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24.05.2025

Day Southern Lebanon Votes Under Military Protection

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 24.05.2025.

It displays 127 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

24.05.2025Day Southern Lebanon Votes Under Military Protection
The final phase of Lebanon's municipal elections proceeded in southern Lebanon and Nabatieh provinces, with the army providing security amid Israeli restraint. The elections, occurring just days after President Abbas's landmark declaration on Palestinian disarmament scheduled to begin mid-June, featured significant contests in Jezzine and Sidon while many Shiite-dominated areas saw candidates win unopposed. Former President Aoun voted for the first time in 40 years, claiming Israel had provided guarantees not to disrupt polling.

Voter turnout increased throughout the day, reaching 36.42% in the South and 31.41% in Nabatieh by evening. The Lebanese Army warned against celebratory gunfire as results began emerging, with early reports showing the Free Patriotic Movement-backed "Sawa for Jezzine" list winning all seats there, while Hezbollah's list in Kfar Tibnit was breached by two independent candidates.
24.05.2025
02:08
06:06
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ليبانون 24 - اتحاد بلديات المتن: تنافس قوي بين الجميّل والمر

06:06 (03:06 in your timezone)

06:08 (03:08)Southern Lebanon's Municipal Showdown Amid Disarmament Plans

The newspapers report on southern Lebanon's municipal elections, where voting in Jezzine is described as a major contest while Sidon faces an open race (Addiyar, Lebanon24). Palestinian disarmament continues as a dominant theme with Palestinian camps in Beirut scheduled to surrender weapons by June 15 (Addiyar, El Nashra, Naharnet), possibly connected to Abbas's recent visit. In other news, Turkish President Erdogan met with Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez in Istanbul and praised Spain's position on Gaza (Al-Manar), while there are reports that Syrian refugee return will begin soon in phases (LBC, LBCI).
06:14
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بدء تسليم السلاح الفلسطيني في لبنان الشهر المقبل... و"حماس" تنتقد استبعادها

06:14 (03:14 in your timezone)
06:23
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مرشحون جدد ينافسون الثنائي الشيعي في انتخابات الجنوب

06:23 (03:23 in your timezone)
06:56
06:56
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لبنان في قلب الفاتيكان: زيارة رئاسية تكرّس الحضور وتعيد الاعتبار لدبلوماسية الروح

06:56 (03:56 in your timezone)
07:04
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ورقة التوت الفلسطينية تسقط عن "حزب الله" منتصف حزيران

07:04 (04:04 in your timezone)
07:29
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الجولة الاخيرة من الانتخابات البلدية انطلقت في محافظتَيّ الجنوب والنبطية.. رئيس الجمهورية: صوّتوا للخيار الصحيح

07:29 (04:29 in your timezone)
08:45
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رئيس الجمهورية يصوّت للمرة الأولى بعد 40 عامًا: صوتي هو لإنماء البلدة ومن ينجح يمثّلني

08:45 (05:45 in your timezone)
08:53

08:56 (05:56)Municipal Elections Underway with Rising Turnout

The newspapers report on municipal elections taking place across Lebanon, with a focus on rising voter turnout as announced by the Interior Ministry (Al Joumhouria). The elections are proceeding in a calm atmosphere, particularly in southern Lebanon which is in its final phase of voting (Lebanon24). Interior Minister notes that "Lebanon always rises" as the electoral process begins safely (LBC, LBCI). In a notable development, the President of the Republic voted for the first time in 40 years, stating his vote is for the development of the town (Kataeb).
09:02
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الجولة الاخيرة من الانتخابات البلدية انطلقت في محافظتَيّ الجنوب والنبطية.. وهذا ما بلغته نسب الاقتراع

09:02 (06:02 in your timezone)
09:10
09:28
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الحجار: نأمل بأن تكون انتخابات الجنوب بداية لعودة الحياة

09:28 (06:28 in your timezone)
09:53
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الجولة الاخيرة من الانتخابات البلدية انطلقت في محافظتَيّ الجنوب والنبطية.. وهذا ما بلغته نسب الاقتراع

09:53 (06:53 in your timezone)
10:18
10:27
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الجيش: مواصلة التدابير المتخذة لحفظ أمن العملية الانتخابية في محافظتَي لبنان الجنوبي والنبطية

10:27 (07:27 in your timezone)
10:36
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الجولة الاخيرة من الانتخابات البلدية انطلقت في محافظتَيّ الجنوب والنبطية.. وهذا ما بلغته نسب الاقتراع

10:36 (07:36 in your timezone)
11:01
11:35
11:52
الكتائب

الحجار: نأمل بأن تكون انتخابات الجنوب بداية لعودة الحياة

11:52 (08:52 in your timezone)

