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Thousands of Hezbollah supporters gathered on Saturday to commemorate the first anniversary of the assassination of their longtime leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah. The event, held at his mausoleum near Beirut airport, underscored both the group’s resilience and the challenges it faces following a devastating war with Israel last year. A Symbolic Gathering Supporters waved Hezbollah’s yellow banners alongside Lebanese, Palestinian, …

Lebanon’s former central bank governor, Riad Salameh, was released Friday after spending a year in detention on embezzlement charges, following the payment of what judicial officials described as the highest bail sum in the country’s history. Bail and Release Conditions Salameh, 75, walked out of Bhannes Hospital in northern Beirut, where he had been held under guard due to health …

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described Lebanon as standing at a “historic” crossroads, stressing Washington’s commitment to supporting a stronger and more stable Lebanese state. Speaking in New York during a high-level meeting with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders, Rubio emphasized the importance of reinforcing Lebanon’s sovereignty while reducing the influence of external actors. Call for a Sovereign …

As global leaders gathered in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun used his address to urge the international community to rally behind Lebanon and prioritize peace over conflict in the Middle East. A Call for Peace and Justice In his speech, Aoun drew on Lebanon’s turbulent history to emphasize the inseparable link between …

Lebanese authorities have reportedly been given a strict one-month deadline to resolve the ongoing weapons file, according to a new media report. The warning comes against the backdrop of mounting regional tensions, with the threat of Israeli escalation looming large. Risk of Escalation and Airstrikes Sources suggest that if Lebanon fails to comply within the set timeframe, it could face …

The Israeli military issued a stark warning on Friday, declaring it would use “unprecedented force” in Gaza City and urging residents to evacuate south as its ground assault intensifies on the war-torn enclave’s largest urban hub. Intensifying Offensive Amid Humanitarian Collapse Nearly two years into the conflict, Israel has launched a major push to seize Gaza City, battering the area …

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday delivered an urgent message to residents of three southern Lebanese towns, warning them to vacate certain buildings ahead of planned airstrikes. The alert targeted the communities of Mays al-Jabal, Kfar Tebnit, and Dibbin, where Israeli officials say Hezbollah has been attempting to reestablish military positions. Evacuation Orders and Military Justification In a statement …

The Lebanese Army has announced one of its largest-ever operations against drug trafficking, seizing 64 million captagon pills in eastern Lebanon. The raid highlights the country’s ongoing struggle to curb the booming regional trade in the amphetamine-like narcotic, which has become a major source of concern for Gulf states. Massive Seizure in Baalbek In a statement released on Wednesday, the …