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Al Manar
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Israeli Drone Targets Lebanese Army Checkpoint in Southern Lebanon
Israeli occupation forces carried out a direct strike on a Lebanese Army checkpoint on Sunday, in what marks a significant escalation in the ongoing series of cross-border violations by the Israeli enemy in southern Lebanon. According to local reports, an Israeli drone launched two missiles targeting a military checkpoint on the main road connecting the towns of Beit Yahoun and Kounin in the Bint Jbeil district—an essential route that links southern villages to the central sector, particularly to the town of Tebnine. A civilian small van vehicle sustained a direct hit during the attack while passing the checkpoint. The missiles struck inside the military post, hitting guard positions and defensive structures. Initial reports indicate that one or two Lebanese soldiers were injured by shrapnel and were transferred to a nearby hospital for treatment. The Israeli strike made no distinction between military and civilian presence and targeted the checkpoint in broad daylight, despite its known location and its daily use by dozens of vehicles. Ongoing Israeli drone activity was reported over the area both before and after the strike, part of what has become a near-constant presence of surveillance aircraft in Lebanese airspace, particularly over the south. International Silence and Diplomatic Stalemate The incident comes amid continued international silence and growing frustration with the failure of the Quintet Committee and its sponsoring nations to curb the Israeli enemy's widening military campaign in Lebanon. What once appeared to be limited to strikes on residential areas and civilian infrastructure has now extended to direct attacks on Lebanese military positions, as seen in Beit Yahoun.
LBCI
26-03-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Lebanese FM discusses Israeli withdrawal with French and Irish officials
Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Rajji met with French presidential envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian to discuss the security and political situation in Lebanon and preparations for President Joseph Aoun's upcoming visit to Paris. The talks addressed the ongoing Israeli escalation in South Lebanon and France's efforts to implement the ceasefire agreement, given its role as one of the guarantor nations and a member of the Quintet Committee overseeing its enforcement. Rajji stressed the urgent need for Israel to fully and unconditionally withdraw from Lebanese territory, halt its aggression, and commit to the ceasefire declaration and United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701. Le Drian reaffirmed France's continued support for Lebanon and its stability. Rajji also met with Irish Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Defense Simon Harris, accompanied by Irish Ambassador to Lebanon Nuala O'Brien and a delegation of defense officials. Their discussions focused on the latest regional developments and ways to strengthen bilateral relations across various sectors.
LBCI
12-03-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Diplomatic push: Israel agrees to release Lebanese detainees after US mediation
Report by Raneem Bou Khzam, English adaptation by Karine Keuchkerian Israel has decided to release Lebanese detainees as a "goodwill gesture" toward Lebanon's president, in coordination with the United States, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced. The decision was made following a series of meetings held in Lebanon. Earlier on Tuesday, ambassadors from the Quintet Committee visited Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri in Ain al-Tineh. Berri reportedly told the diplomats—particularly the U.S. and French envoys—that Lebanon is being "punished" despite fulfilling its obligations under the ceasefire agreement, while Israel continues to occupy parts of southern Lebanon, erect barriers, and carry out attacks on civilians and military personnel. The issue of Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon was also raised in a meeting between President Joseph Aoun and U.S. Major General Jasper Jeffers, head of the committee overseeing the implementation of Resolution 1701. President Aoun called for increased pressure on Israel to withdraw and return Lebanese detainees. In response, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus announced that Washington would facilitate diplomatic talks between Lebanon and Israel to resolve outstanding issues. These include the release of Lebanese detainees, disputed points along the Blue Line, and the five positions where Israeli forces remain deployed. Key developments in a single day shifted focus to both the detainees' release and the upcoming diplomatic negotiations.
Al Manar
11-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Egyptian Ambassador: Efforts Underway to Expedite Israeli Withdrawal from South Lebanon
Egyptian Ambassador to Lebanon, Alaa Moussa, on Tuesday described his meeting with House Speaker, Nabih Berri, alongside the Quintet Committee as productive, emphasizing that discussions focused largely on southern Lebanon and efforts to accelerate the Israeli army's withdrawal. 'The meeting was an important opportunity to address upcoming challenges and the government's next steps, as outlined in the inaugural speech and ministerial statement,' Moussa said. The Egyptian diplomat added that Berri stressed the broader impact of events in the south on Lebanon as a whole, while also noting a shared regional interest in Syrian stability, which could positively affect neighboring countries and help ease regional tensions.
MTV Lebanon
11-03-2025
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
Egyptian Ambassador: Efforts underway to expedite Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon
Egyptian Ambassador to Lebanon Alaa Moussa described his meeting with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri alongside the Quintet Committee as productive, emphasizing that discussions focused largely on southern Lebanon and efforts to accelerate the Israeli army's withdrawal. 'The meeting was an important opportunity to address upcoming challenges and the government's next steps, as outlined in the inaugural speech and ministerial statement,' Moussa said. The Egyptian diplomat added that Berri stressed the broader impact of events in the south on Lebanon as a whole, while also noting a shared regional interest in Syrian stability, which could positively affect neighboring countries and help ease regional tensions.
