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The Mummies of Qadisha (2/2)
By Dr. Amine Jules Iskandar | architect, a teacher, president of the Syriac Maronite Union – Tur Levnon, and Head of External Relations of the Syriac Union Party in Lebanon The medieval Maronite mummies buried in 1990 in the Assi cave, beneath Hadat, sparked the curiosity of the explorers from…
Read More »Lebanon’s Supreme Defense Council tackles Palestinian weapons and border security during first session under President Aoun
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s Supreme Defense Council held its inaugural session under President Joseph Aoun, a Syriac Maronite, at the Presidential Palace in Baabda on Thursday. The meeting focused on critical security issues, including the presence of Palestinian weapons in refugee camps and the broader challenge of unauthorized arms across the…
Read More »USUP President Ibrahim Mrad mobilizes for Lebanese local elections, calls for reform
BEIRUT, Lebanon — As Lebanon prepares for municipal and local elections this Sunday, the Universal Syriac Union Party (USUP) launched a strong campaign, positioning its participation as a stand against corruption, political clientelism, and Hezbollah’s increasing influence in historically Christian regions. During a speech on Friday, USUP leader Ibrahim Mrad…
Read More »Lebanese Forces announces independent ‘Heart of Zahle’ list for municipal elections
ZAHLE, Lebanon — The Zahle Branch of the Lebanese Forces party has announced its participation in the upcoming municipal elections with an independent list named Heart of Zahle after negotiations with the Popular Bloc to form a unified list broke down. In a statement, the Zahle Branch emphasized its efforts…
Read More »UAE lifts travel ban to Lebanon following diplomatic breakthrough
ABU DHABI — The UAE has announced the lifting of its ban on citizens traveling to Lebanon, a restriction imposed in 2021 following a diplomatic dispute triggered by comments from former Lebanese Minister of Information George Kordahi criticizing the Saudi military campaign in Yemen. The decision was revealed in a…
Read More »Lebanese President Aoun announces plan to centralize weapons, targets Palestinian and Hezbollah arms
BEIRUT — In an interview with Sky News Arabia, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, a Syriac Maronite, declared his commitment to centralizing weapons possession under the authority of the Lebanese state, emphasizing the critical importance of implementing this initiative, particularly in southern Lebanon. Aoun outlined a comprehensive disarmament plan that would…
Read More »Lebanon’s Christians unite to honor 110 years since 1915 genocides, demand recognition and justice
BEIRUT — Under the soft glow of the stage lights in the Municipal Palace Theater, nestled within the bustling Jdeideh—Bouchrieh—Al-Sadd area, the Universal Syriac Union Party (USUP) organized an extraordinary gathering. Titled From the Cross to the Resurrection … The Path of Calvary Walked in Caravans, the festival marked not…
Read More »Lebanon marks 20 years since Syrian withdrawal, National Liberal Party calls for sovereignty and disarmament
BEIRUT — On the 20th anniversary of the Syrian withdrawal from Lebanese territory, the National Liberal Party (NLP) issued a poignant statement emphasizing the need to protect Lebanon’s sovereignty and eliminate illegal arms nationwide. The occasion commemorates a pivotal moment in Lebanese history, set into motion by the 14 February…
Read More »Lebanese Forces Party head Samir Geagea stresses Lebanese state sovereignty through border control
MAARAB, Lebanon — Lebanese Forces Party leader Samir Geagea underscored the urgent need for Lebanon to assert state sovereignty and implement radical reforms to restore international and regional trust. Speaking at the annual dinner hosted by the Zahle Coordination Office of the Lebanese Forces at the party’s headquarters in Maarab,…
Read More »Israel Strikes Hezbollah Stronghold in Beirut’s Southern Suburbs
BEIRUT – For the third time since the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah, Israeli fighter jets launched an airstrike on Sunday targeting a building in Beirut’s southern suburbs. The attack, which reportedly struck a Hezbollah facility, ignited large fires and sparked a mass evacuation from the…
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