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Salam: We won't remain silent over any arms outside state control

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said “the region has grown tired of Iranian-U.S. polarization,” hoping Arabs will return to Lebanon.

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Salam hopes Lebanon's return to Arab fold will bring in much-needed investments

Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Monday that Lebanon will return to the Arab fold and is seeking investments from Arab countries.

"There has been a clear decision about Lebanon's return to the Arab world," Salam said, adding that he hopes that this step would pave the way for more partnerships and quality investments.

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Two wounded in overnight strikes on Beit Leef and Majdalzoun

Two people were injured in overnight strikes on the southern towns of Beit Leef and Majdalzoun, the Health Ministry said Monday.

The overnight strikes targeted two motorcycles, one in Tyre's Majdalzoun and the other in Beit Leef in the district of Bint Jbeil.

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Qassem: Resistance to continue, let Israel withdraw first

Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said that Hezbollah’s “resistance” will continue “because it is the choice of the people and those who believe in it.”

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Aoun confirms disarmament to start mid-June in 3 Palestinian camps in Beirut

The disarmament of the first Palestinian camps in Lebanon will begin in mid-June in three Beirut camps, President Joseph Aoun confirmed Monday.

A joint Lebanese-Palestinian committee met for the first time last week following an accord between Lebanese and Palestinian leaders on disarming Palestinian camps as Lebanon seeks to impose its authority on all its territory.

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British and Canadian ambassadors host reception celebrating media freedom in Lebanon

Celebrating the role of Lebanese media in reform and accountability, British Ambassador Hamish Cowell and Canadian Ambassador Stefanie McCollum co-hosted a reception to reaffirm "the essential role of a free media in Lebanon," the British embassy said.

The event brought together journalists, civil society representatives, diplomats, and advocates to recognize the "indispensable role that a free and independent press plays in holding power to account, to reaffirm its essential part in Lebanon’s reform agenda, and safeguarding democratic societies," the embassy said in a statement.

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Aoun votes in South, says there are 'guarantees' Israel won't disrupt polls

President Joseph Aoun voted Saturday in his southern hometown al-Aishiyeh in the fourth and final round of the country’s municipal and mayoral elections.

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LF, FPM welcome Lebanese-Palestinian agreement to disarm camps

Long-time foes Lebanese Forces and Free Patriotic Movement both welcomed an agreement between Lebanese and Palestinian leaders to disarm Palestinian camps.

LF leader Samir Geagea said Thursday that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has always worked towards maintaining "healthy Lebanese-Palestinian ties" and later called Abbas to discuss the latest developments with him and praise his stance on the camps' disarmament.

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Will Israel disrupt municipal vote in south Lebanon?

Conflicting reports have emerged on whether the Lebanese state has obtained U.S. guarantees that Israel would not threaten the safety of the municipal and mayoral polls that will be held Saturday in south Lebanon.

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Qassem urges supporters to secure 'resounding' win in polls despite Israeli attacks

Despite a rise in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon in recent days, Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem has called on supporters to go out to municipal polls in the country’s south and secure a "resounding" victory.

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