How will Lebanon’s Christians deal with presidential vacancy?

If a new Lebanese president is not elected by the constitutionally stipulated deadline of May 25, the Christians’ options are limited.

Lebanon

Former IRGC leader claims Iran's border to Lebanon's shores

The Lebanese presidential elections are of a piece with Iran's regional strategy.

Lebanon

Hezbollah evasive on presidential candidates

Although Hezbollah has yet to name its preferred candidate for the Lebanese presidency, there are a number of requirements that a potential candidate must meet to gain the party’s endorsement.

Lebanon

Lebanon union strike not helping economy

The Union Coordinating Body is missing an opportunity to fix the large amount of government waste.

Lebanon

Attacks on Lebanese patriarch’s Jerusalem visit unjustified

Media attacks against Lebanon Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai’s upcoming visit to Jerusalem are based on an antiquated logic, and may be aimed at diverting attention from other issues.

Lebanon

Hezbollah sends Israel message in Shebaa bombing

Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has claimed responsibility for the Shebaa Farms bombing that wounded Israeli soldiers, and Israel has filed a complaint at the United Nations, signaling that Israel understood the message.

Palestine

Lebanon's presidential stalemate

The deadlock in the politicking over Lebanon's next president has a familiar feel.

Lebanon

Parliament to defer election of Lebanon’s next president

The Lebanese electoral session will be a “feeler” to determine the sizes of the various forces.

Lebanon

Lebanon needs a model president

Lebanon currently faces crises that only a unifying president can address.

Lebanon

Fate of kidnapped Syrian bishops still unknown

As the one-year anniversary of the kidnapping of Bishops Yohanna Ibrahim and Boulos Yazigi in Aleppo approaches, questions persist regarding their fate and the identity of the kidnappers.

Lebanon

Hamas in overdrive to restore regional ties

Hamas is pursuing a policy of neutrality while it reaches out to regional capitals to end its crippling isolation.

Palestine

Lebanon banks affected by wage hike

The proposed solutions to the wage hike debate in Lebanon included raising the interest rates on bank deposits, which will prevent the banking sector from playing its role as a catalyst for economic growth.

Lebanon