Israeli Coalition Drops to 48 Seats in
Knesset as Bennett-Eisenkot Bloc
Gains Majority: Poll
November 14th, 1:04pm
(al Manar)
The Israeli coalition lost a seat and now holds only 48 seats in the
Knesset as the Bennett-Eisenkot opposition bloc now commands
a majority of 62 seats, a new poll by the Israeli newspaper
Maariv, finds.
In the poll, conducted by “Lazar Research” and led by Dr.
Menachem Lazar in collaboration with Panel4All, Likud
lost two seats, dropping to 24. In contrast, former
prime minister Naftali Bennett’s party gained
two, also reaching 24 seats to tie.
As a result of these shifts the coalition lost a seat, now
holding only 48 seats in the Knesset.. and the Bennett-
Eisenkot opposition bloc now commanding a majority
of 62 seats (up by one from the previous poll),
excluding the Arab parties ----- which also
gained ten seats, according to the poll.
Despite Blue and White, led by MK Benny Gantz, still not
passing the electoral threshold, it has been inching
slowly closer, receiving 2.9% of votes, compared
to 2.3% in the previous poll.
In contrast, the Religious Zionist Party... has moved even further
away from the electoral threshold, dropping from 2.8% to 1.3%.
Former communications minister Yoaz Hendel’s party,
HaMiluimnikim (“The Reservists”) --- also failed to
reach the threshold, falling from 2.9% to 2.3%.
The poll came amid the renewed push to form a state
commission of inquiry into the October 7 attack, and
the ongoing ''investigation'' ..into the former military
advocate general Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi.
When asked whether they support the establishment of a
state commission of inquiry into October 7, appointed by
the High Court of Justice, 67% of respondents
supported it, 23% opposed, and 10% said
they did not know.
Even among coalition supporters, 34% supported
the creation of a commission of inquiry.
“Foreign Military Presence Harms Israeli Military”
When asked if voters believed that a foreign military presence
in the Gaza Strip would harm the Israeli occupation military’s
ability to “deal with security threats originating in the Strip,”
just over half (51%) believed a foreign military presence
would harm the occupation army, 24% believed it
would not, and 25% were unsure.
In response to the question of granting Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu a pardon, 44% opposed the move, 39% supported
it, and the rest (17%) said they did not know.
The poll, conducted from November 13-14, included
500 respondents, representing a sample of Israeli
adult population (18+), “both Jewish and Arab,”
Maariv said, noting that the maximum margin
of error in the poll is 4.4%.
Source: Israeli media (translated
and edited by Al-Manar)
Rhondda Records adds: and the maximum
margin of error in the maximum margin
of error - is 100%.
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West Bank Erupts: Raids, Arrests
-------- and Resistance Clashes
November 14th, 12:57pm
(al Manar)
In a widespread operation early on Friday, Israeli occupation
forces launched a series of raids and arrests across the
occupied West Bank. The incursions were met with
resistance, including the detonation of an
explosive device ---- targeting Israeli
military vehicles during a raid
east of Nablus.
According to Palestinian sources, the Israeli occupation forces
arrested at least 11 Palestinians during raids on the city of
Qalqilya, the town of Azzun, and the Askar refugee camp
in Nablus. The operations extended to the towns of
Arraba and Mithlon, south of Jenin, where
occupation forces stormed a wedding
hall, searched several homes, and
deployed soldiers among the
olive groves.
Concurrently, clashes erupted during a raid on the city of al-Bireh,
with Israeli occupation soldiers firing live ammunition at
Palestinian youths. In a separate incident, Israeli
settlers threw stones at Palestinian vehicles
near the Qadumim roundabout, east
of Qalqilya.
During the raid on the old Askar refugee camp east of Nablus,
Israeli occupation forces stormed a house and arrested a
young man from the camp.
Israeli settlers also threw stones at Palestinian vehicles
near the Qadumim roundabout, east of Qalqilya.
In response, Palestinian resistance fighters managed to target the
occupation forces with an explosive device inside the old Askar
camp east of Nablus, while heavy gunfire was heard during
the occupation’s raid on the popular housing area.
Source: Agencies (edited
& translated by Al-Manar
English Website)
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They report resumption of clashes
in the Syrian province of Sweida
November 14th, 12:11pm
(Prensa Latina)
Clashes between the Security Forces and local factions in the
southern Syrian governorate of Sweida resumed today, amid
mutual accusations of violating the current ceasefire.
According to local sources, and official statements, the
armed forces of the self-proclaimed «National Guard»
militia attacked positions of the Ministry of the
Interior Forces with medium weapons, and
injured seven members of the latter,
with no fatalities confirmed.
For its part, the National Guard denounced what it described
“coordinated attacks” by Damascus forces, with bombings
of the villages of Al-Majdal, Salim, Atil ...and sectors of
western Sweida.
