Tuesday, 20 Oct 2026 20 Shawwal 2026 AH Beirut

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Direct quotes as they appeared in the news — each one links to its source.

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Lebanon does not need more wasted opportunities, and its youth can no longer afford the luxury of waiting!
النائب غسان عطااللهنائب في البرلمان اللبناني5 days ago · Lebanon Debate
What is the purpose of cancelling development financing agreements with international bodies, such as the agreement with the Islamic Development Bank that includes vital projects for Lebanon, most notably the completion of the Bisri Dam?
النائب غسان عطااللهنائب في البرلمان اللبناني5 days ago · Lebanon Debate
This dangerous situation illustrates why winning the global superintelligence race is a national security need, and why President Donald Trump's leadership in creating a superintelligence force is so important.
جاي كلايتونرئيس الاستخبارات الوطنية5 days ago · Lebanon Debate
The alleged attempt by a Saudi citizen to steal sensitive conversations from OpenAI is taken with the utmost seriousness. The theft of intellectual property related to artificial intelligence technology poses a serious threat to our national security.
تود بلانشالمدعي العام الأميركي5 days ago · Lebanon Debate
Hezbollah will receive a severe blow and will lose additional territory in southern Lebanon within the Nabatieh and Litani areas, which will become part of Israel's permanent security zone.. and the Israeli army is prepared to carry out this operation.
يسرائيل كاتسوزير الدفاع الإسرائيلي5 days ago · العين الإخبارية
Even if Iran fires missiles at us, they will blame me.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي5 days ago · العين الإخبارية
This matter is not suitable for us and not good.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي5 days ago · العين الإخبارية
Hezbollah will receive a severe blow and will lose additional territory in southern Lebanon within the Nabatieh and Litani areas, which will become part of Israel's permanent security zone. The Israel Defense Forces is prepared to carry out this operation.
يسرائيل كاتسوزير الدفاع الإسرائيلي5 days ago · زاكروس عربية
Even if Iran launches missiles at us, they will blame me.
بنيامين نتانياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي5 days ago · زاكروس عربية
This matter is not suitable for us and not good.
بنيامين نتانياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي5 days ago · زاكروس عربية
The situation on the ground in southern Lebanon remains complex, with ongoing military activities and the population severely affected.
جان بيار لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام5 days ago · Anadolu Ajansı
There are options on the table regarding the continuation of the UN presence in Lebanon after the end of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).
جان بيار لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام5 days ago · Anadolu Ajansı
This is what I want to tell you: there are warnings here, that is true. Our enemies are thinking of testing us these days before the elections. I warn them that we are prepared for any scenario, including what is called a reversal of the balance.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي5 days ago · عربي21
It is important, at this stage, to actively follow up on the ongoing discussions in the Security Council and to reach the best outcome for Lebanon and the prospects for achieving stability. I believe this issue will be among the fundamental matters raised in the Security Council discussions. I repeat that the options presented by the Secretary-General are still on the table. We are aware of Lebanon's position, including the content of the letter it sent to the United Nations, requesting an extension of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for a temporary period.
جان بيار لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام5 days ago · المركزية
Our goal is to support efforts aimed at restoring stability to Lebanon and the region, and restoring full Lebanese sovereignty. We believe the United Nations is still capable of playing a role in this context. From this specific standpoint, the UN Secretary-General had presented to the Security Council a number of options regarding the possibility of continuing the UN presence after the end of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). These options were prepared based on what we heard from the Lebanese authorities.
جان بيار لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام5 days ago · المركزية
The meeting comes at an important moment, as the situation on the ground in the south remains complex, with continued military activities and the population severely affected. As for the future of the UN presence, I believe the discussions in the Security Council will start now, and it is important, indeed necessary, that Lebanon's voice be heard on this matter, as it is the state directly concerned by this issue.
جان بيار لاكرواوكيل الأمين العام للأمم المتحدة لعمليات السلام5 days ago · المركزية
The Lebanese military judiciary should dedicate its limited resources to pursuing Hezbollah elements who plot to move against the Lebanese government and the Lebanese people, instead of pursuing officials who work in their interest.
تومي بيغوتالمتحدث باسم وزارة الخارجية الأميركية5 days ago · الشرق الأوسط
It is shameful that a military court is considering a complaint against Lebanon's ambassador to Washington merely for implementing her legitimate government's policy and engaging in negotiations led by the United States.
تومي بيغوتالمتحدث باسم وزارة الخارجية الأميركية5 days ago · الشرق الأوسط
We are aware of the complaint filed by a lawyer supportive of Hezbollah against Lebanon's ambassador to Washington, Nada Hamade Moawad.
تومي بيغوتالمتحدث باسم وزارة الخارجية الأميركية5 days ago · الشرق الأوسط
Israelis are a people with exceptional resilience. They do not look at it as "Oh my God, look at us, we are besieged." Rather, they say: "Okay, we are besieged. Okay, they are trying to kill us, but we are ready for them.. We will defend ourselves."
مايك هاكابيالسفير الأمريكي لدى إسرائيل5 days ago · المترجم احمد المقادمة
Our responsibility is to do whatever is necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon
وزير الحرب الأميركيوزير الحرب الأميركي5 days ago · Lebanon Debate
We effectively control the Strait of Hormuz at present
وزير الحرب الأميركيوزير الحرب الأميركي5 days ago · Lebanon Debate
environmental disaster
شارل عربيدرئيس المجلس الاقتصادي والاجتماعي والبيئي5 days ago · Lebanon Debate
The issue of the environment is, first and foremost, a cultural, moral, economic and societal issue
شارل عربيدرئيس المجلس الاقتصادي والاجتماعي والبيئي5 days ago · Lebanon Debate
the danger of the policy adopted by Hezbollah and its allies after the support war
السيد علي الأمينرجل دين ومرجع شيعي5 days ago · Lebanon Debate
This matter is not suitable for us and not good
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي5 days ago · الإمارات اليوم
We are prepared for every scenario
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي5 days ago · kalimaiq.com
Hezbollah will receive a harsh blow and will lose additional territory in southern Lebanon within the Nabatieh and Litani areas, which will become part of Israel's permanent security zone. The Israel Defense Forces is prepared to carry out this operation.
يسرائيل كاتسوزير الدفاع الإسرائيلي5 days ago · المدن
Even if Iran fires missiles at us, they will blame me.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي5 days ago · المدن
This matter is not suitable for us and is not good.
بنيامين نتنياهورئيس الوزراء الإسرائيلي5 days ago · المدن