Tag: Lebanon
Lebanon’s Designated Prime Minister Nawaf Salam Reports Progress on Government Formation
Lebanon’s designated Prime Minister, Nawaf Salam, announced progress in forming a government amidst ongoing speculation regarding its composition and proposed candidates. Related:Nawaf Salam, the New Prime Minister of Lebanon: A Shift Towards Reform Amid Political Crisis Following a meeting with President Joseph Aoun, Salam reaffirmed his commitment to establishing a cabinet in line with constitutional […]
January 21, 2025
Nawaf Salam, the New Prime Minister of Lebanon: A Shift Towards Reform Amid Political Crisis
During these meetings, Salam managed to secure the support of 84 out of 128 members of the House, while 35 did not nominate any candidates and nine supported former Prime Minister Najib Mikati. Related: Lebanon: Army Chief is Elected as the New President In a significant development for Lebanese politics, the parliamentary blocs have chosen […]
January 13, 2025
Lebanon Files Complaint with UN Security Council Over Ongoing Israeli Attacks
Last Friday, the Permanent Mission of Lebanon to the United Nations in New York submitted a complaint to the Security Council regarding the ongoing Israeli attacks on the country’s infrastructure, which constitute a clear violation of the ceasefire agreements intended to last for sixty days. Related:Israeli Drone Attack in South Lebanon Leaves Five Dead The […]
January 13, 2025
Israeli Drone Attack in South Lebanon Leaves Five Dead
The attack, which was specifically directed at a car driving through Tayr Debba, took place in an area near the coastal town of Tyre. The wounded were quickly taken to hospitals in Tyre by an ambulance team that arrived at the site of the bombing. Related: Israel Violates more than 1000 times the Cease-fire Agreements […]
January 10, 2025
Lebanon: Army Chief is Elected as the New President
After a prolonged period of political instability in Lebanon, the parliament has elected Army Chief Joseph Aoun as the country’s new president, marking a milestone after 12 failed elections in the past two years. Related:Israel Violates more than 1000 times the Cease-fire Agreements in Lebanon Aoun received 99 votes in the second round of elections, […]
January 9, 2025
Israel Violates more than 1000 times the Cease-fire Agreements in Lebanon
Israeli troops continue to violate the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon. Since the supposed end of hostilities took effect on November 27, more than 1,000 violations by the Zionist army have been recorded. Related:One Month In: Lebanon’s Truce Holds Amid Ongoing Violations During these weeks, Israel has launched aircraft into Lebanese airspace under the pretext of […]
January 8, 2025
One Month In: Lebanon’s Truce Holds Amid Ongoing Violations
The original agreement required Hezbollah members to withdraw north of the Litani River, while Israeli forces were to retreat to facilitate the progressive deployment of the Lebanese Army. Related: Israel Violates Ceasefire with Incursion into Southern Lebanon One month after its implementation, the truce between Hezbollah and Israel remains in force, although not without controversy. […]
December 27, 2024
UN Peacekeeping Mission in Lebanon Calls for Israeli Troop Withdrawal
This appeal comes exactly one month after the ceasefire agreement between the parties was implemented. On Thursday, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) urged Israel to withdraw its troops from areas it occupied in southern Lebanon following its campaign of bombings and military incursions in the Arab country. This appeal comes exactly one […]
December 26, 2024
Najib Mikati Urges Acceleration of Israeli Troop Withdrawal to Ensure Ceasefire Compliance
Najib Mikati has called for an expedited withdrawal of Israeli forces to ensure compliance with all clauses of the ceasefire agreement. Nearly a month after the ceasefire was established between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanon’s interim Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, began a tour of various military positions in the southern part of the country on Monday, […]
December 23, 2024
Türkiye and Lebanon to Act Together on Syrian Issues
‘The stability of Syria is crucial for the stability of the region,’ Erdogan pointed out. On Wednesday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed that Türkiye and Lebanon have agreed to work together on Syrian issues following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad. RELATED: Lebanon: Israeli Settlers Also Violates the Ceasefire “A new era has begun in Syria. […]