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MTV Lebanon
4 hours ago
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
28 Jun 2025 14:57 PM Berri follows up on developments with Salam, Haykal
Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri received Prime Minister Nawaf Salam at Ain el-Tineh Palace, where they discussed recent developments in Lebanon and the region. Talks also touched on political and field developments in light of Israel's continued violation of the ceasefire agreement and its attacks on Lebanon, the latest of which was the Israeli airstrike that targeted the Nabatieh area yesterday. Salam also briefed Berri on the results of his recent visit to the State of Qatar. The House Speaker later reviewed on-ground developments, particularly in the south, the security situation, and conditions of the military institution during his meeting with Army Commander, General Rodolphe Haykal.
LBCI
a day ago
- Politics
- LBCI
President Aoun discusses Qatar visit and regional developments with PM Salam, meets Apostolic Nuncio
President Joseph Aoun followed up on the Israeli attacks that struck the Nabatieh and Iqlim al-Tuffah regions earlier today, particularly the artillery and missile strikes that targeted residential apartments, wooded areas, and surrounding hills. Army Commander General Rodolph Haykal briefed Aoun on the details of the assaults and strongly condemned Israel's continued aggression, which he said violated Lebanon's sovereignty and the agreement reached in November. He added that this situation requires 'serious international action to halt these attacks, especially from the countries that sponsored and endorsed the November agreement—particularly the United States and France.' President Joseph Aoun received Prime Minister Nawaf Salam at the Baabda Presidential Palace, where Salam briefed him on the outcome of his recent visit to Qatar and the discussions he held with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and other relevant ministers. President Aoun and Prime Minister Salam also held a broad discussion on the latest regional developments. President Aoun later received the Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon, Monsignor Paolo Borgia, who Advisor Monsignor Giovanni Bianchiari accompanied. The meeting reviewed Lebanon's relations with the Holy See in light of the president's visit to the Vatican two weeks prior, during which he met with Pope Francis and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin.
Roya News
a day ago
- Politics
- Roya News
Civilian casualties mount in Lebanon as ‘Israel' attempts to justify airstrikes
Lebanon's Ministry of Health announced Friday that one woman was killed and 13 others injured following a series of 'Israeli' airstrikes on various areas in southern Lebanon. The strikes reportedly included the use of "shockwave missiles" fired at forested areas, causing massive blasts and wounding at least seven more civilians. Israeli Occupation military claimed responsibility, saying its aircraft targeted a Hezbollah site in the Shaqif area allegedly used to manage fire-control and defense systems. It said the facility was part of an underground project previously hit and later rebuilt, labeling its presence a violation of prior agreements. In response, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the assault, saying the 'Israeli' entity "continues to defy international resolutions and calls for de-escalation," and urged the international community to take meaningful action. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam also denounced the airstrikes, calling them "a blatant violation of national sovereignty and a direct threat to stability." Lebanon's Foreign Ministry, in an official letter to the UN Secretary-General, called for the renewal of UNIFIL's mandate and demanded the immediate withdrawal of 'Israeli' forces from occupied Lebanese territory, citing repeated violations. While the US-brokered ceasefire agreement stipulates Hezbollah's withdrawal from south of the Litani River in exchange for increased Lebanese Army and UNIFIL presence, the occupation has reportedly maintained a military presence in five strategic areas, an issue strongly rejected by Lebanese authorities. Meanwhile, 'Israeli' army spokesperson Avichay Adraee claimed that no civilian structures were intentionally targeted in the Nabatieh strike. He alleged that a civilian building was hit due to a secondary explosion caused by stored munitions inside the Hezbollah facility, further accusing the group of endangering civilians by storing rockets near residential areas.
Nahar Net
a day ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Woman killed, 20 wounded after violent strikes on Nabatiyeh, Iqlim al-Tuffah
by Naharnet Newsdesk 27 June 2025, 11:24 A woman was killed and 20 other people were wounded Friday after Israel said it targeted Hezbollah "underground assets" in south Lebanon, despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. The Israeli army said it targeted Hezbollah "underground assets" in south Lebanon as it carried out a series of violent airstrikes on Nabatieh al-Fawqa and the heights of Iqlim al-Tuffah in south Lebanon. The airstrikes came in two waves on the mountains overlooking Nabatieh and bunker buster bombs were used, Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported. The strikes continued during the day as warplanes struck a region between the southern towns of Ansar and Zrariyeh. A woman was killed and twenty other people were wounded as a residential building in Nabatieh al-Fawqa was hit with a missile that knocked out the building's top floor. Israel later said it didn't bomb any building in Nabatieh and that the projectile that hit the building flew from a nearby Hezbollah depot after an Israeli strike. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam strongly condemned the strikes, calling them a "blatant violation of national sovereignty" and a "threat to stability". The strikes come a day after Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said Lebanon cannot submit to dictations nor surrender to occupation. "This is our country, we want it dignified and we will resist for that," Qassem said Thursday. Israel has kept up regular strikes on Lebanon, particularly in the south, since a November 27 ceasefire meant to end over a year of hostilities that left Hezbollah severely weakened. Friday's strikes were more intense than usual. The Israeli military said in a statement that its fighter jets struck a site used by Hezbollah to manage its fire and defense array in the area and is part of a significant underground project that was completely taken out of use. The Israeli army said it identified rehabilitation attempts by Hezbollah beforehand and struck infrastructure sites in the area. Hezbollah suffered significant losses during the war, which left over 4,000 people dead in Lebanon and caused destruction worth $11 billions. In Israel, 127 people died, including 80 soldiers. As part of the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah was pushed away from areas bordering Israel in south Lebanon and is not allowed to have an armed presence south of the Litani River. Friday's airstrikes were north of the river. The Israeli army was also to pull away from south Lebanon under the ceasefire deal but has kept its troops on five hills it deems "strategic."
MTV Lebanon
a day ago
- Business
- MTV Lebanon
27 Jun 2025 16:58 PM PM Nawaf Salam chairs Cabinet session at Grand Serail
Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is currently chairing a Cabinet session at the Grand Serail, attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Ministers of Finance Yassin Jaber, Culture Ghassan Salameh, Defense Michel Menassa, Energy Joe Saddi, Tourism Laura Khazen Lahoud, Social Affairs Hanin Al Sayed, Foreign Affairs Youssef Rajji, Economy, and Trade Amer Bisat, the Displaced and Information Technology Affairs Kamal Shehadeh, Interior Ahmad Hajjar, Justice Adel Nassar, Telecommunications Charles Hajj, Youth and Sports Nora Bayrakdarian, Education Rima Karami, Industry Joe Issa El Khoury, Administrative Development Affairs Fadi Makki, Labor Mohammad Haidar, Public Works Fayez Rassamny, Agriculture Nizar Hani, Information Paul Morcos, Environment Tamara Al-Zein, and Public HealthRakan Nassereldin. Also present are the Director-General of the Lebanese presidency Dr. Antoine Choucair, and the Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers, Judge Mahmoud Makkieh.
