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In a recent televised interview, Egyptian Ambassador to Lebanon Alaa Moussa described a meeting between the Quint’s ambassadors and Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri as one of the most productive discussions. Moussa emphasized that Berri is committed to electing a president who can bring unity and support the enforcement of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 1701. UNSC Resolution 1701, …

On December 12, 2024, a significant development unfolded in southern Lebanon as Israel began withdrawing its forces from the border region of Khiam. This move follows a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States, which aims to bring an end to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that has devastated the region since October 2023. The Israeli withdrawal, confirmed by …

U.S. Major General Jasper Jeffers from the Special Operations Command Central arrived in Beirut on November 27 to take up his role as co-chair of the mechanism overseeing the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon. He will work alongside Senior Advisor to the President, Amos Hochstein, according to U.S. Central Command. This mechanism, established to monitor and enforce the …

France’s foreign minister highlighted his country’s crucial role in facilitating the agreement that ended hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, working alongside the U.S. He emphasized that the deal would not have been achievable without France’s strong historical ties with Lebanon. Jean-Noël Barrot expressed pride in the success of French diplomacy, stating that France’s long-standing relationship with Lebanon made its involvement …

On Tuesday, four United Nations peacekeepers were injured in southern Lebanon after a rocket hit their base. Another peacekeeping base was also struck by rockets, and a patrol came under fire. The UN’s peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, reported that a rocket, likely launched by non-state actors in Lebanon, hit the Ghanaian contingent’s base near Ramyah village in the east. Four peacekeepers …