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Judge issues arrest warrants for two held over Hezbollah explosives

Judge Ghada Abou Alwan interrogated the detainees Haitham Amhaz and Ali al-Kurdi on Thursday in the Hezbollah explosives case and issued two arrest warrants against them, MTV reported.

Alwan also scheduled a hearing in two weeks to notify the remaining defendants in the case before issuing arrest warrants against them as well, the TV network added.

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Aoun calls Yemen's leader to reject 'any interference'

President Joseph Aoun has called the Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council in Yemen, Rashad Muhammad al-Alimi to convey Lebanon's commitment to Yemen's state sovereignty, after the internationally-recognized government accused Hezbollah of having military advisers in the war-torn country.

During the call, Aoun expressed rejection of “any interference by individuals or groups in its internal affairs, or engaging in activities that compromise its security, stability, and the safety of its citizens."

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Israeli strikes target Tallousa, Aita al-Jabal and Hadatha-Harees

Israeli strikes targeted overnight Tallousa, Aita al-Jabal and Hadatha-Harees, the National News Agency said.

The strikes come hours after a drone targeted a motorcyclist in Qabrikha, killing the man and wounding another, the first such death since September.

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Israel's Zamir visits Khiam, says army 'on high alert'

Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir vowed a "strong defense" against Hezbollah as he visited Israeli forces in the occupied southern town of Khiam on Wednesday.

During the visit, Zamir warned Hezbollah that Israeli forces remain on high alert and ready to strike. "We are committed to establishing a strong defense along our borders and safeguarding the security of residents in the north," he said.

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Gemayel demands executive steps to keep Lebanon out of war

Kataeb Party leader MP Sami Gemayel has called for "executive measures" to prevent Hezbollah from dragging Lebanon into a war.

"The state cannot leave the decision to avoid war to Hezbollah and build on reassurances from the group," Gemayel told journalists on Wednesday.

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Bitar charges army's ex-chief of staff and three retired officers

Beirut port blast investigator Judge Tarek Bitar on Wednesday interrogated and charged the Lebanese Army’s former chief of staff Walid Salman and retired army brigadier generals George Moussa, Munir Abou Zeid and Manuel Kirjian, the National News Agency said.

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LF still mulling whether to take part in Thursday's cabinet session

The Lebanese Forces is still studying whether or not to take part in Thursday’s cabinet session, LF sources said.

The sources told Al-Jadeed television that Minister of Energy and Water Joe Saddi prefers to complete negotiations with the Qatari side and finalize the electricity plan before making a decision to attend government sessions.

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Hezbollah denies sending military experts to Yemen

Hezbollah denied Wednesday allegations by Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council regarding the presence of Hezbollah experts in the country.

The group dismissed claims of its involvement in training, arming, and military operations for Ansar Allah as "completely baseless."

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Israeli strike on Qabrikha kills one and wounds another

Amid fears of renewed U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, Israeli strikes have not stopped in south Lebanon.

A strike on a motorcycle in the southern town of Qabrikha killed one person and wounded another, the Health Ministry said, the first such casualties since September.

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Lebanon launches national strategy to advance inclusion of persons with disabilities

The Ministry of Social Affairs, in partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), has launched the National Strategy on the Rights and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Lebanon 2026–2030, marking a national step towards advancing rights and strengthening inclusion and equal participation.

The launch took place during an official ceremony held Tuesday at the Grand Serail in Beirut, under the patronage and in the presence of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.

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