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23.04.2025

23.04.2025Day of Sandstorm and Hezbollah Weapons Debate

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 23.04.2025.

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

23.04.2025Day of Sandstorm and Hezbollah Weapons Debate
Pope Francis's death continued to dominate morning coverage, with the Vatican announcing nine days of mourning starting Saturday. His body lay in state at St. Peter's Basilica for public viewing.

Media attention shifted to Lebanon's weapons control debate as morning papers reported upcoming talks between President Aoun and Hezbollah "within hours." The Health Ministry issued guidelines as a desert storm brought high temperatures and dust to Lebanon, with predictions of muddy rain by Thursday night.

The Lebanese delegation in Washington faced challenges in negotiations with the IMF, while municipal election preparations continued with Berri calling a parliamentary session to discuss related draft laws. Officials announced moving South Lebanon and Nabatieh elections to May 24 due to Liberation Day celebrations.

Israeli military operations intensified with reports of strikes near Beit Lif killing nine Hezbollah members and destroying 40 infrastructure sites. Meanwhile, leaked Israeli Air Force documents reportedly exposed security vulnerabilities.
23.04.2025
00:05
الكتائب

كشف بيانات وزارة المالية: هل تتفادى الحكومة "مَشكَل" العسكريين؟

00:05
00:16
02:34
03:39
الكتائب

لبنان يواجه الإمتحان الدولي في اجتماعات الربيع... والسلاح ينتظر كلمة السر من ايران

03:39
03:46
الكتائب

مصير مناصفة بيروت في مرمى البرلمان… أجندة شروط "حزب الله" فرملت الحوار؟

03:46
04:01
04:01
الكتائب

البابا الذي لم يزر لبنان وحمله في قلبه حتى السماء

04:01

04:03Pope's Legacy in Lebanon Honored After Death

The newspapers report on the death of Pope Francis, with tributes highlighting his connection to Lebanon despite never visiting (Kataeb, Al Joumhouria). Municipal elections remain contentious with reports of attempts to disrupt them, while parliament considers closed electoral lists in Beirut with confessional power-sharing implications (Lebanon24, L'Orient-Le Jour). Regional tensions continue as Hamas-Israel ceasefire conditions grow further apart, with hopes for a temporary truce before Trump visits Saudi Arabia (Annahar). President Aoun emphasizes dialogue over weapons issues, with the Lebanese delegation holding critical meetings in Washington (Addiyar).
04:32
الكتائب

بداية "متوازنة" في واشنطن بين السلاح والإصلاحات... فرق عمل أميركية للمنطقة ولبنان والودائع مدخل الحل

04:32
04:54
الكتائب

البابا الذي لم يزر لبنان وحمله في قلبه حتى السماء

04:54
05:44
الكتائب

الصايغ مشاركًا في افتتاح مبنى بلدية حراجل الجديد: معيار الجدارة هو حجر الأساس لأي مشروع إنمائي.. "البلدية مش منصب.. البلدية مسؤولية"

05:44

07:10Parliamentary Session Called as Desert Storm Approaches

The newspapers report on legislative activity with Speaker Berri calling for a parliamentary session to discuss draft laws (Al Joumhouria), while municipal elections remain in focus with coverage of preparations and potential obstacles (Lebanon24, Kataeb). The passing of Pope Francis continues to generate discussion about his legacy and succession (El Nashra). Weather reports warn of a desert disturbance affecting Lebanon with high temperatures, thick dust, and possible muddy rain Thursday night (LBC, LBCI). In regional news, Damascus is reportedly attempting to negotiate with Washington to end sanctions (L'Orient-Le Jour).
07:27
07:53
الكتائب

بالصور والفيديو- كاتدرائية القديس بطرس تحتضن جثمان البابا فرنسيس...والمؤمنون يتباركون

07:53
08:46
الكتائب

الجيش جاهز لتسلم الجنوب كاملا.. على لبنان واسرائيل تطبيق "وقف النار"

