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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has reaffirmed his government’s intention to assert full state authority over its territory, including a controversial plan to disarm Hezbollah. The announcement came during a speech marking Army Day on Thursday, signaling a pivotal moment for the country’s internal stability and its volatile relationship with Israel. Aoun Calls for Unified Control of Arms in Lebanon In …

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri marked the Lebanese Army’s 80th anniversary on Thursday with a tribute highlighting the institution’s enduring role in maintaining national unity and safeguarding sovereignty. A Legacy of Sacrifice and National Cohesion In a formal statement, Berri praised the army’s longstanding service since its establishment in 1945, describing it as a unifying force in a divided landscape. “For …

Lebanon is expected to receive a formal response from the United States today regarding its latest counterproposals to American envoy Tom Barrack’s recent diplomatic paper, according to sources who spoke with Al-Jadeed TV. This exchange marks a critical moment in the ongoing effort to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. U.S. Demands Concrete Action from Beirut Tom Barrack, representing Washington’s …

Tensions remain high between Israel and Hezbollah as an Israeli security official, speaking to Al-Arabiya TV, asserted that military operations against the group will persist as long as it continues to breach the ceasefire terms. The source emphasized that the current strategy focuses exclusively on Hezbollah’s military apparatus rather than its political leadership. Ongoing Targeted Strikes and Intelligence Efforts According …

Hundreds gathered in solemn tribute on Monday as the coffin of Ziad Rahbani—renowned Lebanese composer, playwright, and pianist—arrived at the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin in Bikfaya for his funeral. His body was transported from Beirut’s Hamra district, where an emotional crowd outside Khoury Hospital had earlier sent him off with a chorus of songs he had written, …

Ziad Rahbani, a groundbreaking Lebanese composer, playwright, and political voice known for blending music with searing social commentary, passed away on Saturday at the age of 69. Lebanon’s National News Agency confirmed the news, while a source close to Rahbani, speaking anonymously, noted that the cause of death was not yet publicly known. Born of Legends, Driven by Vision Rahbani …

A senior Hamas official publicly criticized U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff on Friday, accusing him of misrepresenting the facts surrounding the stalled Gaza truce negotiations. The backlash followed Washington’s decision to step away from the indirect talks, blaming Hamas for halting progress on a potential ceasefire and hostage agreement. Hamas Pushes Back on U.S. Claims Bassem Naim, a member of …

Former U.S. President Donald Trump weighed in on the breakdown of ceasefire negotiations in Gaza on Friday, stating that Hamas had shown no real interest in reaching an agreement. His remarks followed the decision by both Israel and the United States to withdraw from the ongoing indirect talks with the militant Palestinian group. Trump’s Criticism of Hamas’s Stance Speaking to …