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LBCI
2 hours ago
- LBCI
'SWAT' officer killed, three others injured during raid in Tripoli (Video)
A member of Lebanon's "SWAT" unit, part of the country's Judicial Police, was killed, and three others — two officers and a soldier — were injured during a raid in Tripoli, according to LBCI sources. The security forces were attempting to arrest a suspect wanted on four warrants related to shootings and murder. The man reportedly threw hand grenades and opened fire on the raid team before eventually surrendering. He was arrested along with members of his family. A post shared by LBCI Lebanon News (@lbcilebanonnews)
Ya Libnan
2 days ago
- Politics
- Ya Libnan
Electoral amendments: Berri is obstructing the draft law of expatriate voting rights in Lebanon
On May 9, 2025, MPs of the Lebanese Forces Party, Change and Opposition blocs, and the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) submitted an urgent draft law to amend the electoral law. The proposal sought to abolish the six seats reserved for expatriates, instead allowing them to vote in their place of registration, meaning each voter would cast a ballot for the seats allocated to their district. On June 23, a month and a half later, the Parliament's bureau convened to prepare the agenda for a legislative session scheduled for June 30. LBCI learned from parliamentary sources that Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri refused to include the aforementioned draft law on the session's agenda during the meeting, despite persuasion attempts by MPs Hadi Aboul Hosn and Alain Aoun. Berri insisted on referring it to the sub-committee studying electoral law amendments, justifying his decision by stating, 'Just as I referred the draft law submitted by MP Samy Gemayel, which did not have urgency status, to the sub-committee, I am referring this proposal as well.' Berri's decision sparked outrage among the proponents of the proposal, as they were already aware that the Amal-Hezbollah duo completely rejects the principle of expatriate voting, and the Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) also opposes abolishing the six seats reserved for expatriates. Given this precise alignment, a crucial question arises: If Speaker Berri maintains his stance and the draft law remains stalled in committees, will MPs from the Lebanese Forces, the Change bloc, the Socialist Party, Armenians, and their allies resort to obstructing Parliament and preventing its sessions from convening by breaking the quorum? For the Lebanese Forces, this option is on the table. However, for others, specifically the PSP MPs, disrupting the Parliament's quorum is not an option, as MP Bilal Abdallah told LBCI. He stated that historically, even in the most challenging circumstances, they have never disrupted the Parliament or any other constitutional institution. Similarly, Armenian MPs who signed the draft law also reject disrupting Parliament. Practically, the 68 MPs who support the draft law to abolish the six seats will not remain 68, or even 65, if the option of disrupting Parliament is tabled. Therefore, if they are faced with a choice between two options —either proceeding with the six seats as MP Gebran Bassil desires or completely abolishing expatriate voting as preferred by the duo —the answer is no answer until this moment. LBC
LBCI
5 days ago
- LBCI
Israeli airstrikes target multiple forested and mountainous areas north of Litani River—Video
A series of Israeli airstrikes struck several forested and mountainous regions in South Lebanon north of the Litani River. No immediate reports on casualties or damage were available at the time of this report. سلسلة غارات تستهدف مناطق حرجية وجبلية عدة في الجنوب شمال الليطاني #LBCI #LBCILebanon #LBCILebanonNews #LBCIVideos #LBCINews #BreakingNews #Lebanon #لبنان — LBCI Lebanon News (@LBCI_NEWS) June 23, 2025
LBCI
6 days ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Aftershock in the Middle East: Will Iran hit back at the US or hold fire?
Report by Edmond Sassine, English adaptation by Yasmine Jaroudi Surrounded by American military bases in nine neighboring Arab countries—from Saudi Arabia to Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Iraq, and Syria—Iran has no shortage of nearby targets. Strategically, striking U.S. positions in the Gulf may appear easier than attacking Israel. Many bases lie just hundreds of kilometers from Iranian territory, well within range of its missile arsenal. Yet, Iranian decision-making is not solely about missile capability. Experts told LBCI that Tehran is calculating the consequences. Directly targeting American military infrastructure, warships, or interests could shift the conflict from a single retaliatory blow into a prolonged war—one that Iran may struggle to sustain. For now, Iran appears to favor continuing its ballistic missile strikes on Israel following Sunday's U.S. operation. Notably, two waves of missiles have already hit Tel Aviv, including a Khaybar missile reportedly used for the first time, causing significant damage. More aggressive actions—such as targeting U.S. bases or mining the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route—could isolate Iran diplomatically and economically, inviting an overwhelming American military response. According to experts, such moves would directly align with Israeli strategic interests and are unlikely to yield tactical gains beyond increasing maritime risk. Some analysts draw comparisons to Iran's calibrated retaliation in January 2020 following the assassination of Qassem Soleimani, when Iran fired missiles at Iraq's Ain El-Asad base housing U.S. troops. A similarly restrained approach is likely, despite the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warning that America's actions will provoke "responses beyond the aggressors' calculations." The broader U.S. military presence in the region—estimated at around 40,000 troops, supported by warships and state-of-the-art technology—further tilts the balance against Iran in any open confrontation. Still, Tehran holds other cards. It may rely on allied non-state actors, such as the Houthis in Yemen, who have already fired missiles at Israel, and potentially Hezbollah in Lebanon. Observers say Hezbollah remains cautious. The group has suffered losses in recent months, and Lebanon's internal consensus remains firmly opposed to being dragged into a new war. For now, the party appears unwilling to initiate or escalate a direct military engagement.
LBCI
21-06-2025
- Business
- LBCI
Emirates to resume flights to and from Lebanon starting Monday, June 23: Sources to LBCI
Emirates Airlines will resume its regular flight operations to and from Lebanon beginning Monday, June 23, according to information reported by LBCI.
