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LBCI
12 hours ago
- General
- LBCI
Amid security risks, south Lebanon's farmers face uncertainty as agriculture ministry pushes to revive farming
Report by Lara El Hachem, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian Lebanese farmers in the Mazraat Sardah and Marjayoun plain areas live at the mercy of Israeli forces stationed on El Hamames Hill in Lebanon. Half of the Marjayoun plain—about 17 million square meters—is off-limits due to the ongoing threat of Israeli military patrols, the latest of which residents documented on Friday. This marks the third consecutive season that southern farmers have faced uncertainty and fear. In response, the Ministry of Agriculture launched an initiative to revive the sector by securing safety guarantees for farmers who wish to return to their land. Under the plan, interested farmers must file a request with their local municipality, including their name, phone number, land registration area, and type of agricultural activity. These requests will be forwarded to the ministry, which will coordinate with the Lebanese army and UNIFIL to obtain safety assurances for the farmers. The ministry aims to secure ongoing access, requiring farmers to specify the number of planned visits based on the crop type and growing season. Agricultural losses in front-line villages—from Kfarchouba to Naqoura—have exceeded 80% due to wildfires and bulldozing operations. The Agriculture Ministry attempted to offset some of these losses by planting olive trees with support from international organizations. Beyond crop damage, livestock losses have been devastating—even in second-line villages. Many farms have been destroyed, and numerous herders were forced to sell their animals at a loss to survive. While this initiative is a first step toward recovery, results are far from guaranteed as long as Israel continues to dictate the fate of Lebanon's southern border communities through force, intimidation, and violence.
LBCI
4 days 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.
LBCI
25-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Lebanon announces 2025 municipal election results for Marjayoun and Bint Jbeil
Lebanon's Ministry of Interior has shared the results of the 2025 municipal and mukhtar elections in the Marjayoun and Bint Jbeil districts. Click here to view the full results.
LBCI
24-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Interior Minister highlights security and unity as municipal elections begin
Lebanese Interior Minister Ahmad al-Hajjar confirmed that Lebanon has received support from the ceasefire committee member states to help safeguard the electoral process, allowing citizens to exercise their democratic rights safely. Speaking during the launch of the municipal elections, Hajjar underscored the critical role municipalities play in driving local development and announced efforts to reinstate funding to the municipal fund. He emphasized that Lebanon is once again rising to meet challenges, noting that the election process is proceeding securely, with logistical shortcomings being addressed. He added that most complaints received so far do not appear serious. Addressing the broader regional context, Hajjar condemned Israeli attacks that have impacted the entire country, stressing that all Lebanese have been affected and reaffirming Lebanon's unity. He hoped that the municipal and local elections would mark the first step in Lebanon's reconstruction—particularly in the south. He praised the resilience of residents in Marjayoun, highlighting their commitment to democracy through voter turnout.
LBCI
23-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Forty-five municipalities win uncontested in Nabatieh, south Lebanon
Forty-five municipalities in Lebanon's Nabatieh governorate have won by default ahead of the upcoming municipal elections. The breakdown is as follows: - Bint Jbeil: 17 out of 36 municipalities - Hasbaya: 3 out of 17 - Marjayoun: 13 out of 28 - Nabatieh: 13 out of 40
