US ban on Beirut building project

The US Treasury department yesterday banned any Americans from taking part in a construction project in Beirut, accusing Hizbollah of using the project to raise funds for terrorism.

Hamas must step down as Gaza's keeper

Regardless of the outcome of Israel's barbaric "Operation Cast Lead," one thing is certain: It is high time for Hamas to step down as keeper of Gaza. People will object and remind me that the movement was democratically elected.

Sarkozy from Baabda: France Congratulates itself with Suleiman

French President Nicolas Sarkozy said that France congratulates itself with what President Michel Suleiman has done in Lebanon.

Our Fighters Are Ready to Confront Any Aggression

Hizbullah party affirmed that its fighters are fully ready to take the necessary steps and confront any possible Israeli developments regarding Lebanon.

Children demonstrate in Lebanon against Gaza offensive

Thousands of children organized a sit-in on Tuesday in front of the UN headquarters in the Lebanese capital Beirut to denounce the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip.

Lebanon Tells Damascus it is Ready to Begin Border Demarcation

Lebanon has informed Damascus its readiness to begin border demarcation.

Olmert warns Hezbollah against attacking Israel

Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Tuesday again sent a veiled warning to the Lebanese Hezbollah militia that Israel was ready to respond on its northern front if threatened.

French president arrives in Lebanon seeking Gaza ceasefire

French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in Beirut on Tuesday to meet with his Lebanese counterpart Michel Sleiman at the end of a Middle East tour aimed at achieving a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Syrian Sympathizers Will Lose Elections

In an interview with al-Mustaqbal daily on Tuesday, Zahra said that anyone who expressed sympathy with Syria would lose the elections because those who want sovereignty were clear on this issue.

Solana in Beirut Wednesday

EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana is due in Beirut on Wednesday for talks with Lebanese officials on the situation in Gaza and implications of the war.

Jumblat, Arslan Discuss Gaza ... Meeting with Hizbullah Soon

Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat discussed the situation in Gaza in overnight talks with Lebanese Democratic Party chief Talal Arslan.

Israel intensifies violations of Lebanon's airspace
Unifil insists 'nothing different' than usual

Israel's air force stepped up reconnaissance flights over Beirut on Monday after a senior Israeli intelligence chief warned politicians  that Hizbullah could launch an attack across the Lebanese border.

Siniora calls on the international community to hold responsibility for Gaza

Lebanese Prime Minister Fouad Siniora issued a statement on Monday where he slammed the continuous Israeli aggression on the Gaza strip, and flouting all international law and norms...

Sarkozy Determined to Help Settle Issue of Lebanon-Syria Border Demarcation

French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged the Lebanese people to continue efforts to revive the "Lebanese miracle" and promised to exert more efforts to solve lingering issues between Beirut and Damascus.

Lebanon agrees to install nuke detections

Lebanon has signed a deal to partner with the United States on nuclear non-proliferation through the installation of radioactive threat detection technologies.

Paris agrees to monitor the Lebanese parliamentary elections

Parliamentary majority leader Saad Hariri dismissed concerns on Monday that Hizbullah might launch attacks on Israel's northern border to support Palestinians coping with the Zionist state's deadly assault on the Gaza Strip.

Aoun" Gaza is Destined to Victory

Free Patriotic Movement leader Michel Aoun on Monday said "Gaza is destined to achieve victory over Israel."

Geagea Stresses Importance of Unified Arab Stance on Gaza

Lebanese Forces Executive Council leader Samir Geagea stressed the importance of unifying the Arab position on Gaza, before Arab leaders speak before the United Nations Security Council.

Nasrallah Would Neither Implicate Himself Nor Lebanon

MP Michel Murr said Monday that Hizbullah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah is fully aware of the situation in Gaza and would neither implicate himself nor Lebanon in a confrontation with Israel.

Lebanon eager to stay out of Gaza conflict: minister

All factions in Lebanon's governing coalition, including Shiite militant group Hezbollah, are keen not to get dragged into another conflict with Israel, at least for now, Information Minister Tarek Mitri said on Monday.

Security Forces Clash With Anti-Israel Protesters Near U.S. Embassy

Lebanese security forces on Monday used water hoses to disperse protesters rallying near the U.S. Embassy in Awkar against Israel's ground offensive on Gaza.

A 1701-like resolution would isolate Gaza

Future Movement MP Ahmad Fatfat told Voice of Lebanon radio station on Monday that any resolution like the UNSCR 1701 in Gaza would be an isolation of the Gaza strip from the other Palestinian cities.

Lebanon's Hariri Says Hezbollah Will Stay Out Of Fight

Leading Lebanese politician Saad Hariri Monday dismissed concerns that Hezbollah guerrillas might seize upon the fighting in Gaza to renew attacks on Israel's northern border.

No Lebanese faction will open a front against Israel

Democratic Gathering bloc MP Marwan Hamadeh said that the Israeli measures at its border with Lebanon were mere precautions “because the situation in Lebanon does indicate that any faction is ready to open a front [against Israel] and break the UNSCR 1701.”

Graziano Calls for Self-restraint in Wake of Israeli Ground Offensive on Gaza

UNIFIL Commander Maj. Gen. Claudio Graziano has called for self-restraint and to avoid turning south Lebanon into a launch pad for retaliatory attacks against Israel, pan-Arab daily al-Hayat reported Monday.

