Fatah’s Collapse Undermines Lebanon’s Push to Disarm Palestinian Camps
Lebanon’s plan to assert exclusive state control over all weapons remains in limbo, hampered by stalled negotiations between U.S. envoy Tom Barrack and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, who is negotiating on behalf of Hezbollah. The stalemate equally affects Palestinian disarmament inside refugee camps, where plans unraveled after Lebanese officials discovered that a commitment made by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during his visit to Beirut is effectively unenforceable.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Kataeb’s Keserwan-Ftouh Chapter Condemns Ghazir Crime, Demands Swift Justice
The Keserwan-Ftouh chapter of the Kataeb Party strongly condemned the heinous crime that took place in the Ghazir–Maameltein area, which claimed the lives of a married couple from the Thoumy family.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
A Weakened Iran and Hezbollah Gives Lebanon an Opening to Chart Path Away from Region’s Conflicts − Will It Be Enough?
After a 12-day war launched by Israel and joined briefly by the United States, Iran has emerged weakened and vulnerable. And that has massive implications for another country in the region: Lebanon.
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Despite US pressure, Any Decision on Hezbollah’s Weapons Will Be Taken in Tehran
The US ambassador to Turkey and envoy to Syria, Tom Barrack, returned to Beirut on Monday to hear what the Lebanese had to say about a proposal he had presented two weeks ago. Not long after his arrival, he declared he was “satisfied and grateful for the Lebanese response … We are developing a plan to move forward, and I feel very hopeful”.
Friday, July 11, 2025
Man City's 115 Charges Outcome 'in a Month' - Guardiola
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says the club expects to learn the outcome of the hearing into its 115 charges of alleged Premier League financial rule breaches "in one month".
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Marcelo, Ex-Real Madrid and Brazil Captain, Retires from Football
Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Marcelo has announced his retirement from football, bringing the curtain down on a trophy-laden career that included five UEFA Champions League triumphs.
Friday, February 7, 2025