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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 12.05.2025.
It displays 123 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.05.2025 ⇢ Day of Northern Lebanon Election Results and Kuwait's Diplomatic Embrace
⌨Municipal election results from North Lebanon and Akkar dominated the morning news cycle, with Interior Minister announcing a 43.29% voter turnout. Results were published throughout the day for Bsharri, Koura, Batroun, and Zgharta districts, while tensions in Tripoli caused delays, prompting both Interior and Justice Ministers to intervene personally.
President Aoun concluded his two-day visit to Kuwait, with officials announcing enhanced diplomatic relations and Kuwait's pledge to continue supporting Lebanon. The Kuwaiti Prime Minister emphasized ongoing assistance efforts.
UNIFIL reported discovering over 225 weapon caches south of the Litani River, while Hezbollah's Sheikh Naim Kassem declared the group "partners" in General Joseph Aoun's presidency.
In regional developments, Hamas released hostage Eidan Alexander, who refused to meet Netanyahu upon arriving in Israel, while preparations accelerated for Trump's upcoming Gulf tour, with speculation about its potential regional impact.
President Aoun concluded his two-day visit to Kuwait, with officials announcing enhanced diplomatic relations and Kuwait's pledge to continue supporting Lebanon. The Kuwaiti Prime Minister emphasized ongoing assistance efforts.
UNIFIL reported discovering over 225 weapon caches south of the Litani River, while Hezbollah's Sheikh Naim Kassem declared the group "partners" in General Joseph Aoun's presidency.
In regional developments, Hamas released hostage Eidan Alexander, who refused to meet Netanyahu upon arriving in Israel, while preparations accelerated for Trump's upcoming Gulf tour, with speculation about its potential regional impact.
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كتاب النهار | كتاب النهار12-05-2025 | 06:11
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الكتائب
عون يشرّع الأبواب للعرب وإعلام إيران يوصدها
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الكتائب
"تحصّن" مسيحي وتمدّد سيادي وطرابلس "ائتلاف"..
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04:29⇢Banking Secrecy Law Amendments Scrutinized
⌨The newspapers report on moderate turnout and security issues during the North Lebanon elections (Addiyar, L'Orient-Le Jour). President Aoun, visiting Kuwait, emphasized Lebanon's need for investments rather than donations (Addiyar). Domestic focus includes proposed amendments to banking secrecy laws (Al Joumhouria) and cabinet appointments pending agreement between President Aoun and Prime Minister Salam (Lebanon24). Regional coverage highlights Trump's Gulf tour creating anxiety in Israel, with Netanyahu preparing for potential surprises (Annahar). Media also reports on Israeli military warnings for Yemenis to evacuate Houthi-controlled ports (Naharnet).
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اقتصاد وأعمال | اقتصاد وأعمال12-05-2025 | 10:29
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اقتصاد وأعمال | اقتصاد وأعمال12-05-2025 | 10:29
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L'Orient Le Jour
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الكتائب
ساسين: المزاج اللبناني تغيّر بأغلبيته لان الجميع فهم أن السلاح غير الشرعي لم يحمِ أحدًا
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08:45⇢North Lebanon Elections Close with 43% Turnout
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the North Lebanon and Akkar municipal elections. Interior Minister announced a 43.29% voter turnout (LBC, LBCI), while officials described the elections as successful despite some difficulties (Al Joumhouria). Political observers anticipate significant political transformations following these elections (Lebanon24). Some commentators note a shift in Lebanese public opinion regarding illegal weapons, with growing sentiment that unauthorized arms failed to provide protection (Kataeb). In economic news, the US and China agreed to a 90-day tariff reduction, affecting oil prices and gold values (Annahar).
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الكتائب
الحجار عن إنتخابات الشمال وعكار: 7 موقوفين بسبب الإشكالات و15 حالة رشوة.. والحكومة ملتزمة ببسط سلطة الدولة بقواها الذاتية على كامل الأراضي اللبنانية
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الكتائب
الحزب يهاجم العرب بالواسطة: الحملة تشتد مع اقتراب البحث في السلاح
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L'Orient Le Jour
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الكتائب
سلام: الرشوة الانتخابية ستُواجَه بإجراءات صارمة وأشدّ العقوبات للمخلّين بالأمن
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أحدث الأخبار | 12 مايو، 2025
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المشرق-العربي | المشرق-العربي12-05-2025 | 13:24
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الكتائب
زيارة مثمرة للرئيس عون إلى الكويت: لتعزيز العلاقات وتسهيل دخول اللبنانيين الى الكويت
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10:52⇢Kuwait Pledges Continued Support to Lebanon
⌨The newspapers report on President Aoun's visit to Kuwait, where he met with the acting Kuwaiti Prime Minister who pledged continued assistance to Lebanon (Al Joumhouria, Kataeb). The aftermath of North Lebanon municipal elections features in reporting, with Minister Salam declaring the elections successful and asserting "no tolerance for bribery and weapons" (LBC, LBCI, Lebanon24). Additionally, media covers the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza, with rising casualty numbers and warnings of severe famine risk as the health sector faces collapse (Annahar).
