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Saturday, March 21, 2026

Al-Estiklal Newspaper

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Hezbollah Rejects Phase II: Where Is Lebanon’s Disarmament Crisis Heading?

Hezbollah Rejects Phase II: Where Is Lebanon’s Disarmament Crisis Heading?

20 days ago

Lebanon’s crisis has grown more tangled, as "Israel," in coordination with U.S. envoys, has shifted the spotlight from occupation and the right to retaliate, toward an internal standoff between Beirut and Hezbollah, amid mounting talk of a second phase in the group’s disarmament plan.

Lebanon Between Reform and the Monopoly of Arms: What Future Awaits the May Parliamentary Elections?

Lebanon Between Reform and the Monopoly of Arms: What Future Awaits the May Parliamentary Elections?

21 days ago

Lebanon’s May 10, 2026, elections face uncertainty amid disputes over expatriate voting, foreign pressure, and links to Hezbollah’s weapons and reforms.

Saad Hariri’s Address on the Anniversary of His Father’s Assassination: Comeback Bid or Strategic Recalibration?

Saad Hariri’s Address on the Anniversary of His Father’s Assassination: Comeback Bid or Strategic Recalibration?

a month ago

Saad Hariri signaled a cautious political return, emphasizing a united Lebanon, distancing from Hezbollah, and re-energizing the Future Movement amid complex regional dynamics.

Why the U.S. Classified the Muslim Brotherhood as a ‘Terrorist Organization’ in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan

Why the U.S. Classified the Muslim Brotherhood as a ‘Terrorist Organization’ in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan

2 months ago

The United States recently imposed terrorist designations against the Lebanese, Jordanian, and Egyptian chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood.

Lebanon Caught Between Najaf and the Guardianship of the Jurist: A Battle for Political and Religious Influence

Lebanon Caught Between Najaf and the Guardianship of the Jurist: A Battle for Political and Religious Influence

4 months ago

Lebanon’s Shia community is caught between Iraq’s Najaf and Iran’s Qom, as al-Sistani warns against Iranian influence and Hezbollah’s armed role amid regional power struggles.

The Killing of al-Tabtaba’i: Escalation Towards Hezbollah- ‘Israel’ Conflict or a Step Back from the Brink?

The Killing of al-Tabtaba’i: Escalation Towards Hezbollah- ‘Israel’ Conflict or a Step Back from the Brink?

4 months ago

Heitham al-Tabtabai, Hezbollah’s top military leader, was killed by a U.S.-backed Israeli strike, leaving the group weakened and Lebanon under heightened tension.