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LBCI
19 hours ago
- Politics
- LBCI
One killed in armed clash between families in Beirut's Chiyah area
A personal dispute between members of two families escalated into an exchange of gunfire in the Chiyah–Maroun Misk area, resulting in the death of a young man, according to the National News Agency. Lebanese army and security forces quickly deployed to contain the incident and launched an investigation into the circumstances of the clash.
Al Manar
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Manar
Speaker Berri Rejects Clashes with UNIFIL, Says Lebanon Fully Adhered to Ceasefire
Lebanese Speaker Nabih Berri voiced rejection to any kind of clashes between Lebanese citizens and UNIFIL forces in southern Lebanon. In remarks published by Al-Jomhouriyah Newspaper on Friday, Speaker Berri said the UNIFIL movements on the ground must be coordinated with the Lebanese Army and the international forces must be accompanied by the national army. 'However, if this doesn't happen sometimes, overreaction should be avoided,' he said, as quoted by the paper. In this context, Speaker Berri stressed the 'need to address any misunderstanding calmly and wisely,' noting that the 'UNIFIL was subjected to several Israeli attacks during the latest war on Lebanon.' 'We know that the Israeli enemy does not want it to remain in south Lebanon, and that is enough for us to stand with it.' The Lebanese speaker affirmed that reconstruction is a top priority. 'It should be a priority for the government,' he explained, adding that he 'counts on the Council of the South playing a key role in monitoring the reconstruction efforts and accelerating its stages.' Speaker Berri stressed, meanwhile that Lebanon has 'fully adhered to the ceasefire agreement regarding dismantling weapons south of the Litani River.' On the other hand, he pointed to the importance of the municipal elections held in south Lebanon last week in defiance of the difficult circumstances resulting from the Israeli aggression. He noted that the elected municipalities will have to play an effective role in the reconstruction project when it will be launched. Asked about the relation with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Speaker Berri said that the premier's tone sets the tone. 'He brings the heat, we'll match it; he stays cool, so will we.'
Al Manar
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Manar
Israeli Airstrikes Pound Southern and Eastern Lebanon in Escalation of Ceasefire Violations Amid Official Silence
Israeli occupation warplanes launched a wave of intense airstrikes across southern and eastern Lebanon late Thursday night, marking a blatant violation of Lebanese sovereignty amid state silence. The aerial assault began with concentrated strikes on the Iqlim al-Tuffah region, where warplanes targeted Wadi al-Safa, located between the towns of Kfarfila, Sarba, and Ain Qana. Additional strikes hit the town of Qaaqaiyat Al-Snoubar, while Israeli surveillance drones conducted extensive low-altitude flights over the Al-Zahrani area—reportedly in unprecedented silence, indicating possible use of advanced stealth technologies. The bombardment continued with two additional airstrikes on the Rihan hills in Jezzine and an attack on the Jabbour area in the town of Kfarhouna. Fighter jets maintained a heavy presence over the broader southern airspace throughout the night. The assault culminated in two of the night's most intense strikes on the town of Bnaafoul in the Sidon district—described by local sources as the most forceful bombardments yet—constituting what Lebanese officials labeled a blatant violation of national sovereignty. Earlier this evening, Israeli warplanes bombed the southern Lebanese villages of Al-Rayhan, Al-Bissariya, Ramia, Yater, Ain Qana, Kfar Fila, Tebna, Wadi Barghaz, and the outskirts of Kfar Kila. — The Cradle (@TheCradleMedia) May 29, 2025 In a parallel offensive, four successive Israeli airstrikes targeted the outskirts of the town of Shmestar, near Taraya, west of Baalbek, shortly after midnight. These strikes extended the geographic scope of the attacks deep into Lebanon's eastern interior. Separately, the Lebanese Army reported that one of its units, in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), worked to dismantle Israeli-erected earth mounds and reopen roads in the vicinity of Adaisseh, in the Marjayoun district. According to a military statement, Israeli occupation forces—including a tank—attempted to obstruct the operation but failed to stop the army from completing the task. UNIFIL's Deputy Head of Mission, Hervé Lecoq, reaffirmed that Hezbollah has not engaged in any offensive actions against the Islaeli enemy since the last truce agreement, nor has the group obstructed the Lebanese Army's operations in the south. He noted no visible military presence of Hezbollah in the area, countering Israeli claims. The Israeli attacks occur in the continued absence of any meaningful response from the international monitoring committee overseeing the ceasefire, chaired by the United States. Lebanese officials have criticized both the lack of enforcement and the failure to pressure Israel to halt its assaults. Since November 27, Israeli occupation forces have reportedly committed 3,347 violations and attacks, according to Lebanese military figures.
Asharq Al-Awsat
a day ago
- General
- Asharq Al-Awsat
UNIFIL Commander: Situation Along the Blue Line Remains Unpredictable
The commander of UN peacekeepers in Lebanon has said that the situation on the Lebanese-Israeli border 'remains tense and unpredictable' as Israel continued its daily violations of the ceasefire. In honor of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, UNIFIL hosted on Thursday a ceremony at its Naqoura headquarters attended by members of the Lebanese Army, security services, local political and religious authorities, ambassadors, and UN officials. 'The situation along the Blue Line remains tense and unpredictable, with repeated violations and a high risk of miscalculation," Head of Mission and Force Commander Lieutenant-General Aroldo Lázaro warned. "Through our liaison and coordination mechanisms, we offer a channel for dialogue and de-escalation helping to build the foundation for a possible solution," he said. Emphasizing the need for a political process, the UNIFIL head noted that "the path to peace in southern Lebanon is political." "We must all work to create the right conditions for a long-term, sustainable solution," he said. "One important step in recent months has been the significant deployment of more LAF (Lebanese Army) soldiers to the south,' the UNIFIL chief stated. 'Their presence as the sole providers of state authority and security must be preserved and for that, help from international partners needs to be maintained,' he added. During the ceremony, Lázaro and Lebanese Army Commander representative Brigadier General Nicola Tabet laid wreaths in tribute to fallen peacekeepers. Over 4,400 UN peacekeepers have lost their lives on missions around the world since 1948, including more than 330 since UNIFIL was established in 1978. The ceremony was held as Israel continued to violate the US-brokered ceasefire agreement that brought the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah to an end in late November. An Israeli drone strike killed on Thursday a municipal worker in southern Lebanon, the state-run National News Agency said. The man was on his way to work on a well supplying water to homes when he was killed in the town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa, NNA said. Lebanon's Health Ministry also reported one person killed in the strike.
LBCI
a day ago
- General
- LBCI
Lebanese Army removes barriers set up by Israeli troops in South Lebanon's Odaisseh
A unit of the Lebanese Army, in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), removed several earth barriers and reopened roads in the outskirts of Odaisseh in the Marjayoun district that had been previously blocked by Israeli forces. According to a statement from the Lebanese Army Command, while the army unit was carrying out the operation, Israeli troops accompanied by a tank attempted to obstruct the work. However, the attempt was unsuccessful, and the Lebanese forces continued their mission.
