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Army Intelligence stops Arsal’s Former Mayor “Abu Ajina”

9 September 2017

A patrol of the army intelligence directorate in the town of Arsal arrested on Saturday afternoon, the former mayor of Arsal Ali al-Hujeiri, known as “Abu Ajina” on the background of the kidnapping and killing of the Lebanese army soldiers in 2014. Al-Hujeiri was summoned […]

President Aoun congratulates L. A. Chief and Commanders for Fajer al-Jouroud Victory…

9 September 2017

The President of the Republic congratulated during a meeting, on Saturday, at Baabda Palace the Lebanese Army Commander General Joseph Aoun, accompanied by the Deputy Chief of Personnel for Operations and the accompanying commanders and officers for their victory in “Fajer al-Jouroud” offensive. President Michel […]

Lebanese Army Surrounds Abu Takieh’s Building in Arsal.

8 September 2017

The Lebanese Army is still surrounding the private building of Mustafa al-Hujeiri, known as “Abu Takiye”, since yesterday evening until this moment. The building consists of three layers, the “Al-Rahma Field Clinic” on first floor, a Mosque on the second, and the third floor being […]

Army Commander Joseph Aoun: The battle was Heroic!

8 September 2017

Lebanese Armed Forces Commander General Joseph Aoun affirmed Friday, in a speech delivered during the honoring ceremony of the army martyrs at the Defense Ministry in Yarzeh, that “the unity and territorial integrity of Lebanon is safeguarded by the army and its martyrs.” “However, the […]

(Pics) Lebanon Bids Farewell to Martyred Soldiers in Yarzeh!

8 September 2017

Lebanon bids farewell to slain soldiers in an official ceremony in the Defense ministry in Yarzeh. The coffins of the martyred solders arrived around 10:00 am, where they were received by the Lebanese officials including the top three leaders, the President of the Republic Michel […]

(Video) Bodies of Slain Lebanese Soldiers arrive at the Ministry of Defense

8 September 2017

President Aoun Chairs Tomorrow’s Funeral in Honor of Martyred Soldiers!

7 September 2017

The National Day of Mourning that was officially recognized by the Lebanese government yesterday, will be held September 8, 2017 and The official funeral will be taking place at the National Defense Ministry’s courtyard in Yarzeh and will be attended by the President of the […]

DNA Proves the Sad Truth…Friday is a National Day of Mourning!

6 September 2017

PM Saad Hariri issued a memorandum proclaiming Friday September 8, 2017 a day of national mourning for the martyr soldiers and It reads: A national day of mourning is proclaimed for the souls of the army martyrs who fell in the Battle of Honor, “Fajer-el-Jouroud”, […]

(Pics) Jreissati orders Full Investigations into the Killing of the Lebanese Soldiers…DNA results Tomorrow!

6 September 2017

Justice Minister Salim Jreissati ordered the State Prosecutor Judge Samir Hammoud, on Tuesday, to carry out full investigations into the crimes related to the killing of Lebanese military solders in Arsal by ISIS and al-Nusra terrorists. On the other hand, the families of the abducted […]

From The Military field to the Political Arena; Watch the Exclusive Interview with General Shamel Roukoz…

5 September 2017

From The military field to the political arena; This is what General Shamel Roukoz told Georges Saliba in an exclusive interview on “al-Jadeed” TV. How did General Shamel Roukoz summarize his military story and its details? What facts and secrets did the General have up […]

(Pics) Israel Prepares Massive Military Drills Simulating Hezbollah Attack

5 September 2017

The IDF is about to hold its largest military exercise in nearly 20 years along the border with Lebanon to prepare for a scenario of invasion by Hezbollah to the northern territories of Israel. Israeli media outlet reported that the largest military drills will take […]

Lebanese Writer wins 2017 Goethe Medal

5 September 2017

We are proud to announce, that this year’s Goethe Medal for outstanding service for international cultural dialogue went to the Lebanese writer Emily Nasrallah! This year’s Award was themed “language is the key” and highlights the work of three courageous women who took a stance […]