Source: Kataeb.org
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
Friday 27 September 2024 15:38:27
World Powers Push for Diplomatic Resolution in Hezbollah-Israel Crisis with Urgent Ceasefire Call
In a joint statement issued by the United States, Australia, Canada, the European Union, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and Qatar, the international community has voiced strong concerns about the escalating situation between Lebanon and Israel, which has been ongoing since October 8, 2023.
The coalition of nations declared the current state of affairs as "intolerable" and warned of the "unacceptable risk" of a broader regional conflict, emphasizing that such an outcome would be detrimental to both the Israeli and Lebanese populations.
"It is time to conclude a diplomatic settlement that enables civilians on both sides of the border to return to their homes in safety," the statement read, stressing the urgency of resolving the conflict through dialogue but acknowledged that diplomacy cannot move forward "amid an escalation of this conflict."
To create a conducive environment for peace talks, the international coalition is calling for an immediate 21-day ceasefire across the Lebanon-Israel border. This temporary cessation of hostilities, they argue, would provide a critical window for diplomacy aimed at reaching a lasting settlement.
The proposed ceasefire is to align with the terms of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1701, which originally called for the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah following the 2006 conflict, and UNSCR 2735, which pertains to a ceasefire in Gaza.
The statement urges all parties, including the governments of Israel and Lebanon, to "endorse the temporary ceasefire immediately" to give diplomacy a real chance to succeed. The coalition expressed readiness to "fully support all diplomatic efforts" within the 21-day ceasefire period to conclude a comprehensive agreement between Lebanon and Israel, building on the efforts made in recent months.
The signatories concluded by reaffirming their commitment to a peaceful resolution, warning that without immediate action, the risk of further violence and instability could engulf the region.
"This crisis must end altogether," they declared, emphasizing the need for swift and decisive diplomatic action to protect civilians and prevent a broader escalation.
