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Arab News
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Israeli raids deep inside southern Lebanon target Hezbollah's tunnels
BEIRUT: Israel launched airstrikes on alleged weapons caches of the Iran-backed Hezbollah, and tunnels in southern Lebanon on Monday, soon after it had struck targets within Iran. Israeli warplanes carried out the surprise strikes on the outskirts of several villages, and valleys and hills in the districts of Jezzine and Nabatieh, and all the way to the district of Sidon. The Israeli military claimed that 'air force warplanes raided Hezbollah military sites containing rocket launchers and missiles, as well as weapons depots in the area north of the Litani (River),' adding that 'the presence of Hezbollah weapons and activities in this area constitute a flagrant violation of the understandings between Israel and Lebanon.' According to a Lebanese security source, no casualties were reported in the raids that focused on the valley between Ansar and Al-Zarariyeh, the Kfar Melki valley, and the area between the towns of Azza, Kafrwa Zefta, and Deir Al-Zahrani, along with the outskirts of Al-Aishiyeh, Al-Mahmoudiya, Al-Dashmakiyeh, and Wadi Barghoz. The source told Arab News: 'These raids apparently targeted areas containing Hezbollah tunnels and previous gathering points, which had previously been targeted repeatedly.' The source noted that 'the Israeli army used concussion missiles in these new raids, the sound of which caused powerful explosions and ground shaking, and the echoes of the explosions reverberated throughout most of the southern regions.' He added: 'The reason for these raids now is (as) a warning message to Hezbollah not to consider any attempt to rehabilitate what has been completely destroyed. 'The Lebanese army has not yet entered these targeted areas north of the Litani River to confiscate their contents, as it is still confining its mission to searching for weapons and ammunition south of the Litani River.' Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun and the country's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam have held a series of meetings in light of regional developments to help prevent Lebanon suffering any repercussions from the escalating Israeli-Iranian conflict and to keep Lebanon neutral. Aoun said on Sunday: 'Lebanon, its leadership, parties, and people, are aware today, more than ever, that it has paid a heavy price for the wars that have erupted on its soil and in the region. It is unwilling to pay more, and there is no national interest in doing so, especially since the cost of these wars has been and will be greater than it can bear.' Salam has stressed the need to 'prioritize the supreme national interest and maintain unity and national solidarity, which requires avoiding Lebanon's involvement or being dragged in any way into the ongoing regional confrontation.'
Al Bawaba
29-05-2025
- General
- Al Bawaba
Israeli airstrikes kill two, hit southern Lebanon towns in escalation beyond ceasefire lines
ALBAWABA- Israeli forces launched a wave of intense airstrikes across southern Lebanon on Thursday, killing at least two people and injuring others, in what observers say marks a significant escalation and violation of existing ceasefire understandings. According to Lebanon's National News Agency and local outlet Lebanon 24, the strikes hit multiple locations, including Bnaafoul in the Sidon district, Houmine al-Tahta, and the surrounding areas southeast of Sidon. At least six Israeli strikes lit up the skies overnight, targeting Hezbollah arms depots and key border crossings with Syria. The bombardment extended across Jezzine, Marjeyoun, al-Bissariyeh, and Berghoz, including areas north of the Litani River, a red line in the ceasefire agreement established after the 2006 war. Israeli Army Radio reported that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) initially called on the Lebanese Army to intervene before launching the strikes. When no response came, air raids commenced. Low-flying Israeli warplanes and drones were spotted across several areas in southern Lebanon, amid rising fears of further escalation along the volatile Lebanon-Israel border.
LBCI
26-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Bassil says the FPM remains a major political force
Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) leader MP Gebran Bassil said municipal union elections are not solely about local development but are increasingly taking on a political dimension. He pointed to the FPM's recent victory in the Matn municipal union as the opening chapter in a broader electoral push. Turning to the southern district of Jezzine, Bassil remarked, "Watch with us how the Jezzine chapter will end. The Lebanese Forces claim they lost the city but won the union, while I say we won most of Jezzine's municipalities, and the union result will speak for itself." Bassil reaffirmed his party's commitment to supporting municipalities at both the local and national levels, highlighting two main priorities: the Syrian refugee issue and expanded administrative decentralization. He dismissed suggestions of his party's decline, asserting, "The FPM remains a major political force. Claims of its end are baseless. We are significantly stronger in these municipal elections compared to 2016." Bassil concluded by emphasizing that the FPM had once again demonstrated its presence and strength in Jezzine and South Lebanon whether through municipal councils or local mukhtars.
LBCI
25-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
2025 municipal and mukhtar election results announced for Jezzine district
Lebanon's Ministry of Interior has released the results of the 2025 municipal and mukhtar elections in the Jezzine district. Click here to view the full results.
LBCI
24-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Lebanese Interior Minister says holding elections was a challenge, commits to future improvements
Lebanese Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar confirmed from Jezzine that holding municipal and mukhtar elections on time was a significant challenge for the state and government, but one that was successfully met. He noted that the process concludes today with several observations that will serve as lessons for upcoming electoral events. Al-Hajjar stated that citizens, the state, and the ministry were all satisfied with the electoral process, highlighting the public's eagerness to exercise their democratic rights. He emphasized that municipalities are the front line in providing services to citizens. Addressing logistical issues, he acknowledged that vote counting in Tripoli took a long time, but the results were reliable. In Beirut, he said the ministry managed to address delays through close coordination with judges and by providing computers that facilitated and accelerated the tallying of votes.
