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Security & Justice
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
Hezbollah Faces Internal Criticism Over Missing Fighters and Captured Prisoners
Hezbollah is grappling with increasing internal and external pressure as the fate of over 1,000 of its fighters remains uncertain following the recent war with Israel, Asharq al-Awsat newspaper revealed.
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
Saturday 17 August 2024 23:32:46
UK and France Warn of Unprecedented Middle East Conflict Risk, Urge De-escalation
The Foreign Ministers of France and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their nations' commitment to the security of Israel and the stability of the broader Middle East region, expressing alarm at the heightened risk of a broader conflict in the region.
"The risk of wider conflict in the Middle East has never been higher and we must push for de-escalation now," the ministers said in a joint statement issued in the wake of their recent visits to Lebanon and Israel.
As permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, the UK and France emphasized their "specific responsibility to support ending the current escalation and securing a lasting peace to the benefit of Israelis, Palestinians, and the whole region."
In a pointed message, the ministers urged Iran and its affiliated groups to cease their military threats against Israel, stressing that "the spiral of escalating reprisals must end." They also highlighted the importance of fully implementing UN Security Resolution 1701, which focuses on maintaining peace in Lebanon.
The joint statement expressed full support for ongoing diplomatic efforts led by the United States, Egypt, and Qatar to broker a ceasefire and secure the release of hostages in Gaza. "There is no further time to lose to seize the opportunity and secure the release of the hostages," the ministers stated, urging all parties involved to fulfill their responsibilities in this critical moment.
Additionally, the UK and France called for the immediate and unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid to those affected by the conflict, emphasizing that "civilians must be protected" in the ongoing crisis.
Looking to the future, the ministers reiterated their belief that only a two-state solution, grounded in international law, can bring about a just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. They strongly condemned the recent settler violence in the West Bank, warning that such actions "threaten both Israeli and Palestinian security and could put at risk ongoing diplomatic efforts."
The ministers also expressed their commitment to supporting regional cooperation and normalization efforts, calling on all regional actors to make "concrete gestures if they genuinely want to avoid war." They affirmed their readiness to engage with these actors to promote peace and stability.