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20.05.2025

20.05.2025Day of European Union Lifting Syria Sanctions

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 20.05.2025.

It displays 113 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

20.05.2025Day of European Union Lifting Syria Sanctions
Morning news revealed traditional parties' triumph over civil society movements in Beirut municipal elections, with newspapers dissecting where the "October 17" change movement faltered. The Interior Ministry published election results for Beirut, Zahle, and later Baalbek districts, with some results requiring correction due to errors.

The most significant development came midday when multiple outlets reported the European Union following Trump's approach by lifting all sanctions on Syria, potentially transforming regional dynamics. Meanwhile, Morgan Ortagus emphasized Lebanon still has "much to do" regarding Hezbollah disarmament.

Palestinian arms discussions gained prominence, with reports of Abbas-Aoun talks including plans to dismantle Palestinian weapons within six months, though Palestinian officials insisted on maintaining light weapons in camps. An attempted weapons smuggling operation from Iraq to Lebanon via Syria was reportedly foiled according to evening reports.
20.05.2025
03:33
الكتائب

أورتاغوس تعود إلى بيروت... والعين على مفاعيل زيارة عباس

03:33
03:54
الكتائب

"الضغط الأقصى" الأميركي مستمرّ على "حزب الله" لاحتواء إيران

03:54
04:44
الكتائب

الطرح الأميركي الجديد: مزارع شبعا بديلاً عن التطبيع...هذه التسوية المطلوبة من لبنان

04:44
05:06
الكتائب

أورتاغوس تعود إلى بيروت... والعين على مفاعيل زيارة عباس

05:06

05:41Traditional Parties Triumph Over Civil Society In Lebanese Elections

The newspapers report on Lebanon's political landscape following municipal elections, with the "Dual" alliance and Lebanese Forces emerging as winners while civil society movements lost ground (Addiyar, El Nashra). International financial institutions are pressing Lebanon for reform measures (Al Joumhouria). Meanwhile, U.S. representative Morgan Ortagus will revisit Beirut next week with a focus on peace process implications (Kataeb, Lebanon24), as President Aoun emphasizes Lebanon cannot remain outside any regional peace equation. The ongoing Israeli assault on Gaza continues to cause casualties (Al-Manar).
07:05
07:47
الكتائب

ليست معركة بلدية... بل معركة وجود وسيادة!

07:47
07:55
الكتائب

الحجار: لا مساومة على السيادة في الجنوب والقرار واضح بإكمال العملية الانتخابية

07:55

08:38Israeli Airstrike On Mansouri Injures Three

The newspapers report on spring weather settling over Lebanon (Al Joumhouria), while tensions with Israel continue with Israeli raids and arrests in the occupied West Bank (Al-Manar) and an airstrike on Mansouri in southern Lebanon that injured three people according to initial Health Ministry reports (LBC, LBCI). One person was reportedly killed in Monday's Israeli strikes on south Lebanon (Naharnet). Meanwhile, municipal election coverage continues with Dr. Abdul Badi Al-Dada emphasizing public-private partnership in Sidon (Janoubia), while traditional parties appear to be regaining ground after the October 17 protest movement (Lebanon24). ISIS is reportedly fighting for survival in Syria (L'Orient-Le Jour).
09:09
الكتائب

بالفيديو- مسلسل "الأهالي" واليونيفيل حطّ اليوم في شقرا

09:09
09:25
الكتائب

زيارة عباس لبيروت...ما له وما عليه

09:25
10:08
الكتائب

على خطى ترامب...الاتحاد الأوروبي يوافق على رفع كل العقوبات عن سوريا

10:08

10:57European Union Lifts All Syria Sanctions

The newspapers report on Lebanon's commitment to holding elections and asserting sovereignty over its territory (Al Joumhouria), while the European Union follows Trump's approach in lifting all sanctions on Syria (Kataeb). The Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues with reports of another Israeli soldier killed in Gaza, bringing the total to 857 since the war began (Al-Manar). The UK, France, and Canada are threatening Israel with sanctions (Naharnet), while the "Hani Fahs Academy for Dialogue and Peace" is honoring Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas with an award for peaceful struggle (Janoubia). Questions arise about whether Hezbollah has ended its hostility with the Lebanese Forces (Lebanon24).
11:38
12:08
الكتائب

الصايغ: الأولوية في زيارة "أبو مازن" هي موضوع استعادة لبنان سيادته ولا سلاح شرعيًا غير سلاح الدولة اللبنانية وهذه الإشكالية يجب أن توضّح لنكون مرتاحين في موضوع المصارحة والمصالحة

12:08
12:43
الكتائب

سلام في مؤتمر "أيام بيروت للتحكيم": الحكومة تعمل على حصر السلاح... نصار: على لبنان أن يلعب دورًا مهمًا في التحكيم ومصري: الأزمات لن تنجح في كسر أمّ الشرائع

12:43
13:09
الكتائب

الانتخابات جنوبًا.. تنافس على إعادة الاعمار ولملمة الجراح!

13:09
14:02
الكتائب

محادثات عون - عبّاس: السلاح الفلسطيني سيُفكك خلال 6 أشهر!؟

14:02

14:04Zahle Election Results Released As Palestinian Arms Deal Emerges

The newspapers report on municipal election results in Zahle district being published (Al Joumhouria, LBC, LBCI) while Tyre city faces a significant political contest challenging the traditional Shia dual dominance (Janoubia). Talks between President Aoun and Palestinian President Abbas reveal plans to dismantle Palestinian weapons in Lebanon within six months (Kataeb), though Palestinian officials indicate camp residents will maintain light weapons (Naharnet). Meanwhile, the Houthis are reportedly taking precautions to avoid Hezbollah's fate (Lebanon24), and Damascus' national museum is providing some justice for Assad regime victims (L'Orient-Le Jour).
14:19
الكتائب

الكتائب: انتخابات بيروت تكرّس الشراكة الوطنية ولاستثمار فرص السلام لتحقيق استقرار لبنان

14:19

17:19Municipal Election Results Published For Multiple Districts

The newspapers report on municipal election results, with the Interior Ministry publishing results for Baalbek district (LBCI, LBC) and reissuing corrected results for Zahle district due to errors (Al Joumhouria). Political parties are responding to the elections, with Kataeb noting that Beirut's elections affirm national partnership and calling to leverage peace opportunities for Lebanon's stability. International news covers Biden's cancer diagnosis raising health concerns (Janoubia), UK sanctions on Israeli settlers (Naharnet), Trump's Gulf tour benefiting Elon Musk's family (Lebanon24), and Lebanon's government likely to renew its contract with financial advisory firm Lazard (L'Orient-Le Jour).
18:01
20:10
الكتائب

بالصور- إحباط عملية تهريب أسلحة من العراق إلى لبنان عبرسوريا

20:10
20:19
الكتائب

بالصور- إحباط عملية تهريب أسلحة من العراق إلى لبنان عبر سوريا

20:19
22:14
الكتائب

تغييرات نوعية... أشغال وتحسينات في مطار بيروت وطريقه لمواكبة الموسم السياحي

22:14
23:12
الكتائب

سي.إن.إن: معلومات أميركية تشير إلى تجهيز إسرائيل لضربة على منشآت نووية إيرانية

23:12