Carol Malouf Khattab

Carol Malouf Khattab 2 hours ago On March 27th, 2025, Lebanese Defence Minister Michel Menassa and his Syrian counterpart, Mourhaf Abou Qasra signed a security agreement in Jeddah. The accord to enhance border coordination and address military threats came after deadly border clashes that left 10 people dead.

The election of President Joseph Aoun this month in Lebanon could change everything. Walking through Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport a day after the Parliament chose the former army general to lead the country, the atmosphere was palpably different. Photos of the new president adorned all digital media platforms around passport control. A woman handed her passport to the General Security officer and instead of a simple greeting, said "mabrouk," meaning congratulations. The officer smiled.

The 14-month conflict between Hezbollah and Israel has left Lebanon grappling with profound political, social, and military shifts. Last week, as hundreds of thousands of displaced Lebanese celebrated returning to their homes after a ceasefire was brokered by the United States and France, Hezbollah publicly claimed victory.