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07.05.2025Day Israel Assassinates Hamas Commander in Saida as UAE Flights Resume

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 07.05.2025.

It displays 128 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

07.05.2025Day Israel Assassinates Hamas Commander in Saida as UAE Flights Resume
Israel conducted a targeted strike in Saida killing Hamas commander Khaled Ahmad, confirmed by Hamas in mourning statements published around 8:00 AM. This follows yesterday's Israeli assassination of Hezbollah commander Adnan Harb in Kfar Rumman.

The first UAE planes landed in Beirut after lifting the travel ban, with officials welcoming Emirati visitors amid flower ceremonies and statements about renewed Gulf-Lebanese relations. This diplomatic breakthrough follows ongoing security reforms and disarmament efforts.

Concurrent with electoral preparations in North Lebanon, authorities suspended weapons permits in North Lebanon and Akkar provinces. Labor Minister Haidar announced plans to raise the minimum wage to 28 million Lebanese pounds.

International tensions escalated beyond Lebanon, with significant military clashes between India and Pakistan described as the "worst violence in decades." Meanwhile, Vatican coverage dominated evening news as cardinals began the conclave to elect a new pope, with black smoke indicating no decision reached in first ballot.
07.05.2025

00:19Houthis Clarify US Deal Excludes Israel

The newspapers report on mixed American-Yemeni relations with conflicting narratives about an agreement between Trump and the Houthis. Trump claims Houthi "surrender" (Annahar), but Houthi sources clarify their agreement with the US doesn't include Israel (Annahar), suggesting they'll continue targeting Israeli ships (Al-Manar). In domestic news, municipal elections continue with results from Shouf district published (LBC, LBCI) and reports of political alliance "confusion" in Koura elections (El Nashra). An Israeli airstrike has reportedly killed Hezbollah commander Adnan Harb in Kfarreman (Janoubia).
02:44
03:45
الكتائب

بالصور والفيديو- اسرائيل تستهدف رابيد في صيدا...من اغتالت؟

03:45

03:46Israel Strikes Saida Amid Pakistan-India Military Escalation

The newspapers report on major military escalation between two nuclear states with three civilians killed in Pakistani artillery shelling as Rubio calls for de-escalation (Annahar). In Lebanon, media covers Israel's actions in multiple fronts: Israel allegedly targeting Druze in Syria to promote division (El Nashra), and conducting a strike in Saida with unconfirmed reports of an assassination (Kataeb). Lebanon appears to be proceeding with its commitments amid regional explosions while testing American guarantees (Lebanon24). Previously reported stories continue to develop, including the assassination of Hezbollah commander Adnan Harb (Janoubia) and Trump's planned Middle East visit (Naharnet).
03:54
الكتائب

لبنان يمضي في استحقاقاته وسط تفجّر إقليمي... إستعدادات واسعة لتأمين سلامة "الصيف الخليجي"

03:54
04:02
الكتائب

إجماع أممي على نزع سلاح حزب الله واحتكار الدولة اللبنانية له...دفع غربي لدمج القرارين 1559 و1701

04:02
05:30
الكتائب

"7 أيار" مجددا: موعد مع العدالة… لا النسيان

05:30
05:57

06:07Israeli Strike Hits Car in Saida

The newspapers report on Egypt and Qatar confirming their ongoing mediation to end the Gaza crisis (Al Joumhouria). Military escalation continues with Israel striking a car in Saida (LBC, LBCI) and significant military tension between two nuclear states killing civilians in Pakistani artillery shelling (Annahar). May 7th appears to have special significance in Lebanon as a date for justice and remembrance (Kataeb). Lebanese media also covers religious themes with a story about St. Charbel's healing touch (El Nashra).
07:52
الكتائب

بالصور والفيديو- اسرائيل تستهدف رابيد في صيدا...من اغتالت؟

07:52
08:28
الكتائب

الكرادلة الناخبون يجتمعون بدءاً من اليوم في كنيسة سيستينا لانتخاب بابا جديد

08:28
08:36
الكتائب

بعد إنهاء سطوة "السلاح والبنادق" .. هدية لِعون وسلام: 3 طائرات إماراتية.. والآتي أعظم!

08:36
08:54
الكتائب

لبنان يراكم الإنجازات: عملية ترميم الثقة تنطلق بزخم!

