Source: Kataeb.org
Security & Justice
UNIFIL Patrol Denied Access to Town in Latest Southern Lebanon Pushback
Tensions between residents of southern Lebanon and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) flared again on Tuesday, as a patrol was blocked by locals in the town of Shaqra, preventing its entry without an escort from the Lebanese Army.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Lebanon Tightens Entry Rules for Syrians Traveling via Beirut Airport
Rafic Hariri International Airport issued a new directive on Monday barring Syrian nationals traveling to Syria via Beirut from entering Lebanon unless they hold a valid foreign residency permit valid for more than six months.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Opinion
Lebanon and the IMF: The Hunt for the Treasure of Trust
The Lebanese journey of, and into, uncertainty is continuing, for the fifth consecutive year – and the nth time in the century-long history of this republic. Albeit under new management, the state remains stuck between a mountain of debt, a sea of social and economic inequalities, and a black hole in place of once efficient (more or less) institutions. No local or global stakeholder disagrees on the baseline: the country urgently needs tangible trust and solidarity – in form of investments and loans – as much as extreme determination to have a chance of escaping this maelstrom.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Solving the Hezbollah Arms Conundrum
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has engaged in a dialogue with Hezbollah over its arms. The Lebanese state and the president face a challenge. They need to disarm Hezbollah without clashing with the group and they need to be able to drive Israel out of Lebanon using diplomatic means.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Sports
First Place on the Line in Madrid Derby as Real and Atletico Squabble Over Refereeing
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid meet in their second derby of the season with the Liga lead on the line and the focus on refereeing. Real Madrid has spent the days ahead of Saturday’s match complaining of mistakes against the club.
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Zhou Guanyu Joins Ferrari as a Reserve Driver for 2025 F1 Season
The first Chinese driver in Formula 1, Zhou Guanyu, is heading back to Ferrari as one of its reserve drivers for the 2025 season.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Saturday 19 August 2023 11:04:07
Elias Hasrouni's Family Organize Protest, Calls on UNIFIL to Protect Civilians
"Ain Ebel" residents and the family of the victim Elias Hasrouni are organizing a popular protest movement in response to his killing on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 11:30 a.m.
The residents and the family are calling on the Maronite Patriarchate and the security forces to protect civilians and pursue an investigation to uncover the truth.
They are also urging the UNIFIL to safeguard civilians within their operational scope according to Article 12 of Resolution 1701.
