Michel Aoun files defamation lawsuits
The office of former President of the Republic Michel Aoun announced on Thursday, through lawyer Wadih Akl, that a lawsuit is being filed against "a number of individuals who have been guilty...
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'We are open to dialogue' to elect a president, asserts Hezbollah MP
Hezbollah MP Hassan Fadlallah stated on Thursday that the party is “open to dialogue” for electing a president in Lebanon, as the Parliament's president has set an open electoral session for...
2 January 2025
French Ambassador hopes Jan. 9 election will mark 'new era for Lebanon'
The French embassy published a New Year's message from Ambassador Hervé Magro to Lebanon on Thursday, in which he reiterates France's commitment "to political stability through the...
2 January 2025
Syrian Embassy in Beirut to resume operations Tuesday
The Syrian Embassy in Beirut announced on Thursday the resumption of work in its consular section starting Tuesday, Jan. 7, after closing its doors on Saturday following the arrest last week at...
2 January 2025
Inside a Damascus family’s living room
They had grown accustomed to not saying his name not even within four walls. So, on the night of Dec. 8, when Leen burst into her aunt Rawad’s room in a frenzy, asking what was happening after...
Caroline HAYEK, from Damascus, 2 January 2025
Lebanese filmmakers reflect on Gaza, Lebanon and loss
A middle-aged man gazes out his kitchen window, cracking walnuts. Suddenly he hears a woman’s voice.“Today I am afraid,” the voice says. “I awoke with a lump in my stomach.” Startled, the man (Elie...
Jim Quilty, 2 January 2025
Portraits of Sharaa hung in Tripoli and Minyeh
Portraits of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Ahmad al-Sharaa have been hung in several towns in northern Lebanon, notably in Tripoli and Minyeh, according to our correspondent. On these...
2 January 2025
Education Minister defends school curriculum changes
Syria's education minister on Thursday sought to minimise curriculum changes announced this week by the new Islamist-led authorities, after activists denounced them as "extremist" and...
2 January 2025
Rebuild quickly or wait: The dilemma faced by residents in Beirut’s southern suburbs
While waiting to see if the initial 60-day cease-fire between Hezbollah and Israel would hold, the residents and business owners of Beirut's southern suburbs had conflicting opinions. Some...
Ghadir Hamadi, 2 January 2025
The Israeli army reports an “increase” in suicide cases among its ranks
An increase in the number of suicides among Israeli soldiers has been recorded this year, rising from 17 cases in 2023 to 21 in 2024, the highest annual total since 2011, reveals a report published...
L'Orient Today staff, 2 January 2025
The state must 'prove itself,' says Kassem, drawing the wrath of Geagea
After Hezbollah Secretary General Naim Qassem on Wednesday called on the Lebanese state to “prove itself” in order to confront Israel politically, Lebanese Forces (LF) leader Samir Geagea retorted...
L'Orient Today staff, 2 January 2025
Lebanese Army prepares to enter Naqoura, after Israeli withdrawal to the south
Israeli troops mobilized in southern Lebanon retreated on Thursday in the western sector of the border strip, from Naqoura towards Ras Naqoura and Alma Shaab. The Lebanese Army is preparing to move...
L'Orient Today staff, 2 January 2025
Five economic issues overshadowed by the war in Lebanon
Before clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, which began on Oct. 8, 2023, escalated into near-total war almost a year later, the Lebanese government had been actively working on several initiatives...
Philippe HAGE BOUTROS, 2 January 2025
Can Lebanon benefit from a potential recovery of the Syrian economy?
While Syrian nationals look forward to rebuilding their country and revitalizing their economy in the post-Assad era, the Lebanese people remain in deep uncertainty. Faced with an economic,...
Mounir YOUNES, 2 January 2025
Syria forces launch security sweep in Homs
Syrian security forces are conducting an operation in Homs city, state media reported on Thursday, with a monitor saying it targeted two districts that are home to the Alawite minority of toppled...
2 January 2025
Italy summons Iran ambassador over jailed reporter
Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday summoned the Iranian ambassador to Rome over the detention of an Italian journalist, held in isolation since her arrest in Tehran two weeks...
2 January 2025
What is Political Shiism?
Lebanon's politics over the past two decades have contorted logic, phenomena, discourse, laws, practices, agreements and disagreements to the point that they have trapped us with "beings...
Jean CLAM, 2 January 2025
Lebanese army prepares to enter Naqoura following Israeli withdrawal
Israeli troops stationed in southern Lebanon retreated on Thursday in the western sector of the border strip, moving from Naqoura to Ras Naqoura and Alma al-Shaab. The Lebanese army is preparing to...
2 January 2025
France strives to head off escalation in southern Lebanon, but three scenarios are possible
All eyes are focused on Lebanon at the start of 2025, with almost 25 days before the end of the 60-day period during which the terms of the Nov. 27 cease-fire agreement are supposed to be...
Scarlett HADDAD, 2 January 2025
Are the Christians of Maaloula in Syria victims of atrocities by the rebels?
Want to get the latest news to your inbox? Sign-up here for our newsletters The claim:• In recent days, messages have been circulating on social media about alleged violence against Syria's...
Tatiana KROTOFF, 2 January 2025
Series of Israeli airstrikes targeting Jabal al-Rihan in Jezzine and Iqlim al-Touffah in Nabatieh | LIVE
20:55 Beirut Time Netanyahu has authorized Israeli negotiators to continue discussions in Doha regarding the hostages, according to a statement from his office relayed by AFP....
Yara Malke, 2 January 2025
Syrian Foreign Minister arrives in Saudi Arabia for first foreign visit
Syria's new Foreign Minister, Assaad al-Shaibani, said he hoped to open “a new and brilliant page” with Saudi Arabia on his arrival in the kingdom on Wednesday, on his first visit abroad. “I have...
2 January 2025
Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera in Palestinian Territories
Qatar's Al Jazeera denounced on Thursday the Palestinian Authority's decision to suspend its broadcasting and operations in the Palestinian Territories, saying it was an “attempt to conceal...
2 January 2025
Dark series of events for international flights: What is happening in the sky?
It is a rare phenomenon, but a series of air accidents worldwide marked the last days of 2024. Ten members of the same family died on Dec. 23 after a small plane crashed in Gramado, Brazil. On Dec....
