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22.04.2025

22.04.2025Day Pope Francis's Funeral Announced as Israeli Airstrikes Target Islamic Leaders

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 22.04.2025.

It displays 114 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

22.04.2025Day Pope Francis's Funeral Announced as Israeli Airstrikes Target Islamic Leaders
The Vatican announced Pope Francis's funeral will be held Saturday at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica, with the first images of his body lying in state released. Lebanese churches will ring bells on the burial day, following official mourning declared by the government.

Israeli forces conducted targeted strikes in Lebanon, killing a Jamaa Islamiya commander in Baourta and another person in a pickup truck in Tyre's al-Hinniyeh. These operations continue Israel's targeting strategy following yesterday's mourning for three Lebanese soldiers.

President Aoun emphasized resolving disputes through dialogue, stating "no one in Lebanon wants to return to war," while continuing talks with Hezbollah on the weapons file. The Foreign Ministry announced it would summon Iran's ambassador over arms-related remarks.

Parliament Speaker Berri called a legislative session for Thursday to discuss 23 priority texts, including banking secrecy laws. Meanwhile, Egyptian Foreign Minister reported Cairo's efforts to end Israeli occupation of positions in southern Lebanon.
22.04.2025
01:02
02:02

03:03Pentagon Scandal Exposes Yemen Strike Plans

The newspapers report on Lebanon declaring official mourning for Pope Francis's death, with Prime Minister Mikati noting the Pope's deep attachment to Lebanon (Lebanon24). Media coverage discusses Israeli strikes against Hezbollah, with Israeli sources claiming synchronization between their attacks and anti-Hezbollah Lebanese voices (Al-Manar). Sheikh Qasim's speech receives analysis regarding Hezbollah's weapons and diplomacy (Kataeb). A Pentagon scandal threatens Secretary Heggseth's position after details of Yemen strike plans were shared with his wife (Annahar). French-language media notes the official Lebanese position persisting despite Hezbollah's intransigence (L'Orient-Le Jour).
03:35
الكتائب

لبنان يفاوض المجتمع الدولي للخروج من الأزمة...الإصلاح ثم الإصلاح

03:35
04:09
الكتائب

لبنان خسر نصيراً حَمَله في قلبه وعقله..."غصّة" عدم زيارة البابا فرنسيس بيروت... هذه خفاياها

04:09
05:09
06:26
الكتائب

بالفيديو: غارة إسرائيلية تستهدف سيارة في بعورتا

06:26

06:27Vatican's Papal Vacancy Procedures Begin

The newspapers report on continued dialogue between President Aoun and Hezbollah regarding the weapons file (LBC, LBCI), while Ali Al-Amin characterizes the debate about weapons as internal messaging attempting to create Shiite solidarity (Janoubia). The death of Pope Francis receives significant coverage, with Lebanese media highlighting his love for Lebanon (Lebanon24), youth recounting memorable encounters with him (L'Orient-Le Jour), and details about the Vatican's procedures during the papal vacancy being outlined (Al Joumhouria). Israel's military operations continue, with reports of an Israeli airstrike targeting a car in Baourta (Kataeb).
07:00
الكتائب

بالفيديو: غارة إسرائيلية تقتل قيادياً في الجماعة الإسلامية في بعورتا

07:00
07:08
الكتائب

بالفيديو: نجا في السابق...غارة إسرائيلية تقتل قيادياً في الجماعة الإسلامية في بعورتا

07:08
07:52
07:52
الكتائب

إجتماعات مثمرة مع صندوق النقد وتعاون غير مسبوق بين أعضاء الوفد اللبناني

07:52
08:18
الكتائب

الفاتيكان نشر الصور الأولى للبابا فرنسيس مسجى في نعشه...الجثمان غدا في كاتدرائية القديس بطرس

08:18
08:26
الكتائب

الجنازة صباح السبت...الفاتيكان ينشر الصور الأولى للبابا فرنسيس مسجى في نعشه

08:26
08:35
الكتائب

بالفيديو: نجا في السابق...غارة إسرائيلية تقتل قيادياً في الجماعة الإسلامية في بعورتا

