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Radwan Mortada: ‘Joseph Aoun has made a big mistake’
Why is the Lebanese military command gunning for a lone journalist in the midst of the country's biggest crisis since the civil war?
Nov 29, 2021
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Washington bankrolls temporary salary increase for Lebanese security forces
The US, Qatar, and the EU have proven instrumental in providing funds for the Lebanese army since the start of the economic crisis
Jan 25, 2023
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Session to elect president fails for 11th time as Lebanese pound plummets
As a result of a lack of consensus, an absence of quorum, and mounting external pressure, Lebanon has continuously failed to elect a successor to Michel Aoun
Jan 19, 2023
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Iranian FM in Beirut for talks with top officials, resistance leaders
During a joint press conference, Iran’s foreign minister called for political dialogue and a ‘swift’ presidential election, rejecting claims of Iranian interference in Lebanese affairs
Jan 13, 2023
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Lebanon’s army chief in Qatar under shadow of political interference
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, France, and the US have all sought to interfere in Lebanon's internal election process to make sure the army chief becomes the country's next president
Dec 10, 2022
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Qatar dangles aid in front of Lebanon in exchange for naming army chief as president: Report
Doha has joined Saudi Arabia, France, and the US in supporting General Joseph Aoun for president of the cash-strapped nation
Dec 02, 2022
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Lebanese parliament again fails to elect president, pushing nation deeper into crisis
As Lebanon sinks deeper into crisis, US officials have said that once the 'complete disintegration of the state' happens, Lebanon can be 'rebuilt from the ashes, freed from the curse of Hezbollah'
Dec 01, 2022
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Lebanon’s presidential vacuum allows for French interference
France considers Joseph Aoun as a west-leaning candidate who can balance the relationship between Hezbollah and Lebanon's western allies
Nov 25, 2022
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Lebanese Forces reaffirm support for US, Saudi-backed army chief’s presidential bid
Lebanon has continuously failed to name a successor to Michel Aoun, who is leaving office on Sunday
Oct 29, 2022
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Lebanon fails to elect president for fourth time in a row
So far, each session held has been plagued by either a lack of quorum or a failure to reach a consensus
Oct 24, 2022
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Lebanon Parliament Speaker suggests open dialogue to elect new president
Just a few days ago, the parliament failed once again to name a successor to President Michel Aoun
Oct 23, 2022
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Tayouneh massacre to remain in impunity as Lebanese court releases all suspects
Israeli-trained political leader Samir Geagea was charged for his involvement in the massacre earlier this year, which targeted protesters allied with the Hezbollah and Amal parties
Oct 13, 2022
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Lebanese parliament fails to elect new president
Despite the lack of a consensus among parliament, Washington has already made up its mind and is looking to back the LAF commander Joseph Aoun
Sep 29, 2022
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Paris-held intelligence meeting reveals Saudi demands for Lebanon
A source revealed that Saudi Arabia rejected Suleiman Franjieh as a potential candidate, opting instead for Lebanese Army chief Joseph Aoun
Sep 19, 2022
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Lebanon Parliament Speaker calls for urgent implementation of IMF reform plan
The Lebanese parliament speaker has said he will not call for a parliamentary session to elect a new president until IMF reform policies are passed
Jul 31, 2022
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US-backed Geagea ready to support presidential bid of Lebanese army chief
General Joseph Aoun last year pushed Lebanon's military court to convict a columnist for The Cradle for 'undermining the military establishment'
Jul 18, 2022
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Lebanese and US navies kick off exercise ‘Resolute Union’ 2022
The US ministry of defense launches a new maritime drill with the Lebanese army in a bid to deepen ties and ensure a continued cooperation between the two allies
Jul 12, 2022
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Army arrests migrants preparing to sail from Lebanon
According to UN figures, 1,570 migrants tried to reach Cyprus from Lebanon between January and November of 2021
Jun 08, 2022
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Lebanese army tasked with migrant boat investigation despite accusations by survivors
Survivors from the tragedy say a Lebanese army vessel caused the migrant boat to sink by ramming into it twice
Apr 27, 2022
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‘Lebanese army tried to kill us’: Migrant boat survivors
The survivors of the sinking incident off Tripoli's coast say an army vessel rammed twice into their boat in order to stop them from reaching Cyprus
Apr 25, 2022
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Israel-born US envoy to travel to Beirut to negotiate demarcation line
Hochstein, a US official with Israeli citizenship, is expected to work out a deal in Tel Aviv's favor
Feb 07, 2022
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Washington to provide $67 million in ‘aid’ to the Lebanese Armed Forces
In 2021 alone the White House transferred almost $200 million in funds to the Lebanese Armed Forces
Jan 29, 2022
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Judge Tarek Bitar to remain in charge of Beirut blast probe
Bitar has been accused of selectively targeting political figures who have been critical of Washington's role in Lebanon
Nov 25, 2021
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Western powers support postponing Lebanon’s 2022 elections if LAF commander is named president: Report
The upcoming elections set for March 2022 will come amid a deepening political standoff and a growing controversy over the Beirut Port blast investigation
Nov 25, 2021
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Stealing Lebanon’s elections: the Saudi plan to seize the state
Saudi Arabia is banking on sectarian strife and street violence to usher in its new alliance to an electoral victory in Lebanon's March 2022 elections
Nov 08, 2021
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Judge Tarek Bitar forced to suspend Beirut Port blast investigation for third time
While earlier reports claimed Bitar was to be removed from his post, new information shows the blast probe has been suspended due to the latest lawsuit filed against the Judge for 'mishandling' the case
Nov 04, 2021
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Lebanon asks Russia for Beirut blast satellite images
Amid confusions over the Beirut blast case, Lebanese President Aoun has asked Russia for help. The question is: Will the images be helpful?
Oct 29, 2021
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Judges protecting judges: why the Beirut blast investigation is a dud
Lead investigative Judge Tarek Bitar refuses to prosecute his judiciary colleagues who signed to unload, store, then ignore the ammonium nitrates that devastated Beirut last August.
Oct 28, 2021
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Lebanese Army allegedly responsible for at least two deaths in Tayouneh massacre: Report
New reports also claim that none of the victims' bodies underwent a proper forensic examination
Oct 16, 2021
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Hezbollah is prepared to expel America from Lebanon
As US interference in Lebanon's collapse continues, Hezbollah threatens retaliatory steps to eject American influence across all Lebanese institutions.
Oct 12, 2021
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