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25.04.2025

25.04.2025 — Day Banking Secrecy Law Published as Aoun Travels to Rome

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25.04.2025 ⇢ Day Banking Secrecy Law Published as Aoun Travels to Rome
⌨The Banking Secrecy Law finally entered into force with its publication in the official gazette, marking a crucial step in Lebanon's financial reforms to satisfy IMF requirements. The law was approved by Parliament yesterday and quickly signed by President Aoun.

Lebanon's military developments continued with exceptional security measures implemented at the Lebanese-Syrian border following clashes, while discussions about strengthening the Lebanese army's capabilities after Israeli recognition of its role persisted throughout news cycles.

Judicial progress occurred as former Prime Minister Hassan Diab was questioned by Judge Tarek Bitar in the Beirut port blast investigation, while France delivered satellite images of the explosion with a judicial delegation expected in Beirut on Monday.

President Joseph Aoun traveled to Rome with the First Lady to attend Pope Francis's funeral, stating from there that Lebanon remains a model of unity in diversity despite its wounds.
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01:30⇢Banking Secrecy Law Launches Reform Process

⌨The newspapers report on banking reforms with the passage of banking secrecy laws that will launch the reform process (Al Joumhouria, LBC, LBCI, Naharnet). European concerns about Israeli escalation under Netanyahu are highlighted (Addiyar), while American military actions target multiple locations in Yemen (Al-Manar). Local politics feature sectarianism hindering amendments and economic demands moving to street protests (Addiyar). Municipal election competition intensifies between Mirna Murr and Nicole Gemayel for the presidency of the Metn municipalities union (El Nashra). Border incidents include a sudden accident at the Housh al-Sayyed Ali crossing with Syria (Janoubia).
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موضوع السلاح حاضر على طاولة الحوار غير المباشر بين عون وقيادة الحزب

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03:37⇢Trump Readies $100 Billion Saudi Arms Deal

⌨The newspapers report on foreign policy developments with Trump preparing to offer Saudi Arabia weapons worth over $100 billion (Annahar). Hamas expresses "deep national disappointment" with the outcomes of the Central Council meeting (Al-Manar). Domestic security discussions continue with weapons issues present at indirect dialogue between Aoun and Hezbollah leadership (Kataeb), while Israel's recognition of the Lebanese army's role raises questions about strengthening its capabilities (El Nashra). Electoral reform faces challenges with failure to reach consensus on amending the election law and difficulties achieving an agreement on Beirut's equal representation (Lebanon24).
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معادلة عون: حصر السلاح بيد الدولة وحدها

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06:32⇢Aoun Demands Exclusive State Control of Weapons

⌨The newspapers report on ongoing Israeli attacks in Gaza causing casualties (Al-Manar), while discussions about weapons control continue with President Aoun emphasizing that weapons should be exclusively in state hands (Kataeb). There's coverage of strengthening the Lebanese army's capabilities following Israeli recognition of its role (El Nashra). Weather reports indicate an additional temperature drop for the weekend (Al Joumhouria). Cultural topics include a special file from Annahar examining "brand obsession" as an identity crisis in lifestyle (Annahar).
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عون تسلّم دعوة من الرئيس العراقي لحضور القمة العربية في بغداد

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دياب يمثل أمام البيطار في قضية إنفجار المرفأ

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رئيس الجمهورية من المجلس الاقتصادي الاجتماعي: أتعهد لكم بأن أكون معكم أحمي واجبَكم وحقكم

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08:31⇢Banking Secrecy Law Published in Official Gazette

⌨The newspapers report on a significant banking reform with the publication of a law lifting banking secrecy in the official gazette (LBCI, LBC, L'Orient-Le Jour). Regional diplomatic developments include Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi heading to Oman for indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States (Al-Manar, Naharnet). Local politics feature intense competition between Mirna Murr and Nicole Gemayel for presidency of the Metn municipalities union (El Nashra). Other coverage includes updates on fuel prices (Al Joumhouria) and the president's pledge to protect the Economic and Social Council's rights (Kataeb).
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سلام يعزّي بالبابا ويزور بكركي للاطمئنان الى صحة الراعي

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دياب يمثل أمام البيطار في قضية إنفجار المرفأ

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توقيت فتح النار على الحدود الشرقية: الحزب لم يستوعب بعد إقفال منافذ التهريب برّاً!