08:35
08:52
الكتائب

الجنازة صباح السبت...الفاتيكان ينشر الصور الأولى للبابا فرنسيس مسجى في نعشه

08:52
08:52

08:53Pope Francis Funeral Set for Saturday

The newspapers report on Pope Francis's funeral arrangements, with the Vatican announcing the ceremony will take place Saturday morning at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica (Al Joumhouria, Annahar, Kataeb). Media outlets note the Vatican has released first images of the Pope lying in state. In security news, a commander from Jamaa Islamiya was killed in an Israeli airstrike near Baourta/Damour (LBC, LBCI, Naharnet). Lebanon24 discusses Saudi Arabia's return to Lebanese affairs, characterizing it as "interest without funding," while L'Orient-Le Jour reviews Pope Francis's relationship with Lebanon, including his "unwavering solidarity" and "admonitions to politicians."
09:43
الكتائب

الحزب كغيره من القوى السياسية: يجب ان ينصاع للدولة لا ان يتشرط عليها!

09:43
09:49
09:52
الكتائب

بالفيديو: بعد سيارة بعورتا صباحاً...إستهداف بيك أب ودراجة على طريق بلدة الحنية ظهراً

09:52
11:03
الكتائب

بالفيديو- بين بعورته والحنية...صباحاً القتيل من قوات الفجر وظهراً من حزب الله

11:03

11:14Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Figure Amid Peace Calls

The newspapers report on tensions following targeted Israeli strikes, with one person killed in an attack on a pickup truck in Tyre's al-Hinniyeh (Naharnet), and Sheikh Hussein Atwi targeted in Bourta (Janoubia). President Aoun emphasized resolving disputes through dialogue, stating "no one in Lebanon wants to return to war" (Al Joumhouria). Religious news focuses on Pope Francis, with the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops calling for church bells to ring on his burial day (LBC, LBCI), and Lebanon24 explaining papal selection procedures. L'Orient-Le Jour highlights South Lebanon farmers facing Israel's "scorched earth policy."
11:29
الكتائب

صندوق النقد يرسم ملامح الاتفاق.. ويوجّه رسالة للدولة

11:29
12:30
الكتائب

الرئيس عون: لا أحد في لبنان يريد العودة إلى الحرب

12:30
13:44

14:14Berri Calls Thursday Legislative Session

The newspapers report on political activities, with Parliament Speaker Berri calling a legislative session for Thursday (Al Joumhouria) and President Aoun stating no one in Lebanon wants to return to war (Kataeb). Regional developments feature Hamas heading to Cairo for Gaza talks (Naharnet) and the US reinforcing its military presence in the Middle East, questioning Houthi resilience (Lebanon24). Pope Francis's funeral arrangements continue to receive coverage, with news of his wish for a "simple" tomb "without special decoration" (LBC, LBCI). Economic news notes Trump's tariffs disrupting IMF projections (L'Orient-Le Jour), while local crime is covered with Ali Kayed Hashem's murder caught on camera (Janoubia).
15:36
16:45
الكتائب

رئيس الكتائب يلتقي المرشح لرئاسة بلدية الجديدة البوشرية السدّ اوغست باخوس

16:45
17:47
19:57

19:58Pope's Final Hours Dominate Coverage

The newspapers report on Trump's planned visit to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE (Al Joumhouria), while Pope Francis's final hours receive significant coverage (LBC, LBCI, Janoubia). Regional tensions continue with Hamas requesting Jordan address an "Islamic Brotherhood cell" issue (Annahar), and reports of American military movements with a large warship sent to an Arab country (Lebanon24). Sheikh Hussein Atoui, a Jamaa islamiya commander killed by Israel in Baaouerta, is profiled (L'Orient-Le Jour), while local politics feature the Kataeb party leader meeting with a municipal candidate (Kataeb).
20:16
الكتائب

تصعيد الاغتيالات في لبنان: بين رسائل إسرائيل إلى حزب الله وصراع الإرادات الإقليمي والدولي

20:16
21:54
الكتائب

حماس تتنصل من مطلقي الصواريخ: معلومات جديدة عن المتهمين

21:54