’ Return
Lebanon’s judiciary is studying legal and procedural steps that would allow the army to search private property without obstruction, after troops entered the first pilot area in the southern village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh.
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Lebanon Prepares Legal Framework for Army Weapons Searches in First Pilot Zone
With Israeli forces withdrawing from the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh and the Lebanese Army deploying inside the area, attention is now shifting to the next stage of the process: allowing State forces to enter homes and private properties to search for weapons and military infrastructure.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Opinion
As Its Support in Lebanon Wanes, Hezbollah Faces a Difficult Decision About Its Future
Hamas announced this month it would dissolve its government in Gaza to transfer control to a US-backed Palestinian committee. This was one of the mandates of the US-brokered peace deal between Israel and Hamas last year.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Don't Condemn Lebanon to Repeat Its Past
This week’s conclusion in Rome of a sixth round of US-brokered talks between Lebanon and Israel has given observers some idea of the framework that is being presented as a pathway to de-escalation. Lebanese security and political officials told The National on Wednesday that military delegations will meet in the coming days to set a timetable for establishing two pilot zones in south Lebanon from which the Israeli military will eventually withdraw.
Friday, July 17, 2026
Sports
Portugal beats Spain to win Nations League
Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Alcaraz Wins Roland Garros, Completing Historic Comeback from Two Sets Down
Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Monday, June 9, 2025
Friday 31 May 2019 13:35:46
Pompeo Hopes Germany Would Follow UK's Lead on Hezbollah
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday hoped that Germany would follow in the United Kingdom’s footsteps in banning Hezbollah.
The UK labeled Hezbollah in its entirety as a “terrorist organization” on February 2019, saying that the decision was taken on the basis that it is no longer tenable to distinguish between the military and political wings of the group.
Pompeo made the statement during a state visit to Germany as part of a four-nation European tour.