The province's governor, Mustafa al-Bakour, called the actions
of some local factions, including the National Guard, “a
clear violation of international agreements” and
warned that they hinder the reconstruction
efforts...... and the safe return of
residents to their villages.
Al-Bakour affirmed that respect for the ceasefire agreement and
de-escalation points is essential to guarantee the stability and
return of the displaced.
The escalation of violence in Sweida dates back to last July,
after reciprocal kidnappings between Bedouin residents
and members of the Druze community in the
al-Muqawwas neighbourhood, which led
to clashes.
The government intervention was accompanied by violations
against Druze civilians, leading to local retaliation and the
subsequent withdrawal of government forces.... after
Israeli airstrikes.
Subsequently... a US-brokered agreement between
Damascus and Israel sought to halt the hostilities.
Meanwhile, reports from local correspondents indicate that the
area is experiencing a cautious calm, with the presence of
convoys and security patrols in the western rural area
of the governorate, and that both sides continue to
hold each other accountable for the resumption
of fighting.
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Maariv: “Israel” Seeks to Bolster Its Regional
Influence Amid Isolation and Deepening Rift
With Türkiye
November 14th, 11:57am
(al Manar)
The Israeli Maariv newspaper has reported that Prime Minister
Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced in a brief statement
on Thursday, 13 November 2025, that the Acting National
Security Adviser Gil Reich and military secretary Maj.
Gen. Roman Gofman held meetings in Athens on
Tuesday with their Greek counterparts on
“political and regional issues.”
The paper noted that behind the calm, formal phrasing lies a
significant political-security initiative, conducted away
from public view and regarded diplomatically, as
strategically important.
According to the newspaper, the visit was not part of the routine
contacts between “Jerusalem” and Athens. Sources familiar
with the discussions said that dispatching 2 senior officials
—who effectively direct the political–security work of the
prime minister’s office—signals an attempt to revive
dialogue frozen during the fighting in Gaza. These
sources said the aim of the meetings - was to
revisit steps suspended over the past two
years within the framework of
bilateral relations.
Türkiye --- at the Centre of Talks
The sources added that the discussions focused on regional
issues, especially Türkiye, amid President Recep Tayyip
Erdogan’s continued and fierce criticism of Israel.
They noted that Greece is now being considered for possible
involvement in “day-after” arrangements in Gaza, including
civil reconstruction and infrastructure projects. At the
end of the discussions, both sides agreed to hold
further ministerial-level meetings - to advance
political and security coordination.
Energy and Security Tracks Interlinked
Maariv pointed out that the visit came shortly after Athens hosted
a 3+1 regional energy summit—Israel, Greece, Cyprus, and senior
US officials—where energy policy, underwater electricity cables,
and new gas corridors from the Middle East to Europe were
discussed. Israel sees Greece as central to its access to
the European energy market ....and Europe’s effort to
reduce dependence on Russian supplies.
The newspaper added that, according to Israeli sources, energy
cooperation is directly tied to the security dialogue, with each
track reinforcing the other and representing shared interests
among the four parties.
Advanced Air-Defense Systems Under Review
In parallel... negotiations have advanced over the “Achilles Shield”
project, an “ambitious” Greek plan for a multi-layered air-defense
network. In recent months, the Greek Defense Ministry has
resumed talks to purchase Israeli-made interceptor
systems, in a deal estimated at €3 billion.
The systems being considered include David’s Sling, SPYDER, and
Barak MX, intended to replace outdated platforms and counter
growing regional aerial threats. Talks halted during the Gaza
war but have now resumed, with Israel viewing the project
as central to strengthening ties with Athens.
Türkiye’s Suspicion of the Greek–Israeli Alignment
According to Maariv, Türkiye views Israeli cooperation with Greece
and Cyprus with suspicion ------ interpreting it as an attempt to
undermine Ankara’s position in the region and in the eastern
Mediterranean. Israel insists the cooperation is based on
shared interests and broader efforts ---- to stabilize the
region and deepen ties with active NATO members.
Sources involved in the talks acknowledged -------- that resuming
strategic dialogue with Athens amid Erdogan’s hostile rhetoric
carries a clear political message. Netanyahu’s circle sees the
developments as evidence of a strengthening “Hellenic-
Israeli axis,” a formation linking Israel, Greece, and
Cyprus ---- aligned with Washington’s efforts to
stabilize the eastern Mediterranean across
political, security, and energy domains.
“Israel” Pursues a New Strategic Phase With Greece
Israeli assessments cited by the paper say that the Reich–Gofman
visit, the reactivation of the Achilles Shield project, and the
Athens energy summit all point to a single trend: Israeli–
Greek relations are entering a new phase of strategic
depth. Through this, Israel seeks to reinforce its
regional standing and integrate more deeply
..into Western-backed energy and security
structures in the eastern Mediterranean.
