Author: Joyce Houeiss

Exclusive JNews Lebanon Political circles have monitored an intense uptick in activity by the Iranian Embassy in Beirut on its official social media accounts. The embassy has been frequently posting images of the Lebanese map and flag under the slogan “Unity of Arenas.” This digital campaign was met with a massive wave of sarcasm and sharp backlash from a Lebanese public deeply opposed to Hezbollah’s policies. Read also Exclusive — A Republic that Negotiates, Not One to Be Hijacked: The Encrypted Messages of the Presidential Appearance To read this article in Arabic (Click Here)

Written by Joyce Houeiss for JNews Lebanon The recent appearance of the first presidential authority on the American “CNN” network was not merely a tactical media maneuver at a critical juncture. Rather, from a methodical political standpoint, it represented the formulation of a “new sovereign doctrine” that transcends the conventional compromise-driven rhetoric that has governed Lebanon for decades. This stance, delivered in the second part of the interview amidst highly complex regional and international intersections, put a decisive end to the “duality of power” that had long disrupted the structural concept of the state. It explicitly refuted the…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon A former minister revealed that former Prime Minister Najib Mikati is leading quiet, behind-the-scenes efforts to play a mediatory role. Mikati aims to build bridges and establish direct coordination between Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa. This is in an attempt to arrange diplomatic understandings that reassure and stabilize the Shiite political status in Lebanon amidst shifting regional dynamics. Read also The Roundup- From Baabda to Islamabad: Lebanon Facing its “Final Critical Hour” To read this article in Arabic (Click Here)

Exclusive Jnews Lebanon In the coming few hours, Lebanon enters its most critical turning point since the military escalation began. Israeli fire on the ground intersects with fast-paced diplomatic movements behind the scenes, creating a scene that clearly suggests the country has officially entered the “final quarter-hour” before either a comprehensive explosion or a major settlement. Read also The Roundup- “Experimental Zone” Sparks Surprises.. Ambassador Issa Imposes a New Reality in Ayn al-Tineh The Tyre Notice: Breaking Red Lines and Fire Messages to Ain el-Tineh On the ground, Lebanese citizens held their breath following the dangerous development in…

The name Hamza Hammoud has come to the forefront in recent hours after Israeli media and Lebanese reports circulated information indicating he was the perpetrator of the infiltration operation that took place on the Lebanese-Israeli border in the Ramim Ridge area. According to reports by Israel Army Radio, Hammoud hails from the border town of Markaba in southern Lebanon, located just about 1.5 kilometers from the Margaliot settlement and the infiltration point where the incident occurred. According to the Israeli narrative, Hammoud managed to cross the border and reach a military zone inside Israeli territory, where a clash broke out…

MP Adib Abdel Massih wrote on his “X” platform account: “I contacted His Excellency the Minister of Information, Dr. Paul Morcos, and asked him about the football World Cup and ways to enable citizens to watch the matches without heavy financial burdens—especially for restaurant and cafe owners who eagerly await this event every four years. For them, it is an exceptional season that brings families and youth together, reviving the spirit of harmony and love that we have deeply missed amidst the difficult circumstances we are going through.” ​He added: “His Excellency kindly briefed me on the ongoing efforts and…