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18.04.2025

18.04.2025Day of Second Hezbollah Commander's Death and Army Weapons Seizure

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 18.04.2025.

It displays 151 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

18.04.2025Day of Second Hezbollah Commander's Death and Army Weapons Seizure
Israel killed a second Hezbollah commander in 24 hours near Sidon, with official Israeli sources confirming the targeting of a Hezbollah member. This continues the pattern of targeted strikes seen in previous days. The Lebanese Army seized rockets and weapons in Rachia and arrested eight citizens in Kfarzabad, Bekaa, while implementing security measures around Baddawi camp.

Prime Minister Salam told the Washington Post that the army is making "serious progress" extending its presence in South Lebanon, consistent with the previous day's cabinet discussion on UNIFIL mandate extension. Hezbollah's position hardened with Kassem stating the group "will not allow anyone to disarm it," contradicting President Aoun's timeline for weapons control.

The investigation into Lokman Slim's assassination was reopened. Iran-US nuclear negotiations are set to resume Saturday in Rome, while Kataeb party claimed Hamas's involvement in launching rockets from southern Lebanon represents a "serious breach of Lebanese sovereignty."
18.04.2025
03:34

03:44National Security Strategy Debates Hezbollah's Weapons

The newspapers report on Lebanon's national security strategy discussions. The government is addressing Hezbollah's weapons issue without making decisive decisions (Lebanon24), while a dialogue process aims to ensure state monopoly on weapons and the triumph of state logic (Kataeb). The 2025 municipal elections are framed as either restoring state authority or reinforcing sectarianism (El Nashra). Regional coverage includes a special cultural file about the UAE vision published in Annahar. These developments follow earlier reports about President Aoun addressing weapons control timelines and army leadership clarifying positions.
03:51
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خارطة طريق رئيس الجمهورية تضرب "مورفين" الأمة

03:51
04:59
06:07
الكتائب

سلام: الجيش حقق تقدمًا كبيرًا ويوسع ويعزز وجوده في الجنوب ولبنان يعمل على ضمان حق الدولة في احتكار حمل السلاح شمال وجنوب الليطاني

06:07

07:00Iran Nuclear Talks Restart in Rome

The newspapers report on the resumption of negotiations on Iran's nuclear program scheduled for Saturday in Rome (Al Joumhouria, Al-Manar). Domestically, Lebanon is working to rebuild its Arab relations with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Syria (El Nashra). The army is making significant progress expanding its presence in the south while Lebanon works to ensure the state's monopoly on weapons both north and south of the Litani (Kataeb). Headlines also question what guarantees Hezbollah is demanding to surrender its weapons (Lebanon24), while European actions against Hezbollah are being scrutinized (L'Orient-Le Jour).
07:16
الكتائب

لبنان والكنيسة في قلب الفاتيكان دائماً: سيرة نقطة مفصلية وعلاقة وثيقة

07:16
07:50
الكتائب

رئيس الكتائب استقبل وفداً من حزب الطاشناق: تأكيد على متابعة التواصل وتبادل الآراء حول مختلف الاستحقاقات الوطنية

07:50
08:38
08:50
الكتائب

رئيس الجمهورية شارك في رتبة سجدة الصليب في الروح القدس - الكسليك.. ورئيس الرهبانية المارونية: للتجدد والمصالحة وتجسيد المبادئ الحميدة لخدمة قضية وطننا

08:50
08:58
الكتائب

لبنان كان يغطي أخطبوط الحزب: واقع انقلب رأسا على عقب اليوم!

08:58

09:43Good Friday Religious Ceremonies Amid Regional Tensions

The newspapers report on Good Friday religious observances, with President Aoun participating in the Veneration of the Cross ceremony in Kaslik (Al Joumhouria). Regional coverage continues with Yemen maintaining support for Gaza despite American attacks in Hodeidah, and reports of a missile strike on Tel Aviv (Al-Manar). The upcoming 2025 municipal elections are framed as either restoring state authority or reinforcing sectarianism (El Nashra). Parliamentary actions on banking secrecy have limited auditors' powers (L'Orient-Le Jour), while Trump indicates he's "not in a rush" for military action against Iran (Naharnet).
10:16
الكتائب

رئيس الجمهورية شارك في رتبة سجدة الصليب في الروح القدس - الكسليك.. ورئيس الرهبانية المارونية: للتجدد والمصالحة وتجسيد المبادئ الحميدة لخدمة قضية وطننا

