Sunday, 15 Nov 2026 5 Jumada al-Akhira 1448 AH Beirut

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دونالد ترامب (76) يسرائيل كاتس (59) غادي آيزنكوت (46) بنيامين نتنياهو (39) ماركو روبيو (31) محمد باقر قاليباف (28) نعيم قاسم (26) ترامب (26) نواف سلام (26) آيزنكوت (22) محسن رضائي (19) جبران باسيل (18) قاسم (16) عباس عراقجي (16)
The force's withdrawal would create a vacuum with negative implications for regional security and leave developments in the area without international monitoring.
جوزاف عونرئيس الجمهورية اللبنانية14 Oct 2026 · شفق نيوز
If Hezbollah joins Iran in an attack on us, areas in Nabatieh and along the Litani River will be lost and become part of Israel's permanent security zone.
يسرائيل كاتسوزير الدفاع الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · شفق نيوز
If Hezbollah joins Iran in an attack on us, areas in Nabatieh and along the Litani River will be lost and become part of Israel's permanent security zone.
يسرائيل كاتسوزير الدفاع الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · شفق نيوز
Lebanon's readiness, determination and keenness ... through the competent security agencies to protect national and Arab security
أحمد الحجاروزير الداخلية اللبناني14 Oct 2026 · MENA Rights Group
It is marred by many flaws and was based on erroneous data
إدغار طرابلسينائب في مجلس النواب اللبناني14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
Taking any judicial measure against public employees requires obtaining explicit approval from the competent minister, in accordance with established legal procedures
وزارة الخارجية والمغتربين14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
The circulated news regarding judicial measures against Lebanon's ambassador to the United States, Nada Hamade Moawad, is inaccurate
وزارة الخارجية والمغتربين14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
I received the head of the Southern Suburbs Industrialists Association, Ahmed Hussein Al-Mousawi, and members of the association's administrative board, in the presence of the ministry's Director General Adel Al-Shabab. We discussed the reality of the industrial sector in the southern suburbs, the challenges facing institutions, and work to strengthen their production capacities. We addressed the conditions of the damaged factories, to which I attach great importance. I praised the efforts of the industrialists, their resilience, and their commitment to continue industrial work despite the challenges.
جو عيسى الخوريوزير الصناعة14 Oct 2026 · MTV Lebanon
very difficult
ديوداتو أباجناراقائد قوة اليونيفيل14 Oct 2026 · الجزيرة نت
The mission entrusted to Ambassador Moawad is by delegation from the President of the Republic, in agreement with the Prime Minister, and in accordance with relevant constitutional provisions.
وزارة الخارجية اللبنانية14 Oct 2026 · annahar.com
Taking any judicial measure against public employees requires obtaining explicit approval from the competent minister, in accordance with established legal procedures.
وزارة الخارجية اللبنانية14 Oct 2026 · annahar.com
The circulating news regarding judicial measures against Lebanon's ambassador to the United States, Nada Hamada Moawad, is inaccurate.
وزارة الخارجية اللبنانية14 Oct 2026 · annahar.com
If Hezbollah joins Iran in attacking Israel, it will lose more territory in southern Lebanon
وزير الدفاع الإسرائيليوزير الدفاع الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · https://www.akhbaralyawm.com/
Stability in Lebanon is a fundamental condition for the stability of the region
أندريه إيفانوفيتش دينيسوفالنائب الأول لرئيس لجنة الشؤون الخارجية بمجلس الاتحاد الروسي14 Oct 2026 · Anadolu Ajansı
Lebanon relies on the framework agreement to reach a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory, the release of prisoners, the cessation of attacks, and addressing the disputed border points
يوسف رجيوزير الخارجية اللبناني14 Oct 2026 · Anadolu Ajansı
Lebanon looks forward to a positive role for Russia, especially in helping to secure Lebanon's sovereignty and stability
يوسف رجيوزير الخارجية اللبناني14 Oct 2026 · Anadolu Ajansı
after our huge success and great achievements
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · Masrawy
I do not address these matters.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · Masrawy
Lebanon does not need more wasted opportunities, and its youth can no longer afford the luxury of waiting!
النائب غسان عطااللهنائب في البرلمان اللبناني14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
What is the purpose of cancelling development financing agreements with international bodies, such as the agreement with the Islamic Development Bank that includes vital projects for Lebanon, most notably the completion of the Bisri Dam?
النائب غسان عطااللهنائب في البرلمان اللبناني14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
This dangerous situation illustrates why winning the global superintelligence race is a national security need, and why President Donald Trump's leadership in creating a superintelligence force is so important.
جاي كلايتونرئيس الاستخبارات الوطنية14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
The alleged attempt by a Saudi citizen to steal sensitive conversations from OpenAI is taken with the utmost seriousness. The theft of intellectual property related to artificial intelligence technology poses a serious threat to our national security.
تود بلانشالمدعي العام الأميركي14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
Hezbollah will receive a severe blow and will lose additional territory in southern Lebanon within the Nabatieh and Litani areas, which will become part of Israel's permanent security zone.. and the Israeli army is prepared to carry out this operation.
يسرائيل كاتسوزير الدفاع الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · العين الإخبارية
Even if Iran fires missiles at us, they will blame me.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · العين الإخبارية
This matter is not suitable for us and not good.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · العين الإخبارية
Hezbollah will receive a severe blow and will lose additional territory in southern Lebanon within the Nabatieh and Litani areas, which will become part of Israel's permanent security zone. The Israel Defense Forces is prepared to carry out this operation.
يسرائيل كاتسوزير الدفاع الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · زاكروس عربية
Even if Iran launches missiles at us, they will blame me.
بنيامين نتانياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · زاكروس عربية
This matter is not suitable for us and not good.
بنيامين نتانياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · زاكروس عربية
The situation on the ground in southern Lebanon remains complex, with ongoing military activities and the population severely affected.
جان بيار لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام14 Oct 2026 · Anadolu Ajansı
There are options on the table regarding the continuation of the UN presence in Lebanon after the end of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
جان بيار لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام14 Oct 2026 · Anadolu Ajansı