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Diplomatic sources have indicated that international efforts to resolve Lebanon’s prolonged presidential impasse are expected to increase before Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. These sources shared with al-Jadeed TV that a plan to address the deadlock is nearly finalized. Visitors to Ain el-Tineh, the residence of Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, reported that Berri is in favor of both …

The planned conference in France, aimed at supporting the Lebanese Army, set for February 27, has been indefinitely delayed. Reports from Al-Akhbar newspaper attribute the postponement to disagreements between France, other European countries, and the United States. These disputes arise amidst ongoing conflict and uncertainty regarding a political resolution. Diplomatic sources revealed to the newspaper that France’s eagerness to spearhead …

Intense combat resumed in Gaza on Wednesday, escalating the humanitarian crisis amidst a looming threat of famine. This follows the United States vetoing a U.N. Security Council resolution for an immediate ceasefire, arguing it could hinder ongoing negotiations for hostage release. Brett McGurk, a senior White House official, is in Cairo attempting to mediate a resolution with Hamas. The conflict, …

Parliamentary discussions between Speaker Nabih Berri and Free Patriotic Movement leader Jebran Bassil have been facilitated through a mutual intermediary, according to political insiders. Amid the ongoing impasse over the presidential election, Berri has emphasized the importance of dialogue as the key to overcoming the stalemate following Michel Aoun’s term conclusion in October 2022. Sources relayed to al-Akhbar newspaper that …

Should Lebanon and Israel escalate into full-scale conflict, Israel could face significant power disruptions, according to Kan News, citing statements from the Israeli Health Minister and the head of the Israeli Health Ministry. The projections indicate that 60 percent of Israel could experience rolling blackouts, with each outage lasting approximately two hours and occurring several times daily. Such power shortages …

An airstrike attributed to Israel targeted a residential district in Damascus, Syria, resulting in the deaths of at least two individuals, as reported by Syrian state media. This incident is part of a series of increased Israeli airstrikes in Syria following the outbreak of the Gaza conflict on October 7, prompted by an attack from Hamas. Syrian state news agency …

During a visit to the Israeli Air Force’s new massive missile detection balloon stationed in northern Israel, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that the strategic calculations made by Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah are failing. Gallant emphasized that the assumptions Hezbollah had about their tactical advantages are proven wrong when the Israeli Air Force and the army decide to strike, …

Today, the ambassadors from a five-country coalition will convene at Pine Residence in Beirut, as reported by al-Jadeed TV. The group is preparing for an upcoming visit by French envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian, scheduled to occur before Ramadan, where he will outline the desired qualifications for Lebanon’s next president. These criteria will be determined through a series of one-on-one and …