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04.04.2025

04.04.2025Day Israel Kills Hamas Leader in Saida Strike

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 04.04.2025.

It displays 116 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

04.04.2025Day Israel Kills Hamas Leader in Saida Strike
Israeli airstrikes hit Saida early morning, killing a Hamas western sector commander and two family members, according to Israeli military spokesperson Adraee. Prime Minister Salam called for maximum pressure on Israel to stop its attacks. This marks escalation beyond recent strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs.

U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus will arrive Saturday with demands regarding Hezbollah's weapons, prompting Lebanon to prepare a unified response. Media reports French diplomatic efforts to reduce American pressure regarding disarmament timelines.

Lebanon's Central Bank witnessed a leadership transition with new governor Karim Saeed prioritizing small depositors' protection and fighting money laundering. The Cabinet scheduled Tuesday to resume discussions on bank restructuring legislation.

Reports emerged of over 30 airport workers being expelled over suspected Hezbollah ties, while tensions surfaced between the Lebanese Army and UNIFIL in Kfar Hamam. A Télé-Liban journalist resigned after being prohibited from wearing hijab on air.
04.04.2025

03:00Ortagus Visit Brings U.S. Demands While Israeli Airstrikes Hit Saida

The newspapers report intensively on U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus's upcoming visit to Beirut, bringing firm demands and warnings regarding Lebanon's stance toward Israel (Addiyar, Al Joumhouria, Kataeb, Lebanon24, MTV). French efforts to reduce American pressure and prevent timeline ultimatums are mentioned (Addiyar). Simultaneously, Israeli airstrikes have hit Saida in southern Lebanon, with at least three reported deaths (L'Orient-Le Jour, Lebanon24). Saudi Arabia has condemned the attack on Syria (Al Joumhouria), while ideological control in authoritarian societies is analyzed (Janoubia).
03:33
الكتائب

بالفيديو- غارة فجراً على صيدا تقتل قيادياً في حماس واثنين من أفراد عائلته

03:33
03:58
الكتائب

بالفيديو والصور- غارة فجراً على صيدا تقتل قيادياً في حماس واثنين من أفراد عائلته

03:58
04:07
04:07
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أورتاغوس تعود السبت مدجّجة بالمطالب وتصويب أميركي مباشر على بري: لا تخاطر بتعطيل الحكومة

04:07

06:09Ortagus Returns With American Demands

The newspapers report on escalating American pressure on Lebanon with U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus returning Saturday with demands (Kataeb, Al Joumhouria). Media covers concerns about Israel seeking regional dominance in the absence of deterrence equations (El Nashra). A special sports file about "the assassination of Maradona" has been published (Annahar). Other headlines mention a phone call between Saudi Crown Prince and the Iranian President (LBC, LBCI), Lebanese political forces focusing on both municipal and parliamentary elections (Lebanon24), and speculation about Lebanon's situation in 2028 (MTV Lebanon).
07:08
07:08
الكتائب

بالفيديو والصور- غارة فجراً على صيدا تقتل قيادياً في حماس واثنين من أفراد عائلته

07:08

07:35Israeli Strike Kills Hamas Leader in Saida

The newspapers report on Lebanon's Prime Minister Salam urging pressure on Israel to stop its attacks (Al Joumhouria). Iran's Foreign Minister Bzeshkian discussed regional situations with Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman, stating Iran doesn't seek war but will defend itself (Al-Manar). Saudi Arabia is reported to be Trump's first destination, with strategic global changes expected (Annahar). An Israeli airstrike on Saida killed a Hamas leader and two family members (Kataeb). The Lebanese Army seized a truck containing weapons, ammunition, and drugs in Baalbek (LBC, LBCI). Meanwhile, L'Orient-Le Jour analyzes American tariffs' impact on Lebanon.
09:00
الكتائب

"المركزي" في عهدة سعيد: الأولوية سداد ودائع صغار المودعين وسنعمل على القضاء على الإقتصاد غير الشرعي

09:00
09:26
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"حل الميليشيات" في صلب الطائف... هل نتخلى عنه لأنه يناسب العدو؟!

09:26
10:18
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إجتماع لبناني دولي لجذب المساعدات وموفد فرنسي الاسبوع المقبل الى بيروت تحضيرًا لمؤتمر باريس

10:18

10:20New Central Bank Governor Prioritizes Depositor Protection

The newspapers report on a leadership transition at Lebanon's Central Bank, with new governor Karim Saeed emphasizing deposit protection and prioritizing small depositors' repayment (Al Joumhouria, LBC, LBCI). Media covers international diplomatic efforts to secure aid for Lebanon, including an upcoming Lebanese-international meeting and a French envoy visiting Beirut next week in preparation for a Paris conference (Kataeb). Other headlines discuss concerns about weapons' impact on people's lives (Janoubia), Israel's "dangerous game" in Syria (Lebanon24), and the "Qatargate" scandal affecting Netanyahu (L'Orient-Le Jour). Prime Minister Salam condemned an Israeli strike on Sidon (Naharnet).
11:18
12:44
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جلسة لمجلس الوزراء... هل يؤجل البحث ببند قانون اعادة هيكلة المصارف؟

12:44

13:45Reconstruction Plans Stall Without Meeting Requirements

The newspapers report on reconstruction plans being developed with the World Bank (Al Joumhouria), while warnings emerge that reconstruction cannot proceed without implementing certain requirements (Janoubia). Israel is expanding its ground offensive in northern Gaza with rising casualties (Annahar). The cabinet is discussing potentially postponing debate on bank restructuring legislation (Kataeb). Other headlines address potential Israeli-Turkish conflict in Syria (Lebanon24), Hezbollah's presence in Syria described as a "decomposing empire" (L'Orient-Le Jour), and questions about what Lebanese leaders will tell U.S. envoy Ortagus during her upcoming visit (Naharnet).
14:18
الكتائب

أورتاغوس في بيروت ولقاءات رئاسية غداً

14:18
16:27
الكتائب

مجلس الوزراء يستكمل النقاش بقانون إعادة هيكلة المصارف الثلاثاء

16:27
16:36
18:06

18:08Cabinet to Resume Bank Restructuring Debate Tuesday

The newspapers report on Lebanon's cabinet planning to resume discussions on bank restructuring legislation next Tuesday (Kataeb). Media highlights Trump's call for Powell to reduce interest rates (Annahar) while examining historical details about the Shebaa Farms territorial dispute between Lebanon and Syria (Lebanon24). Coverage includes the situation of Shiites in Syria during Eid, noting improved conditions mixed with fear and increased coordination with authorities (Janoubia). Other headlines question whether Iran is abandoning the Houthis and if Hezbollah might be next (MTV Lebanon), alongside an article posing "three questions for the new Lebanon" (L'Orient-Le Jour).
19:19
20:19
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الجميل: بقاء السلاح انتهاك للدستور وللقانون والمساواة... ومتفائل بمسار البلد الخارج من كبوة كبيرة

20:19
20:27
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الجميّل: بقاء السلاح انتهاك للدستور وللقانون والمساواة... ومتفائل بمسار البلد الخارج من كبوة كبيرة

20:27
22:26
الكتائب

لبنان في عين العاصفة والعين على نتائج زيارة أورتاغوس

22:26