Author: Joyce Houeiss

Exclusive to JNews Lebanon Diplomatic and security sources for JNews Lebanon in Amman, Jordan, have obtained exclusive details of a highly classified security document. Drafted by a select military coordination committee comprising American, British, and new transitional Syrian officers, the document finalizes what is internally termed the “Operational Cordoning Plan” to manage legal and illegal crossing points between Lebanon and Syria. Read also Behind the scenes- An International “Shadow Fund” to Rescue Lebanon.. A Conditional $1 Billion Isolating BDL and the Political System! The blueprint, cooked up in tandem with Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad Al-Shaibani’s latest visit to…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon Lebanon wakes up today to a fundamentally rearranged political landscape, its priorities shifted by the extraordinary visit of Syrian Foreign Minister Assaad Al-Shaibani, representing the new transitional leadership in Damascus. This expansive tour—which stretched from official state headquarters to the Kataeb central command in Saifi, the Lebanese Forces headquarters in Maarab, Bkerke, Dar al-Fatwa, and concluded with a monumental reception in the northern capital of Tripoli—was far from a routine diplomatic protocol. Instead, it served as the formal announcement of a new “peer-to-peer, warm relation” that definitively buries the dark legacy of the former hegemony. Read also…

Written by Aline Barakat for JNews Lebanon  Financial circles have recently been abuzz with reports indicating that certain Lebanese banks have gradually begun recording profitable financial results, following years of depleted balance sheets, lost capital, and the total paralysis of traditional banking mediation. At first glance, this news might appear to be a positive indicator of recovery. However, the fundamental and alarming question raised by experts and observers is not whether banks have returned to profitability, but rather: How was this profitability achieved, and at whose expense? Read also Exclusive- The “Framework Accord” Hanging in the Balance: Red Lines Prevent…

Exclusive to JNews Lebanon Highly confidential and exclusive sources for JNews Lebanon in Paris have revealed that international donor bodies, in direct coordination with Washington, have finalized a classified draft memorandum of understanding. This secret plan is currently being presented behind closed doors to top-tier Lebanese governmental and financial authorities. Read also Exclusive- The “Framework Accord” Hanging in the Balance: Red Lines Prevent Internal Strife The confidential blueprint outlines the establishment of an independent “International Shadow Sovereign Fund” designed to manage an urgent national recovery roadmap. Armed with an initial funding pool exceeding $1 billion, the fund…

 Written by Joyce houeiss for JNews Lebanon  Lebanon stands at one of the most critical and decisive crossroads in its modern history, as the “Framework Accord” aimed at ending the war hangs in the balance between internal political pushback and sharp Israeli military escalation on the ground. This deep domestic division is vividly illustrated by the conflicting approaches of top officials: the Baabda Presidential Palace views the accord as the “last chance” to salvage what remains of Lebanese sovereignty, while Ayn al-Tineh—led by Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri—treats the agreement as though it was “born dead,” launching an extensive political…

Exclusive to JNews Lebanon Lebanon enters the critical 60-day transitional window under a cloud of heavy anticipation, suspended between the fragile strings of the Washington negotiations—currently rattled by sudden Israeli hurdles—and the high-stakes backchannels in Doha moving to the rhythm of major regional settlements. Amid this highly volatile landscape, the domestic political stagnation was broken by a decisive stance from President of the Republic General Joseph Aoun. He cleared the ambiguities surrounding the “Framework Accord,” fiercely defending the track of direct negotiations as “the best possible option to safeguard the state’s judicial and field rights following two lost wars,” while…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon Behind closed doors in Qatar, highly sensitive developments and complex diplomatic maneuvers are currently unfolding within “separate rooms,” as American and Iranian negotiators refuse to hold any direct meetings. Movement remains strictly limited to separate sessions conducted by Qatari mediators with each side individually. ​Exclusive diplomatic data obtained by JNews Lebanon reveals that the talks have hit a sharp deadlock over the sequencing of priorities. The American delegation insists on placing the “uranium stockpile dossier” at the absolute forefront of the agenda, whereas the Iranian side completely rejects this framework, steadfastly demanding that negotiations must launch exclusively…

The French national team comfortably secured their ticket to the Round of 16 after a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden on Wednesday morning in the Round of 32. Les Bleus’ superstar Kylian Mbappé spearheaded the attack, netting a brilliant brace (45′, 74′), while rising star Bradley Barcola added a sensational goal (53′) to complete the dominant performance for the French side. With this victory, France officially advances to the Round of 16, where they are locked into a highly anticipated showdown against Paraguay—who recently caused a massive upset by eliminating Germany. France vs. Sweden: Key Match Highlights…

Exclusive JNews Lebanon The Lebanese political landscape today paints a bleak picture defined by division and ambiguity, as the “Framework Accord” to end the war with Israel stands at a critical crossroads. Suspended between Baabda’s assertions that the agreement represents Lebanon’s “last chance” and must be enforced, and Ayn al-Tineh’s counter-stance that it was “born dead,” Lebanon’s destiny hangs in the balance between the ghost of an endless war and a faltering opportunity to reclaim sovereignty. Intensive Contacts to Define “Red Lines” and Withdrawal Tracks Highly reliable official sources have exclusively disclosed to JNews Lebanon that intensive communications between…

Written by khoder Farhat for JNews Lebanon  Saudi Arabia’s official declaration lifting its long-standing embargo on Lebanese exports, coupled with the United Arab Emirates granting immediate clearance for its citizens to travel to Beirut via the “Tawajedi” platform, is far more than a temporary economic or tourism lifeline. This coordinated regional push represents a massive diplomatic and political blow to the “Resistance Axis.” The sudden Gulf diplomatic openness to Lebanon is completely upending the local status quo, underscoring that the blueprint for a “New Lebanon”—forged under the Washington-brokered framework accord—is being established as an unalterable geopolitical reality. Read also Exclusive-…