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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
Apr 26, 2022
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Saudi Arabia interferes in Lebanon’s presidential election: Report
The kingdom’s ambassador has reportedly rejected Hezbollah’s choice for the presidency, Marada chief Suleiman Franjieh
Mar 09, 2023
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Xi Jinping’s Visit to Saudi Arabia and the overthrow of Atlanticism
The historic China-Arab Summit currently underway in Riyadh symbolizes the emerging Eurasianism in the Persian Gulf.
Dec 08, 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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‘Our way, or collapse’: US and Saudi officials on Lebanon
Barbara Leaf, a US State Department official, believes the collapse of Lebanon will allow the country to be 'rebuilt from the ashes, freed from the curse of Hezbollah'
Nov 08, 2022
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Lebanon’s Sunni Arab tribes demand dismissal of ‘disrespectful’ Saudi ambassador
Tribe leaders denounced the Saudi envoy after he left minutes into a scheduled visit to the Bekaa Valley
Nov 02, 2022
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US pressures Lebanon to vote against Russia at UN
While refusing to condemn Israel for annexing parts of Lebanon, the US asked Beirut to condemn Russia for annexing parts of Ukraine
Oct 12, 2022
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Lebanon MP faces legal battle after meeting Israel officials at Morocco conference
A photo from the event in Morocco showed the Lebanese MP standing next to Efraim Sneh, the adviser to the Israeli prime minister
Jun 28, 2022
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‘Saudi ambassador sowing sedition in Lebanon’: Hezbollah official
Sheikh Qawook stated that silence in the face of Saudi interference in Lebanese affairs exposes all those who falsely raised slogans on the preservation of Lebanon's independence and sovereignty
Jun 25, 2022
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Newly-elected Lebanon MP calls for sanctions on his own country
Twitter users reacted in anger to MP Mark Daou's call for sanctions on his own crisis-ridden, poverty-stricken country
Jun 05, 2022
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Dollars for democracy: Corruption was the real winner in Lebanon’s election
Bribing desperate voters during an economic crisis may have led to Lebanon’s parliamentary impasse. If candidates are bought, how can the country fix anything?
Jun 02, 2022
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Hezbollah chief calls for political cooperation to address Lebanon’s multiple crises
Hassan Nasrallah said that despite constant interference and threats from the US, results show support is strong for the resistance
May 19, 2022
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Saudi Arabia and France propose $30 million aid plan to Lebanon
The news comes after revelations that Saudi Arabia has been attempting to interfere in the upcoming elections through its embassy in Lebanon
Apr 27, 2022
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US behind IMF refusal to finance energy imports for Lebanon: Hezbollah official
Despite the plan to import energy from Egypt and Jordan via Syria having been brokered by Washington, US officials have so far failed to issue the necessary sanctions waiver
Apr 26, 2022
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Saudi ambassador hosts Lebanese officials, candidates weeks before elections
Among those present were Prime Minister Najib Mikati and far-right leader Samir Geagea, who was recently charged for last year's massacre of unarmed protestors in Beirut
Apr 12, 2022
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US embassy attempting to delay elections in Lebanon: Hezbollah chief
Hassan Nasrallah also hailed the Palestinian resistance against Israel, saying that Tel Aviv would be 'delusional' to think Palestinians will fall prey to despair
Apr 12, 2022
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Far-right Lebanese leader urges Saudi Arabia to ‘return to Lebanon’
Samir Geagea has been linked to efforts by both Riyadh and Tel Aviv to influence the results of Lebanon's coming elections
Mar 14, 2022
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Hezbollah chief criticizes regional players trying to destabilize Lebanon
In a wide-ranging interview, Hassan Nasrallah lauded the resistance group's air defense capabilities and said Hezbollah is the 'only guarantee' for Lebanon's safety
Feb 09, 2022
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Iran announces new round of talks with Saudi Arabia ‘is on the agenda’
For nearly a year, the historic rivals have been holding talks in Iraq in an effort to establish sustainable relations
Jan 10, 2022
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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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Fuel paralysis: How 14 private companies control Lebanon’s oil supply and set its prices
Lebanon's energy crisis is a consequence of the state allowing 14 private companies to monopolize and set prices in this most strategic sector. How then to break this monopoly by the country's political elite, when the oil cartel is run by the same powers who govern Lebanon?
Oct 07, 2021
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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?
Aug 18, 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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Leaked files: How Britain trains Jordan to spy on its citizens
The British government covertly trained Jordanian security services in techniques known as “digital media exploitation” which has been used to monitor, manipulate, and disrupt dissent in the kingdom.
Jan 24, 2023
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Qassem Soleimani in Venezuela: The lesser known motive behind his assassination
Why was Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani assassinated by the US? His visit to Venezuela in 2019 may provide some answers.
Jan 03, 2023
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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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Voting will send a message to conspirators: Hezbollah leader
The resistance leader called out US-backed Lebanese parties, and condemned Israel and its Arab allies
May 14, 2022
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Lebanese diaspora vote in general elections amid economic crisis
This marks the first election since a series of tragic domestic events, beginning with the 2019 economic collapse
May 07, 2022
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Hamas and Turkey: Is the honeymoon over?
Hamas' rifts with Turkey are not unprecedented, but this time Erdogan risks losing the Palestinian resistance card to Iran, Syria and Lebanon if he continues to overplay his hand.
May 06, 2022
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Lebanese Christian leader accuses US of creating economic collapse
The leader of the popular Free Patriotic Movement has had a political alliance with Hezbollah for almost two decades
Apr 28, 2022
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