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17.04.2025

17.04.2025 — Day Cabinet Extends UNIFIL Mandate as Weapons Dialogue Advances

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It displays 186 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.04.2025 ⇢ Day Cabinet Extends UNIFIL Mandate as Weapons Dialogue Advances
⌨The Lebanese cabinet met at Baabda Palace, extending UNIFIL's mandate while discussing weapons control without specifics on Hezbollah's disarmament timeline. Army Commander presented a report on implementing Resolution 1701, with arrests of rocket launchers and warnings issued to Hamas.

Qatar renewed its $60 million grant for Lebanese Army salaries, with Aoun announcing a Qatari delegation would visit next week regarding the electricity crisis. Saudi Defense Minister's historic visit to Iran dominated regional coverage, delivering King Salman's message to Khamenei who acknowledged "hostile motivations" regarding bilateral relations.

Domestic politics centered on the 2025 municipal elections, framed as either restoring state authority or reinforcing sectarianism. President Salam received the French Legion of Honor from Macron, while former minister Machnouq appeared before court in the Beirut port blast investigation - the first politician to be interrogated in the case.
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01:08⇢Trump Opposes Israeli Strike on Iranian Nuclear Sites

⌨The newspapers report on Lebanon's uncertain future amid continued Israeli threats, with Gulf return conditional on comprehensive security stability (Addiyar). US sources indicate Trump opposes an Israeli plan to strike Iranian nuclear sites (Annahar). Security concerns prompt Lebanese Army mobilization north of the Litani River to the Awali (Kataeb). The upcoming 2025 municipal elections are being framed as either restoring state authority or reinforcing sectarianism (El Nashra). In the south, disarmament of Hezbollah is no longer entirely taboo among residents (L'Orient-Le Jour). The Director General of General Security is taking action following a crisis with Iraq (LBC, LBCI).
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الكتائب

القرار اتخذ بإنهاء الذراع العسكري لحركة حماس في لبنان

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04:49⇢Hamas Military Wing in Lebanon to be Dismantled

⌨The newspapers report on security developments with the detection of rocket-launching cells and monitoring of suspicious groups (Al Joumhouria). A decision has been made to end Hamas' military wing in Lebanon (Kataeb). The consequences of US withdrawal from Syria are being analyzed, highlighting Turkish influence, Israeli concerns, and Iranian attempts to expand (Annahar). The upcoming 2025 municipal elections are framed as either restoring state authority or reinforcing sectarianism (El Nashra). Economic news indicates gold continues its record-breaking rise (LBC, LBCI), while Qatar's Emir has pledged to expand support for Lebanon (Lebanon24).
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الكتائب

دافعان حرّكا تهديد "حزب الله" بـ"قطع اليد".. والأنظار إلى جلسة مجلس الوزراء اليوم

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الجيش الإسرائيلي: سنواجه محاولات حزب الله لاعادة اعمار قدراته او التموضع عسكريًا

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06:49⇢Mikati Receives French Legion of Honor

⌨The newspapers report on discussions surrounding Hezbollah's weapons, with a senior official backing Aoun's position (Al Joumhouria) and analysis that Iran may have "sold out" Hezbollah whose weapons have failed to deter Israeli aggression (Janoubia). Israeli military warns it will confront Hezbollah attempts to rebuild capabilities (Kataeb). Multiple sources report French President Macron awarding Prime Minister Mikati the Legion of Honor (LBC, LBCI, Lebanon24). The upcoming 2025 municipal elections are framed as either restoring state authority or reinforcing sectarianism (El Nashra).
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جلسة لمجلس الوزراء في بعبدا.. وقائد الجيش يعرض تقريرًا عن الاوضاع في الجنوب وتطبيق القرار 1701

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التحقيقات في انفجار مرفأ بيروت تتواصل... استجواب نهاد المشنوق

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08:49⇢Qatar Renews $60M Grant for Lebanese Army Salaries

⌨The newspapers report on Qatar renewing a $60 million grant for Lebanese army salaries (Naharnet) while Lebanon works to rebuild Arab relations with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Syria (El Nashra). Dismantling operations continue with 500 sites being dismantled in southern Lebanon, focusing on areas north of the Litani River (Janoubia). Investigations into the Beirut port explosion continue with former minister Nihad Mashnouq being questioned (Kataeb). A financial crisis in Hamas is revealed with suspended salaries and unpaid fighters (Annahar). Education news indicates the school year will be extended, with vocational education exam dates announced (LBC, LBCI).
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مسيّرة إسرائيلية تستهدف دراجة نارية في عيترون.. وغارة على بلدة أم التوت

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جريح بمسيّرة إسرائيلية على دراجة نارية في عيترون.. وغارة على بلدة أم التوت

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حكيم: الهدف من إقرار الموازنة الوصول إلى سياسة ضريبية واضحة للتحفيز والمحاسبة والمعاقبة وتحقيق العدالة الإجتماعية

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قتيل بمسيّرة إسرائيلية على دراجة نارية في عيترون.. وغارة على بلدة أم التوت

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مجلس الوزراء يمدّد ولاية اليونيفيل.. والجيش اللبناني سيكمل مهامه بدون تقصير

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10:49⇢Municipal Elections Test State Authority

