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Published on Mar 8, 2025

Trump names Lebanese-American as US ambassador to Lebanon

by Naharnet Newsdesk 08 March 2025, 13:01 U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has appointed Michel Issa, a Lebanese-American, as the new U.S. ambassador to Lebanon. "I am proud to appoint Michel Issa as our United States Ambassador to …

Source: Naharnet - Neutral
Published on Mar 8, 2025

World Bank estimates Lebanon needs $11 billion for economic recovery and reconstruction

BEIRUT — Lebanon will require an estimated $11 billion for economic recovery and reconstruction following the conflict with Israel, according to a report released Friday by the Lebanon Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) 2025. The report indicates …

Source: Saudi Gazette - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 8, 2025

Pager Act bill to end Lebanon army aid if Hezbollah not banned

Hezbollah and Amal have been in a long-running alliance and control the Shia quota in the Lebanese government [Ibrahim Amro/AFP via Getty] A new bill presented to Congress is seeking to end funding for the Lebanese army if it fails to fully disarm …

Source: The New Arab - Label Pending
Published on Mar 8, 2025

1 killed, 1 injured in Israeli airstrike on S. Lebanon

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, March 8 (Xinhua) -- One person was killed and another critically injured on Saturday in an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese media and sources. Lebanon's state-run National News Agency reported that …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Mar 8, 2025

World Bank estimates 11B USD needed to rebuild Lebanon after Israel-Hezbollah war

The cost of reconstruction and recovery for Lebanon following the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war is estimated at 11 billion USD, the World Bank said in a report on Friday. The report by the World Bank’s Lebanon Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment covered …

Source: The Siasat Daily - Uncategorized
Published on Mar 8, 2025

UN calls for action to empower women in Lebanon's recovery on Int'l Women's Day

BEIRUT, March 8 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations (UN) in Lebanon called on Saturday for urgent action to ensure equal rights, power, and opportunities for all, as the world marks International Women's Day and the Beijing Declaration and Platform for …

Source: Xinhua News Agency - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Mar 8, 2025

EU Commissioner Dubravka Suica visits Lebanon to discuss reforms and Mediterranean Pact

European Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Suica, arrived in Lebanon Thursday on her first mission to the Middle East. According to a statement from the European Union, the visit reaffirms the EU's strong support for Lebanon's new …

Source: LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International) - Label Pending
Published on Mar 8, 2025

Israel targets Hezbollah member in airstrike in south Lebanon, army spokesperson claims

Source: LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International) - Label Pending
Published on Mar 8, 2025

Who is Michel Issa, selected as US ambassador to Lebanon, succeeding Lisa A. Johnson?

U.S. President Donald Trump has recently appointed Michel Issa as the new U.S. ambassador to Lebanon, succeeding Lisa A. Johnson. Originally from Bsous, Aley, Issa spent his childhood in Beirut before moving to Paris and later New York. He is now retired …

Source: LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Corporation International) - Label Pending
Published on Mar 8, 2025

Israel strikes Hezbollah positions in Southern Lebanon

Image/AP.The Israeli army announced on Friday, March 7, that it had targeted military positions belonging to Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. These strikes were part of ongoing efforts to dismantle infrastructure tied to the Iranian-backed group. These …

Source: Khaama Press - Neutral