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Salam says no turning back on arms monopoly decision
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said there will be no turning back on the state's decision to be the sole bearer of arms, as pressure increases from Washington and domestically to disarm Hezbollah.In an ...
The National on MSN15h
President Joseph Aoun demands Lebanon 'seize historic opportunity' to disarm Hezbollah
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun has said the country's leaders must "seize the historic opportunity" to ensure all weapons are brought under state control, as pressure mounts to disarm Hezbollah. “It ...
Asharq Al-Awsat on MSN17h
Salam to Asharq Al-Awsat: Raising the Issue of Exclusive State Control of Arms Is Not a Provocation
Beirut: Lebanon is entering a critical phase in its long-running debate over Hezbollah’s weapons, following Israel’s rejection of recent Lebanese proposals aimed at halting cross-border hostilities ...
India Today on MSN1d
We will not submit to Israel: Hezbollah rejects calls to surrender weapons
Hezbollah's deputy leader Naim Qassem rejected US-backed calls for disarmament, calling it a ploy to benefit Israel. Lebanon ...
Al Jazeera on MSN1d
Hezbollah rejects calls to disarm, says demands serve Israel
He also said the US was demanding a removal of Hezbollah’s missiles and drones because they “scare” Israel, accusing US special envoy Tom Barrack of calling for disarmament for the sake of Israel and ...
Naharnet on MSN1d
Cabinet to meet Tuesday on arms as Israel reportedly rejects Lebanese response
Cabinet will hold a session next Tuesday to discuss the state's monopoly on arms, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's office said. The ministers will also discuss the November ceasefire and Israel's ...
The Argus-Press1d
Ziad Rahbani, Lebanese composer and son of iconic singer Fayrouz, dies at 69
Ziad Rahbani, the Lebanese composer and playwright, has died at 69, according to the National News Agency. Rahbani, the son ...
The National on MSN1d
Lebanon approaches critical juncture in push for Hezbollah disarmament
Lebanon is reaching a critical point in its efforts to disarm Hezbollah, with the cabinet due to formally discuss the issue on August 5 and President Joseph Aoun expected to address it in a speech on ...
Naharnet on MSN2d
US reportedly dissatisfied with Lebanon's response to Barrack paper
Cabinet will hold a session next Tuesday to discuss the state's monopoly on arms, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam's office said. The ministers will also discuss the November ceasefire and Israel's ...
US pressures Lebanon to issue cabinet decision to disarm Hezbollah before talks continue
Washington is ramping up pressure on Beirut to swiftly issue a formal cabinet decision committing to disarm Hezbollah before ...
The New Arab2d
Ziad Rahbani obituary: Remembering the Lebanese composer, satirist and pioneer of 'Oriental jazz'
The New Arab remembers and honours Ziad Rahbani, the legendary Lebanese composer, satirist, and pioneer of ’Oriental jazz’, ...
The New Arab2d
Syrian refugees begin return from Lebanon under new UN plan
More than 15,300 refugees in Lebanon have expressed interest in returning to Syria under a voluntary scheme coordinated by ...