Source: Reuters
The official website of the Kataeb Party leader
Tensions remain high on Lebanon's southern border, with Israel continuing to violate the ceasefire daily. Efforts are underway, both within Lebanon and internationally, to prevent another war.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Lebanese Health Minister Firass Abiad on Wednesday said the toll in more than a year of war between Israel and Hezbollah had reached 4,047 dead, most of them since September.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
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
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
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
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
Monday 24 January 2022 17:55:11
Lebanon’s leading Druze politician said on Monday Saad al-Hariri’s decision not to run in a forthcoming parliamentary election and suspend his role in political life “means a free hand for Hezbollah and the Iranians.”
Walid Jumblatt told Reuters that he was very saddened by the decision of Hariri, Lebanon’s leading Sunni Muslim politician: “We’re losing a pillar of independence and moderation.”
The official website of the Kataeb Party leader