By Sondoss Al Asaad 

Why and who is obstructing formation of Lebanese government?

BEIRUT — Obviously, Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam is under intense pressure from those who are supposed to be his “allies” in an attempt to amend the course of his ministerial picks. Otherwise, Salam will be forced to apologize or impose a formation that will fail to gain the confidence of the parliament.

By Sondoss Al Asaad 

What sort of hegemony is US counting on?

USAID cuts Lebanon’s share 

BEIRUT — Trump’s issuance of an executive order to suspend funding for all projects funded by USAID has raised concerns among various Lebanese NGOs as it pays 22% of the total funding for the response plan in Lebanon.

By Wesam Bahrani 

Nasrallah: A living martyr 

TEHRAN – The funeral ceremony for Hezbollah Secretary-General Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah has been officially announced. 

By Sondoss Al Asaad 

Lebanon’s south rising from rubble amid global pressure to obstruct new cabinet

SOUTH LEBANON – Three weeks have passed since Judge Nawaf Salam was assigned to form a new cabinet amidst complicated negotiations with the political factions, especially those who directly receive orders from the US embassy.

By Sondoss Al Asaad 

US pressure on Lebanon reveals plan to enforce normalization with Israel 

SOUTH LEBANON – Today, Sunday, the residents of the occupied border towns – Yaroun, Maroun al-Ras, Aitaroun, Blida, Mays al-Jabal, Houla, Markaba, Adaisseh, and Kfar Kila - will resume their liberation movement as the Israeli enemy continues its attacks in south and north of the Litani River.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Feminist organizations’ deliberate negligence of Israeli violence against Lebanese women

BEIRUT — The majority of Lebanese women represent an icon of liberation against imperialism, but feminist organizations have always deliberately remained silent about the direct and indirect US-led Israeli systematic violence against these women. 

By Sondoss Al Asaad 

Raids to terrorize residents of southern Lebanon: 8 villages still occupied

SOUTH LEBANON – The Israeli enemy forces launched two raids targeting Nabatieh al-Fawqa and Zawtar al-Sharqiya after relative stability in southern Lebanon following the end of the 60-day deadline for their withdrawal, while 8 border villages remain occupied.

By Shahrokh Saei 

Lebanon: The graveyard of Israeli ambitions

TEHRAN - Israel has consistently violated a ceasefire with Hezbollah that initially went into effect on November 27 last year. 

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Hebrew media exposes resounding defeat of Israeli aggression

SOUTH LEBANON — Critical analyses continue in the Hebrew media regarding the Israeli disappointment with the return of the southern Lebanese to their border villages carrying Hezbollah flags and pictures of Martyr Sayyed Nasrallah, after the expiration of the 60-day deadline for the withdrawal of the Israeli forces.

By Sondoss Al Asaad 

Lebanese return to border villages but settlers refuse

KHIAM – Up to the time of writing this report at least 15 citizens including a soldier in the Lebanese army were martyred and dozens more were injured as Israeli invaders attacked southerners returning to their towns and villages after the expiration of the 60-day deadline for the withdrawal of the invading army. The occupation forces also kidnapped other citizens. No official figures released yet.

By Sondoss Al Asaad 

US political meddling in Lebanon aimed to compensate for Israel's defeat 

SOUTH LEBANON – It was not surprising when the Israeli occupation regime announced that it does not intend to completely withdraw from southern Lebanon following support from the Trump administration. The announcement confirms the occupation regime’s usual policy of disrespecting any UN agreement.

Double defiance: US, Israel team up to violate Lebanon’s territorial integrity

TEHRAN - Israel's decision to prolong the occupation of Lebanon has underscored its expansionist aspirations, particularly in light of what appears to be tacit approval from the United States. 

By Sondoss Al Asaad 

Israel refuses to withdraw from south Lebanon

SOUTH LEBANON - On the eve of the expiration of the 60-day truce, and in conjunction with the formation of the new Lebanese cabinet, attention is focused on south Lebanon as Beirut continues to demand decision-makers in Washington and Paris to pressure Tel Aviv to withdraw from the occupied territories.

By Sondoss Al Asaad 

Hezbollah-Amal duo agree to participate in the Salam government

BEIRUT - Before the end of the 60-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire agreement, and a week after Judge Nawaf Salam was assigned to form a new cabinet, meetings with parliamentary blocs are intensifying to dispel any obstacles, one of which is the Lebanese Forces’ insistence on monopolizing the ministries of foreign affairs and energy.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

When will we wake up from our slumber!?

BEIRUT - With the 60-day ceasefire deadline approaching, i.e. on January 26, Israeli violations of the truce are escalating south and north of the Litani.

By Sondoss Al-Asaad

Lebanon’s developments a lesson for those still tricked by so-called US democracy

BEIRUT -  The stance of those who have deliberately thwarted Hezbollah’s political victory in the presidential race and who openly declare their absolute loyalty to Washington is not shocking. What is shocking, however, is the stance of Hezbollah’s so-called allies, who have shamefully submitted to the higher foreign orders.

By Sondoss Al Asaad 

The future of the Lebanese Resistance after Aoun election

SOUTH LEBANON – Amid undeniable fears about Lebanon’s future, Hezbollah’s vote for Aoun as president has established new security and political balances given the war-ravaged Lebanon’s political fragility in the face of growing interference by US-led Western countries and Persian Gulf monarchies.

By Sondoss Al Asaad

Will US, co-conspirators force Israel to leave from Lebanon’s lands after appointing Aoun?

SOUTH LEBANON - On his first working day after being elected president, President Joseph Aoun called for binding parliamentary consultations next Monday to name the prime minister-designate to form the next government. 

By Xavier Villar

Joseph Aoun’s election as Lebanese president ends two-year political stalemate

MADRID- The Lebanese Parliament has elected the Commander-in-Chief of the Army, Joseph Aoun, as the country’s new president, bringing an end to a presidential vacancy that had lasted for more than two years. The election, held in the midst of a severe economic crisis and deep internal political tensions, is considered a crucial step towards stabilizing Lebanon.