House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Wednesday met with World Bank Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Ousmane Dione, at the Second Presidency in Ain al-Tineh.
Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri clarified that the Amal-Hezbollah duo is not to blame for the delay in forming the government. Speaking to "Alhurra" TV channel, Berri stated, "The issue with the government formation is not with the Amal-Hezbollah duo;
Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri said that Sunday's bloodshed in southern Lebanon “is a clear and urgent call for the international community to act immediately.” Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on Sunday opened fire on protesters demanding their withdrawal in line with a ceasefire agreement,
House Speaker, Nabih Berri, on Tuesday met with Deputy Speaker, Elias Bou Saab, in Ain el-Tineh. Talks between both men reportedly focused on the latest political and field developments
Israel said it would keep troops in the south beyond the Sunday deadline because the Lebanese army had not yet fully deployed to ensure that Hezbollah does not reestablish its presence in the area.
Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam said on Friday the formation of a new government would not be delayed, indicating a very positive atmosphere in discussions over its composition.
Israeli forces in southern Lebanon on Sunday opened fire on protesters demanding their withdrawal in line with a ceasefire
Israeli forces opened fire on protesters in southern Lebanon, killing at least 11 and injuring over 80, amid demands for Israel's withdrawal under a ceasefire agreement. The protests highlight tensions over delayed military redeployments,
Nawaf Salam, Lebanon's Prime Minister-designate, assured that the formation of a new government is progressing positively. Despite not securing support from Shi'ite parties Hezbollah and Amal, Salam has gained majority backing.
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres said Saturday a "more hopeful" future awaits Lebanon after meeting its new leaders in a two-day visit ahead of a deadline for implementing a fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire.
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said Thursday that the oil-rich kingdom stands by Lebanon, but stressed that the war-ravaged, crisis-ridden country needs to adopt necessary reforms.
At least three people were killed and more than 40 others injured in southern Lebanon Sunday when Israeli forces opened fire on protesters who had breached roadblocks the Israeli army set up a day before,