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Aoun faces three constitutional options on amnesty law
After Parliament approves the amnesty law, President Aoun now holds three choices: to sign it, reject it, or leave it unsigned without legal consequence.
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Parliament, cabinet and the municipalities, reported by what was decided and who decided it. The Beirut Journal covers Lebanese politics by the record — votes, appointments, documents and named positions — rather than by what was briefed.
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Lebanese politician calls for normalisation with Israel and Hezbollah disarmament
Rouad Nassar has called for Israel to remain in Lebanon until Hezbollah surrenders its weapons and expressed support for visits to Tel Aviv.
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Parliament drops central bank reference from banking reform law
Speaker Nabih Berri withdrew a provision sought by central bank governor Karim Souaid after Hezbollah objected to language that would have clarified the authority…
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Jamil al-Sayyed attacks strategy of Israel negotiations
The deputy criticises the government's handling of talks with Israel, questioning the decisions and guarantees that preceded the current escalation.
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Hezbollah tells supporters in southern suburbs to prepare for evacuation
The party has instructed members of its base in the Shia-dominated area to ready themselves for a possible security escalation and be prepared to…
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Qassem attributed statement to nonexistent Israeli thinker in recent speech
Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem cited a quote from a Jewish intellectual named Moshe Yair in the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth that does not appear…
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General Clearfield visits Lebanon as Qassem threatens ‘explosion of anger’
U.S. general Joseph Clearfield held talks with Lebanese leaders on implementing a border framework agreement with Israel, while Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem attacked the…
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Parliament approves amnesty law balancing rehabilitation with justice concerns
Lebanon's parliament has passed an amnesty law that reduces sentences for some crimes while excluding serious offences, aiming to address prison overcrowding and detainees…
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Amnesty law excludes soldiers who fled to Israel, sparking political dispute
Lebanon's new amnesty law has drawn criticism from thousands of Lebanese living in Israel who say it fails to address their legal status, while…
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Actress Stephanie Saliba vacates Beirut apartment after interrogation over Salameh transfers
Stephanie Saliba emptied two apartments in central Beirut on Friday after being questioned about a bank account linked to V-INVEST, a company suspected of…