Even if officially framed as technical... the message — to Athens,
“Tel Aviv,” and Ankara—is unmistakable: Israel is strengthening
its alignment with Greece and Cyprus to consolidate its
regional posture ---- and reposition itself within the
emerging post-Gaza Mediterranean order.
Global Condemnation and Diplomatic Isolation
In recent months, the Israeli occupation entity has been met with
a wave of global revulsion and diplomatic isolation --- as it faces
mounting accusations of genocide in Gaza. A UN independent
commission unequivocally concluded that Israel committed
four of the five genocidal acts --- defined under the 1948
Genocide Convention — including killing, inflicting
conditions of life --- meant to destroy, and
preventing births —— with “specific
intent to destroy Palestinians
in Gaza.”
Meanwhile, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk
has denounced the Israeli enemy’s conduct --- as “mass killing,”
condemning not just widespread civilian deaths but also “the
open use of genocidal rhetoric” and the “disgraceful
dehumanization” of Palestinians ------- by senior
Israeli officials. Türk warned that the body of
evidence is rapidly growing - and that the
Israeli enemy “has a case to answer”
before the International Court
of Justice.
Source: Al-Ahed News Website
(Edited and translated.... by
Al-Manar English Website)
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Twenty-five oil-producing states accused
of 'complicity' in Gaza genocide: Report
November 14th, 11:37am
(PressTV)
A new analysis has found that a total of 25 countries
--- were responsible for 323 shipments of crude and
refined petroleum products to the Israeli-occupied
territories --- while the Tel Aviv regime was
committing genocide in Gaza.
The report, entitled “Behind the Barrel: An Update on the
Origins of Israel’s Fuel Supply,” and released by Oil
Change International on Thursday. The release
came at the United Nations Climate Change
Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil.
It showed that the oil-producing states sent almost 21.2 million
metric tons of both crude and refined oil to the occupied lands
between November 1, 2023, and October 1, 2025 --- while the
Israeli regime was conducting a campaign of bombing and
mass starvation against Gaza, killing over 69,000 people.
Azerbaijan through Türkiye, and Kazakhstan through Russia,
were by far the largest suppliers of crude, accounting for
70 percent of shipments, according to the report.
Russia supplied the most refined petroleum products at nearly
1.5 million metric tons, followed by Greece at over 0.5 million
metric tons and the US at over 0.4 million metric tons.
However, the US was the only country that supplied Israel
with JP-8, a jet-fuel blend designed for military aircraft.
The US “sent nine shipments totaling 360,000 tons of JP-8,
as well as two shipments of diesel, all from Valero’s Bill
Greehey Refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas,” the
report found.
“A genocide --------- needs media complicity, government complicity,
weapons, funding, but it also needs oil to keep operating, and we
need to stop that oil from flowing there,” Leandro Lanfredi, Rio
de Janeiro director of the National Federation of Oil Workers
Brasil, told reporters.
Shady Khalil of Oil Change International also said, “States risk
becoming complicit in genocide under international law,
under the Genocide Convention.”
The report argued that the nations that sent oil to Israel, acted in
violation of their obligations under international law, with some
continuing the shipments even after the International Court of
Justice said in July 2024 that the Tel Aviv regime’s actions
were illegal and a United Nations commission determined
in September 2025 - that Israel had committed genocide
in Gaza.
Irene Pietropaoli, a senior fellow in business and human rights at
the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, said
in a statement --- that states were obliged to follow the ICJ's
order directing them to “prevent and punish genocide.”
“States must consider...... that their military or other assistance to
Israel's military operations in Gaza, may put them at risk of being
complicit in genocide under the Genocide Convention,” she said.
In the attacks in Gaza since October 2023, Israel has killed
at least 69,187 people and injured 170,703 others.
A fragile ceasefire has taken effect
since October 10.
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China, Russia, Arab nations, reject US
Gaza plan ---- at UN Security Council
November 14th, 11:36am
(PressTV)
Russia has proposed its own draft resolution on Gaza
at the UN Security Council after a US proposal failed
to gain the support of Moscow, China, and
Arab nations.
In a note to UNSC members on Thursday, Russia's UN
mission said its "counter-proposal is inspired by the
US draft."
"The objective of our draft is to enable the Security Council
to develop a balanced, acceptable, and unified approach
toward achieving a sustainable cessation of hostilities,"
the note, seen by Reuters, said.
Washington.. formally circulated the draft resolution to the
15 Council members last week. The text would authorize
a two-year mandate for a transitional governance body
and an international stabilization force.
Russia, China, and some Arab states oppose the proposal,
citing concerns.... about a yet-to-be-established board
temporarily governing the strip and the absence of
any transitional role for the Palestinian Authority.
According to four UN diplomats briefed on the matter, who
spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity,
China and Russia — two veto-wielding members — have
called for the “Board of Peace” under US President
Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan ------ to be
removed from the resolution entirely.
