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Aoun calls for exclusive control of weapons by army and security forces

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has urged that only the national army and official security forces be allowed to carry weapons across the entire Lebanese territory, effective immediately. His remarks were delivered during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Lebanese army. Speaking from......

Aoun visits Bahrain as Lebanon seeks renewal of Gulf ties

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun arrived in Manama on Tuesday for a two-day official visit at the invitation of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain. His trip marks a significant diplomatic move as Lebanon intensifies its efforts to restore and strengthen ties with Gulf countries, particularly after......

President Aoun urges CDR to resist political, partisan, and religious interference

Baabda, July 16, 2025 – Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on the newly appointed members of the Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR) to operate with full independence and avoid any form of political, partisan, or religious influence in their mission. During a meeting at the Presidential......

President Aoun urges UN support for the human academy for dialogue and encounter

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met with United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Miguel Ángel Moratinos, on Monday at the Baabda Presidential Palace, alongside Minister of Culture Ghassan Salamé. During the meeting, President Aoun called on Mr. Moratinos to......

Arab nations urge calm following US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

Several Arab countries expressed deep concern on Sunday, June 22, in response to a U.S. airstrike targeting nuclear facilities in Iran earlier that morning. These nations called for de-escalation and urged all parties to exercise restraint to avoid further deterioration of the situation. Egypt strongly......

Israel warns of continued strikes on Lebanon amid Hezbollah tensions

Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning on Friday, stating that Israel will persist in its strikes against Lebanon until the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah is disarmed. This announcement follows recent Israeli airstrikes that targeted areas in Beirut’s southern suburbs. “There......

Israel Escalates Tensions With Second Airstrike on Beirut

Israel has launched another airstrike on Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, for the second time in a week, killing at least three people and further straining the fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah. The attack, which struck the southern suburb of Dahiyeh early Tuesday, also injured at least seven others,......

UNIFIL commander injured in protest attack near Beirut airport

The outgoing deputy commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major-General Chok Bahadur Dhakal, was injured on Friday night when his convoy was intercepted by protesters near Beirut airport. The demonstrators set his vehicle on fire as he was heading to the airport to depart......

Lebanon's Parliament Struggles to End Presidential Vacancy

Lebanon’s parliament convened once again in an attempt to elect a president, aiming to resolve a two-year leadership void. In the first round of voting, army commander Joseph Aoun emerged as the leading candidate with 71 votes out of 128 but fell short of the two-thirds majority required for a......