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Nahar Net
2 days ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
What did Barrack discuss with Lebanese officials?
The Lebanese response delivered to U.S. envoy Tom Barrack on Monday 'demanded an end to Israel's violations in return for the removal of arms north of the Litani,' sources told Al-Arabiya television. In remarks to LBCI TV, unnamed sources meanwhile quoted Barrack as saying that 'practical steps are needed from Lebanon in order to activate the work of the ceasefire monitoring committee.' 'There's nothing new in the Lebanese remarks that translates the intentions related to monopolizing arms and Barrack demanded turning the intentions into practical steps,' the sources added. 'Barrack focused in his meetings on the need to move to the executive stage, which includes monopolizing arms in the hand of the state, amid the presence of questions regarding the mechanism that will be adopted,' informed sources told Al-Jadeed television. According to MTV, the Lebanese response to Barrack was, "We're trying to work on the issue and Lebanon wants (Israeli) steps in return."
Nahar Net
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Saudi envoy Yazid bin Farhan meets with Aoun
by Naharnet Newsdesk 14 April 2025, 14:56 The Saudi envoy in charge of the Lebanese file, Prince Yazid bin Farhan, met Monday morning with President Joseph Aoun in Baabda, LBCI TV reported. The meeting tackled 'the developments in Lebanon and the region,' LBCI said. Aoun had visited Saudi Arabia last month on his first trip to a foreign country since being elected president. During that visit, Aoun and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman stressed 'the importance of the full implementation of the Taif Agreement and the relevant U.N. resolutions.' They also emphasized the need for 'the state's expansion of its sovereignty across Lebanese territory' and 'monopolizing weapons in the hands of the Lebanese state,' while underscoring 'the national role of the Lebanese Army and the importance of supporting it, and the need for the Israeli occupation army's withdrawal from all Lebanese territory.'
Nahar Net
12-02-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Lebanon rejects Israel request to keep troops in south till Feb. 28
by Naharnet Newsdesk 12 February 2025, 12:31 The ceasefire monitoring committee has been informed that the Israeli army is asking to stay in some points in south Lebanon until February 28, LBCI TV reported on Wednesday. 'The Lebanese side has categorically rejected this request,' LBCI added. Al-Jadeed television also said that Lebanon has rejected the request, adding that Lebanon has suggested that UNIFIL forces or Lebanese Army and committee monitors deploy in the five points mentioned by Israel. 'The discussions are still ongoing,' Al-Jadeed added.
