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Geagea says Israeli airstrikes on Dahieh a 'major scandal'

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea has said that the latest Israeli airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs were a “major scandal,” seeing as “eight months after the signing of the ceasefire agreement in November 2024, Beirut is being bombed again.”

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Strong start for Lebanon's 1st automotive aftermarket trade show: AUTOPARTS EXPO 2025 opens to full house

Beirut witnessed a dynamic and promising launch of the first edition of AUTOPARTS EXPO, Lebanon’s first dedicated trade exhibition for the automotive aftermarket and vehicle services industry.

Held at the Mövenpick Hotel in Beirut, the event opened its doors on Tuesday, June 3, to an impressive turnout of professionals, technicians, importers, distributors, and decision-makers from across the country.

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Syria says seized missiles and ammo destined for Lebanon

Security forces in the Syrian border city of Qusayr have foiled an attempt to smuggle an arms shipment into Lebanon, the Syrian interior ministry said.

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Ortagus departure: Bad news for Israel, good news for Berri

Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said that Israel's discontent about the replacement of U.S. Deputy Special Envoy for the Middle East Morgan Ortagus is "pleasing to the heart."

In remarks published Thurday in local al-Joumhouria newspaper, Berri said that the Israeli discontent is more than enough reason for him to be pleased by the replacement of Morgan Ortagus.

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Araghchi says Hezbollah arms 'Lebanese affair', not linked to nuclear file

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that his visit to Lebanon was not only aimed at signing his new book but was also part of Iran’s policy of “enhancing ties with the new Lebanese government.”

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Report: Araghchi told Hezbollah not to discuss arms before knowing outcome of talks with US

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to Lebanon was aimed at saying that “Tehran is still present in Lebanon,” a source close to Hezbollah told Al-Arabiya’s Al-Hadath channel.

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Israeli general warns against any attack from Lebanon

The commander of the Israeli army’s northern front has warned against any attack from Lebanon, following the recent rocket attack from Syria that targeted the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights.

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Salam says only opponents are those who refuse to abide by ministerial statement

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Thursday that his only opponents are those who refuse to abide by the ministerial statement which vowed a state monopoly on arms.

Although Hezbollah MP Mohammad Raad said Wednesday after a Hezbollah delegation's meeting with Salam that his party is keen on permanent understanding and accord with Salam and all components in the country, Salam seemed to refer to Hezbollah by those refusing to abide by the ministerial statement.

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One wounded in Israeli strike on Bourj Qalaway

The Health ministry said that one person was injured Thursday in an Israeli strike that targeted a car in the southern town of Bourj Qalaway.

Also on Thursday, Israeli artillery shelled the southern town of Yaroun and the outskirts of al-Wazzani.

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Raad meets Salam, says 'stability' and arms to be discussed with Aoun

A Hezbollah parliamentary delegation led by MP Mohammad Raad met with Prime Minister Nawaf Salam at the Grand Serail on Wednesday, following recent tensions with the premier over the issue of arms, the relation with Iran and the Resistance and Liberation Day.

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