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Al Manar
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
PM Salam Says Lebanon Began Reconstruction Program, Wants End of Israeli Occupation and Violations
Prime Minister, Dr. Nawaf Salam, affirmed that 'the attack on the Beirut's southern suburb, and other Israeli attacks, constitute a violation of the cessation of hostilities arrangements,' considering that 'activating the monitoring mechanism is required to stop these attacks.' Premier Salam also pointed out that 'Lebanon wants to put an end to all these violations and end the Israeli occupation of the five hills and all Lebanese territories.' Salam added, during his reception of a delegation from the Press Syndicate headed by its Dean, Awni Al-Kaaki, that 'if Israel does not withdraw completely, this will threaten stability,' stressing that 'Lebanon is committed to the agreement, and the Israeli side must in turn commit to its role. We are keen on having continued supportive positions by the US and France towards Lebanon to achieve this.' Premier Salam revealed that 'work is continuing to mobilize all diplomatic forces to stop the attacks,' referring to 'ongoing communication with the Americans, the French, and all influential powers, especially Arab and European countries.' The PM also stressed the governmenth's keenness to work to ensure citizens' needs in the areas of security and safety, and to improve economic and daily living conditions. Salam also pointed out that 'the government has begun working on a reconstruction plan, starting with infrastructure. A damage assessment has been conducted, and work has now begun to secure resources. The government has begun negotiations with the World Bank, and has secured $325 million to date, with efforts to increase this amount.' Regarding the municipal elections in Beirut, Prime Minister Salam affirmed that 'the government remains impartial and will ensure the integrity of the electoral process,' emphasizing that he 'maintains an equal distance from all candidates.' He added: 'It is important to preserve Beirut's unity, as it is the capital that reflects the image of the country in all its diversity.' On the other hand, Premier Salam received at the Serail, the acting UNICEF Representative in Lebanon, Aquil Ayar, who said after the meeting: 'We discussed a number of priority issues related to children in Lebanon, and we exchanged views on various files and upcoming challenges. The meeting was also an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of strengthening joint cooperation with the Lebanese government, and with the state as a whole, in order to address current and future challenges.' Salam also met with Colombia's Ambassador to Lebanon, Edwin Ostos Alfonso, who presented the activities of his country's embassy in Lebanon, in addition to bilateral relations between the two countries. Salam then received former MP Sami Fatfat, who said after the meeting that he discussed with the Premier 'a number of political issues, the most important of which are the municipal elections that will take place in Lebanon, especially in the North.' The Prime Minister later received a delegation from the Jad Association, headed by Joseph Hawat, who said they briefed the Premier 'on the Association's activities, especially with regard to the ongoing coordination with the security forces in combating the scourge of drugs.' The Prime Minister received a delegation from the Beirut Marathon Association, headed by Mrs. May Khalil.
National News
29-04-2025
- Politics
- National News
PM Nawaf Salam broaches national issues with Press Syndicate delegation, meets UNICEF Representative, discusses bilateral ties with Colombian Ambassador
NNA - Prime Minister, Dr. Nawaf Salam, affirmed that "the attack on the Beirut's southern suburb, and other Israeli attacks, constitute a violation of the cessation of hostilities arrangements," considering that "activating the monitoring mechanism is required to stop these attacks." Premier Salam also pointed out that "Lebanon wants to put an end to all these violations and end the Israeli occupation of the five hills and all Lebanese territories." Salam added, during his reception of a delegation from the Press Syndicate headed by its Dean, Awni Al-Kaaki, that "if Israel does not withdraw completely, this will threaten stability," stressing that "Lebanon is committed to the agreement, and the Israeli side must in turn commit to its role. We are keen on having continued supportive positions by the US and France towards Lebanon to achieve this." Premier Salam revealed that 'work is continuing to mobilize all diplomatic forces to stop the attacks,' referring to 'ongoing communication with the Americans, the French, and all influential powers, especially Arab and European countries.' The PM also stressed the governmenth's keenness to work to ensure citizens' needs in the areas of security and safety, and to improve economic and daily living conditions. Salam also pointed out that "the government has begun working on a reconstruction plan, starting with infrastructure. A damage assessment has been conducted, and work has now begun to secure resources. The government has begun negotiations with the World Bank, and has secured $325 million to date, with efforts to increase this amount." Regarding the municipal elections in Beirut, Prime Minister Salam affirmed that "the government remains impartial and will ensure the integrity of the electoral process," emphasizing that he "maintains an equal distance from all candidates." He added: 'It is important to preserve Beirut's unity, as it is the capital that reflects the image of the country in all its diversity." On the other hand, Premier Salam received at the Serail, the acting UNICEF Representative in Lebanon, Aquil Ayar, who said after the meeting: "We discussed a number of priority issues related to children in Lebanon, and we exchanged views on various files and upcoming challenges. The meeting was also an opportunity to reaffirm the importance of strengthening joint cooperation with the Lebanese government, and with the state as a whole, in order to address current and future challenges." Salam also met with Colombia's Ambassador to Lebanon, Edwin Ostos Alfonso, who presented the activities of his country's embassy in Lebanon, in addition to bilateral relations between the two countries. Salam then received former MP Sami Fatfat, who said after the meeting that he discussed with the Premier 'a number of political issues, the most important of which are the municipal elections that will take place in Lebanon, especially in the North.' The Prime Minister later received a delegation from the Jad Association, headed by Joseph Hawat, who said they briefed the Premier 'on the Association's activities, especially with regard to the ongoing coordination with the security forces in combating the scourge of drugs.' The Prime Minister received a delegation from the Beirut Marathon Association, headed by Mrs. May Khalil. ================ L.Y
Nahar Net
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Salam warns over stability if Israel doesn't withdraw from South
by Naharnet Newsdesk 29 April 2025, 15:36 Prime Minister Nawaf Salam stressed Tuesday that 'the attack on Beirut's southern suburbs and the other Israeli attacks represent a violation of the cessation of hostilities arrangements,' adding that 'it is necessary to activate the monitoring mechanism to put an end to these attacks.' 'Lebanon wants an end to all these violations and to the Israeli occupation of the five hills and all Lebanese territory,' Salam added, in a meeting with a delegation from the Press Syndicate. 'If Israel doesn't fully withdraw, that will jeopardize stability,' the PM warned, adding that 'Lebanon is committed to the agreement and the Israeli side must in turn abide by it.' 'We have an interest in keeping the U.S. and French stances on our side to achieve that,' Salam went on to say. Revealing that efforts are still ongoing to 'rally all diplomatic forces to halt the attacks,' the premier pointed out that 'communication is ongoing with the Americans, the French and all influential forces, especially Arab and European countries, to maintain this pressure and activate it further.' Asked about Hezbollah's stance on limiting arms to the hands of the state, Salam said: 'Hezbollah always announces that it stands behind the state and the state has taken a clear decision in this regard based on the ministerial statement, which Hezbollah voted in its favor.'
