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Security & Justice
Lebanese Army Steps Up Patrols in Nabatiyeh to Reassure Residents
The Lebanese army has stepped up patrols and intensified its activities in the southern city of Nabatiyeh following days of heightened Israeli military operations, reviving questions over whether the move could form part of a broader effort to establish exclusive state control over weapons, including Hezbollah’s arsenal.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Assad-Era Officers Build Networks in Lebanon With Plans to Target Syria’s Coast
Nearly two years after Bashar al-Assad fled Syria and his government collapsed, former officers and members of the country’s military and security apparatus appear to be rebuilding networks across neighboring Lebanon, according to Lebanese investigations and information obtained by Al-Modon.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Opinion
Iraq and Lebanon Must Rise Together or Fall One Last Time
If there are two countries in the Middle East that are similarly entangled in the same problems and promises, they would be without a doubt Iraq and Lebanon.
Monday, August 31, 2026
Lebanon Must Get Ready as Israel and Turkey Battle for Influence in the Levant
Last week, Israeli aircraft bombed the Abu Al Duhur air base in Syria. The Israelis initially failed to admit responsibility for the attack, but to a number of observers it was very reminiscent of the attacks in April last year against the Hama and T4 air bases. At the time, these were interpreted as an Israeli effort to prevent the Turkish military from using the bases, amid the rising regional rivalry between Israel and Turkey.
Wednesday, August 26, 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
Monday 3 January 2022 12:24:12
ISF Announces the Seizure of 1,772 Kilograms of Cocaine
The Internal Security Forces (ISF) announced on Monday that it had seized 1,772 kilograms of cocaine and arrested three men alleged to be behind a drug trafficking network on Dec. 22.
Here’s what we know:
• According to a statement released by the ISF, the agency’s officers arrested three people who were part of a drug trafficking network and found a large amount of cocaine in their possession. The arrest took place in the areas of Metn and Kesrouan, according to the statement.
• The ISF said two of the detainees were carrying out the sales using a car without a plate number and allegedly admitted that they had been selling drugs in several areas of Metn and Kesrouan.
