Source: Agence France Presse
Security & Justice
U.S., Lebanon Prepare Pilot Zones Plan for Israeli Withdrawal and Army Deployment in South
Lebanese and U.S. officials have begun preparing security arrangements for the establishment of two pilot zones in southern Lebanon, as part of efforts to implement an Israeli withdrawal and expand the deployment of the Lebanese Army under a framework agreement between Beirut and Tel Aviv.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Lebanon and Syria Coordinating ‘Daily’ on Security Matters, Minister Says
Syrian and Lebanese security forces are liaising daily on counter-terrorism and other security matters, Lebanon's Interior Minister, Retd Brig Gen Ahmad Al Hajjar, has told The National.
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Opinion
Israel and Lebanon Cannot Afford Another False Dawn
The history of attempts to resolve the conflict between Israel and Lebanon has been marked by repeated false dawns. Each round of fighting has typically been followed by some form of agreement, often even a UN Security Council resolution to give it an international stamp of approval, only for hostilities to resume at some point. The common denominator has been the failure to implement what had been agreed. What has always complicated matters is that Israel’s conflict has not been with the Lebanese government but with non-state actors: until 1982, the Palestine Liberation Organization, and since then, Hezbollah. In both cases, their hostility has been directed not only against Israel but also against the Lebanese state.
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Lebanon Isn’t a ‘Small Piece of the Puzzle.’ It’s the Whole Game.
President Donald Trump suggested this month that Lebanon is a “very small piece of the puzzle” he’s trying to put together in the Middle East. But Trump’s dismissiveness could cost him: Far from some ancillary fragment, Lebanon is the linchpin of the president’s dealings with Tehran.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Sports
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
Alcaraz Wins Roland Garros, Completing Historic Comeback from Two Sets Down
Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Monday, June 9, 2025
Thursday 7 November 2024 19:30:27
UNESCO Says to Consider 'Enhanced Protection' of Lebanon Cultural Sites
The U.N.'s cultural body UNESCO said Thursday it would hold a meeting later this month to consider enhanced protection of cultural sites in Lebanon as Israeli presses its bombardment campaign against Hezbollah.
An extraordinary session of a UNESCO committee will be held at the body's Paris base on November 18 to consider the inscription of Lebanese cultural properties on UNESCO's international list of sites under "enhanced protection" as well as more funding, it said.
