Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Relative Calm Returns to South Lebanon as Israel Weighs Limited Pullback
A fragile calm settled over southern Lebanon on Monday, amid reports of possible Israeli troop redeployments and renewed diplomatic efforts ahead of a new round of U.S.-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel expected in Washington later this week.
Monday, June 22, 2026
U.S. Official: Israel, Hezbollah Agree to Ceasefire in Lebanon
Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire beginning at 4 p.m. (1300 GMT) on Friday, a U.S. official said, after an escalation in hostilities in Lebanon sorely tested the U.S.-Iranian interim deal to end the wider Middle East conflict.
Friday, June 19, 2026
Opinion
Lebanon’s Sixty Days to Choose Statehood
The latest agreement between the United States and Iran has produced the predictable wave of Lebanese illusions. Some have rushed to declare that the war is over. Others have convinced themselves that the next sixty days will somehow produce a miracle: Hezbollah will accept the logic of the state, Iran will abandon its Lebanese military investment, Israel will withdraw, and Lebanon will wake up to a new dawn of reconstruction, stability, and sovereignty.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
The ‘Great Settlement’: Trump’s Financial Heist, Iran’s Strategic Heist
Donald Trump delayed when decisive action was required. He retreated from pressure points that gave Washington leverage. He weakened American bargaining power before securing American objectives. He personalized one of the most consequential confrontations in the Middle East and transformed it into a succession of contradictory declarations, shifting positions, and improvised negotiations.
Tuesday, June 16, 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
Sunday 3 December 2023 12:38:40
Mikati Meets with France's Macron in Dubai
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Dubai while he participated in the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change - COP 28.
However, they discussed the situation in Gaza and southern Lebanon during their meeting.
In addition, they also tackled the results of the visit of President Macron's envoy to Lebanon, Jean-Yves Le Drian, and the talks he held with officials and leaders.
