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Lebanese Army
3 days ago
- Lebanese Army
Raids in Jabal Mohsen and Al Mankoubin – Tripoli and Dalk – Al Hermel, resulting in the injury of one citizen
Tuesday, 27 May 2025 The LAF Command – Directorate of Orientation issued the following statement: A LAF unit, supported by a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate, raided the residence of a wanted individual in Jabal Mohsen – Tripoli. During the operation, a citizen (A.S.) sustained minor injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment as a result of the raid, weapons and military ammunition were seized. Another LAF unit raided the residences of wanted individuals in Al Mankoubin – Tripoli, and arrested citizen (M.M.) for being wanted for the crime of transporting military weapons, with a quantity of such weapons found in his possession. Additionally, a patrol from the Intelligence Directorate raided a farm in Dalk – Hermel, near the Lebanese-Syrian border, and seized a quantity of Captagon pills. The seized items were handed over, and an investigation with the arrestee began under the supervision of the competent judicial authorities.
L'Orient-Le Jour
10-05-2025
- Politics
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Around 100 Syrian families 'voluntarily' return to Syria
The Lebanese Army supervised the "voluntary" repatriation of 100 Syrian refugee families from the Arsal camps (Baalbeck-Hermel) to western Qalamoun in Syria on Saturday. The operation began at Wadi Hmayed in Arsal, reported L'Orient Today's correspondent in the Bekaa. Escorted by the army to the Lebanese-Syrian border, the families headed to the Zamrani crossing point. The return, described as voluntary by Lebanese authorities, was part of the weekly measures taken by the Lebanese Army from the village of Arsal and the neighboring areas north of Bekaa, heading towards western Qalamoun and the city of Homs, "in cooperation with the Syrian displaced." About 50 families joined these two regions on Friday, passing through the Jousseh border crossing, near the village of Qaa. Revived at the end of April after a long suspension, the process of the return of Syrian refugees is overseen by the Lebanese Army. Meanwhile, General Security handles the administrative formalities related to the legal status of entry and exit. "These people have been in Lebanon for quite some time and have stated that they want to return home. General Security recorded their names," a well-informed source told L'Orient Today. A first group of 240 refugees left the border village of Arsal via the Zamrani border crossing at the end of April. Their return, supervised by the Lebanese Army, took place in the presence of representatives from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and a General Security patrol.
L'Orient-Le Jour
09-05-2025
- Politics
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Individuals from Syria set fire to mosque in Hoch al-Sayyed Ali
Unidentified individuals from Syria entered Hoch al-Sayyed Ali, a border village in northern Bekaa, at dawn on Friday, where they set fire to the mosque before fleeing toward Syrian territory. They also caused significant damage, reports our correspondent in the region. A civil defense unit quickly intervened, controlling the fire and preventing its spread. Sporadic clashes had erupted in February and March between Shiite clans reputed to be close to Hezbollah and the new Syrian authorities. The Lebanese and Syrian defense ministers met at the end of March in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and agreed to strengthen security and military coordination along their common border, which is 330 kilometers long and known for its porosity. An agreement in principle on its demarcation was also signed. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam visited Damascus on April 14, where he met with Syrian Interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, to discuss, among other things, border security. Despite these commitments, new incidents followed. At the end of April, tensions escalated for an evening at the Lebanese-Syrian border after a drone attack targeted a farm in Hoch al-Sayyed Ali. Shortly after, the Syrian authorities accused Hezbollah of firing shells from Lebanon, claiming to have responded immediately.
Ya Libnan
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Ya Libnan
Lebanon may finally be able to demarcate its borders with Syria
AL MASNAA BORDER CROSSING BETWEEN LEBANON AND SYRIA Lebanon Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji on Thursday met with French Ambassador to Lebanon Herve Magro, who handed him a copy of the documents and maps of the French archive that are related to the Lebanese-Syrian border, according to Lebanese media reports The move comes 'at Lebanon's request and based on the promise that French President Emmanuel Macron had made to President Joseph Aoun during his latest visit to France,' the French Ministry . 'These documents and maps will help Lebanon in the process of demarcating its land border with Syria,' the French Foreign Ministry was quoted as saying. Syrian and Lebanese Defense Ministers signed an agreement on border demarcation and security matters during a meeting organized and hosted by Saudi Arabian Defense Minister in Jeddah. This development comes after Lebanon and Syria signed an agreement on border demarcation and to boost coordination between the two countries regarding security along their tense frontier, the Saudi Press Agency reported on March 28 The deal signed by the Lebanese and Syrian defense ministers in Saudi Arabia late came after clashes in border areas earlier in March left several people dead and dozens wounded on both sides. The plan for border demarcation also comes after the ouster in early December of the 54-year Assad family rule in Syria, leading to tensions along the frontier where Lebanon's Hezbollah group was active on both sides of the border during Syria's 14-year conflict. Hezbollah had been fighting in Syria alongside Assad during the conflict that has left half a million people dead. The deal also comes after the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war that weakened the Iran-backed group in Lebanon. Complex issue MAP of Lebanon and Syria. The borders are marked in Red The Lebanon-Syria border is a complex and often contentious area. Ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad and his father , refused to discuss border demarcation with Lebanon. His father, former President Hafez al- Assad was quoted as saying, ' Syria and Lebanon are one country with two heads of state.' Border Length and Geography Historical Context Current Status International Involvement Recent Developments The situation remains fluid, with both countries navigating their bilateral relations amid broader regional issues. Lebanon's Defense Minister Michel Menassa was scheduled to visit Damascus last March, but his visit was postponed at the request of the Syrian authorities. It remains to be seen whether Syria is really sincere over the border demarcation issue, or meant to appease Saudi Arabia, Sami Haddad, a Lebanese political analyst familiar with the border demarcation issue, told Ya Libnan
Nahar Net
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Paris gives Beirut maps that can help demarcate border with Syria
by Naharnet Newsdesk 6 hours Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji on Thursday met with French Ambassador to Lebanon Herve Magro, who handed him a copy of the documents and maps of the French archive that are related to the Lebanese-Syrian border, the French Ministry said. The move comes 'at Lebanon's request and based on the promise that French President Emmanuel Macron had made to President Joseph Aoun during his latest visit to France,' the Ministry added. These documents and maps will help Lebanon in 'the process of demarcating its land border with Syria,' the Ministry said.
