Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Lebanese Army Dismantles Hezbollah Sites, Confiscates Weapons Under Ceasefire Terms
The Lebanese army has successfully dismantled dozens of Hezbollah military sites and facilities in southern Lebanon, confiscating weapons from the locations, a Lebanese security source told China's Xinhua news agency.
Friday, January 17, 2025
Lebanon Moves Toward Resolving Palestinian Arms Issue in Refugee Camps
Lebanon is moving toward a comprehensive resolution of the issue of Palestinian weapons, building on recent success in disarming factions outside refugee camps and focusing next on arms within the camps. This shift follows decades of contention and recent decisive actions by the Lebanese state, signaling progress in restoring sovereignty and security across its territories.
Friday, January 17, 2025
Opinion
Will Lebanon’s New Leaders Walk the Walk?
On January 13, former academic, diplomat, and jurist Nawaf Salam was named Lebanon’s next prime minister, replacing three-time premier and incumbent billionaire Najib Mikati. Four days earlier, parliament selected Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) commander Joseph Aoun as president, filling an office vacant since October 2022. Many in Lebanon and abroad are hailing this new team as a welcome break from the dysfunctional status quo and the beginning of the end of Lebanon’s long national nightmare. For example, U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein described Aoun’s appointment as a “step toward peace, security, and stability,” while French president Emmanuel Macron said it will pave the way “for reform and the restoration of Lebanon’s sovereignty and prosperity.”
Friday, January 17, 2025
Aoun May Be a Lever for Foreign Powers in Lebanon, But Right Now That’s No Bad Thing
The election of Joseph Aoun as Lebanese President was hardly a surprise. In recent months, the political situation in Lebanon and Syria has led major regional and international countries with an interest in Lebanon’s affairs to arrive at a consensus that what was needed was a head of state who reflected the new realities in the country.
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Sports
World Number 219 Habib Puts Lebanon on the Map at Australian Open
Lebanese qualifier Hady Habib broke new ground for the strife-torn nation on Sunday as he beat China's Bu Yunchaokete 7-6(4) 6-4 7-6(6) to reach the second round of the Australian Open.
Sunday, January 12, 2025
Man City Agree £33.6 Million Deal for Lens Defender Khusanov
Manchester City have agreed a 40m euros (£33.6m) deal with Lens for central defender Abdukodir Khusanov.
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Sunday 19 January 2025 10:13:20
Salam Races to Form Government Amid Hopes for Unprecedented Speed
Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam has launched an intensive effort to finalize the formation of a new government, with hopes of achieving what would be an unprecedentedly swift cabinet formation in Lebanon's recent history. If successful, Salam’s government could be announced before the end of next week.
While Salam has avoided publicly committing to a specific timeline for completing his cabinet lineup, Annahar cited sources as suggesting he is focused on securing a swift agreement with President Joseph Aoun.
As part of his efforts, Salam held a meeting with MPs Ali Hassan Khalil and Mohammad Raad, alongside Hezbollah political official Hussein Khalil. Discussions centered on the composition of the new government and the perspectives of the Shiite Amal-Hezbollah duo. Early indications point to the participation of the Shiite duo in the upcoming government.
Current proposals suggest a 24-member cabinet made up primarily of technocrats, with no MPs or party-affiliated figures included. Salam is reportedly working to finalize the government before next Sunday, aligning with the 60-day deadline outlined in the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel.