08:54

08:56Electoral Preparations in North Lebanon After Mount Lebanon Results

The newspapers report on Lebanon's ongoing municipal elections, with officials learning from the Mount Lebanon experience to improve upcoming electoral processes in North Lebanon and Akkar (Al Joumhouria, LBC, LBCI). Official results from Mount Lebanon's municipal elections have been published for Metn and Chouf districts (L'Orient-Le Jour). Political analysis continues about the Free Patriotic Movement's performance in Mount Lebanon, questioning whether their showing represents success or setback (Lebanon24). Meanwhile, international reporting covers escalating military clashes between India and Pakistan, described as the worst violence in decades with dozens killed (Naharnet).
09:47
الكتائب

بالفيديو والصور - وسط الورود والحفاوة.. وصول الطائرة الإماراتية الأولى إلى بيروت

09:47
10:04
الكتائب

بالفيديو والصور- الورود تستقبل الإماراتيين العائدين...مرقص: نذلّل كل العقبات أمام قدوم الإخوة

10:04
10:40
الكتائب

الرئيس عون: الظروف الصعبة باتت وراءنا ومصممون على إعادة بناء الدولة وفق أسس جديدة

10:40
10:58
الكتائب

رئيس الكتائب يلتقي السفير الفرنسي: ضرورة بسط سلطة الدولة في أسرع وقت ممكن

10:58
10:58

11:13UAE Ends Lebanon Travel Ban

The newspapers report on the UAE lifting its travel ban to Lebanon, with the first Emirati planes landing in Beirut (Naharnet, Al Joumhouria). Regional news focuses on the Houthis' alleged "surrender" before nuclear negotiations (Annahar), and a poll showing Gaza residents wanting to leave the territory (Lebanon24). In domestic politics, the Kataeb party leader met with the French ambassador, emphasizing the need to quickly establish state authority (Kataeb). Meanwhile, Kabalan criticized the government for "denying the sacrifices" of southern Lebanon, Bekaa, and the southern suburbs (L'Orient-Le Jour).
11:25
الكتائب

الوزير حيدر رأس اجتماعا للجنة المؤشر: رفع الحد الأدنى للأجور الى 28 مليونا مع زيادة التقديمات العائلية المدرسية

11:25
11:34
الكتائب

الوزير حيدر رأس اجتماعًا للجنة المؤشر: رفع الحد الأدنى للأجور الى 28 مليونًا مع زيادة التقديمات العائلية المدرسية

11:34
13:11
الكتائب

لبنان يستقبل الإماراتيين ويترقّب السعوديين في الأضحى

13:11
14:22
الكتائب

عون رعى إطلاق الحملة المالية للصليب الأحمر: اقدم لكم راتبي دعما لكم وأنا الى جانبكم على الدوام

14:22
15:16
الكتائب

في سرية تامة... الكرادلة يبدأون أعمال المجمع المغلق لانتخاب بابا جديد

15:16

15:40Israel Assassinates Hamas Official in Saida

The newspapers report on Israel claiming responsibility for assassinating a Hamas official in Saida, identifying him as Khaled Ahmad (Janoubia). In domestic security news, authorities have frozen weapons permits in North Lebanon and Akkar provinces (LBC, LBCI). Vatican news dominates several outlets with cardinals beginning their conclave to elect a new pope (Kataeb, Lebanon24). France is hosting Syrian official Farouk al-Sharaa (Naharnet), while Lebanon's Court of Cassation is finally at full capacity with new appointments (L'Orient-Le Jour).
18:20
19:48
الكتائب

بالفيديو- الدخان الأسود يتصاعد في الفاتيكان.. لا انتخاب لبابا جديد!

19:48
19:57
الكتائب

نديم الجميّل: بعد ١٧ سنة ... سقط اليوم المجيد وسقطت معه هيمنة الميليشيا على الدولة

19:57
20:40
الكتائب

بالفيديو- الدخان الأسود يتصاعد في الفاتيكان.. لا انتخاب لبابا جديد!

20:40

21:12Vatican Black Smoke as Papal Election Continues

The newspapers report on Syria's internal political situation, with discussions about potential division or "sectarian federalism" and concerns about Druze safety (Addiyar). French President Macron plans to seek lifting of sanctions against Syria, while Damascus reportedly negotiates with Tel Aviv, according to Syrian official Farouk al-Sharaa who's visiting Paris (Annahar, Naharnet). Lebanese media covers Israel's assassination of Hezbollah leader Adnan Harb "Abu Hassan" (Janoubia). Vatican news continues with black smoke indicating cardinals haven't yet elected a new pope (Kataeb, Lebanon24). Arab presence in Lebanon is described as a political victory for the Aoun-Salam partnership (L'Orient-Le Jour).
22:51
الكتائب

لبنان وحماس.. هل بدأت مرحلة تفكيك ترسانة الفصائل المسلحة؟

22:51
23:08
الكتائب

سلام إلى البقاع اليوم.. واستعداد فرنسي لرعاية ترسيم الحدود مع سوريا

23:08