Saad Hariri and the collapse of Lebanon

The Syrian regime-change war and Lebanon's economic collapse happened under Saad Hariri's watch, but the Future Movement leader is seldom mentioned for the pivotal role he played in Lebanon's unravelling

Former Lebanese PM Saad Hariri announces end to political career

Hariri has also called on his party, the Future Movement, to sit out from the upcoming general elections

Lebanese PM-designate Saad Hariri steps down after failing to form government

Hariri praises STL sentencing of Hezbollah members

The two Hezbollah members, Hassan Merhi and Hussein Oneissi, were previously acquitted in 2020

Will Lebanon’s Arab tribes fill Saudi Arabia’s ‘Hariri void’ in upcoming elections?

The Arab Tribe Federation of Lebanon has grown into a powerful political force that may be poised to replace the Future Movement as Saudi Arabia’s main Sunni political ally

The Iran-Saudi deal: A bid to end endless war

The Beijing-brokered rapprochement between Tehran and Riyadh is expected to have significant implications for peace and prosperity in and around West Asia, given the considerable influence the two nations wield in the region.

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

Billionaire Najib Mikati named Lebanese PM for the fourth time

Mikati will now be tasked with forming a new government, a process experts believe will take weeks, if not months

Final results for Lebanese election show no clear majority alliance

Independent candidates made big strides, winning over a dozen parliament seats, while the Saudi-backed Lebanese Forces party gained 19 seats

Lebanon votes in first polls since economic collapse

Lebanon's complex ‘confessional' power-sharing system sees the 128 parliament seats divided into two groups – 64 Muslims and 64 Christians

The ultimate explainer to Lebanon’s 2022 elections

Even the Lebanese struggle to understand the mechanics of their elections. So The Cradle has provided a handy guide to understand the basics.

Saudi embassy in Lebanon directly interfering in upcoming election: Report

Behind-the-scenes Saudi influence on the upcoming Lebanese election comes in stark contrast to the Saudi ambassador's recent claims to respect Lebanon's sovereignty

Yemen’s Hadi has no ‘power’ to bestow on the new presidential council

The exiled Yemeni president will transfer his presidential powers to the new council, with the Saudis pulling all the strings. 

Lebanese president says he’s had enough of Central Bank ‘procrastination’

Michel Aoun has also taken aim at Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea for his 'hate speech and incitement'

Buckle up: Yemen is about to deliver a Saudi lesson

Every time the Saudis bomb Sanaa, the Yemeni resistance retaliates against Riyadh's strategic vulnerabilities. With non-stop strikes on Yemen's capital city today, brace yourself for a big Saudi explosion.

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

Saudi Arabia declares war on Lebanon: What made Mohammad bin Salman lose his mind?

The Saudi escalation against Lebanon is not due to some misplaced words by a senior official; it is part of a premeditated plan to regain control over Lebanon, using upcoming elections as a springboard

New US sanctions target Lebanese MP, businessmen

Jamil Sayyed was previously targeted on false charges of being involved in the Hariri assassination

Lebanese authorities announce government formation one year after the last one resigned

The new Lebanese government is expected to hold its first official meeting on 13 September

First Iranian fuel tanker headed to Lebanon enters Syrian territorial waters

Fuel to be unloaded in Syria to circumvent US sanctions

‘Let them stop us if they dare’ – Why Hezbollah is bringing Iranian fuel to Lebanon

As Lebanon's economic crisis deepens amidst an effective US embargo, Hezbollah begins to supply the Lebanese population.

Lebanese Prime Minister-designate to step down: Report

Sources indicate Najib Mikati will follow in the footsteps of his predecessor Saad Hariri

Britain’s Secret Propaganda War in Lebanon

Leaks show UK Foreign Office directed influence operations targeting Lebanese youth and civil society to shape the direction of mass protests in service of British interests.

The Arab tribes of Lebanon: Kindling for Saudi-sponsored Sunni–Shia conflict?

Lebanon's Arab Tribes were naturalized for Rafiq Hariri's electoral ambitions. But today, they are vast in number, deadset on making their presence known, and organizing politically in every realm. After a sectarian tribal attack in Khalde left four Lebanese dead this month, the nation wants to know – what is their agenda and who is backing the tribes?

Unrest deepens in Lebanon following PM’s resignation

Lebanese judge orders seizure of central bank governor Salameh’s assets

Despite Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh's role in collapsing the Lebanese banking system and economy, he continues to enjoy US protection shielding him from embezzlement charges

Lebanon fails to elect president for fifth time, no solution in sight

The current presidential hopeful Michel Moawad is known as a US favorite, with deep ties to USAID and its activates in Lebanon

Hope for Lebanese government formation dwindles despite optimism

Lebanon's parliament failed to elect a new president last week, with representatives staging a walk-out and casting blank votes in protest

Qatari FM in Lebanon ahead of Arab League meeting in Beirut

Qatar previously pledged to support the Lebanese economy on condition that the state form a new government

Lebanese PM says no effort will be spared in mending ties with Gulf nations

Relations between Beirut and Gulf states suffered a major blow in late 2021 when diplomatic ties between them were severed