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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 …

U.S. envoy Tom Barrack praised Lebanon’s government and the Palestinian Fatah movement for beginning the process of disarming militant groups in refugee camps, calling it a landmark step toward peace and stability. Speaking Thursday, Barrack congratulated both governments and Palestinian leadership for what he described as “a historic step toward unity and stability.” He credited the Lebanese Council of Ministers …

Armed Palestinian groups based in Lebanon’s refugee camps are set to begin handing over their weapons to Lebanese authorities on Thursday, marking the start of a process agreed upon earlier this year. The move follows a May accord aimed at curbing violence and strengthening state control within and around the camps. First Phase of Disarmament According to Ramez Dimashkieh, head …

During an official visit to Amman on Tuesday, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam warned that Israel risks increasing international isolation as a result of its policies and military operations in the West Bank and Gaza. His remarks came against the backdrop of mounting regional tensions and renewed debates over security and sovereignty in Lebanon. Jordan Expresses Backing for Lebanon’s Sovereignty …

A senior United Nations official who recently visited Israel has relayed remarks from Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, stating that the Israeli army has no plans to launch a broad military operation against Lebanon, even if U.S. envoy Tom Barrack’s mediation efforts fail. The comments were reported Thursday by ad-Diyar newspaper. According to the official, Katz emphasized that Israel will …

Lebanese Army Commander General Rodolph Haykal has conveyed to Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri that he does not seek a direct confrontation with Hezbollah, according to a Tuesday meeting at Ain el-Tineh reported by the pro-Hezbollah daily al-Akhbar. The paper, citing senior sources, described the talks as “positive,” noting that Haykal had also communicated this stance to Hezbollah’s leadership. Haykal reportedly …

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 …

Iran’s newly appointed national security chief, Ali Larijani, is embarking on his first overseas mission since taking office last week, with stops in Iraq and Lebanon over the next three days. The visit comes at a sensitive moment, as Beirut moves forward with a controversial plan to disarm Hezbollah, Tehran’s most powerful ally in Lebanon. Bilateral Talks in Iraq, Diplomatic …