Author: Joyce Houeiss

Exclusive JNews Lebanon Over the past 48 hours, Lebanon has lived on the edge of a knife, caught in a frantic race between a burning battlefield and digital international diplomacy. While Geneva prepares to host the official signing ceremony of the historic U.S.-Iran “Memorandum of Understanding” on Friday, June 19—brokered by Pakistan—the southern front of the Land of the Cedars witnessed some of its most violent clashes. This escalation is a clear attempt by regional actors to alter the balance of power and dictate terms in the final moments before a permanent ceasefire takes effect. Read also Exclusive—Israeli Trap…

Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif announced, “We are pleased to announce that a peace agreement has been reached between the United States and Iran following intensive talks. Both sides declare an immediate and permanent cessation of military operations across all fronts, including Lebanon.” He revealed that “the official signing ceremony for the US-Iranian agreement will be held on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland.” He added, “With the agreement coming into effect, mediators will work to facilitate a series of meetings this week.”

Written by Joyce houeiss for JNews Lebanon Just as the world was holding its breath in anticipation of the imminent “remote electronic signing” of the understanding between Washington and Tehran—brokered by Pakistani-Gulf mediation—the shockwave of a violent Israeli airstrike targeting the heart of Beirut’s Southern Suburb (Dahiyeh) shattered the calm. This escalation detonated major questions regarding the timing of this message of fire and blood, its capacity to derail the timelines of the Geneva and Islamabad tracks, and its potential to abort the upcoming official Lebanese negotiation round in Washington on June 22. Read also Behind the scenes- What…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon Highly exclusive diplomatic sources in the US capital have revealed to Jnews Lebanon that the US Envoy, Amos Hochstein, held an urgent, unannounced late-night meeting with the head of the official Lebanese negotiating delegation in Washington. According to the exclusive information, Hochstein brought “updated field maps” showing the recent Israeli military advance toward the strategic Ali Al-Taher Ridge, which overlooks the city of Nabatieh. He explicitly informed the Lebanese side: “The time available for you to impose sovereign conditions is now measured in hours, not days. Securing control over these dominant hills means…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon The Middle East stands mere hours away from a projected “remote electronic signing” to end the regional escalation, amid a calculated discrepancy in official narratives. While Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that a decisive resolution is expected within 24 hours with Saudi and Qatari backing, Tehran continues to maneuver through its Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, hinting at “the coming days.” Read also Exclusive- A “Constitutional Trap” Threatens the Law to Cancel Exams: Have MPs Fallen into the Prohibitions of the “2020 Precedent”? However, this regional tug-of-war extending from Islamabad and Geneva to Washington has not…

Written by Aline Barakat for JNews Lebanon The urgent draft law proposed by several MPs to cancel official exams due to Lebanon’s exceptional circumstances has escalated far beyond a mere educational or humanitarian demand. Behind the scenes, it has transformed into a silent clash of jurisdictions between Parliament and the Grand Serail. In light of this development, constitutional circles have convened to dissect the legal dimensions of this quiet battle: Does Parliament truly possess the authority to abolish an administrative and regulatory mechanism that lies at the core of the executive branch’s powers? Read also Behind the scenes- The…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon Highly exclusive sources have revealed to Jnews Lebanon that behind the scenes of the recent honoring ceremony in the British capital, London, a heated closed-door meeting took place out of the public eye between Minister Fayez Rasamny and the Director General of Middle East Airlines (MEA), Mohamad El-Hout, in the presence of a prominent diaspora figure. According to the information, Rasamny explicitly informed El-Hout of the “official political circles” in Beirut rejecting any international settlement draft that proposes operating alternative flights through regional airports as a temporary substitute for Beirut Airport under the pressure of…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon Lebanon and the world have entered a phase marked by a calculated discrepancy in information released by Washington and Tehran regarding a looming memorandum of understanding in Geneva. This conflicting data extends to a highly ambiguous clause regarding a ceasefire in Lebanon. As global powers navigate this regional powder keg amidst the opening World Cup matches in Mexico, a highly sensitive domestic diplomatic effort is underway. Led by Saudi Arabia, this push aims to salvage the local landscape and restructure the balance of power before the pivotal fifth round of talks in Washington on June 22.…

Written by Aline Barakat for JNews Lebanon Under the heavy toll of continuous military attrition, the joint statement issued following the fourth round of US-sponsored Lebanese-Israeli talks in Washington has taken on strategic dimensions. It goes far beyond merely drafting a field truce, placing the country at a historic crossroads: either reclaim the concept of a sovereign state or fall completely into the trap of an exploited arena. The most critical aspect of this agreement lies not just in its military clauses, but in its political and diplomatic parameters. These have opened the door wide to an open,…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon Jnews Lebanon has learned from diplomatic sources in the Syrian capital that the new leadership in Damascus, headed by Ahmed al-Sharaa, has directed a firm and unprecedented message to Hezbollah’s leadership in Beirut. The message came in response to the group’s request for military field coordination in Al-Qusayr and the Qalamoun barrens. Al-Sharaa informed those concerned that “the new Syria will not serve as a launching pad for any military actions, and it will not allow itself to be dragged back into the Lebanese quicksand or regional conflicts.” This Syrian stance has dealt a major shock…