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05.05.2025

05.05.2025Day Hamas Surrenders Rocket Suspects as Mount Lebanon Results Emerge

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 05.05.2025.

It displays 104 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

05.05.2025Day Hamas Surrenders Rocket Suspects as Mount Lebanon Results Emerge
Mount Lebanon's municipal election results solidified with an official 45.08% turnout. The Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections documented 838 violations during the voting process. President Aoun and Gebran Bassil claimed success for their political bloc, while former Aounists scored victories against their former party in Baabda district.

Hamas delivered two Palestinian suspects to the Lebanese Army, with reports that logistical issues delayed the handover of additional suspects wanted for firing rockets into Israel. This followed the Supreme Defense Council's stern warning to Hamas from May 2nd.

The Lebanese Army raided a Captagon manufacturing facility in Hermel, described as having three floors with production capacity in the millions. Regional tensions continued with Israel announcing plans for intensified attacks on Gaza using "Gideon vehicles" and reportedly conducting airstrikes along the Lebanese-Syrian border.
05.05.2025
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00:01Mount Lebanon Election Results Emerge with 44% Turnout

The newspapers report on the completion of Mount Lebanon municipal elections with a voter turnout exceeding 44%, described as a "successful and smooth operation" (Addiyar). Results are being announced, with President Murr declaring victory for Architecture-supported lists in most Metn municipalities (Al Joumhouria), while Kataeb's Gemayel notes significant changes in Metn and plans to expand development initiatives (Kataeb). In Sidon, three competing lists are forming as political forces map the electoral battle (El Nashra). Meanwhile, Iran has threatened to target American and Israeli interests if attacked following Netanyahu's recent threats (Annahar).
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06:13Army Raids Captagon Factory in Hermel

The newspapers report on several developing stories. The Lebanese Army raided a Captagon pill manufacturing facility in Harf al-Samaqa, Hermel (LBC, LBCI). Weather reports indicate rising temperatures with hot air masses expected Friday (Al Joumhouria). The Syrian government has approved the Sweida initiative, though Israel reportedly seeks to undermine it (Annahar). Electoral coverage continues with analysis of the first election day, noting "4 prohibitions in electoral time" (El Nashra, Lebanon24), while L'Orient-Le Jour examines the implications of Walid Joumblatt's visit to Syria.
06:54
الكتائب

حنكش: ملف النفايات هو ثالث أكبر تنصيبة على الشعب اللبناني بعد سرقة الودائع والكهرباء

06:54
07:03
الكتائب

الجميّل: حصل تغيير كبير في المتن وسننقل تجربتنا الإنمائية على صعيد كل القضاء

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الكتائب

داغر: ذاهبون الى استحقاق رئاسة الاتحاد لان هذه المعركة هي لتحسين بلديات المتن

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الكتائب

بعد انتهاء الجولة الأولى للانتخابات البلدية في جبل لبنان.. الحجار: سنقوم بعملية تدقيق لتدارك الثغرات وتلافيها في الأيّام المقبلة

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10:01Mount Lebanon Elections Show No Surprises as Ruling Parties Dominate

The newspapers report on the first round of municipal elections in Mount Lebanon, which concluded with the ruling parties strengthening their presence (Janoubia). Parliament Speaker Berri has called for a meeting of the parliament's bureau next Thursday (Al Joumhouria). The Interior Minister announced final results for Mount Lebanon's municipal and mayoral elections, with officials planning to review and address procedural gaps before upcoming election rounds (Kataeb, LBC, LBCI). In regional news, Iran unveiled a new ballistic missile with a 1,200 km range (Naharnet), while Druze Sheikh al-Hijri continues maintaining a hard line against Damascus in Sweida (L'Orient-Le Jour).
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الكتائب

مثمنًا موقف رئيس الجمهورية.. الأمين العام للمشروع الوطني العراقي: الدولة لا تُبنى إلا على قرار سياسي وأمني واحد

11:02
11:55
الكتائب

الجيش يتسلم فلسطينيًّا ثانيًا وعقيقي يدّعي على 9 من "حماس"

11:55
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12:28Second Hamas Suspect Surrendered to Lebanese Army

The newspapers report on the Lebanese Army receiving a second Palestinian suspect involved in rocket launches (Al Joumhouria, Kataeb, Naharnet). LBCI explains that delays in handing over additional Palestinians are due to logistical issues (LBCI, LBC). Israel has launched a new military operation in Gaza using "Gideon vehicles" with strong protective armor for Israeli forces (Annahar). Meanwhile, Netanyahu's demands for Hezbollah's disarmament are being discussed (Janoubia), and analysis continues on six major changes Syria has experienced before and after Assad's fall (Lebanon24).
13:15
الكتائب

3 طوابق وكميات بالملايين... معلومات عن "وكر الكبتاغون" الذي فكّكه الجيش

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14:26
الكتائب

"الكتائب" تُسجّل 3 إنجازات على التوالي.. في القضاء والأمن والانتخابات!

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الكتائب

"خطوات صغيرة " في خضم اضطراب الجوار...الرسالة الرسمية لـ"حماس" متعددة الأبعاد وتطاول الحزب في المدى القصير والأبعد

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16:32838 Violations Documented in Mount Lebanon Elections

The newspapers report on Lebanese municipal elections in Mount Lebanon, with Bassil claiming his party made gains in municipal positions (Al Joumhouria). The Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE) has published a report documenting 838 violations during these elections (L'Orient-Le Jour, LBC, LBCI). In regional news, Netanyahu announced plans for intensified attacks on Gaza, with emphasis on Hamas' position regarding this escalation (Annahar). Other headlines cover a revelation about Syrian Jews in Tel Aviv (Lebanon24), Trump's relationship with religious imagery (Janoubia), and Hamas sending an official message with multiple dimensions affecting Hezbollah (Kataeb).
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21:02Former Aoun Supporters Triumph in Baabda Elections

The newspapers report on municipal election results in Lebanon, with the Interior Ministry publishing results for Baabda district (LBC, LBCI). L'Orient-Le Jour notes former Aoun supporters scored a significant victory against their former party. Regional tensions appear to be rising with reports of Israeli ground forces mobilization, activation of a Jounieh maritime line, and establishment of a Cyprus base, prompting speculation about potential escalation of conflict (Janoubia). In international news, the International Court of Justice ruled in favor of the UAE against the Sudanese army's "misinformation" (Annahar).