10:16
10:47
10:59
الكتائب

نصار: لا معلومات دقيقة حول هوية المتورطين في خلية الأردن

10:59

11:36Israeli Drone Strike Kills One Near Sidon

The newspapers report on renewed Israeli military action in Lebanon with a drone strike killing one person near Sidon (Naharnet). Regional diplomacy continues as Lebanon works to rebuild relations with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Syria (El Nashra), with coverage of Saudi-Iranian dialogue (Janoubia). The Gaza conflict continues with dozens of casualties in ongoing Israeli operations and worsening humanitarian crises (Al-Manar). Religious ceremonies are highlighted with Patriarch Al-Rahi presiding over Good Friday services (Al Joumhouria). Beirut municipal elections are noted to be more competitive in Hariri's absence (L'Orient-Le Jour), while China-US economic tensions escalate (Lebanon24).
12:25
الكتائب

رئيس الجمهورية شارك في رتبة سجدة الصليب في الروح القدس - الكسليك.. الاباتي محفوظ لعون: لا شك في أنّكم ستقودون لبنان الى منطق الدولة

12:25
13:23
13:43
الكتائب

100 يوم من العهد الرئاسيّ الجديد: انفتاح عربيّ وتعيينات وتوطئة لحصر السلاح

13:43

14:45Second Hezbollah Commander Killed in 24 Hours

The newspapers report on continuing Israeli military action in Lebanon with a second Hezbollah leader killed in South Lebanon within 24 hours (L'Orient-Le Jour, LBC, LBCI). The Gaza conflict continues with dozens of casualties after 32 days of attacks and deteriorating humanitarian conditions (Al-Manar). Lebanon is working to rebuild its Arab relations with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Syria (El Nashra). After 100 days of the new presidential term, there's discussion of Arab openness, appointments, and preparations for limiting weapons to state control (Kataeb). Questions surround Ibrahim Amin Al-Sayed's removal from his duties in Hezbollah (Janoubia), while reports examine whether Trump might withdraw forces from Syria (Lebanon24).
15:09
15:39
16:00
الكتائب

بالفيديو.. مسيّرة إسرائيلية تستهدف سيارة جنوباً وسقوط إصابة

16:00
16:08
الكتائب

بالفيديو.. مسيّرة إسرائيلية تستهدف سيارة جنوباً وسقوط قتيل

16:08
17:17
17:25
الكتائب

بالفيديو – مسيّرة إسرائيلية تستهدف سيارة في الجنوب.. والجيش الإسرائيلي يعلن القضاء على عنصر من حزب الله

17:25

17:28Israeli Drone Strike on South Lebanon as Army Seizes Weapons Cache

The newspapers report on Israeli military activity in Lebanon with a drone strike targeting a car in the south and claiming to have killed a Hezbollah member (Kataeb, Naharnet). The Lebanese Army has confiscated rockets and weapons in Rachia and arrested eight citizens in Kfarzabad, Bekaa (LBC, LBCI). Municipal elections for 2025 are being discussed as either restoring state authority or reinforcing sectarianism (El Nashra, Lebanon24). Trump is reportedly considering halting Russia-Ukraine talks if they make an agreement difficult to achieve (Annahar). The investigation into Lokman Slim's assassination has been reopened (Janoubia).
17:43
الكتائب

بالصور.. الجيش يضبط كمية من الصواريخ والأسلحة ويوقيف 8 مواطنين

17:43
19:17
20:34
الكتائب

تورط حماس بإطلاق صواريخ من الجنوب وتدريب خلية إرهابية خرق خطير للسيادة اللبنانية

20:34
20:51
الكتائب

واقع الأمن الغذائي في لبنان: أرقام صادمة بين عامي 2024-2025

20:51

21:01Food Security Crisis Reveals Shocking Statistics

The newspapers report on Lebanon's efforts to rebuild Arab relations with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Syria (El Nashra). Food security in Lebanon presents alarming statistics for 2024-2025, with shocking figures regarding the deteriorating situation (Kataeb). The Lebanese Army is implementing security measures between Baddawi camp and its surroundings (LBC, LBCI), while surprising details about Lebanon's food supply have emerged (Lebanon24). Hezbollah's stance remains firm as Kassem declares the group "will not allow anyone to disarm it" (L'Orient-Le Jour), all while the ongoing conflict in Gaza continues with dozens of casualties after 32 days (Al-Manar).
21:42
الكتائب

حَزم رئاسي وحكومي بعدم جعل لبنان منصة لتهديد أمن دول عربية ولفت نظر "الحزب" إلى أن السلاح بات نقمة على البلد

21:42
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