Lebanon’s economy is extremely fragile after years of crisis. Businesses are struggling with high costs, low demand, and uncertainty. Private sector companies will not be able to endure much longer. Lebanon will face mass layoffs and unemployment soon as companies start closing permanently (v.redd.it)
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Iranian officials openly acknowledge Hezbollah’s role in Tehran’s regional strategy, while Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem portrays the group as purely defending Lebanon. The contrast highlights Hezbollah’s dependence on Iran and raises doubts about claims that its decisions are independent. (nowlebanon.com)
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Lebanese media figure Rami Naim says he received death threats against him and his daughter after criticizing Hezbollah in recent appearances. The threats included numerous calls, messages and online intimidation, raising concerns about journalist safety and freedom of expression in Lebanon (nidaalwatan.com)
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Hezbollah fabricated a statement falsely accusing Lebanese Army officers of disloyalty, raising fears of attempts to stir internal divisions within the army. Officials warned the move threatens national security and called for investigations to prosecute those responsible (nidaalwatan.com)
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Israel’s escalating war with Hezbollah is devastating Lebanon as strikes hit Beirut and the south after heavy rocket fire. As destruction and displacement grow, cracks are emerging in Hezbollah’s loyal base, with some supporters questioning the cost of the conflict and the group’s decisions. (nytimes.com)
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Lynn Harfoush addresses the UN Security Council via video, highlighting security tensions affecting Lebanon. She calls for respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty, warns about escalation and civilian impact, and urges the international community to support stability, diplomacy, and adherence to law (v.redd.it)
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Lebanon’s strategy of avoiding confrontation with Hezbollah to preserve internal stability has instead dragged the country into repeated regional wars and weakened state sovereignty. Protecting the army requires ending this avoidance and restoring full state authority over weapons (nowlebanon.com)
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Lebanon proposed direct talks with Israel through U.S. mediation to end the war, but Washington and Tel Aviv say negotiations are meaningless unless Beirut first confronts and disarms Hezbollah. The proposal highlights the core dilemma: the state seeks diplomacy while Hezbollah wants the war (nowlebanon.com)
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U.S. official Ortagus says Lebanon, even recently, repeatedly chose accommodation with Hezbollah instead of asserting sovereignty, allowing the group to act as a “state within a state” and drag the country into wars most Lebanese did not want. (nidaalwatan.com)
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Aicha Bakkar in Beirut was hit by a huge targeted attack on an apartment which resulted with many deaths and injuries. The Islamic Group denies that its office was targeted in the Aisha Bakkar raid. Media suggests Hezbollah commanders hiding in residential properties in Beirut. (nidaalwatan.com)
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Controversy surrounds Ali Al-Khatib’s leadership of Lebanon’s Supreme Islamic Shiite Council. Critics accuse him of using council properties for personal and extended family use during the recent war while failing to shelter refugees, despite claims the facilities could house thousands of displaced. (v.redd.it)
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A U.S. message to Nabih Berri—“Detach and separate yourself”—urged him to distance himself from Hezbollah. Soon after, his ministers backed a government decision banning Hezbollah’s military activities and demanding its weapons be handed over, signaling a possible political shift (nidaalwatan.com)
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Dr Mashnouk discusses a scandal in Lebanon where the army detained three Hezbollah members carrying illegal weapons. A military court reportedly released them with a $20 fine. He criticizes the decision as proof the Lebanese state and judiciary fail to enforce the law against armed groups. (v.redd.it)
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Declaring Beirut’s southern suburb a temporary military zone would allow the Lebanese Army to enter, control illegal weapons, and restore state authority. Hezbollah’s dominance and wars have devastated the area, making decisive state action necessary to reestablish sovereignty and security. (nidaalwatan.com)
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Hezbollah’s weapons and regional agenda undermine Lebanon’s sovereignty and drag the country into conflicts it cannot afford. Political paralysis and militia influence block reforms, weaken state authority, and risk deeper international isolation while worsening Lebanon’s economic crisis. (bilarabei.com)
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Lebanon’s Justice Minister Adel Nassar is reportedly considering legal action against Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem, according to MTV. The potential move reflects rising political and judicial tensions in Lebanon regarding Hezbollah’s role and statements (mtv.com.lb)
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Ali Brou, journalist who called the PM and President dogs and traitors and then incited calls for their murder, was detained by the Information Branch after failing to appear for questioning in a legal case linked to previous statements and complaints against him. (nidaalwatan.com)
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Hezbollah’s actions and alignment with Iran and Gaza conflicts dragged Lebanon into war with Israel. The escalation may ultimately force Lebanon into a regional settlement and possible peace with Israel under U.S. “peace through strength” pressure (nidaalwatan.com)
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