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17.08.2025

17.08.2025The Weapons' Internal Orbit

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 17.08.2025.

It displays 77 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

17.08.2025The Weapons' Internal Orbit
Lebanese media throughout the day maintained a sharp focus on the contentious issue of Hezbollah's weapons and state authority, building on previous days' debates.
Early reports highlighted diplomatic efforts and a presidential initiative, alongside domestic warnings against civil war rhetoric. By late morning, editorial attention shifted to potential "collision" scenarios between Hezbollah and state institutions, with continued criticism of Sheikh Naim Qassem's statements.
In the afternoon, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's remarks about preventing Hezbollah's arming with force gained prominence. Crucially, President Aoun asserted Hezbollah's arms were an "internal matter" open to discussion under state supervision, reflecting a national consensus for limiting weapons.
Parliament Speaker Berri echoed calls against civil war, linking the arms issue to Israel's obligations. The day concluded with the ongoing anticipation of Barrack's talks, framed by leaders' assertions of Lebanese control over the arms debate.
17.08.2025
03:56
الكتائب

لبنان على مفترق خطر وزيارة حاسمة للموفدين الأميركيين

03:56

04:57The Diplomatic Push for Calm

Lebanese media continues to focus on the aftermath of Sheikh Naim Qassem's speech, with a "new wave of condemnations" reported (L'Orient-Le Jour). Local reports question the "party's" view of the government (Janoubia), indicating ongoing internal political discord. Amidst these tensions, headlines highlight Lebanon being at a "dangerous crossroads" with a "decisive visit for American envoys" (Kataeb). An Israeli official's visit is also anticipated, linked to a "new presidential initiative to ease internal tension" (Lebanon24), underscoring persistent domestic challenges and external diplomatic engagement.
06:38
07:10
07:12
07:21
الكتائب

أيّ سيناريو لتصادم "الحزب" مع "غالبية" الدّولة؟

07:21
08:27
08:39
الكتائب

في إنجيل الزارع.. الراعي يُسقط المثل على واقع الوطن: الشوك والمصالح تُخنق الخير

08:39

09:07The Party's Collision Course

Lebanese media continues to focus on the contentious relationship between Hezbollah and state institutions. Headlines explore potential "collision" scenarios involving "the Party" and the state's majority (Annahar) or even the army (Lebanon24). Amidst this heightened tension, political figures, like Salam, emphasize that no Lebanese desires a return to civil war (Al Joumhouria), indicating deep concern over recent rhetoric. Discussion also criticizes past statements by Qassem (Janoubia), underscoring persistent domestic discord and calls for national unity.
11:54
الكتائب

نتنياهو: نواجه بالنيران أي خرق أو محاولة تسلح من قبل حزب الله

11:54
12:04
الكتائب

وسط الإنهماك بسلاح الحزب.. أي فرصةٍ لتسوية السلاح الفلسطيني؟

12:04
13:14
الكتائب

الصايغ لقاسم: لا أحد يخافك وواضح أنك منفصل تماما عن واقع بيئتك...وللشيعة: السلاح بيد الميليشيات لا يحمي أحدا

13:14
13:31
الكتائب

حكيم: أصبح واضحاً أن سلاح حزب الله موجّه نحو اللبنانيين فقط لا غير وهو وحيد في ساحة القتال والحرب الأهلية

13:31

14:34Hezbollah's Arms, The Internal Divide

Lebanese media remains heavily focused on the ongoing contentious debate regarding Hezbollah's weapons and its relationship with the state. Following recent statements from Naim Qassem, headlines question the "Party's" potential "collision" with the state's majority (Annahar) and assert that Hezbollah's arms are directed internally (Kataeb). While some advocate for the resistance's arms partnership with the army (Janoubia), other reports discuss a Russian proposal for conflict resolution (Al Joumhouria) and the Iranian nuclear crisis (Lebanon24).
14:40
الكتائب

هل من فرضية بأن لبنان والمنطقة عبرا في قمّة ترامب-بوتين؟

14:40
16:41
الكتائب

الرئيس عون: أبحث أي موضوع مع حزب الله تحت سقف الدولة ولا أعتقد ان أحداً على مساحة الوطن لديه مشكلة مع حصر السلاح

16:41
18:08

18:26The State's Arms Imperative

Lebanese media continues its focus on Hezbollah's arms and state authority. President Aoun indicates readiness to discuss limiting weapons under state supervision, asserting broad national consensus for such a move (Kataeb). New reports question Hezbollah's arsenal's role (Lebanon24, Annahar), while some advocate for resistance weapons partnering with the army (Janoubia). Calls for strengthening state institutions also persist (LBC, LBCI), alongside external commentary from Netanyahu on preventing regional arming (L'Orient-Le Jour).
21:26
الكتائب

ترقب لمحادثات باراك وأورتاغوس مع الرؤساء الثلاثة و"لقاء صعب" مع بري

21:26
23:00
الكتائب

ورقة باراك واليونيفيل: بين الثوابت المحلية والحسابات الدولية

23:00