The Beiruter

Lebanon is debating whether to extend Parliament’s mandate amid escalating security tensions, as leaders argue that holding elections during the current instability could threaten both public safety and the continuity of the country’s constitutional institutions.

Gianni Infantino’s Lebanese naturalization sparks renewed debate over presidential authority, political motives, and transparency in Lebanon’s citizenship decrees.

Eighty-two years after independence, Lebanon again faces existential turmoil, foreign interference, and a fragile, uncertain future.

President Aoun calls for reason over war, expressing Lebanon’s openness to talks with Israel through U.S. mediation.

President Aoun discussed with MPs the need to fast-track diaspora voting rights for the 2026 elections.

The U.S. and France reaffirm support for Lebanon’s presidency and reforms, signaling renewed international interest in its stability and sovereignty.

Lebanon enters a new phase of cautious diplomacy as President Joseph Aoun calls for peace negotiations with Israel, aiming to resolve long-standing disputes and disarm Hezbollah amid ongoing regional instability.