Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
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Lebanon’s army chief, General Joseph Aoun, detailed to Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati how Israeli forces likely exploited gaps in the country's coastal radar system during the recent raid carried out in Batroun. The briefing comes as Lebanese officials seek answers on how Israel’s elite Shayetet 13 unit carried out the landing undetected.
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Opinion
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“Large numbers of people continue to flee their homes every day, as Israel’s military operations in Lebanon have been going on unabated.” These disturbing words could be from almost any news report about Israel’s invasion of its northern neighbour over the past month. However, they can be found in a report by the Norwegian Refugee Council’s Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre issued on July 27, 2006.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
A Future Without Hezbollah
At the end of September, when Israel’s campaign to destroy Hezbollah was reaching its height, I met one of the group’s supporters in a seaside café in western Beirut. He was a middle-aged man with a thin white beard and the spent look of someone who had not slept for days. He was an academic of sorts, not a fighter, but his ties to Hezbollah were deep and long-standing.
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Sports
Tottenham Forward Son Heung-min Crowned Asia’s International Player of the Year
Tottenham forward Son Heung-min was crowned as Asia’s International Player of the Year for the fourth time by the Asian Football Confederation at its annual awards ceremony Tuesday.
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Real Madrid Launch Investigation into Racist Insults After El Clasico Defeat
Real Madrid has launched an investigation into racist insults directed at players during Saturday’s 4-0 home loss to Barcelona in LaLiga, it said on Sunday.
Monday, October 28, 2024
Wednesday 13 March 2024 13:28:05
Mikati: Beirut Port Reconstruction National, Economic Priority; Investigation into Port Explosion Will Resume for Justice
Caretaker Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, on Wednesday delivered a speech during the announcement of the presentation of Beirut Port’s reconstruction and development plan.
Mikati began by commemorating the souls of the victims of Beirut Port explosion, expressing hope for God's mercy upon them and solace for their families.
The PM then highlighted the significance of the meeting amid challenging times for Lebanon, under the continuous Israeli aggression.
“The plan, prepared and completed by the French government, aims to revitalize the vital facility to support the Lebanese economy and its recovery,” Mikati said.
Acknowledging France's unwavering support for Lebanon, the PM emphasized the historical and strong ties between the two nations. He praised France's consistent support across various sectors, considering it crucial as France represents the heart of the international community, comprising our Arab brothers and friends worldwide.
Mikati further recalled French President Emmanuel Macron's solidarity visit to Beirut and the port shortly after the devastating explosion in August 2020 and a subsequent visit in early September 2021.
Regarding the reconstruction efforts, Mikati assured that the project, supported by France, would swiftly proceed to implementation, either through external contributions or port revenues. He expressed optimism about its realization, emphasizing the importance of resuming the investigation into the port explosion to ensure justice.
Highlighting the national and economic priority of revitalizing and rebuilding Beirut Port, Mikati underscored its significance as a vital artery on the Mediterranean and into the Arab world.
He pledged to keep Beirut Port a beacon for the country, fostering collaboration with other Lebanese ports.
Mikati extended gratitude to the port management for their diligence in development efforts and revenue generation. He also thanked the Minister of Public Works for his dedication to the project's success, expressing hope for its imminent execution. Lastly, he expressed appreciation to France for its continued interest in Lebanon's welfare.
