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Al Bawaba
4 days ago
- 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
6 days ago
- 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.
LBCI
24-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Voter turnout in South Lebanon exceeds 36% by 6 p.m. in municipal elections
Voter turnout in Lebanon's municipal and mukhtar elections reached 36.42% in the South Governorate and 31.41% in the Nabatieh Governorate as of 6 p.m., according to figures released by the Interior and Municipalities Ministry. The breakdown by district was as follows: Hasbaya recorded a turnout of 32.44%, Jezzine led with 39.53%, Marjayoun saw 28.59%, Bint Jbeil 25.31%, Nabatieh 38.26%, Tyre 33.79%, and Saida 38.10%.
