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

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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
This is what I want to tell you: there are warnings here, that is true. Our enemies are thinking of testing us these days before the elections. I warn them that we are prepared for any scenario, including what is called a reversal of the balance.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · عربي21
It is important, at this stage, to actively follow up on the ongoing discussions in the Security Council and to reach the best outcome for Lebanon and the prospects for achieving stability. I believe this issue will be among the fundamental matters raised in the Security Council discussions. I repeat that the options presented by the Secretary-General are still on the table. We are aware of Lebanon's position, including the content of the letter it sent to the United Nations, requesting an extension of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for a temporary period.
جان بيار لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام14 Oct 2026 · المركزية
Our goal is to support efforts aimed at restoring stability to Lebanon and the region, and restoring full Lebanese sovereignty. We believe the United Nations is still capable of playing a role in this context. From this specific standpoint, the UN Secretary-General had presented to the Security Council a number of options regarding the possibility of continuing the UN presence after the end of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). These options were prepared based on what we heard from the Lebanese authorities.
جان بيار لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام14 Oct 2026 · المركزية
The meeting comes at an important moment, as the situation on the ground in the south remains complex, with continued military activities and the population severely affected. As for the future of the UN presence, I believe the discussions in the Security Council will start now, and it is important, indeed necessary, that Lebanon's voice be heard on this matter, as it is the state directly concerned by this issue.
جان بيار لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام14 Oct 2026 · المركزية
The Lebanese military judiciary should dedicate its limited resources to pursuing Hezbollah elements who plot to move against the Lebanese government and the Lebanese people, instead of pursuing officials who work in their interest.
تومي بيغوتالمتحدث باسم وزارة الخارجية الأميركية14 Oct 2026 · الشرق الأوسط
It is shameful that a military court is considering a complaint against Lebanon's ambassador to Washington merely for implementing her legitimate government's policy and engaging in negotiations led by the United States.
تومي بيغوتالمتحدث باسم وزارة الخارجية الأميركية14 Oct 2026 · الشرق الأوسط
We are aware of the complaint filed by a lawyer supportive of Hezbollah against Lebanon's ambassador to Washington, Nada Hamade Moawad.
تومي بيغوتالمتحدث باسم وزارة الخارجية الأميركية14 Oct 2026 · الشرق الأوسط
Israelis are a people with exceptional resilience. They do not look at it as "Oh my God, look at us, we are besieged." Rather, they say: "Okay, we are besieged. Okay, they are trying to kill us, but we are ready for them.. We will defend ourselves."
مايك هاكابيالسفير الأمريكي لدى إسرائيل14 Oct 2026 · المترجم احمد المقادمة
Our responsibility is to do whatever is necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon
وزير الحرب الأميركيوزير الحرب الأميركي14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
We effectively control the Strait of Hormuz at present
وزير الحرب الأميركيوزير الحرب الأميركي14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
environmental disaster
شارل عربيدرئيس المجلس الاقتصادي والاجتماعي والبيئي14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
The issue of the environment is, first and foremost, a cultural, moral, economic and societal issue
شارل عربيدرئيس المجلس الاقتصادي والاجتماعي والبيئي14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
the danger of the policy adopted by Hezbollah and its allies after the support war
السيد علي الأمينرجل دين ومرجع شيعي14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
This matter is not suitable for us and not good
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · الإمارات اليوم
We are prepared for every scenario
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · kalimaiq.com
Hezbollah will receive a harsh 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 · المدن
Even if Iran fires missiles at us, they will blame me.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · المدن
This matter is not suitable for us and is not good.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · المدن
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 · annahar.com
It may need some amendments
جيمي جبورنائب14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
adults are not obliged to watch cruel images
رولا الحاجاختصاصية نفسية14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
severe fear and psychological shock
رولا الحاجاختصاصية نفسية14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
a candid vision from inside the events
ألكسندر روداكوفالسفير الروسي لدى لبنان14 Oct 2026 · Lebanon Debate
The southern suburb of Beirut will also be evacuated, and the 'terrorist' infrastructure there will be targeted, which will turn more than a million (Lebanese) into displaced persons
يسرائيل كاتسوزير الجيش الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · أمد للإعلام
As the prime minister and I have made clear, we will not withdraw from the 'security zones.' If Hezbollah joins Iran in any attack on Israel, it will receive a severe blow and will lose additional territory in southern Lebanon, in Nabatieh and the Litani (River), which will become part of Israel's permanent 'security zone,' and the Israeli army is prepared for that
يسرائيل كاتسوزير الجيش الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · أمد للإعلام
Lands in Nabatieh and the Litani (area) will become part of Israel's permanent 'security zone'
يسرائيل كاتسوزير الجيش الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · أمد للإعلام
In this sensitive period, we must maintain vigilance and readiness on all fronts, and preserve freedom of action to thwart threats quickly. We have activated the 98th Division in the West Bank area to reinforce security and stability in this region. The army is at high readiness to move to broad-scale offensive action against any party that tries to target Israeli citizens. In light of the many alerts on all fronts and the sensitivity of the current time, the chances of escalation are increasing.
ايال زاميررئيس الأركان الإسرائيلي14 Oct 2026 · المترجم احمد المقادمة