Israeli Intelligence Warns of a Limited Hizbullah Retaliatory Attack

Head of Israel's Military Intelligence Maj. Gen. Amos Yadlin has reportedly said that Hizbullah might carry out a limited attack in northern Israel via a Palestinian group to avenge the Jewish state's military operation in the Gaza Strip.

Lebanon parliamentary elections set for June 7: minister

Lebanon will hold parliamentary elections on June 7, the interior ministry announced on Monday.

Sarkozy Determined to Help Settle Issue of Lebanon-Syria Border Demarcation

French President Nicolas Sarkozy urged the Lebanese people to continue efforts to revive the "Lebanese miracle" and promised to exert more efforts to solve lingering issues between Beirut and Damascus.

Israeli army moves on Gaza City as war toll passes 510

Tens of thousands of Israeli troops battled Hamas fighters in Gaza early on Monday amid tank, artillery and air strikes, as the death toll from the offensive to end rocket attacks passed 510.

End of Lebanon war may show way out for Israel

Just as a strong UN border force has stopped the rocket attacks by Hezbollah, it could bring peace to Gaza

Hamas and Fatah need to unite if they want the Arabs to do the same

MP Walid Jumblatt, leader of the Progressive Socialist Party, had some sound advice for Palestine's feuding Fatah and Hamas factions over the weekend.

Confrontations Between Security Forces and Demonstrators Outside U.S, Embassy

Security forces dispersed angry demonstrators on Sunday outside the U.S. embassy at Aokar using water hoses and tear gas.

EU tells Israel to respect humanitarian law in Gaza, offers more aid

The European Commission on Sunday called on Israel to respect international law and allow access to people "suffering and dying" in Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip.

Lebanese Aircraft laden with Medical Aid to Palestinians in Gaza lands in Jordan

A Middle East Airlines aircraft laden with medical aid destined to Palestinians in Gaza landed on Sunday at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan.

UN Security Council fails to agree on Gaza ceasefire call

The UN Security Council late Saturday failed to agree on a statement calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in the wake of Israel's ground invasion of the Palestinian territory..

Barak warns Gaza offensive will expand as needed
Olmert: Israel will not allow humanitarian crisis in Gaza

Israel will expand and intensify its offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip "as much as necessary," Defense Minister Ehud Barak told reporters on Sunday ahead of a cabinet meeting.

Olmert: Israel 'not interested' in new front in the north

Israel is "not interested" in opening up a new front in the north as it carries out a massive offensive on Hamas in Gaza, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said on Sunday in a veiled reference to Lebanon's Hezbollah militia.

Nasrallah Urges Hamas to Hit Israel Hard

Hizbullah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah urged Hamas to inflict huge losses on Israel which launched a ground operation in the Gaza Strip on Saturday after eight days of pounding the enclave by air and sea.

Sfeir For Correcting Judicial Rulings During Syrian Tutelage

Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Butros Sfeir told a delegation of visiting Lebanese whom had previously suffered from arbitrary judicial rulings during the time of Syrian tutelage that he had previously talked about the issue during his Sunday sermon.

Baroud expects political disputes to inflate during the parliamentary elections

In an interview with Free Lebanon radio station on Saturday, Interior Minister Ziad said that disputes and political discussions would be expected to inflate more during the parliamentery elections, however

Sarkozy to Ask Syria Over Delay in Exchanging Ambassadors

French President Nicolas Sarkozy is expected to question Syrian officials over the reasons for delaying the exchange of ambassadors between Damascus and Beirut during his upcoming visit to Syria and the region on Monday.

States Inability of Securing the South to Prevent Lebanon’s Implication in Gaza Crisis Regrettable

Minister of Finance Mohammad Chatah told Free Lebanon radio station on Saturday that President Michel Sleiman and all political parties did not intend to drag South Lebanon into a new military confrontation

Iranian Expansion in Gaza A Possible Alternative

Lebanese Forces MP Antoine Zahra said that it was impossible to reconsider the Taif Accord and amend it before stability was attained in Lebanon

 Israeli strikes hit Gaza school and Hamas commander

Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip on Saturday destroyed a school, killed a Hamas rocket commander and hit the port as the air offensive entered its second week, Palestinian medics and witnesses said.

Israel Slicing Gaza in Preparation for Apparent Incursion

Israel appears setting the stage for a limited incursion into specific zones of Gaza and not a wide-front invasion of the sector.

Nasrallah Criticizes Arab 'Collaborators' with Israel

Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah said there is no room for a defeat by Hamas in Gaza because of the deep faith of its fighters.

Hariri probe sticks to course, but no word yet on suspects
Special Tribunal to commence work in The Hague on March 1

In December 2008, more than three and a half years after the February 2005 assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon announced that the Special Tribunal for Lebanon would begin functioning..

Bkirki Supports All Christians and Reconciliations

Minister of Tourism Elie Marouni said, after meeting with Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir on Saturday in Bkirki, that the Maronite Patriarchy supported all Christians and Lebanese

The Lebanese Information Center (LIC) honors May Chidiac in Washington, DC

On Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008, the LIC organized a reception for prominent Lebanese journalist Ms. May Chidiac at the Georgetown Inn Hotel in the US capital.