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Security & Justice
State Action Signals Change in Tackling Longstanding Illegal Land Grabs in Jbeil District
For years, the serene villages of Jbeil's highlands have been far from peaceful. Ghabat, a Maronite village nestled between the predominantly Shiite towns of Afqa and Lassa, has become a focal point of growing tensions due to territorial disputes.
Friday, December 20, 2024
Mawlawi Ensures Strict Monitoring for Wanted Syrian Regime Figures at Beirut Airport
Caretaker Minister of Interior, Bassam Mawlawi, conducted an inspection tour of Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut to review the security arrangements and measures implemented by the Airport Security Apparatus ahead of the holiday season.
Thursday, December 19, 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
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Quad Leaders Stress ‘Utmost Importance’ of Preserving Lebanon’s Stability
The Leaders of Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, and France on Thursday underlined the utmost importance of preserving the stability of Lebanon, reiterating their determination to combine their efforts in supporting de-escalation on the Blue Line consistent with UNSCR 1701.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the French Presidency on the sidelines of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, the four leaders called on all parties to exert maximum restraint to avoid further regional escalation.
The quad leaders also reaffirmed their full support for the “comprehensive” Gaza ceasefire deal outlined by U.S. President Joe Biden, calling on Hamas to accept this proposal that should be implemented “without further delay”. The Leaders stressed their determination to continue working together in support of the U.S. deal in order to forge peace and stability in the region.
The four Heads of State and Government reiterated their commitment to a negotiated two-state solution, saying that it remains the only viable solution to respond to the legitimate aspirations of the two peoples for peace and security.
They also reaffirmed their support for the Palestinian Authority, outlining the need to restore legitimate Palestinian governance in Gaza while safeguarding Israel’s security.
