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31.05.2025

31.05.2025Day Israeli Strike Claims Hezbollah Commander as UNIFIL Renewal Advances

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 31.05.2025.

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

31.05.2025Day Israeli Strike Claims Hezbollah Commander as UNIFIL Renewal Advances
Israeli forces announced killing Muhammad Ali Jamoul, described as a Hezbollah rocket unit commander, in a dawn strike on Deir al-Zahrani. The claim continued Israel's pattern of targeting individual commanders following recent escalation.

Speaker Berri announced forming a committee to prepare Lebanon's UNIFIL mandate renewal request, building on recent meetings with President Aoun. The development suggested coordination on maintaining international peacekeeping presence despite earlier Israeli pressures for withdrawal.

Regional diplomatic activity accelerated with reports of incoming US envoy Ortega's visit carrying recovery plans outside IMF frameworks. A Palestinian security delegation arrived to advance weapons withdrawal from camps, following previous commitments on disarmament timelines.

Kataeb's Sami Gemayel declared from Budapest that Syrian refugee return should proceed following Assad's fall, while Hamas submitted its response to Gaza ceasefire proposals. The convergence of multiple diplomatic tracks indicated preparations for broader regional arrangements.
31.05.2025

00:52Berri-Salam Tensions Deepen Over Hezbollah Identity

The newspapers report on deepening political tensions as no "chemistry" exists between Berri and Salam with "identity conflicts" emerging with Hezbollah amid Israeli pressures to withdraw the state of emergency (Addiyar). Change bloc MPs face a "strong slap" prompting questions about reconsidering their performance (El Nashra). Coverage focuses on whether "the Party" can implement weapons exclusivity without confrontation following meetings with the President (Kataeb). L'Orient-Le Jour profiles how Samir Geagea became Lebanon's most powerful political leader. Israeli reports claim Hamas has surrendered in Gaza (Lebanon24), while Ukrainian President Zelensky accuses Russia of blocking essential peace negotiation documents (Al-Manar).
03:56
الكتائب

تحذير دولي لـ "الحزب" من "اللعب بالنار" واستنفار رسمي لحماية "اليونيفيل"

03:56
04:35
الكتائب

المركزي يُعيد ضبط عمل شركات تحويل الأموال: تطبيق القانون يُحفّز على العودة إلى المصارف

04:35
04:52
الكتائب

لبنان... وفرصة أخيرة قبل الانهيار!

04:52
05:08
05:32
الكتائب

هدفان لزيارة وفد صندوق النقد الدولي إلى لبنان

05:32
06:13
الكتائب

وفد أمني فلسطيني في لبنان ... سحب سلاح المخيمات وُضع على سكة التنفيذ

06:13

07:39Palestinian Camp Disarmament Advances

The newspapers report on a Palestinian security delegation visiting Lebanon to advance weapons withdrawal from Palestinian camps, with Kataeb stating disarmament has been "put on track for implementation." Jumblatt calls for an end to "illusions" while internal political escalation precedes US envoy Ortega's upcoming visit (Al Joumhouria, El Nashra). Regional focus shifts to American strategic positioning, with L'Orient-Le Jour covering Washington's pragmatic approach toward Israel-Syria normalization following Assad's fall. An American report warns that Israeli attacks on Iran would constitute a "grave mistake" (Lebanon24), indicating continued US efforts to prevent regional escalation amid ongoing diplomatic initiatives.
07:51

11:05Israeli Strike Claims Hezbollah Commander

The newspapers report on Israeli forces claiming to have killed Muhammad Ali Jamoul, a Hezbollah rocket unit commander in the Shaqif sector, during an attack in Deir al-Zahrani in southern Lebanon (LBC, LBCI). A fire broke out at a waste sorting facility in Minyeh with residents appealing for help (Al Joumhouria). L'Orient-Le Jour profiles how Samir Geagea became Lebanon's most powerful political leader, while an MP states Hezbollah has "nothing to offer" before the government honors its commitments (Naharnet). Lebanon24 discusses a $150 salary increase and whether it represents a positive development. Al-Manar reports on Washington Post criticism of Israeli aid plans for Gaza as dangerous and unworkable.
12:32
الكتائب

حنكش متضامنًا مع الصايغ: نضالك وحضورك دليل حرصك على قدسية القضية

12:32
13:39
الكتائب

سامي الجميّل من بودابست: آن الأوان لإعادة اللاجئين السوريين بعد زوال نظام الأسد

13:39

15:13Syrian Refugee Return Push After Assad's Fall

The newspapers report on evolving regional dynamics following Assad's fall, with Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister announcing continued support for "new Syria" while Kataeb's Sami Gemayel declares from Budapest that it's time to return Syrian refugees after the regime's collapse (Al Joumhouria, Kataeb). Hamas delivered its response to the Witkoff proposal for Gaza negotiations (LBC, LBCI). Regional security concerns emerge with reports of ISIS restructuring near Lebanon (Lebanon24), while L'Orient-Le Jour analyzes Washington's pragmatic approach toward potential Israel-Syria normalization. Domestic tensions persist with political escalation preceding US envoy Ortega's visit and an MP stating Hezbollah has "nothing to offer" before government commitments are honored (El Nashra, Naharnet).
18:55
19:07
19:29
الكتائب

وحدة الموقف اللبناني ضرورة لمواجهة التصعيد الإسرائيلي والتحديات الأممية

19:29
19:49

20:04UNIFIL Mandate Renewal Committee Formed

The newspapers report on Speaker Berri announcing the formation of a committee to prepare Lebanon's request for renewing UNIFIL's mandate (LBC, LBCI). Kataeb calls for unified Lebanese positioning against Israeli escalation and international challenges, while Al-Manar focuses on Gaza's situation, questioning global silence regarding what it terms the "Zionist holocaust." An MP continues stating Hezbollah has "nothing to offer" before government commitments are honored (Naharnet). L'Orient-Le Jour reports Hamas submitted its response to ceasefire mediators. The coverage suggests ongoing diplomatic preparations around UNIFIL's future role amid regional tensions, building on yesterday's claims of 80 percent disarmament success.
20:49
21:27
الكتائب

سوريا تخطف أولوية لبنان وعراقجي في بيروت!

21:27
21:35
الكتائب

سامي الجميّل من بودابست: آن الأوان لإعادة اللاجئين السوريين بعد زوال نظام الأسد

21:35