Source: Asharq Al-Awsat
Security & Justice
Lebanon Receives Interpol Warrant for Syrian Regime's Air Force Intelligence Chief
Lebanon has received an Interpol warrant issued by the United States for the arrest of Jamil Hassan, the former chief of Syria’s Air Force Intelligence Directorate. Judicial sources told Al Arabiya/Al Hadath that the warrant was handed over to Lebanon’s Public Prosecutor, Judge Jamal Al-Hajjar, on Thursday. The judge promptly disseminated it to all relevant security agencies.
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Lebanon’s Border Villages Face Renewed Devastation Amid Israeli Withdrawal
The Israeli army withdrew from the southern Lebanese village of Bani Hayyan on Friday morning, two days after entering the area in the Marjayoun district. According to local reports, Israeli forces demolished multiple homes as they retreated.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Opinion
Lebanon After the Assads
The United States has important equities in Lebanon, including a desire for a generally friendly government’s economic and political stability; security cooperation; long-standing relations with the large Christian community in Lebanon and Lebanese diaspora in the United States; and ultimately peace between Israel and Lebanon within a broader regional settlement. Achieving these objectives will require navigating a tumultuous period in the country’s history following a war between Hezbollah and Israel that has devastated a large part of the country, exacerbating Lebanon’s already challenging economic conditions. But perhaps the most important dynamic will be how a likely Sunni-dominated state of uncertain composition in Syria will differ in its intentions toward Lebanon from the previous Alawite-led minoritarian Assad regime.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Europe’s Syrian Dilemma
The news of the sudden and unexpected demise of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has met a mixed response in Europe. The jubilation that a murderous dictator and close ally of Russia and Iran has fallen is not just good for the Syrian people but serves as a morale booster for Eastern Europeans wondering whether Russia can be defeated
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo Unveils New Private Jet Worth $73 Million
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the richest global athletes, has unveiled his upgraded private jet reportedly worth $73 million. With its top-notch design, exceptional speed and range of 7500 nautical miles, the Gulfstream G650 is among the fastest jets in the world.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Guardiola Accepts Man City May Need to Sign More Players to Cope with Schedule
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes he will need a bigger squad to handle soccer’s ever-expanding fixture schedule.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Monday 26 February 2024 10:17:58
Palestinian Government to Submit Resignation after Meeting on Monday
The Palestinian government is expected to submit its resignation on Monday after holding its weekly meeting.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is expected to nominate Mohammed Mustafa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Palestine Investment Fund, to form a new cabinet, but will leave it to the factions to agree on a candidate, revealed a source.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh had said two weeks ago that the resignation will be submitted “if there were plans to form a new government.”
Palestinian factions and officials were holding intense talks ahead of a meeting they are set to attend in Moscow on Monday.
Abbas is also holding consultations with Arab leaders. He last met with Jordanian King Abdullah II ahead of touring other Arab countries.
Informed sources had said that Abbas was planning to form a new government as soon as the war on Gaza is over.
Its main goal will be to secure Gaza and oversee its reconstruction.
The new government will be formed of experts (technocrats), not politicians.
Mustafa was born in Palestine in 1954. He served in several senior political and economic positions in various Arab and international economic institutions. He also oversaw the launch and management of several local and regional investment funds and companies.
