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At a Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) dinner in al-Zahrani, party leader Jebran Bassil delivered a wide-ranging speech touching on Lebanon’s security, the role of Hezbollah, and the question of Palestinian arms in refugee camps. His remarks combined themes of national unity, resistance, and the demand for a stronger, unified state. Martyrs and the Defense of Lebanon Bassil began by honoring …

Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) leader Jebran Bassil reiterated on Tuesday that any weapons not under state control are illegitimate. In a televised address, he stressed that the FPM “firmly believes” in limiting the possession and command of arms to the Lebanese state alone, without “any partnership or interference” from outside actors. Bassil said this stance is rooted in the Taif …

Samir Geagea, leader of the Lebanese Forces, has intensified his call for the Lebanese state to assert sole authority over all weaponry. He emphasizes that a genuine state cannot exist without a monopoly on arms, criticizing Hezbollah’s independent military actions as undermining national sovereignty. Geagea argues that Hezbollah’s unilateral decisions have drawn Lebanon into conflicts that do not serve its …

The opposition is set to convene a meeting in Maarab at 7:00 PM to officially declare its support for Army Chief Joseph Aoun’s candidacy for Lebanon’s presidency, according to media reports on Wednesday. This announcement comes ahead of the presidential election session scheduled by Speaker Nabih Berri. In related developments, Saudi envoy Yazid bin Mohammad arrived in Beirut on Wednesday …

Lebanese lawmakers are set to vote for a new president on Thursday, but divisions persist among political factions regarding the leading candidate, Army Chief Joseph Aoun. Aoun appears to have the backing of international powers, including the United States, France, and Saudi Arabia, but faces resistance from some domestic parties. The Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), led by Jebran Bassil, has …

Jebran Bassil, the leader of the Free Patriotic Movement, has issued a warning to Hezbollah regarding its support for Army Chief Joseph Aoun in the presidential race, according to reports from local media outlet al-Jadeed. Bassil reportedly informed both Hezbollah and the Amal Movement that he would back Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea for the presidency, but only if they …

The Democratic Gathering bloc has become the first to officially declare its presidential candidate ahead of the election session set for January 9. This session may potentially conclude over two years of presidential vacancy. On Wednesday, following a meeting, the Democratic Gathering bloc announced that its MPs would vote for Army chief Gen. Joseph Aoun on January 9. Former Progressive …

Speaker Nabih Berri is reportedly considering two presidential candidates: former ambassador to the Vatican and ex-army intelligence chief Brigadier General George Khoury, along with MP Farid Haykal al-Khazen, according to a report from Kuwait’s al-Anbaa newspaper on Friday. The report also mentioned that Berri has not ruled out the candidacy of Marada Movement leader and former minister Suleiman Franjieh, emphasizing …