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Israeli drone assault strikes Lebanese city, killing three civilians
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) An Israeli drone attack near the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli on Tuesday left three people dead and 13 others wounded, according to Lebanon’s Ministry of Health. A statement from the Public Health Emergency Operations Center revealed...
Lebanese President Calls for Pressure on Israeli to Cease Assaults
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urgently called on the international community Saturday to ramp up pressure on Israel to end its ongoing assaults on Lebanon, warning that such "aggression" is not only a direct threat to Lebanon's...
Lebanese Leader stresses continuous collaboration with Syria
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized ongoing cooperation with Syria and cautioned against rising sectarian tensions during a meeting on Friday with members of the "National Balance" delegation—an alliance of independent journalists...
Lebanese President Confirms Coordination with Syria, Slams Sectarian Exploitation
MENAFN
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July 6, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun confirmed on Friday that his government maintains ongoing coordination with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on multiple critical issues, all while warning of attempts by "internal enemies" to provoke...
Lebanese President Highlights Coordination with Syria
MENAFN
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July 5, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese Head of State Joseph Aoun reaffirmed on Friday that there is ongoing collaboration with his Syrian peer, Ahmad al-Sharaa, on numerous matters. He also issued a cautionary note regarding plots by “internal enemies” aiming to fuel...
Lebanese President Stresses Need for UNIFIL's Presence
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized the crucial need for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to remain stationed in the country’s south, citing escalating regional and domestic instability, according to a statement...
Lebanese Leader discusses Lebanon need for UNIFIL
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized on Monday the critical need to maintain the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon amid escalating regional and domestic tensions. “Now more than ever, the...
Lebanese military captures Leader of IS
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Lebanese Army has apprehended a senior figure believed to be the current leader of the Islamic State (IS) group in Lebanon, marking a notable advancement in the country’s fight against terrorism. In a statement released on Tuesday,...
Lebanese forces ministers align with US policies
MENAFN
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June 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Recent developments suggest that ministers affiliated with the Lebanese Forces party are aligning closely with U.S. policy directions, particularly in matters concerning Hezbollah, the Lebanese military, and international diplomacy. These...
Lebanese President: U.S. Attacks on Iran Threaten Regional Stability
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun issued a stark warning on Sunday, emphasizing that recent US attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities could dangerously escalate tensions and jeopardize stability throughout the Middle East. Highlighting...
Lebanese PM Demands Urgent UNIFIL Mandate Extension
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam emphasized the urgent need to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) on Wednesday, underscoring the mission’s critical contribution to maintaining peace, particularly...
Beirut's main airport resumes its trips
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Beirut's main airport reopened on Saturday morning after a short-term closure prompted by growing instability in the Middle East, particularly due to recent hostilities between Israel and Iran. Lebanon’s Minister of Public Works and...
Beirut Airport Restarts Flights Amid Intensifying Regional Tensions
MENAFN
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June 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese Public Works and Transport Minister Fayez Rasamny declared on Saturday the resumption of operations at Beirut Airport, which had been shut down since 10 p.m. (1900 GMT) the previous evening due to intensifying regional conflict...
Romania’s Airline Prolongs Flight Suspensions to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Romania’s national airline, has prolonged the suspension of flights to three Middle Eastern cities due to persistent regional turmoil and escalating security risks. Flights to Tel Aviv (TLV) will remain grounded until June 23, with return...
Ricardo Jose Haddad Musi explores Lebanese Influence in Mexican Cuisine
EIN Presswire
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June 12, 2025
Lebanese influence isn’t just street food territory; it’s also crashing the fine dining party. SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The taco al pastor, commonly eaten in Mexico, traces its roots back to the...
Palestine: journalists in the West Bank face increased attacks
National Union of Journalists
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July 10, 2025
NUJ and IFJ condemn rising number of threats and violent attacks against Palestinian journalists. The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has joined the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in condemning an alarming increase in attacks in...
Israel ignores ceasefire agreement with Lebanon, conducting new attacks
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced on Wednesday that its forces had carried out new ground missions in southern Lebanon, labeling them as “special, targeted” operations, even though a ceasefire agreement remains in place. According to a...
Lebanon, U.S. Explore Israeli Retreat, Hezbollah Disarmament in Talks
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam revealed on Monday that discussions took place with US envoy Tom Barrack about coordinating Israel’s pullout from Lebanese land with the disarmament of Hezbollah. At a press briefing after meeting...
Israeli Air Raids Claim Two Lives in Lebanon
MENAFN
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July 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Two individuals, including a Hezbollah operative, were killed Monday afternoon in separate Israeli drone attacks targeting southern Lebanon, Lebanese sources confirmed. According to local media, one strike hit a vehicle in Deir Kifa...
Israeli Forces Conduct Special Operations in Lebanon
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced on Wednesday that its troops initiated “special, targeted” missions in southern Lebanon, disregarding a ceasefire arrangement. According to a military communiqué, soldiers from the 91st Division commenced...