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As Lebanon prepares for municipal and mayoral elections on Saturday, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri has issued a strong call for voter participation, particularly in southern border towns. In a public address on Thursday, Berri emphasized the symbolic importance of casting ballots in areas close to Israel, framing the act of voting as a statement of national sovereignty and resilience. …

Morgan Ortagus, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East, is expected to return to Lebanon within the next week, according to Lebanese newspaper al-Joumhouria. In a televised interview with LBCI, Ortagus confirmed the U.S. has imposed fresh sanctions targeting three individuals identified as financial facilitators for Hezbollah. The move is part of a renewed effort to disrupt funding channels …

A source familiar with Hezbollah’s internal discussions has indicated that the group is prepared to seriously engage in the issue of relinquishing its arsenal to the Lebanese state, signaling a potential turning point in the country’s longstanding internal debate over non-state arms. According to remarks shared with Al-Hadath, a broadcaster affiliated with Al-Arabiya, the source said that discussions between Hezbollah …

During a high-level summit in Riyadh attended by Gulf leaders and U.S. President Donald Trump, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman publicly affirmed the kingdom’s support for the Lebanese government’s efforts to restore institutional authority and consolidate control over armed forces under state command. The statement marked a clear endorsement of Lebanon’s attempts to reinforce sovereignty and internal security amid …

Polling began on Sunday in the northern regions of Lebanon for municipal and mayoral elections, marking a significant democratic event in the country’s recovery following more than a year of war with Israel. These local elections are the first nationwide vote since the formation of a new government and have seen increased security incidents compared to previous rounds. By mid-morning, …

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 a recent televised interview, Suleiman Frangieh, leader of Lebanon’s Marada Movement, addressed the current state of the Axis of Resistance, acknowledging its weakened position while asserting that it has not been entirely dismantled. He emphasized the importance of Lebanon’s unity and Arab identity, rejecting any notion of internal division. Frangieh highlighted the potential dangers of internal conflict, cautioning against …

On Thursday, Israel executed a series of airstrikes in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh region, marking one of its most extensive military operations since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire in November 2024. According to Lebanese security sources, a total of 14 strikes were carried out, targeting areas purportedly associated with Hezbollah activities. The Israeli military stated that the operation aimed at a strategic underground …