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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has stated that his government has successfully fulfilled the majority of its plans to reestablish authority in the country’s southern region, nearly seven months after a ceasefire ended hostilities with Hezbollah. According to remarks published by the Wall Street Journal, Salam estimated that 80 percent of Beirut’s objectives for securing the area have been met. …

A Lebanese government official confirmed on Friday that an agreement has been reached with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to begin the phased disarmament of Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon. The initiative is set to commence in mid-June, starting with camps located in the capital, Beirut, before expanding to other areas across the country. The official, speaking on condition of anonymity …

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. …

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, …

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 …

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam led a Lebanese delegation to Damascus on Monday for a high-stakes meeting with Syria’s interim president Ahmad al-Sharaa. Accompanying Salam were key Lebanese ministers, including those responsible for foreign affairs, defense, and the interior. Syrian Defense Minister Asaad al-Shaibani also attended the discussions. This high-profile visit—Salam’s first since taking office—is viewed as pivotal in redefining Lebanon-Syria …

Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah has firmly rejected allegations that the group is smuggling weapons through Beirut’s port, labeling such claims as baseless fabrications. These accusations surfaced following reports from a Western security source, as cited by Al-Arabiya television, suggesting that Hezbollah had reasserted control over the port post the 2020 explosion and was facilitating the entry of arms and funds …

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has announced plans to convene the cabinet to address the consolidation of state authority throughout Lebanon and the regulation of armed groups within the nation. This initiative aligns with his commitment to implement United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701, which calls for the extension of Lebanese government control over all territories and the disarmament of non-state …