⌨The newspapers report on Hamas nearing completion of consultations regarding an Israeli proposal, as Gaza war casualties rise (Annahar). The 2025 municipal elections are framed as either restoring state authority or reinforcing sectarianism (El Nashra), with President Salam's office stating he maintains equal distance from all candidates (LBC, LBCI). On the Lebanese Civil War anniversary, media reflects on its unfinished legacy (Janoubia). Cabinet extends UNIFIL's mandate with Lebanese Army commitment to complete its tasks (Kataeb). Hezbollah's future is discussed, with reports suggesting disarmament is no longer taboo in South Lebanon (Lebanon24, L'Orient-Le Jour).
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الكتائب

قتيل بمسيّرة إسرائيلية على دراجة نارية في عيترون.. وغارة على بلدة أم التوت

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"المعاش التقاعدي" ينتظر الإصلاحات: العين على إدارة أموال الصندوق

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مجلس الوزراء يمدّد ولاية اليونيفيل.. والجيش اللبناني سيكمل مهامه بدون تقصير

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12:24⇢Saudi Defense Minister in Tehran for Regional Talks

⌨The newspapers report on regional diplomatic developments with Saudi Defense Minister visiting Tehran to discuss defense relations and regional cooperation (Al-Manar), while Lebanon works on restoring Arab relations with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Syria (El Nashra). Security concerns include warnings about a Muslim Brotherhood cell in Jordan having implications for Lebanon (Janoubia) and cabinet extending UNIFIL's mandate with Lebanese Army commitment (Kataeb). Questions about U.S. and Israeli capabilities to eliminate Iran's nuclear program are being raised (Lebanon24), while former minister Machnouq appeared in court for Beirut blast inquiry (Naharnet).
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مجلس الوزراء مدّد ولاية اليونيفيل... الرئيس عون: وفد قطري سيزور لبنان الأسبوع المقبل للبحث في أزمة الكهرباء

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نصار: إجماع داخل الحكومة على حصر السلاح ولبنان لن يشكل خطرًا أمنيًا أو إرهابيًا على محيطه

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سامي الجميّل يدق ناقوس الخطر.. "وصل الموس إلى الرقبة" فَمن سَيكترث؟

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15:29⇢Cabinet Approves UNIFIL Extension Amid Weapons Dialogue

⌨The newspapers report on Lebanon's cabinet meeting at Baabda Palace discussing weapons control and agreeing to extend UNIFIL's mandate (Al Joumhouria). Hezbollah MP Fadlallah demands Israel stop attacks before defense strategy talks begin (Naharnet). Regional diplomacy is prominent with Saudi Defense Minister's historic visit to Iran after 50 years (Annahar) and Lebanon working to realign its Arab relations with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Syria (El Nashra). Internal politics show tension with Sami Gemayel warning of extreme danger (Kataeb) and reports about local election decisions by Jumblatt and Hariri (Lebanon24).
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تقرير أميركي لشيعة لبنان: إيران تستخدمكم وقوداً لمصالحها.. لماذا لا تسلمون أسلحة "حزب الله"؟

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الجيش يوقف مشتبهين بإطلاق صواريخ ويوجّه تحذيراً حازماً إلى حماس

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17:15⇢Saudi Defense Minister's Historic Iran Visit

⌨The newspapers report on Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman's historic visit to Iran, the first by a Saudi defense minister in half a century, delivering a message from King Salman to Supreme Leader Khamenei (Al Joumhouria, Annahar). Khamenei acknowledged hostile motivations regarding expanding relations with Saudi Arabia must be overcome. Domestically, the 2025 municipal elections are framed as either restoring state authority or reinforcing sectarianism (El Nashra). Military news indicates the Lebanese Army has detained suspects for launching rockets and issued a stern warning to Hamas (Kataeb), while a report claims Hamas is avoiding direct confrontation with Israeli forces to preserve its strength (Lebanon24).
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نصار: إجماع داخل الحكومة على حصر السلاح ولبنان لن يشكل خطرًا أمنيًا أو إرهابيًا على محيطه

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19:58⇢Lebanon Rebuilds Arab Relations

⌨The newspapers report on Lebanon's efforts to rebuild its Arab relations with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Syria (El Nashra). Regional diplomacy intensifies with negotiations on Iran's nuclear program scheduled in Rome (L'Orient-Le Jour). Israel's reaction to the removal of posters along the airport road is being analyzed (Lebanon24), while Lebanese government consensus focuses on weapons control with assurances Lebanon won't pose a security threat to neighbors (Kataeb). A political forum discusses regional shifts following Iran's axis decline and Lebanese challenges (Janoubia). Internationally, Trump predicts a favorable US-China agreement (Annahar).
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الجيش يؤمّن جنوب الليطاني لإخلائه من السلاح غير الشرعي

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حزب الله يُعانِد "القرار المتَّخَذ" في لبنان بتسليم سلاحه... ويُملي سلّة أولويات

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22:56⇢Hezbollah Resists Disarmament As Army Commander Sets Boundaries

⌨The newspapers report on escalating tensions around Hezbollah's weapons, with President Aoun ignoring the timeline while "relieving pressure" on the weapons issue as the Army Commander "clarifies positions" (Addiyar). Hezbollah appears resistant to disarmament demands while dictating priorities (Kataeb). Regional diplomacy continues with Lebanon rebuilding Arab relations with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Syria (El Nashra). Palestinian Prisoner Day coverage exposes Israeli occupation practices (Al-Manar). Traffic measures are implemented on the coastal road from Beirut to Dbayeh (LBC, LBCI), while international concerns grow about the Ukrainian war potentially expanding with the "Taurus" missile (Lebanon24).
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استراتيجية الأمن الوطني: "الحوار" لحصرية السلاح وانتصار منطق الدولة

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