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Written by Aline Barakat for JNews Lebanon Read also Exclusive- The Geneva Deal by the Numbers: Will Lebanon Exit the War with “Zero Reconstruction”? Back in the 1980s, the average price of gold hovered around $420 an ounce, meaning a single kilogram of the precious metal was worth roughly $13,500. At that time, a full academic year at a top-tier private university in the United States cost between $7,000 and $8,000. In a simple mathematical reality: one kilogram of gold was more than enough to comfortably cover a full year of Ivy League education, with change to spare.…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon The Lebanese political and military landscape woke up this Tuesday morning to a highly complex and fast-moving scene. This follows the official announcement last night of the newly born U.S.-Iran “Memorandum of Understanding” (MoU), signed electronically after more than 245 hours of grueling negotiations brokered by Pakistan and Qatar. While the Lebanese public remains divided—as usual—between reading political fortunes and trying to guess the ultimate winners and losers, the southern frontline has already begun moving to contradictory signals. Thousands of displaced citizens are streaming back to their towns, even as Israeli warplanes echo overhead and…

Written by khoder Farhat for JNews Lebanon The clock is ticking heavily toward this coming Friday, when the U.S.-Iran agreement is expected to see the light of day in Geneva, barring any unforeseen circumstances. As the signing ink nears the paper, the real ledgers for dividing regional influence are being opened behind closed diplomatic doors, putting the balance of profits and losses under the microscope. While various regional arenas appear capable of translating their influence into political gains, a haunting question emerges: Will Lebanon be the biggest loser in this historic settlement? Read also Exclusive—Israeli Trap for Trump and…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon Sources close to Jnews Lebanon have learned that a strictly confidential dinner took place last Saturday night, bringing together the ambassador of a prominent European nation and a well-connected Lebanese political mediator. The ambassador explicitly informed the political figure that “the US-Iranian agreement has been fully finalized. The remaining time frame leading up to Friday is solely intended to solidify frontline positions on the ground.” The diplomat also urged Lebanese factions “not to be dragged into unilateral negotiation adventures.” Read also The Washington-Tehran Agreement Sees the Light… What About Lebanon? To read this article in Arabic (Click…

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…