Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
Israel Publishes Updated Map Showing Deepened Presence in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military released on Thursday an updated map of its designated security zone in southern Lebanon, indicating that it does not plan to withdraw from the area at this stage, even as negotiations with Lebanon continue over future arrangements.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Lebanon to Transfer 129 Syrian Prisoners Next Week, Withholds Seven Over Security Concerns
Lebanon is set to transfer 129 convicted Syrian prisoners to Syrian authorities next week under a bilateral agreement signed in February, while withholding seven others pending further security reviews, a senior judicial source said.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Opinion
‘Fear’ of the Bad Has Led Lebanon to the Worse
The new era, symbolized by President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, arrived with an agenda unlike anything Lebanon has known for more than a quarter of a century. The era of the catastrophic “people, army, and resistance” trilogy has ended. The Iranian regime, through its local proxy, forcibly dragging Lebanon into the Gaza “support war” has drawn the contours of this agenda: the legitimate authorities must monopolize “violence,” thereby restoring its status as the sole reference point, and with it restoring the state capable of protecting its people and its land.
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Syria Should Not Be America’s Shortcut to Hezbollah
There are bad ideas in Middle East policy, and then there are ideas so reckless that they manage to revive every historical trauma at once. The suggestion that Syria could somehow be recruited into a military role against Hezbollah in Lebanon belongs firmly in the second category.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Sports
Portugal beats Spain to win Nations League
Portugal defeated Spain in penalty kicks 5- 3 to win the UEFA Nations League final late on Sunday after both sides failed to score in extra time following a showdown that ended 2-2.
Monday, June 9, 2025
Alcaraz Wins Roland Garros, Completing Historic Comeback from Two Sets Down
Carlos Alcaraz mounted an extraordinary comeback to win the men’s final at Roland Garros on Sunday, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2).
Monday, June 9, 2025
Wednesday 5 February 2025 13:39:36
Aoun Calls on France to Push Israel to Respect Ceasefire
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Wednesday called on France to exert pressure on Israel to stop its violations of the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon.
During a meeting at the Baabda Palace, Aoun held talks with French Ambassador to Lebanon Hervé Magro and General Guillaume Ponchin, deputy head of the ceasefire oversight committee.
According to a statement from the Lebanese presidency, Aoun urged France to support Lebanon’s demand for the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from territories occupied last year. He also pressed Paris to intensify diplomatic efforts to ensure Israel ceases its ceasefire violations and releases Lebanese nationals held in Israeli custody.