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First Post
23-04-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood, confiscates offices & assets
Days after arresting members of the group over terrorism charges, Jordan has banned transnational Islamist organisation Muslim Brotherhood and confiscated its offices and assets read more Egyptian protesters and Muslim Brotherhood members shout slogans against President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and the government during a demonstration protesting the government's decision to transfer two Red Sea islands to Saudi Arabia, in front of the Press Syndicate in Cairo, Egypt, April 15, 2016. (Representative Photo, Credit: Reuters) Jordan outlawed the Muslim Brotherhood, the country's most vocal opposition group, and confiscated its assets on Wednesday after members of the group were found to be linked to a sabotage plot, Interior Minister Mazen Fraya said. There was no immediate comment from the movement, which has operated legally in Jordan for decades and has widespread grass-roots support in major urban centres and scores of offices across the country. Jordan said last week it had arrested 16 Muslim Brotherhood members, saying they were trained and financed in Lebanon and were plotting attacks involving rockets and drones on targets inside the kingdom. Jordan also attributed a foiled plot in 2024 to a Muslim Brotherhood cell in Jordan. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Fraya said all the activities of the group would be banned and anyone promoting its ideology would be held accountable by law. The ban includes publishing anything by the group and closure and confiscation of all its offices and property, he added. Scores of security personnel, acting on an order from the public prosecutor, raided Muslim Brotherhood offices and began searching for documents, officials said, adding that some had already been removed or destroyed in an apparent attempt to conceal evidence. The Muslim Brotherhood, one of the Arab world's oldest and most influential Islamist movements, has denied links to the alleged plot but admitted members may have engaged in an individual capacity in arms smuggling to Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. Opponents of the Brotherhood, which is outlawed in most Arab countries, call it a dangerous terrorist group that should be crushed. The movement says it publicly renounced violence decades ago and pursues an Islamist vision using peaceful means. 'Final divorce' 'Today, there is no longer any banner bearing the name of the Muslim Brotherhood. This marks a final divorce between the state and the Brotherhood after decades of fluctuating between co-opting them and merely tolerating their presence,' said Mohammed Khair Rawashdeh, a political analyst. Rawashdeh added that he expected the Jordanian authorities to take further steps to root out the Brotherhood. The movement's political arm in Jordan, the Islamic Action Front, became the largest political grouping in parliament after elections last September, although most seats are still held by supporters of the government. Fraya said Muslim Brotherhood members had planned attacks on security targets and sensitive locations in Jordan, aiming to destabilise the country, but did not identify the targets. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Security forces said last week they had found a rocket manufacturing facility alongside a drone factory where short-range rockets were being developed, with at least one missile ready to be launched. In a country where anti-Israel sentiment runs high, Muslim Brotherhood members have led some of the largest protests in the region in support of Hamas, their ideological allies, in what their opponents say allowed them to increase their popularity. Like some of its neighbours seeking to curb political Islam, Jordan has been tightening restrictions on the Brotherhood in the last two years, forbidding some of its activities and arresting vocal anti-government dissenters. International rights groups say that in the last four years Jordanian authorities have intensified persecution and harassment of political opponents and ordinary citizens using a string of laws to silence critical voices. The Jordanian government says it tolerates public speech that does not incite violence. (This is an agency copy. Except for the headline, the copy has not been edited by Firstpost staff.) STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
MTV Lebanon
15-04-2025
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
Press Syndicate Chief commends Minister Morcos, acknowledges tough road ahead
Minister of Information Paul Morcos received Press Syndicate Head Awni El Kaaki at Tele Liban headquarters. Following the meeting, El Kaaki congratulated Morcos on his appointment, praising his long-standing involvement in the media sector prior to assuming the ministerial post. 'Minister Morcos is no stranger to the media,' El Kaaki stated. 'His appointment is a positive step, and we were pleased to meet with him and offer our support.' He acknowledged the significant challenges ahead, noting, 'The task before Minister Morcos is difficult, but not impossible. The hardships facing Lebanon's ministers are unprecedented globally.' El Kaaki wished the Minister success in his endeavors, commending his commitment and tireless efforts for the benefit of the Ministry of Information and the Lebanese media landscape at large.
