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Polling stations opened early Sunday morning across Mount Lebanon, marking the beginning of Lebanon’s municipal elections. Voting began at 7:00 a.m. in the six districts of the region, initiating the first phase of the nationwide local electoral process. According to official data, a total of 9,321 candidates are contesting municipal and mayoral positions, with 1,179 of them being women. In …

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is scheduled to visit Lebanon on May 21 and 22, 2025, for high-level discussions focusing on the disarmament of Palestinian factions within the country’s refugee camps. This initiative aligns with Lebanon’s broader objective to consolidate all weapons under state control, as stipulated by United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701. The Lebanese-Palestinian Dialogue Committee, led by Ambassador …

In 2015, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vocally opposed the U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement, delivering a notable address to the U.S. Congress without prior coordination with the Obama administration. A decade later, as the United States under President Donald Trump re-engages in nuclear negotiations with Iran, Netanyahu’s public stance has notably shifted to a more subdued approach. Strategic Silence Amid Renewed …

The United States has granted preliminary approval for a $3.5 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia, involving the sale of 1,000 AIM-120C-8 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles. This development comes ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to the kingdom later this month. The proposed sale includes not only the missiles but also guidance sections and technical support. The weapons are …

In early May 2025, Israel conducted a series of extensive airstrikes across Syria, marking its most significant military action in the region this year. These operations targeted military installations in Damascus, Latakia, Hama, and Daraa, following escalating sectarian violence involving the Druze minority and pro-government forces. The Israeli military stated that the strikes aimed to protect Druze communities, particularly in …

Lebanon’s top security authority has formally cautioned Hamas against launching any further attacks on Israel from within Lebanese territory. The Higher Defense Council, the country’s principal military and security body, issued the warning following recent rocket launches that have escalated tensions in southern Lebanon. The council stated that any faction threatening Lebanon’s internal stability or sovereignty would face severe consequences. …

The United States has indicated that additional nuclear negotiations with Iran are expected soon, even as President Donald Trump reaffirmed his administration’s hardline stance on sanctions enforcement. The ongoing diplomatic efforts remain fragile, with the next planned round of U.S.-Iran talks—originally expected to take place in Rome—now postponed. Iran confirmed that the fourth round of discussions, intended to build on …

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