Saturday, 14 Nov 2026 4 Jumada al-Akhira 1448 AH Beirut

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دونالد ترامب (77) يسرائيل كاتس (57) غادي آيزنكوت (48) بنيامين نتنياهو (35) ماركو روبيو (31) نواف سلام (26) نعيم قاسم (26) ترامب (26) آيزنكوت (22) محمد باقر قاليباف (21) محسن رضائي (21) جبران باسيل (18) عباس عراقجي (16) قاسم (16)
The Russian-American rapprochement conceals a geopolitical bargain that gives Moscow gains in Ukraine in exchange for reducing Iranian influence.
صلاح الدين هرسنيأستاذ جامعي ومحلل سياسي17 days ago · Iran International
Tehran's rejection of the new American proposal, in parallel with targeting violating ships in Hormuz, aims to impose the seven conditions for opening the strait and implementing the Islamabad understanding, in order to restore deterrence and raise the cost of any new confrontation for Washington.
مصطفى غني زادهكاتب في صحيفة خراسان17 days ago · Iran International
If we truly wanted to implement the Cabinet decisions, every armed Hezbollah member is outside the law and must be arrested not only at checkpoints; rather, we should go to their locations and arrest them.
جورج نادرالعميد المتقاعد17 days ago · الشرق الأوسط
As for why the decision has not been implemented, the answer is clear: because the political will to implement it is not yet available. The political authority is still betting on regional and international developments and waiting for the outcome of the confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah, instead of bearing its responsibilities.
غادة أيوبعضو تكتل «الجمهورية القوية» (القوات اللبنانية) والنائب17 days ago · الشرق الأوسط
It remains ink on paper and nothing of it has been implemented, although that does not in the least diminish its political and legal importance, given that this decision constituted a fundamental shift in the position of the Lebanese state; it clearly settled the illegitimacy of Hezbollah's military and security activities and removed any official cover for their continuation.
غادة أيوبعضو تكتل «الجمهورية القوية» (القوات اللبنانية) والنائب17 days ago · الشرق الأوسط
It is not over yet.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي17 days ago · Euronews.com
Netanyahu, do not use Israel's security to serve your political interests.
غادي آيزنكوترئيس حزب ياشار17 days ago · Euronews.com
A caretaker prime minister, without a mandate or confidence.
غادي آيزنكوترئيس حزب ياشار17 days ago · Euronews.com
There are no safe and sustainable solutions through war, but through diplomatic negotiation.
جوزاف عونرئيس الجمهورية اللبنانية17 days ago · Lebanon Debate
There is no danger to the Christian presence in Lebanon.
جوزاف عونرئيس الجمهورية اللبنانية17 days ago · Lebanon Debate
Lebanon is a message of freedom and pluralism in the region and the world, and it cannot live without its Christian and Muslim wings.
جوزاف عونرئيس الجمهورية اللبنانية17 days ago · Lebanon Debate
We will preserve Israel and continue to defend it, and the State of Israel is stronger than ever
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي17 days ago · وكالة اليوم الإخبارية
encircling Israel with fire
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي17 days ago · وكالة اليوم الإخبارية
Nuclear Iran's goal was to wipe out Israel
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي17 days ago · وكالة اليوم الإخبارية
What we learned from Israel's elections is that the rise of the Arab voice inside is many times stronger than Iran's missiles and "military resistance" movements. Israel gives a lesson in democracy to all of us, especially young Arab generations.
فارس سعيدرئيس لقاء سيدة الجبل والنائب السابق17 days ago · https://www.akhbaralyawm.com/
The state of uncertainty paralyzes state institutions and disrupts planning.
جلال رشيدي كوجيناشط سياسي إيراني17 days ago · Iran International
Social cohesion and improving citizens' livelihoods are the foundation of national deterrence.
محمود صادقيناشط سياسي إيراني17 days ago · Iran International
a terrorist attack
إيفيتسا داتشيتشوزير الداخلية الصربي17 days ago · Lebanon Debate
Does the Arab vote change anything in the elections in Israel?
وليد جنبلاطالرئيس السابق للحزب التقدمي الاشتراكي17 days ago · MTV Lebanon
No Iranian ship has been able to breach the naval blockade for many long months
دونالد ترامبالرئيس الأمريكي17 days ago · المصري اليوم
I was not convinced by the truce with Iran and considered it a waste of time, and we allowed ships to enter during it based on experts' recommendations
دونالد ترامبالرئيس الأمريكي17 days ago · المصري اليوم
the fragility of American diplomatic commitments and their lack of substance
إسماعيل بقائيالمتحدث باسم وزارة الخارجية الإيرانية17 days ago · المصري اليوم
The region's experiences have proven that wars only lead to more crises, and that diplomacy is the most effective way to safeguard security and achieve peace and stability
أنور قرقاشالمستشار الدبلوماسي لرئيس الإمارات17 days ago · CNN Arabic
The phase requires the highest degrees of self-restraint, flexibility and rationality, away from the logic of escalation
أنور قرقاشالمستشار الدبلوماسي لرئيس الإمارات17 days ago · CNN Arabic
Given the ambiguity of the regional scene and the growing rumors and speculation about paths of escalation and confrontation, the UAE's approach remains firm, clear and based on wisdom, balance and giving precedence to dialogue and political solutions.
أنور قرقاشالمستشار الدبلوماسي لرئيس الإمارات17 days ago · CNN Arabic
Israel stands before a unique historic opportunity, in cooperation with our main partner (US President Donald) Trump, to remove the existential threat from Iran once and for all.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي17 days ago · Anadolu Ajansı
We must form a strong national right-wing government, and a government relying on anti-Zionist Arab parties must not be formed.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي17 days ago · Anadolu Ajansı
We are still waiting for the actual results. Likud is the largest party.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي17 days ago · Anadolu Ajansı
The Iranian enemy will try to destroy us again, and we will work with President Trump to remove this threat permanently. We are still waiting for the real results. The Likud Party is the largest party in Israel.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي17 days ago · المترجم احمد المقادمة
Because of my declaration of support, Netanyahu did not lose badly
دونالد ترامب17 days ago · المترجم احمد المقادمة