Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Hezbollah grip on Lebanon must end, says Christian leader

Lebanon

Lebanon’s hijacked sovereignty must be returned following an election that denied the powerful Shiite movement Hezbollah a legislative majority, According to Christian leader Samir Geagea, “All strategic decision-making should return to the Lebanese state… and security and military matters should be handled exclusively by the Lebanese army,” the head of the Lebanese Forces party told … Read more

Tense times ahead for Lebanon after elections

Lebanon

Opponents of Hezbollah may rejoice at the loss of their parliamentary majority, but Lebanon’s packed political calendar now sets the stage for protracted deadlocks at best and violence at worst. The elections on Sunday went off without a hitch, which is an accomplishment in a country that has a history of political violence and is … Read more