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The official website of the Kataeb Party leader
Security & Justice
Lebanese Army Deploys South as Israel Withdraws from Border Villages
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
Lebanon Health Minister Says Israel-Hezbollah War Death Toll at 4,047
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
Opinion
How to Make the Ceasefire in Lebanon Stick
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
Lebanon and Israel's Many Problems this Ceasefire Alone Won't Solve
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
Sports
Ronaldinho Nets Free Kick in Barcelona-Real Madrid Legends Game
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
Liverpool Star Showed True Colours with Message to Real Madrid Ace After Mo Salah Incident
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
Wednesday 5 February 2020 10:29:34
The Daily Star Temporarily Suspends Print Edition
Lebanon’s English-language newspaper The Daily Star regrets to announce the temporary suspension of its print edition due to the financial challenges facing the Lebanese press which have been exacerbated by the deterioration of the economic situation in the country.
The Daily Star’s website - http://www.dailystar.com.lb - and social media platforms will remain operational, and as usual will continue to offer first-rate news coverage and content from Lebanon, the Middle East and beyond.
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