Opinion

An Israeli security official has indicated that Israel is intensifying its operations against Hezbollah across Lebanon, asserting that these actions are continuing with the backing of the United States. The official’s comments were made in an interview with Al-Arabiya’s Al-Hadath television, as tensions in the region remain high following recent military activity. The source stated that Hezbollah is attempting to …

Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has welcomed the decision by former U.S. President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on the country, describing the move as both historic and bold. Speaking in a nationally televised address, Sharaa said the change in U.S. policy marked a significant turning point for a country long devastated by war and diplomatic isolation. He added that …

Lebanese authorities are reportedly encountering resistance from key international stakeholders, especially within the Arab world, regarding financial support for reconstruction efforts. According to a report published Friday by Nidaa al-Watan, this hesitation stems from broader concerns tied to Lebanon’s political trajectory and regional stability. Donor nations, both Arab and Western, have communicated to Lebanon that they are unwilling to commit …

Authorities in Syria and Lebanon are intensifying efforts to dismantle the longstanding armed presence of Palestinian factions within their territories. This strategic shift reflects broader regional realignments, including the decline of Iranian influence and the weakening of Hezbollah’s military capabilities. Following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad, Syria’s new leadership under President Ahmad al-Sharaa has initiated a campaign to centralize …

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 …

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has reiterated that diplomatic efforts are the only viable path to end Israel’s occupation of southern Lebanon. He emphasized that Lebanon can no longer endure the rhetoric of war and is committed to pursuing peaceful solutions.. Aoun has consistently advocated for the Lebanese state to hold exclusive control over arms, a goal that he acknowledges must …

22 November is the Independence day for Lebanon. It is a national holiday which commemorates the end of the French control over Lebanon in 1943. David P Carroll has written a beutiful poem for this special day: In the land of LebanonAnd we are proud and free andWe’ll celebrate our independenceDay with glee And united we stand proudly hand in …

Meet Virgin Radio’s New Weekend Host, Irishman Frankie. For the last few months listeners have noticed a fresh new voice on Virgin Radio and we got to interview him. Every Saturday Frankie brings the World’s Newest Music to Richard Branson’s Virgin Radio Lebanon Saturdays from 4pm. Award Winning Frankie also hosts the Breakfast Show on Heat Mallorca, Weekday Mornings 6am-10am …