Title: “Israeli Military Intercepts Suspicious Airborne Object from Lebanon” The Israeli military confirmed on Thursday that it had effectively intercepted an unidentified aerial object crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. Earlier, al-Manar had reported the launching of two missiles from Israel’s Iron Dome system, which detonated mid-air near the border areas, following the activation of alert sirens in the Dovev, …
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Berri Firmly Against Altering Resolution 1701
Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker, Nabih Berri, has recently reinforced Lebanon’s dedication to Resolution 1701 and its full implementation. However, he expressed disappointment in a discussion with al-Joumhouria newspaper, published Thursday, about Israel’s numerous violations of this resolution. Berri firmly stated that Lebanon would not accept any changes to the resolution. He emphasized, “Conditions, amendments, or new arrangements imposed on Lebanon regarding …
Read More »Hamas has officially stated its involvement in the recent shooting incident in Jerusalem, which resulted in the death of three individuals
Hamas has announced its involvement in a shooting in Jerusalem that resulted in three fatalities, occurring shortly after a ceasefire extension between Israel and the Gaza Strip’s ruling Islamist group. Jerusalem police reported that the shooters, originating from annexed east Jerusalem, were neutralized at the scene near a western city bus stop, an area without entry checkpoints. Jerusalem Police Chief …
Read More »Bassil emphasizes the importance of mutual respect among Lebanese for each other’s martyrs
Jebran Bassil, leader of the Free Patriotic Movement, on Wednesday praised Hezbollah MP Mohammed Raad’s resilience following the death of Raad’s son in an Israeli airstrike in south Lebanon last week. In a show of solidarity, Bassil emphasized the need for Lebanese people to honor the sacrifices of each other’s martyrs. He expressed these sentiments while extending his condolences to …
Read More »Hezbollah has become ‘less flexible’, while the US and KSA are aiming to ‘concentrate on security aspects’
According to a report by the pro-Hezbollah newspaper al-Akhbar on Tuesday, French Special Presidential Envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian’s upcoming visit to Lebanon is deemed as poorly timed. The report suggests that Le Drian is unlikely to receive a positive response, in contrast to the Qatari envoy. The newspaper highlighted that Hezbollah, a key player in Lebanon’s political landscape, is not …
Read More »Israel has once again breached the informal ceasefire by launching an attack on the Lebanese Army
On Wednesday, Israeli troops stationed at the Abbad post fired upon a Lebanese Army patrol near Houla, a town close to the southern border, in breach of an unofficial ceasefire. The truce, lasting four days, experienced occasional disruptions due to Israeli shelling and the continuous presence of Israeli surveillance drones overhead. During this period, Hezbollah adhered to the truce terms. …
Read More »Macron asserts that Hezbollah should not jeopardize Lebanon’s sovereign interests
On Lebanon’s Independence Day, Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati received a letter from French President Emmanuel Macron, which was later published by the Grand Serail on Tuesday. This publication occurred just before Mikati’s meeting with Macron’s envoy, Jean-Yves Le Drian, in Beirut. In this letter, Macron highlighted the potential negative impact of Lebanon’s ongoing presidential vacancy on the nation’s capacity …
Read More »According to a report, the central bank is considering the elimination of the ‘lollar’
Lebanon’s Central Bank is considering phasing out the ‘lollar,’ a term introduced by Lebanese economist Dan Azzi in 2019. The ‘lollar’ refers to US dollars that were effectively frozen within Lebanonโs banking system following the country’s financial crisis in 2019. Media reports indicate that the Central Bank plans to do away with Circular 151, which currently values these trapped dollars …
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