Lebanon

Israel advocates must keep their momentum going after ceasefire

Now is not the time for complacency. The sacrifices made to secure the safety and future of Jews worldwide must be understood to be linked to advocacy and action in the Diaspora.

By DANIEL M ROSEN
18/01/2025

Lebanon's new president stresses urgency of Israeli withdrawal from south under truce deal

The Lebanese president told the UN's Guterres during a meeting in Beirut that continued Israeli breaches were a violation of Lebanese sovereignty and the agreed ceasefire deal.

By REUTERS
18/01/2025
LARF activist George Ibrahim Abdallah [file]

US pushed to keep Lebanese militant in French prison after 40 years, letter shows

Georges Ibrahim Abdallah was sentenced to life in 1987 for his role in the 1982 murders in Paris of US military attache Charles Ray and Israeli diplomat Yacov Barsimantov.

By REUTERS
16/01/2025

Crisis between Israel, US? Trump warns against collapse of Lebanon ceasefire

Sources close to US President-elect Donald Trump have reportedly conveyed a stern warning to Israeli officials.

Chikli first Likud minister to threaten resignation over hostage deal

The announcement was significant, as Chikli was the first minister from the Likud to threaten to resign following confirmation of the hostage deal.

IDF announces it seized 170,000 military items during multi-front war

The IDF seized around 1,500 rocket or RPG-type items, 570 electronic military items, 165 larger rockets and shells, 20 anti-aircraft missiles.

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip. January 11, 2025.

IDF strikes Hamas in Gaza, seizes over 100,000 military items throughout war

Israel will not hand body of Yahya Sinwar to Hamas as part of hostage deal, source says • Three IDF soldiers wounded in Kabatiya

 Joseph Aoun shakes hands with Nabih Berri.

How will Aoun affect the Middle East?

Aoun must navigate Lebanon’s sectarian divides, restore trust, and fortify the Lebanese Armed Forces. While there is room for optimism, the path ahead demands unwavering resolve and resilience.

Lebanon's next PM extends hand to Hezbollah, aims to rebuild Lebanon

Salam said he would work for justice for the victims of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, which killed at least 220 people and no senior official has taken responsibility for.

By REUTERS
14/01/2025
 Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam speaks at the presidential palace, in Baabda, Lebanon

Nawaf Salam appointed as Lebanon's new PM in landmark political shift

Salam is tasked with forming a government after two years of political deadlock, raising hopes for reform amid deep sectarian divisions

By STEVE GANOT/THE MEDIA LINE
14/01/2025
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