Source: Reuters
The official website of the Kataeb Party leader
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
Thursday 1 August 2024 14:37:27
Iran, Its Proxies Will Meet to Discuss Retaliation Against Israel, Say Sources
Top Iranian officials will meet the representatives of Iran’s regional allies from Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen on Thursday to discuss potential retaliation against Israel after the killing of the Hamas leader in Tehran, five sources told Reuters.
The region faces a risk of widened conflict between Israel, Iran and its proxies after Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination in Tehran on Wednesday and the killing of Hezbollah’s senior commander on Tuesday in an Israeli strike on the outskirts of the Lebanese capital Beirut.