08:46
08:53
الكتائب

إجراءات أمنية مشددة ومحاكاة "للإنفجار"...بيطار يقترب من القرار الإتهامي

08:53

09:13Sandstorm Hits Lebanon as Health Ministry Issues Safety Guidelines

The newspapers report on a sandstorm affecting Lebanon, with the Ministry of Health issuing guidance during the weather event (Al Joumhouria, LBC, LBCI). Regional tensions continue as Israel reportedly resumes assassination operations while Lebanese delegates face difficult negotiations with the IMF in Washington (Janoubia). Judicial developments show Judge Bitar approaching an indictment decision regarding the Beirut port explosion, with heightened security measures and "explosion simulation" activities (Kataeb). Political party "al-Tayyar" is reportedly positioning for the municipal elections as a battle for "existence" to avoid future defeats (Lebanon24). Geagea criticizes Hezbollah officials' rejection of disarmament discussions (L'Orient-Le Jour).
12:16
الكتائب

حكيم: التوجه الجديد بقيادة الرئيس عون يدل على تغيير كبير والمقاومة الوحيدة اليوم هي مقاومة الدولة اللبنانية

12:16
12:40

13:13Israeli Air Force Documents Leaked Exposing Vulnerabilities

The newspapers report on regional tensions with leaked Israeli Air Force documents revealing dangerous vulnerabilities possibly connected to Iran and "al-Sayyid" (Janoubia). Hezbollah's weapons remain a focal point with discussions about integrating its fighters into the Lebanese army (L'Orient-Le Jour, Lebanon24). President Joseph Aoun met with MP Michel El Murr to discuss political developments (Al Joumhouria), while another official Hakim noted "resistance today is only resistance of the Lebanese state" (Kataeb). Regional news covers Jordan's anger at Hamas' statement and its ban on Muslim Brotherhood activities (Annahar), an Israeli strike killing 23 people as Arab mediators seek a Gaza truce (Naharnet), and a 6.0 magnitude earthquake striking Turkey (LBC, LBCI).
13:19
الكتائب

منازلة أيار الكبرى: "الكتائب" نحو تعزيز حضورها في البلديات… وهذا ما يصبو إليه الجميّل!

13:19
13:26
الكتائب

موعد "استدعائي" جديد لسفير ايران في الخارجية

13:26
13:34
13:58
الكتائب

الكتائب: على حزب الله تسليم السلاح فورًا ومن دون مكابرة، ودعوة للمشاركة الفاعلة في الانتخابات البلدية والاختيارية لتحقيق التغيير

13:58
15:32
الكتائب

نصار: نبذل كل الجهود لصون القضاء

15:32
17:01
الكتائب

غارة على خراج بيت ليف والجيش الإسرائيلي: قضينا على 9 عناصر و40 بنية تحتية لـ"حزب الله"

17:01

18:01Israeli Forces Target Hezbollah Infrastructure in South Lebanon

The newspapers report on ongoing Israeli military operations against Hezbollah in South Lebanon, with claims of killing 9 members and destroying 40 infrastructure sites in Beit Lif (Kataeb). Scholar Ali al-Amin calls for extending state sovereignty and ending illegal weapons amid the destruction in the south (Janoubia). Other coverage includes Jordan's inspection of Muslim Brotherhood headquarters after banning their activities (Annahar), Israel allegedly killing Lebanese bees according to a new report (Lebanon24), and Lebanese Armenians commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Armenian genocide with continued anger (L'Orient-Le Jour).
18:28
19:01
الكتائب

أورتاغوس في رسالة الى اللبنانيين: لا داعي للخوف

19:01
19:41
19:57
الكتائب

غارة على خراج بيت ليف والجيش الإسرائيلي: قضينا على 9 عناصر و40 بنية تحتية لـ"حزب الله"

19:57
21:19
الكتائب

زيارة الغباش إلى لبنان تمهيد لشراكة إستراتيجية متجددة بين بيروت وأبوظبي

21:19
23:41