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L'Orient-Le Jour
04-05-2025
- Politics
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Mufti Kabalan calls on Lebanese state to 'closely monitor the geopolitical earthquake impacting the region'
Jaafarite Mufti Sheikh Ahmad Kabalan, aligned with Amal-Hezbollah, urged Lebanese authorities Sunday to monitor regional unrest — especially Syria's recent sectarian clashes that left over 100 dead — to prevent spillover into Lebanon. In a statement, the religious dignitary stated that 'the entire region is rocked by an earthquake that will spare no one' and by 'existential regional threats,' adding that the government must take responsibility in light of this situation because 'we cannot improvise at the edge of the abyss.' Monitoring the 'geopolitical earthquake' in the Middle East is crucial, according to him, to 'avoid new structural catastrophes affecting Lebanon,' which is 'composed of communities living in coexistence' and must be protected from any tension based on sectarian grounds. The solution to these threats lies, he said, in 'the consolidation of a national discourse reassuring for all components, taking into account the concerns and sensitivities' of each. The 'chaos projects' of Israel in Syria and Lebanon For Sheikh Kabalan, Lebanon is at risk because it is 'at the heart of a U.S. and Israeli project that seeks to exploit sectarian sensitivities.' 'National security involves protecting communities, their coexistence, guaranteeing their social security, strengthening citizenship, fostering dialogue, safeguarding pluralism and diversity,' he wrote. He also argued that Syria is 'a crucial regional balance point' that must be protected against Israel's 'chaos projects.' The Israeli army announced on Saturday that it had 'deployed' in southern Syria in order, it says, to 'protect Druze villages' after deadly clashes during the week between fighters linked to the new power and members of this religious minority. The gravity of the situation has prompted numerous reactions from Druze and Christian leaders in Lebanon, as Beirut seeks to avoid repercussions from the tensions in Syria.
L'Orient-Le Jour
02-05-2025
- Politics
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Kabalan urges Salam to visit southern suburbs, to witness 'price paid for Lebanon'
BEIRUT — Jaafarite Mufti Ahmad Kabalan, close to Amal and Hezbollah, urged Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Wednesday to visit the southern suburbs of Beirut and see for himself the "price that the suburb, the South and the Bekaa paid for Lebanon," according to the state-run National News Agency. On Sunday, the Israeli army carried out an airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut for the first time in the past three weeks, raising fears of a new escalation. Following a cease-fire in late November which ended a devastating 13-month conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, Israeli airstrikes continued in southern Lebanon on a near daily basis. The southern suburbs of Beirut, heavily damaged by the conflict, have been targeted three times in 2025 post cease-fire agreement. "Because it is not possible to differentiate between the South, Beirut and the rest of the Lebanese provinces, and because the people of the south have been the sacrificial offering in Lebanon's long history of struggle, and because coexistence requires joint commitments and shared sacrifices, it is required for ... Salam to conduct a field visit in the southern suburb and see for himself the enormous sovereign price that the suburb, the south and the Bekaa paid for Lebanon as well as the reality of the enormous rubble," Kabalan said in a statement. 'It is necessary to understand the Lebanese necessities well so that international pressures do not turn into a powder keg", he added. Kabalan said that now is the moment to "confirm national solidarity in the face of Zionist terrorism and strengthen comprehensive national power against the most brutal regional terrorist force supported by Washington." Since his election as Prime Minister in January, Salam, who is politically opposed to Hezbollah, has repeatedly vowed to ensure the state has a monopoly over weapons. A stance also defended by president Joseph Aoun. On February 28, Salam visited several parts of South Lebanon that suffered severe damages from the war, including the regions of Sour, Marjeyoun, Khiam and Nabatieh.
LBCI
31-03-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Jaafari mufti warns against foreign interference, calls elections a battle for Lebanon's future
Lebanon's Grand Jaafari Mufti Sheikh Ahmad Kabalan criticized the state for failing its people, saying it should "support its citizens, not collaborate with foreign powers to strangle them." He warned against external interference in Lebanon's upcoming elections in his Eid al-Fitr sermon. Kabalan urged strong turnout for Hezbollah and the Amal Movement, calling the elections "a decisive battle for parliamentary blocs, not individuals." He described Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri as "a national force" and warned that undermining sectarian representation threatens Lebanon's stability. He also stressed the need for a government that prioritizes crisis-hit areas like the south, Bekaa, and Beirut's southern suburbs and reaffirmed support for the Lebanese army.
National News
31-03-2025
- Politics
- National News
Jaafari mufti warns against foreign interference, calls elections a battle for Lebanon's future
NNA - Lebanon's Grand Jaafari Mufti Sheikh Ahmad Kabalan criticized the state for failing its people, saying it should "support its citizens, not collaborate with foreign powers to strangle them." He warned against external interference in Lebanon's upcoming elections in his Eid al-Fitr sermon. Kabalan urged strong turnout for Hezbollah and the Amal Movement, calling the elections "a decisive battle for parliamentary blocs, not individuals." He described Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri as "a national force" and warned that undermining sectarian representation threatens Lebanon's stability. He also stressed the need for a government that prioritizes crisis-hit areas like the south, Bekaa, and Beirut's southern suburbs and reaffirmed support for the Lebanese army. --- LBC ENGLISH ================
LBCI
26-02-2025
- Business
- LBCI
MP Kabalan Kabalan says 'Development and Liberation' bloc will support the government with a vote of confidence
During Lebanon's parliament session to debate the ministerial statement, MP Kabalan Kabalan called on the government to intensify diplomatic efforts to raise the issue of Israeli violations with relevant embassies. He described the statement as comprehensive and wished the government success while stressing the need for proper standards in handling key issues. Kabalan emphasized the urgency of reconstruction and reaffirmed that restoring depositors' funds remains a top priority. He vowed to spare no effort in recovering lost funds, which he said were trapped between banks, the central bank, and the state. He said that during the crisis, funds were lost, and the country's economy collapsed. He further urged the government to take responsibility by compelling banks and the central bank to determine accountability for the deposits and ensure the swift return of funds to the people. During the session, MP Kabalan Kabalan expressed a commitment to inclusivity, stating that the nation can accommodate all groups and that no faction can dismiss another, regardless of its strength. He highlighted that the cost of unity among Lebanese is significantly lower than the cost of division. Kabalan confirmed that the Development and Liberation Bloc will support the government with a vote of confidence.
