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Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has directed security forces to apprehend individuals involved in an armed display during an Ashoura procession in Beirut’s Zokak al-Blat district on Friday. The incident, which featured masked men carrying rifles, has raised concerns about public safety and the enforcement of state authority in the capital. Government Response to Armed Procession In a statement posted …

Lebanese political and military leadership are intensifying efforts to finalize a response to a recent U.S. proposal that links a cessation of Israeli military activity and withdrawal from Lebanese territory with the gradual disarmament of Hezbollah. The process is taking place amid complex internal discussions, constitutional considerations, and heightened regional tensions. Internal Deliberations and Strategic Conditions According to officials familiar …

Lebanon’s top political leaders have reached a unified position ahead of a second visit by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, expected before July 10. The discussions, led by President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have reportedly resulted in consensus on a draft response to proposals presented by the United States regarding Hezbollah’s disarmament and a …

Lebanese political leaders convened at Baabda Palace on Monday to deliberate on a U.S. proposal concerning Hezbollah’s disarmament and Israel’s military presence in southern Lebanon. The meeting, the second of its kind within days, included representatives of President Joseph Aoun, Speaker Nabih Berri, and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Discussions centered on a document delivered by U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, which …

Lebanese authorities have submitted a revised response to a diplomatic proposal from U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, anchoring their position on the principle of reciprocal action. According to officials familiar with the matter, the Lebanese side firmly opposes the framework outlined by the U.S. representative, which reportedly demanded the immediate surrender of Hezbollah’s weapons as a precondition for American efforts to …

On Friday, a series of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon led to the death of one civilian woman and injuries to eleven others, despite an existing ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. The attacks, focused on areas in and around Nabatieh al-Fawqa and the Iqlim al-Tuffah heights, marked one of the most intense escalations since the truce came into effect in late …

The World Bank has approved an initial $250 million financing package to assist Lebanon in recovering from extensive damage sustained during the 2024 conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. This decision marks the first installment of a broader funding framework aimed at rebuilding vital infrastructure and public services. According to the World Bank, the approved funds will target urgent repairs to …

Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam held a diplomatic meeting in Doha on Tuesday with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar, focusing on Lebanon’s internal stability and regional tensions. The discussions underscored Lebanon’s ongoing efforts to reinforce state authority and highlighted concerns over unresolved territorial disputes with Israel. Speaking at a joint press briefing, Prime …