Pope Leo XIV Announces First Overseas Visit as Pope to Lebanon and Turkey
Pope Leo XIV’s Upcoming Visit to Türkiye and Lebanon The Vatican announced on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV will travel to Türkiye and Lebanon at the end of November. While a trip to Türkiye seemed likely, it aligns with the 1700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea. This historic gathering, led by Constantine the […]
Trump delivered $230 million to Lebanon prior to the government shutdown.
The Trump administration recently allocated $230 million to Lebanon just before a potential government shutdown, ensuring critical funds wouldn’t lapse. This support is crucial for maintaining a fragile ceasefire between Beirut and Israel. The funding primarily aims to bolster the Lebanese army, with an emphasis on disarming Hezbollah—a political and military group backed by Iran. […]
Israel Proposes to Leave Lebanon Following Significant Choice to Disarm Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reached out to Lebanon on Monday, expressing support for the Lebanese government’s commitment to disarm Hezbollah, which was announced earlier this month. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, faced significant losses after a series of attacks on Israel last fall, which included missiles, rockets, and drones following the Hamas assault on October […]
MIKE POMPEO: Ways Trump can help Lebanon resist Iran’s influence
Lebanon’s Crucial Juncture Lebanon finds itself at a significant crossroads. After years under Iran’s influence and Hezbollah’s strong grip, there’s now a historic chance for the Lebanese people to reclaim their sovereignty and for the U.S. to further its own interests. However, for any real progress to be made, we need to be crystal clear […]
US diplomat seeks truce in Israel after Lebanon supports Hezbollah disarmament
US Envoy Discusses Ceasefire in Lebanon On Monday, Tom Barrack, the US special envoy to Lebanon, announced plans to talk about a possible ceasefire agreement with Israel. This follows Lebanon’s endorsement of a US initiative aimed at disarming Hezbollah. Barrack stated that he would be meeting with Lebanese officials, including President Joseph Aoun, to explore […]
Undocumented immigrant from Lebanon accused of sexually assaulting Uber rider
ICE Files Arrest Detainer for Illegal Immigrant Accused of Assaulting Passenger On Friday, Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that they have filed an arrest detainer for Samehamad Chami, a 49-year-old illegal immigrant from Lebanon. Chami was accused of luring Uber passengers in Texas. Chami was taken into custody by police in Friendswood on August 6 […]
Lebanon begins its journey to regain sovereignty
Lebanon Takes Steps Toward Sovereignty Last week, the Lebanese government made a significant decision to regain full control over its territory by pledging to disarm all groups with heavy weapons, particularly focusing on Hezbollah. For over four decades, Hezbollah has wielded both military and political power in Lebanon, undermining the nation’s independence and creating instability […]
Lebanon Marks Five Years Since Beirut Explosion with No Accountability
On Monday, Lebanon marked five years since the devastating explosion at Beirut Port that occurred on August 4, 2020, resulting in over 220 deaths. Despite the tragedy, Lebanon’s ineffective government has yet to bring anyone to justice for the disaster. President Joseph Aoun has promised to ensure that “all responsible persons will stand trial, regardless […]
A chance for peace between Lebanon and Israel
The journey of American diplomacy in the Middle East often feels quite modest. Whenever I hear optimistic officials discuss the challenges of navigating the “new Middle East,” it consistently signals the need to revisit evacuation plans and duck for cover in the embassy bunker. If the conversation turns to peace in Lebanon, well, that’s usually […]
Hezbollah Member Dies in Israeli Attacks on Lebanon
Beirut: A teenager was found dead with a slit throat in the Nizamuddin area of Delhi. Reports indicate that he had recently tried to convince one of his sisters to maintain a relationship with a friend. The victim, MD Saad, 18, had a history of previous criminal involvement, according to police. The authorities identified the […]