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25.05.2025

25.05.2025Day Shiite Coalition Maintains South Lebanon Control Despite Electoral Breaches

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 25.05.2025.

It displays 91 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

25.05.2025Day Shiite Coalition Maintains South Lebanon Control Despite Electoral Breaches
The final phase of municipal elections concluded in southern Lebanon, with the Hezbollah-Amal coalition maintaining dominance despite some notable breaches in towns like Zarariyeh and Kfar Tebnit. Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections reported 613 violations during voting. Free Patriotic Movement secured a win in Jezzine after fierce competition with Lebanese Forces.

Prime Minister Salam commemorated Liberation Day by asserting Lebanon's right to self-defense, while Army Commander Joseph Aoun praised troops as "guarantors of stability and protectors of the constitution." Former President Aoun called for electoral law reform before the 2026 elections.

Attention shifted to U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus's upcoming visit and the UNIFIL mandate extension. Regional tensions continued with Israel intercepting a Yemeni missile over Jerusalem, while Syria handed over a suspect in a Lebanese Forces official's killing to the Lebanese Army.
25.05.2025
04:07
الكتائب

عهدٌ بلدي جديد انطلق جنوباً.. هذا عنوانه!

04:07

05:14South Lebanon Elections Conclude as Focus Shifts to U.S. Envoy Visit

The newspapers report on the completion of municipal elections in southern Lebanon despite challenges (Al Joumhouria, Kataeb). Notable results include breaches in Hezbollah's electoral list in Kfar Tebnit by independent candidates (LBC, LBCI). Attention now shifts to the anticipated visit of U.S. envoy Morgan Ortagus and the extension of UNIFIL's mandate (Lebanon24). Media is also discussing how Palestinian factions in Syria played a key role in Washington's decision to lift sanctions (Al-Manar), with L'Orient-Le Jour providing analysis of the main takeaways from the election day in South Lebanon and Nabatieh.
06:11
الكتائب

أورتاغوس الجديدة: حصر السّلاح والإصلاح أو الحرب..

06:11
08:54
الكتائب

قائد الجيش يشيد بالعسكريين: أنتم ضمانة الاستقرار وحماة الدستور

08:54

09:04Army Commander Lauds Troops as Constitution Guardians

The newspapers report on Lebanon's Army Commander praising soldiers for their reliability and responsibility, calling them "guarantors of stability and protectors of the constitution" (Kataeb, LBC, LBCI). There are discussions about the resilience of people in South Lebanon who "embodied the will to live" amid ongoing tensions (Al Joumhouria). Regional conflict continues with Israel intercepting a missile from Yemen that triggered sirens in Jerusalem (Naharnet), while Gaza faces ongoing bombardment with casualties reported in Jabalia and Khan Younis (Al-Manar). L'Orient-Le Jour examines voter perspectives in South Lebanon, questioning alternatives to Hezbollah.
10:11
11:15
الكتائب

السفير الإسرائيلي لدى الولايات المتحدة: لبنان وسوريا قد ينضمّان إلى اتفاقيات إبراهام قبل السعودية

11:15
11:24
الكتائب

خرق لوائح الثنائي في هذه البلدات

11:24
11:33
الكتائب

إرتدادات رفع العقوبات عن سوريا... ما مصير لبنان والليرة؟

11:33
11:42
الكتائب

خرق لوائح الثنائي في هذه البلدات

11:42

12:05Dual Shiite Coalition Electoral Lists Breached in South Lebanon

The newspapers report on municipal election results in southern Lebanon with official results announced for Tyre district (Al Joumhouria) and breaches in the dual Shiite coalition's electoral lists in some towns (Kataeb). Political analysis focuses on electoral "political naivety" (Janoubia) and a British newspaper questioning Hezbollah's control over Lebanon (Lebanon24). In Gaza, resistance operations against Israeli "Gideon vehicles" are highlighted (Al-Manar). Prime Minister Salam asserts Lebanon's right to defend itself against aggression (L'Orient-Le Jour), while Syria has handed over a suspect in a Lebanese Forces official's killing to the Lebanese Army (Naharnet). Additionally, the Education Minister has suspended life skills awareness sessions in schools (LBC, LBCI).
12:28
12:41
الكتائب

ألك بريدي استقبل مهنئين بحضور نديم الجميّل ورئيس لائحة "بيروت بتجمعنا "

12:41
14:26
الكتائب

وزير العدل: إنجاز الانتخابات البلدية والاختيارية بنجاح… وشكر خاص للقضاء ووزير الداخلية

14:26
14:51
الكتائب

وزير العدل: تم إنجاز الانتخابات البلدية والاختيارية بنجاح… وشكر خاص للقضاء ووزير الداخلية

14:51
16:07
الكتائب

الرئيس عون: نجاح الانتخابات يؤكد حيوية الديمقراطية..والمطلوب إعادة النظر في القوانين قبل استحقاق 2026

16:07

16:09Aoun Calls for Electoral Reform Following Municipal Vote

The newspapers report on President Aoun's comments following municipal elections, stating that their success affirms Lebanon's democratic vitality while calling for review of electoral laws before the 2026 elections (Kataeb, LBC, LBCI). In southern Lebanon, the "Together for Saida" coalition has secured a new municipal council facing significant challenges (Janoubia). The Lebanese Association for Democratic Elections (LADE) has documented 613 violations during South Lebanon elections (L'Orient-Le Jour). Meanwhile, analysis examines the potential risks of continued Israeli aggression against Syria (Lebanon24).
17:22
الكتائب

حنكش: نريد قضاءً يشبه ناسه والإقتراع في "اتحاد بلديات المتن" سيكون وراء عازل نزولاً عند طلبنا

17:22
17:30
الكتائب

نيكول الجميّل: إتحاد بلديات المتن الغائب منذ سنوات يحتاج لعمل تنظيمي كبير لان من حق أهل المتن أن يكون لديهم اتحاد فعّال

17:30
19:08
19:49
الكتائب

عودة ملف السلاح إلى الواجهة.. العين على مخيمات جنوب الليطاني

19:49
19:57
الكتائب

لبنان يعود إلى "اليوم التالي" للانتخابات البلدية

19:57

20:06Hezbollah-Amal Coalition Loses Key Southern Municipality

The newspapers report on municipal election results in southern Lebanon, where the "dual coalition" of Hezbollah and Amal lost in Zarariyeh, with winning "families" pledging to develop the town (Janoubia). Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem emphasized that the alliance between Hezbollah and Amal is "unbreakable" and that the resistance will continue (LBC, LBCI, L'Orient-Le Jour). Media is also reporting on Lebanon entering "the day after" municipal elections (Kataeb), while international defense analysis presents a new list of countries with the most submarines globally (Lebanon24).
20:46
الكتائب

ضبط كمية كبيرة من الصواريخ كانت في طريقها الى الحزب

20:46
20:49