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المشرق-العربي | المشرق-العربي12-05-2025 | 13:24
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جنوبية
أحدث الأخبار | 12 مايو، 2025
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الكتائب
سيادة صامتة تُمارس على الحزب وأزلامه: عزل موظفين تابعين لهُ في المطار.. و"الحبل على الجرار"!؟
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المشرق-العربي | المشرق-العربي12-05-2025 | 17:10
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الكتائب
محاولات لضبط الحدود: إغلاق 154 معبرًا استخدمت للتهريب
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14:53⇢Hamas to Release Hostage as Gaza Talks Move to Qatar
⌨The newspapers report on multiple developments. Municipal and local election results are emerging from Koura district (Al Joumhouria) and candidate programs for Sidon's municipal council are being discussed (Janoubia). In Gaza negotiations, Hamas will reportedly release hostage Eidan Alexander while Israel is sending its negotiating team to Qatar tomorrow (Annahar, Naharnet). Lebanese-Kuwaiti relations are strengthening with a summit and Kuwait raising its diplomatic representation in Lebanon (LBC, LBCI). Border security efforts have resulted in closing 154 crossings used for smuggling (Kataeb). Media also analyzes Trump's position on the Iranian threat (Lebanon24).
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المشرق-العربي | المشرق-العربي12-05-2025 | 18:33
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الكتائب
"الداخلية" تنشر نتائج الانتخابات البلدية والاختيارية في بشري والكورة والبترون
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المشرق-العربي | المشرق-العربي12-05-2025 | 19:44
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المشرق-العربي | المشرق-العربي12-05-2025 | 20:15
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17:19⇢Cabinet Meeting Called as Municipal Election Results Released
⌨The newspapers report on municipal election results being published for Bsharri, Koura, and Batroun districts (Kataeb). A Cabinet session is scheduled at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday (Al Joumhouria). On Gaza negotiations, hostage Eidan Alexander has arrived in Israel while Tel Aviv will send its negotiating delegation to Qatar tomorrow (Annahar, Naharnet). Media addresses stray bullets in Lebanon as a threat to human life (LBC, LBCI), economic freedom rankings globally and regionally (Lebanon24), and corruption allegations against Karim Salam who awaits release on bail (L'Orient-Le Jour).
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الكتائب
عادل نصّار: من الشروط الأساسيّة لبناء دولة هو حصر السلاح بيد الدولة اللبنانيّة
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الجمهورية
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الكتائب
بالفيديو - إشكال في قصر عدل طرابلس يؤخر نتائج الفرز... ووزيرا العدل والداخلية يتوجهان اليه للمعالجة
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المشرق-العربي | المشرق-العربي12-05-2025 | 22:22
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الكتائب
بالفيديو- وزيرا الداخلية والعدل في سرايا طرابلس والحجار وعد باصدار نتائج الانتخابات البلدية في طرابلس الليلة
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20:23⇢UNIFIL Discovers 225 Weapon Caches South of Litani
⌨The newspapers report on UNIFIL discovering over 225 weapons caches south of the Litani River (LBC, LBCI). In diplomatic news, Alexander reportedly refused to meet Netanyahu after arriving in Israel, while Israel plans to send its negotiation team to Qatar tomorrow (Annahar, Naharnet). Lebanese Interior and Justice Ministers visited Tripoli, with promises to announce municipal election results tonight (Kataeb). Media also examines Hezbollah's relationship with Macron (Lebanon24) and Naïm Kassem's statement about Hezbollah being part of General Joseph Aoun's mandate (L'Orient-Le Jour).
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الكتائب
رئيس الحكومة لأهالي طرابلس: لضبط النفس وإلى الثقة بأن الحكومة لن تتهاون مع اي عملية تلاعب او تزوير
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الكتائب
تعيينات في مجلس الإنماء غدًا الأربعاء...والتشكيلات الدبلوماسية على نار حامية مع المداورة
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