Islamic Clerics Oppose Lebanese Law Protecting Abused Women

The death of Roula Yaacoub, a Lebanese mother of five who was beaten to death by her husband, has drawn attention to Lebanese activists’ fight to ensure women’s rights in the face of religious conservatives.

Lebanon

Hezbollah Dismisses EU Terror Designation

Although Hezbollah claimed indifference to the EU listing, many fear the GCC may follow suit, with negative consequences for Lebanese communities in the Gulf.

Lebanon

Is Saudi Arabia Targeting Hezbollah?

As attacks against Hezbollah targets escalate in Lebanon, some within the party accuse Saudi Arabia of having a direct role in the violence.

Lebanon

EU Decision on Hezbollah A Signal to Iran

The EU decision to add Hezbollah to its terrorism list, and the fact that the EU was keen to distinguish between Hezbollah’s military and political wings, may be part of the EU’s desire to restart negotiations with Iran.

Lebanon

Turkey Between Interest Rates And Conspiracy Theories

While Turkey was once praised as a "model"  for the region, the recent economic woes facing Ankara and Erdogan’s insufficient response have shaken Turkey's perception in Arab countries.

Lebanon

Helen Thomas Remembered

Legendary journalist and proud Arab-American Helen Thomas is remembered by admirers and friends as a staunch advocate of the oppressed.

Lebanon

Lebanon's Football Scandal Reflects Political Divide

Lebanese athletics have been embroiled in numerous international sports scandals this year, with many officials and teams being arrested or banned from participating in tournaments.

Lebanon

Kerry Delivers Ambiguity To Shuttle Diplomacy

Kerry's mission and the failure to resume the negotiations on a more firm and clear basis than those tried before are examined.

Palestine

Nasrallah's Calculated Moderation

Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah has adopted a more moderate approach, which some believe aims to diversify the party's allies and thwart the Western political war against it.

Lebanon

Is the Aoun-Nasrallah Alliance Stagnating?

As relations between Lebanon’s Free Patriotic Party, led by Gen. Michel Aoun, and Hezbollah appear to be stagnating, both sides take time to reflect on the rationality of sustaining Lebanon’s first Shiite-Maronite coalition.

Lebanon

Hezbollah Regions Targeted As Syria War Spreads to Lebanon

Amid rising sectarian tensions and following Hezbollah’s decision to fight in Syria's civil war, attacks against Hezbollah-controlled regions throughout Lebanon have increased.

Lebanon

EU Right on Sanctions On Israeli Settlement Trade

Palestine