11:53 (08:53)Southern Lebanon Votes Despite Safety Concerns

The newspapers report on ongoing municipal elections in southern Lebanon, with multiple sources tracking voter turnout percentages throughout the morning (Al Joumhouria, LBC, LBCI). Some voters in South Lebanon appear conflicted about participation, questioning risking their lives to vote for local officials (L'Orient-Le Jour). Political parties are sending various messages during the southern elections, with coverage of Hezbollah, Lebanese Forces, and Future Movement positions (Lebanon24). MP Al-Hajjar expressed hope that these elections would mark the beginning of life returning to the region (Kataeb). International news includes Russia striking Kyiv following a major prisoner exchange (Naharnet).
11:56
12:17
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الجولة الاخيرة من الانتخابات البلدية انطلقت في محافظتَيّ الجنوب والنبطية.. وهذا ما بلغته نسب الاقتراع

12:17 (09:17 in your timezone)
12:38
13:33
13:42
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قائد الجيش متفقدَا غرفة العمليات المركزية: الجيش ضمانة الاستقرار والمؤسسات الأمنية هي أحد الأركان الأساسية للدولة

13:42 (10:42 in your timezone)
14:32
15:14
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الصايغ يشيد بقرار وزير الطاقة: قراره أنهى استباحة سد شبروح وحمى أمنه المائي

15:14 (12:14 in your timezone)

15:15 (12:15)Southern Municipal Elections Proceed With Shiite Duo Dominating

The newspapers report on municipal elections taking place in Lebanon with a focus on voter turnout percentages being announced by the Interior Ministry (Al Joumhouria, LBC, LBCI). In southern Lebanon and Nabatieh, the Shiite duo appears to be winning many municipalities unopposed (Janoubia), while decisive confrontations are occurring in Jezzine and Sidon. The elections have sparked verbal clashes between Lebanese Forces and Free Patriotic Movement (Lebanon24). Former President Aoun voted in the South, claiming there are guarantees that Israel won't disrupt the polls (Naharnet). Meanwhile, some voters express reluctance about participating, questioning the risk amid security concerns (L'Orient-Le Jour).
15:22
15:31
15:39
15:55
الكتائب

الجولة الاخيرة من الانتخابات البلدية انطلقت في محافظتَيّ الجنوب والنبطية.. وهذا ما بلغته نسب الاقتراع

15:55 (12:55 in your timezone)
16:08
16:46
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مارون عساف: حضور رئيس الجمهورية في الجنوب هو تأكيد على التزامه بالعمل على قيامة لبنان

16:46 (13:46 in your timezone)
16:51
17:30
17:30
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حنكش: لبنان لا يستطيع أن يبقى محط أنظار المجتمع الدولي إلى الأبد وعلى اللبنانيين أن يسلكوا هذا المسار الدولي

17:30 (14:30 in your timezone)

17:33 (14:33)Final Round of Municipal Elections Tests Lebanese Sovereignty

The newspapers report on Lebanon's municipal elections entering their final phase, with the Interior Minister declaring the elections affirm Lebanese sovereignty (LBC, LBCI). New voter turnout percentages are being announced (Al Joumhouria, Lebanon24), showing increased participation. A sharp political clash between Lebanese Forces and Free Patriotic Movement is noted (Lebanon24). MP Hankach states Lebanon cannot remain the focus of international attention forever and Lebanese must follow the international path (Kataeb). Meanwhile, Israeli forces conducted raids and arrests in the occupied West Bank (Al-Manar), though in southern Lebanon, Israel appears to be showing restraint during the elections (L'Orient-Le Jour).
17:56
18:05
الكتائب

الجولة الاخيرة من الانتخابات البلدية انطلقت في محافظتَيّ الجنوب والنبطية.. وهذا ما بلغته نسب الاقتراع

18:05 (15:05 in your timezone)
18:55
19:12
الكتائب

إنتهاء الجولة الاخيرة من الانتخابات البلدية.. وهذا ما بلغته نسب الاقتراع في محافظتَيّ الجنوب والنبطية

19:12 (16:12 in your timezone)
20:03
الكتائب

الجيش: نستمر بتأمين الانتخابات جنوباً ونُحذّر من إطلاق النار احتفالاً بالنتائج

20:03 (17:03 in your timezone)
20:11
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الجيش يدعو المواطنين إلى الإمتناع عن إطلاق النار مع صدور النتائج

20:11 (17:11 in your timezone)
20:52
20:52
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سلام: أنجزنا الانتخابات بجهوزية عالية ونتجه نحو التحضير للنيابية

20:52 (17:52 in your timezone)
21:28
21:33
21:33
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النتائج الأولية للانتخابات البلدية والاختيارية في محافظتي الجنوب والنبطية

21:33 (18:33 in your timezone)

21:34 (18:34)Election Results Emerge Amid Army's Anti-Gunfire Warning

The newspapers report on municipal and mukhtar election results from southern Lebanon and Nabatieh provinces being announced (Kataeb, Lebanon24). The Lebanese Army has issued a call for citizens to refrain from celebratory gunfire when results are declared (LBC, LBCI). The elections appear to be proceeding with tension but under control, with a mysterious "message in public ink" suggesting political messaging is happening openly (Janoubia). This follows earlier reports of Israeli restraint during the polling process and former President Aoun's vote in the South with assurances of security guarantees (L'Orient-Le Jour, Naharnet).
00:47
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الانتخابات البلدية في الجنوب مرّت بـ «سلام» ولبنان فاز... باستحقاق

00:47 (21:47 in your timezone)