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LBCI
05-05-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Kataeb Secretary-General tells LBCI: Serious contest underway for Matn Union of Municipalities Presidency
Kataeb Party Secretary General Serge Dagher said a serious contest is underway for the presidency of the Matn Union of Municipalities. Speaking on LBCI's "Nharkom Said" TV show, Dagher said the views of newly elected mayors must be respected, adding that the Kataeb will consult with them on their priorities and the party's proposed plans. He noted that some municipalities had opted for change in Sunday's vote. 'What matters to us is improving life in Matn,' he said.
LBCI
25-04-2025
- Business
- LBCI
Antoine Habib to LBCI: Housing Bank sees spike in loan applications after presidential election
Antoine Habib, Chairman and General Manager of the Housing Bank, confirmed that loan applications have significantly increased since Joseph Aoun was elected president, noting that many applications came from non-resident Lebanese looking to buy, build, or renovate homes in Lebanon. Speaking on LBCI's "Nharkom Said" TV show, Habib said the presidential election and the formation of a new government have renewed hope for the Lebanese people. Regarding the Qatari loan, he stated: "We expressed interest in loans aimed at low- and middle-income individuals and requested specific loans for people with special needs," adding that "we are currently in the negotiation phase."
LBCI
11-04-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
MP Houshaymi to LBCI: Hezbollah must hand over its weapons, Israel must comply with Resolution 1701
MP Bilal Houshaymi rejected any possibility of normalization with Israel, calling it unacceptable and insisting on the need to hold accountable all those involved in the "genocide of the Palestinian people." Speaking on LBCI's "Nharkom Said" TV show, Houshaymi urged Lebanon to move past its losses and enter a new phase. He emphasized that Hezbollah must be asked to hand over its weapons but stressed that any such demand must be accompanied by insisting that Israel comply with United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701. "The Foreign Minister, Yousef Rajji, should stand with us, not against us," he added, referencing what he sees as a need for alignment within Lebanon's diplomatic leadership. Houshaymi viewed Hezbollah's recent openness to dialogue on its arms as "a positive step," noting that even acknowledging the possibility of negotiating the group's weapons is a constructive sign. He rejected any return to war or internal strife and warned against reliance on foreign powers. "We need to build a state and unite, especially as we enter a new era," he said, referring to Lebanon's current political transition. On the issue of Syrian displacement, Houshaymi called for tighter regulation of the border. "The state and General Security must manage Syrian entry into Lebanon," he said, adding that suspending international aid to displaced Syrians might encourage voluntary return to their homeland.
LBCI
09-04-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Former MP Amal Abou Zeid to LBCI: FPM open to all sides, warns internal clashes would endanger national security
Former MP Amal Abou Zeid said 'those who previously won elections act as if the same conditions still apply.' Speaking on LBCI's "Nharkom Said" TV show, he remarked, "But I can assure them that those conditions no longer exist—and the next elections will show the true weight of the Free Patriotic Movement." He added that efforts are underway to avoid electoral battles in some towns by reaching consensual agreements, saying that "in the current climate, consensus is not a weakness." Abou Zeid said the political reality in Jezzine requires maintaining ties with all parties and that alliances depend on the circumstances, as every group seeks to maximize its representation in Parliament. He emphasized that the Free Patriotic Movement is open to dialogue with all sides. On national security, he warned that any internal clashes between Lebanese factions would put the country at risk. He stressed that dialogue is essential when it comes to addressing Hezbollah's weapons, adding: "The Lebanese state considers the party's right to defend the land legitimate, but the real dispute is over who gets to decide to go to war—the state or the party."
LBCI
25-03-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
MP Edgard Traboulsi to LBCI: Will a single-district electoral system in sectarian Lebanon be feasible?
MP Edgard Traboulsi, a member of the Strong Lebanon Bloc, noted that the Amal Movement is convinced of the idea of adopting Lebanon as a single electoral district, a system used in some countries. However, he questioned whether Lebanon has the necessary foundations to implement such a model fairly. Speaking on LBCI's "Nharkom Said" TV show, Traboulsi asked, "If we want to adopt this system, do we have laws that guarantee equal rights in personal status matters? Do we have true citizenship, or are we still deeply entrenched in sectarianism in every aspect?" He acknowledged that Lebanon's sectarian-based system has provided a sense of security for various communities. "If we establish Lebanon as a single electoral district, people will inevitably seek ways to protect themselves through representation," he said. While expressing his personal preference for a nationwide electoral system, Traboulsi stressed that such a model would only be suitable for a secular country.
