Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Lebanon to Hand Over an Assad-Era General After War Crimes Questioning
Lebanon’s judicial authorities have decided to hand over a former senior Syrian military officer under ousted President Bashar Assad to Damascus after questioning him over crimes he allegedly committed during the country’s conflict, officials said Tuesday.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Israel Vows Further Strikes on Hezbollah After Deadly Southern Lebanon Raid
Israel vowed Sunday to strike Hezbollah again if threatened, after its forces carried out some of their deadliest attacks in southern Lebanon since a U.S.-mediated framework was agreed in June, killing at least 11 people, including children, according to Lebanese authorities.
Monday, August 17, 2026
Opinion
Lebanon's Outreach to the Region Shows It Isn't Putting All Its Eggs in the U.S. Basket
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun was recently welcomed by US President Donald Trump in Washington, in what was interpreted as an effort by Mr Aoun to seek US backing in Lebanon’s negotiations with Israel. Upon his return to Beirut, he travelled to Turkey, amid reports he would soon visit Saudi Arabia.
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Depleted and Deplorable, Hezbollah Must Be Dismantled
The value of any Hezbollah leader’s speech is falling faster than that of the Lebanese lira. There is no scale to measure the gap between Hassan Nasrallah’s addresses in 2006 and Naim Qassem’s latest lecture. This is complete bankruptcy. It is not about charisma or delivery but — like anything else in Lebanon — is a mirror of the country’s balance of power. Despite its arsenal of what should now be called illegal armaments, Hezbollah is depleted and deplorable. Qassem’s address had zero impact, with those once forced into silence now speaking the truth — not only from the opposition but also from within government.
Monday, August 10, 2026
Sports
FIFA Chief to Receive Lebanese Citizenship
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed FIFA President Gianni Infantino of his approval to grant him Lebanese citizenship on Tuesday, the head of the Lebanese Football Association told AFP.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
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
Thursday 23 May 2019 10:51:54
Pentagon Seeking to Send More Troops to Middle East
The United States may consider sending thousands of additional troops to the Middle East as tensions are rising with Iran, media reported on Wednesday.
Reuters quoted two U.S. officials as saying that the Deparment of Defense is mulling a request made by U.S. Central Command.
The requested troops would be defensive in nature, one of the officials said.
The Associated Press also quoted officials as saying that the Pentagon will suggest to the White House sending up to 10,000 more troops to the region.
