Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Smuggling and Border Tensions Threaten Lebanon’s Fragile Economy
The aftermath of the Assad regime’s collapse in Syria has ushered in a period of profound instability, with its repercussions spilling over into Lebanon. The economic impact is particularly acute, as challenges in regulating import and export operations across the Lebanese-Syrian border exacerbate existing vulnerabilities. Instead of fostering stability, the borders have become increasingly porous, enabling smuggling activities that harm Lebanese production and ignite security tensions. A stark example of these tensions was the recent clashes between the Lebanese army and Syrians in Maaraboun, near the border.
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Israeli Violations Escalate in Southern Lebanon as UNIFIL and Lebanese Army Step Up Efforts
U.S. General Jasper Jeffers, co-chair of the International Ceasefire Monitoring Committee, toured the southern Lebanese town of Khiyam on Friday. He was joined by Brigadier General Tony Fares, commander of the Lebanese Army's 7th Brigade, and a delegation of officials.
Friday, January 3, 2025
Opinion
From Oil to Captagon: How al-Assad’s Failures Fueled Syria’s Collapse and a Grim Legacy
When Bashar al-Assad lost control of the oil-rich areas in eastern Syria, most of which came under the control of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), he turned to Iran for oil and its derivatives to enable his forces to continue fighting and to maintain services in the areas under his rule.
Saturday, January 4, 2025
In 2024, Decades Happened in Weeks. What Will Happen in 2025?
Gaza has been obliterated, Lebanon battered, Yemen bombed, Iran targeted, Hezbollah decimated, and Syria utterly transformed. Last year tore up the script and shook the region to its core. What’s next?
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Sports
Oldest Olympic Gold Medallist Keleti Dies at 103
Agnes Keleti, the world's oldest living Olympic gold medallist and a Holocaust survivor, has died at the age of 103.
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Paulo Fonseca Confirms He’s Been Fired by AC Milan with Sergio Conceicao Lined up to Replace Him
Paulo Fonseca has been fired by AC Milan, the coach confirmed in the early hours of Monday morning as he left the San Siro stadium following a 1-1 draw with Roma.
Monday, December 30, 2024
Tuesday 19 November 2019 15:50:17
'NES 2018' Announces Name, Format Changes
We would like to inform you that the ‘NES 2018’ page on social media platforms will change its name to Move4Leb-المنتدى starting November 26, 2019.
The page was concerned with campaigns of communication and active listening to Lebanese citizens’ concerns during Lebanon's May 2018 parliamentary elections.
It will now undergo some changes in the format while preserving its own goals and visions.
