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. …
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Palestinian President Abbas Holds Talks with Berri and Salam in Beirut
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held a series of meetings in Lebanon on Thursday as part of his first visit to the country in seven years. His visit, which began Wednesday and spans three days, comes at a time of renewed regional instability and ongoing concerns over the security situation in Palestinian refugee camps across Lebanon. Abbas met with Lebanese Parliament …
Read More »Report: Ortagus made no threats to Lebanese officials over Israel talks
Deputy U.S. Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus recently reached out to Lebanese leadershipโincluding President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salamโurging the rapid formation of three joint working groups. These proposed groups, comprising both civilian experts and military personnel, are expected to tackle unresolved matters with Israel, including troop withdrawals, border demarcation, and the …
Read More »Berri vows Lebanon will never cede ‘an inch’ of land
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reaffirmed on Friday that Lebanon will not relinquish any part of its land under any circumstances. His remarks came in response to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahuโs statement that Israeli forces would continue occupying five elevated positions in southern Lebanon. Berri emphasized that Lebanon will take all necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and reclaim any …
Read More »Deal reached to appoint Rudolph Haykal as army chief
An agreement has been finalized to appoint Major General Rudolph Haykal as the new commander of the Lebanese army, according to a senior government source. The remaining security-related appointments are expected to be completed in the coming week, following further discussions within government circles. The source indicated there are no major disputes surrounding these security appointments. The current plan is …
Read More »Berri’s bloc leans toward backing Joseph Aoun
The Development and Liberation Bloc, led by Speaker Nabih Berri, appears to be leaning towards supporting Army Chief Joseph Aoun in Thursdayโs presidential election, according to media reports on Wednesday. An-Nahar newspaper reported that the bloc is showing an inclination to back General Joseph Aoun. Meanwhile, sources from the bloc told LBCI television that their earlier statement reaffirmed a commitment …
Read More »Le Drian lands in Lebanon to tackle political deadlock
Franceโs special envoy to Lebanon, Jean-Yves Le Drian, held a meeting in Beirut on Wednesday with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri as part of his efforts to help Lebanon resolve its prolonged presidential vacancy. The presidency has remained unfilled for over two years due to deep political and sectarian divisions. Lebanonโs parliament is set to convene on Thursday to elect a …
Read More »French Ministers Hold Talks with Berri in Ain el-Tineh
On Thursday, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri held a meeting with France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, who had arrived in Lebanon on Monday. Barrot’s visit follows a fragile truce that has been in place since late November, bringing an end to the intense conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. During his visit, Barrot, along with French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, met with …
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