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10:20⇢Israeli Military Admits October 7 Defense Failure

⌨The newspapers report on Israel's military admitting failure to protect Nir Yitzhak settlement during the October 7 attacks (Al-Manar). US-China trade tensions escalate with China preparing for "worst-case scenario" (Annahar). Lebanese army capabilities are discussed following Israeli acknowledgment of its role (El Nashra). US-Iran negotiations face challenges over uranium enrichment issues (Janoubia). Border smuggling routes are addressed with Hezbollah reportedly not accepting the closure of eastern border smuggling routes (Kataeb). Lebanon is intensifying efforts south of the Litani with American coordination (L'Orient-Le Jour). Former PM Hassan Diab has been questioned in the Beirut port blast investigation (Naharnet).
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هل توافق إيران على تسليم سلاح "حزب الله" في لبنان؟

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انفجار المرفأ.. فرنسا سلّمت صور الأقمار الاصطناعية ووفد قضائي في بيروت الاثنين

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12:15⇢Exceptional Security Measures at Lebanese-Syrian Border

⌨The newspapers report on exceptional security measures being implemented at the Lebanese-Syrian border following clashes in the area (Al Joumhouria, LBC, LBCI). Trump expresses willingness to meet with Iranian leaders and states "Crimea will remain with Russia" (Annahar). France has delivered satellite images of the Beirut port explosion, with a French judicial delegation expected in Beirut on Monday (Kataeb). The investigation into the port blast continues with former PM Hassan Diab being questioned (Naharnet). U.S.-Iran nuclear tensions persist as Washington attempts to cross an Iranian "red line" (L'Orient-Le Jour).
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الجهاز الأمني في حزب الله يوقف فريق كاريتاس في الضاحية ويحقق معه على مدى ساعات

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البيطار يطلب تعاونًا دوليًا في ملف المرفأ:مستندات ووثائق وتقارير

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البيطار يطلب تعاونًا دوليًا في ملف المرفأ: مستندات ووثائق وتقارير

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الرئيس عون من روما: رغم كل جراحه سيظل لبنان نموذجًا للوحدة في التنوع

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16:01⇢Aoun in Rome: Lebanon Remains Unity Model Despite Wounds

⌨The newspapers report on President Joseph Aoun's statement from Rome that despite its wounds, Lebanon remains a model of unity in diversity (Al Joumhouria, Kataeb). President Aoun and the First Lady are in Rome to attend Pope Francis's funeral (L'Orient-Le Jour). Local politics feature an intense competition between Mirna Murr and Nicole Gemayel for presidency of the Metn municipalities union (El Nashra). There are concerns about potential renewed Palestinian clashes in Lebanon (Lebanon24). Previous coverage continues to follow Israeli military admissions of October 7 failures and exceptional security measures at the Lebanese-Syrian border.
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18:54⇢Former PM Diab Questioned in Port Blast Investigation

⌨The newspapers report on significant developments in the Beirut port blast investigation as former Prime Minister Hassan Diab was questioned by Judge Tarek Bitar, marking a historic first in Lebanon (L'Orient-Le Jour, Naharnet). International diplomacy continues with Trump's envoy meeting Putin for the fourth time to discuss the Ukraine war (Annahar). Local politics feature an intense competition between Mirna Murr and Nicole Gemayel for presidency of the Metn municipalities union (El Nashra). Banking secrecy law amendments are analyzed with both positive aspects and potential loopholes being identified (Lebanon24).
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22:22⇢Abbas Visits Beirut to Discuss Palestinian Weapons

⌨The newspapers report on Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas visiting Beirut and Damascus to discuss Palestinian weapons (Addiyar), alongside coverage of wage improvements and educational challenges. Municipal elections continue to dominate with intense competition between Mirna Murr and Nicole Gemayel for Metn municipalities union presidency (El Nashra). International coverage includes Trump revealing what he discussed with Netanyahu regarding Gaza aid (Al Joumhouria) and an Israeli researcher's "surprising" proposal about Hezbollah's weapons (Lebanon24). There are also reports about the detention of a Caritas team in Beirut's southern suburbs (Janoubia).
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التشكيلات الدبلوماسية بالأسماء وحصص الرئاسات من خارج الملاك

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