Saturday, 14 Nov 2026 3 Jumada al-Akhira 1448 AH Beirut

What they said

Direct quotes as they appeared in the news — each one links to its source.

دونالد ترامب (78) يسرائيل كاتس (57) غادي آيزنكوت (45) ماركو روبيو (30) ترامب (26) نعيم قاسم (26) نواف سلام (26) بنيامين نتنياهو (25) محمد باقر قاليباف (21) محسن رضائي (21) آيزنكوت (20) جبران باسيل (18) عباس عراقجي (16) قاسم (16)
Combat team forces of the 769th Brigade, under the command of the 91st Division, are operating in the security zone in southern Lebanon with the aim of removing threats from the State of Israel, and the brigade's forces are also working to destroy terrorist infrastructure in the area of the town of Khiam.
إيلا واويةالمتحدثة باسم الجيش الإسرائيلي12 days ago · annahar.com
We will likely make deals with Democrats at some point
ترامب12 days ago · lebanon debate
I think I will become "Mr. Veto" if the Democrats win the majority
دونالد ترامبالرئيس الأميركي12 days ago · lebanon debate
Payment in dollars has become allowed, whether in cash or via bank cards
ياسين جابروزير المال اللبناني12 days ago · annahar.com
Something like that cannot be rebuilt within a few years; it would set Iran back fifty years.
يعقوب أميدروراللواء المتقاعد والرئيس السابق لمجلس الأمن القومي الإسرائيلي12 days ago · وكالة جراسا
This is the essence of Israeli strategy, sudden moves and shifts. I am completely certain that Israel has winning cards that have not yet been revealed.
عوديد إيلامنائب رئيس الموساد السابق12 days ago · وكالة جراسا
The effective coordination between the Customs Administration and the General Directorate of General Security, which produced the largest drug seizure operation in the history of Rafic Hariri International Airport.
ياسين جابروزير المالية12 days ago · الشرق الأوسط
The government is continuing to strengthen oversight at crossings, intensify coordination among relevant agencies, and combat smuggling networks and organized crime.
نواف سلامرئيس الحكومة12 days ago · الشرق الأوسط
Lebanon's land, sea, and air crossings will not be a passage for drug smuggling, money laundering, or any illegal activities.
نواف سلامرئيس الحكومة12 days ago · الشرق الأوسط
Progress in the negotiations... and we hope for the "rationality" of the other party
عباس عراقجيوزير الخارجية الإيراني12 days ago · lebanon debate
winning cards that have not yet been revealed
عوديد عيلامنائب رئيس الموساد السابق13 days ago · عربي21
The essence of Israeli strategy is movement and surprises
عوديد عيلامنائب رئيس الموساد السابق13 days ago · عربي21
immediate, effective, and without geographic limits
مجتبى خامنئي13 days ago · Masrawy
We destroyed their nuclear capabilities. We still have one or two sites to deal with, but we can accomplish that within 10 minutes.
دونالد ترامبالرئيس الأمريكي13 days ago · Masrawy
If excavation targets gold as a mineral subject to the mining regime, the matter falls under Decree 113/L.R. on the mining regime, and the conditions and licensing procedures it imposes by the competent authorities, including the Ministry of Energy and Water, according to the nature of the activity.
عادل يمينخبير قانوني13 days ago · annahar.com
In popular memory, people constantly talk about gold, but there is no gold
سركيس خوريالمدير العام للآثار13 days ago · annahar.com
We hope the other side acts rationally
عبّاس عراقجيوزير الخارجية الإيراني13 days ago · MTV Lebanon
They are witnessing progress but no final result so far
عبّاس عراقجيوزير الخارجية الإيراني13 days ago · MTV Lebanon
Negotiations with the Qataris are still ongoing
عبّاس عراقجيوزير الخارجية الإيراني13 days ago · MTV Lebanon
We pray that the Lord protects Lebanon from every aggressor
عودة13 days ago · Lebanon ON
The Iranian delegation that visited Qatar did not have negotiations with the American side on its agenda
وزير الخارجية الإيرانيوزير الخارجية الإيراني13 days ago · lebanon debate
The intelligence we have now, collected over six months during intermittent ceasefires, is extremely important information.
جاك كينجنرال أمريكي متقاعد13 days ago · العين الإخبارية
This is the essence of Israeli strategy: relying on surprises and unexpected shifts. I am absolutely certain that Israel is hiding cards up its sleeve that it will use at the right time.
عوديد عيلامالنائب السابق لرئيس العمليات العالمية في جهاز الموساد13 days ago · العين الإخبارية
Carrying out a dramatic attack — similar to the 'exploding pager' operation — to eliminate the leadership of this ruling military group remains a strong option on the table.
عوديد عيلامالنائب السابق لرئيس العمليات العالمية في جهاز الموساد13 days ago · العين الإخبارية
Achieving a result depends on the response we will receive from the other party
عراقجي13 days ago · lebanon debate
Negotiations with the Qataris are ongoing and there is no final result yet
عباس عراقجيوزير الخارجية الإيراني13 days ago · lebanon debate
The outcome of the consultations with the Qataris depends on the other party's answers to our questions
عراقجي13 days ago · lebanon debate
This is the essence and foundation of Israeli strategy: sudden shifts and unexpected steps. I am completely confident that Israel possesses hidden cards that it will use.
عوديد عيلامنائب رئيس قسم العمليات العالمية في «الموساد» سابقًا13 days ago · IMLebanon
In my opinion, only a few days or at most a few weeks will pass before US President Donald Trump concludes that there is no point in continuing to wait for the Iranian response or betting on de-escalation
راز زيميترئيس برنامج إيران في المعهد الإسرائيلي لدراسات الأمن القومي (INSS)13 days ago · صوت الإمارات
We are intensifying contacts with Tehran, Washington and Riyadh to prevent military escalation
بدر عبد العاطيوزير الخارجية المصري13 days ago · lebanon debate