However, the US maintains the language around the board
that the US has proposed as a transitional administration
for Gaza, in the latest draft released late on Wednesday.
The Russian draft requests that the UN Secretary-General
identify options for an international stabilization force for
Gaza, and does not mention the "Board of Peace".
Among the sticking points regarding the US text are the
pathway to an independent Palestinian state and the
timeline for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from
the Gaza Strip, according to the diplomats.
Still, the US mission to the UN urged the Security Council
to move ahead with Washington's resolution.
"Attempts to sow discord now ------- when agreement on this
resolution is under active negotiation – has grave, tangible,
and entirely avoidable consequences for Palestinians
in Gaza," a US mission spokesperson alleged.
The diplomats said that the Americans could decide to go
forward unilaterally... with a force from willing countries
that would not have UN backing.
Hamas and Israel agreed last month to the US-brokered Gaza
ceasefire, aimed at ending the latter’s two-year-long
genocidal war against Palestinians in the
besieged territory.
The truce took effect on October 10, but Israel has continued to
violate it by carrying out airstrikes, incursions, shootings,
and arrests.
The deal marks the first phase of Trump’s 20-point
Gaza ceasefire plan, with further stages to be
negotiated at a later date.
US considering plan to deploy 1000s
of forces on Gaza border: Report
The US is reportedly exploring a plan for a vast military base
housing thousands of forces along Gaza’s border with the
occupied Palestinian territories.
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Hamas, Islamic Jihad Hand Over
Body of Israeli Captive
November 14th, 10:56am
(al Manar)
Hamas and Islamic Jihad Palestinian resistance groups handed
over the body of a slain Israeli captive on Thursday, as part of
the first phase of the ceasefire agreement with the
Zionist occupation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office and the
Israeli military said they had received the body of the
captive, via the Red Cross.
Red Cross vehicles collected his body hours after the two
resistance movements issued a joint statement saying
it had been located in the Khan Younis area of
southern Gaza.
Netanyahu’s office said forensic testing confirmed the body
belonged to a captive who was identified as Meny Godard,
who was killed during Hamas’s Operation Al-Aqsa Flood
in the kibbutz of Be’eri on 7 October 2023.
Three out of 28 deceased captives..... remain in
Gaza. Two of them are Israelis and one is Thai.
Under the ceasefire deal, Hamas agreed to return the
20 living and 28 dead hostages it was still holding.
All the living Israeli hostages were released on 13 October
in exchange for 250 Palestinian prisoners, and 1,718
detainees from Gaza.
For each dead Israeli captive returned, Israeli occupation
has agreed to hand over the remains of 15 Palestinians.
The first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal, forms part of
US President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war.
The second phase includes ''plans'' for the governance of
Gaza, the withdrawal of Israeli troops, the disarmament
of Hamas, and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip.
More than 69,000 Palestinians have been martyred
in the Israeli war on the besieged Strip since
October 2023.
Source: Agencies (Translted
and edited by Al-Manar)
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They negotiate million-dollar
energy projects.... in Syria
November 14th, 10:29am
(Prensa Latina)
Two large Western companies, explore the possibilities of
participation in the recovery of Syria's electricity sector,
within the framework of an ambitious project valued at
seven billion dollars, sources cited by the Syria TV
portal - reported today.
According to reports, the firms General Electric Vernova (GE) and
Siemens Energy are holding talks with the Syrian government for
the eventual supply of gas turbines for new energy facilities.
These efforts are carried out -- after the signing, last May, of an
agreement for the construction of four combined cycle plants
with a joint capacity of four thousand megawatts, in
addition to a thousand megawatt solar plant.
The sources specified that the contracts could be awarded to
either of the two companies, although they warned that it is
still premature to establish a date for their formalization.
Nor did details emerge about the specific budget
allocated to the turbines, nor estimates about
the total amount of possible agreements.
However, one of the parties consulted.. indicated that the talks
could be extended to the provision of essential infrastructure
for the national electricity grid.
In parallel to these advances..... Syria signed a memorandum of
understanding with the Emirati company Dana Gas to evaluate
options for reactivating gas fields in the centre of the country.
The entity based in the United Arab Emirates explained
that the agreement contemplates a comprehensive
technical evaluation, which will include the Abu
Rabah field, considered one of the largest
discovered in the Arab nation.
Following the analysis, Dana Gas will present
a comprehensive development plan.. to the
Syrian Oil Company (SPSC), conditional
on satisfactory results.... and the
achievement of a definitive
agreement for the start
of operations.
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Jordan and Vietnam
agree on roadmap to
strengthen cooperation
November 14th, 10:17am
(Prensa Latina)
Jordan and Vietnam agreed today to design a
comprehensive roadmap aimed at promoting
bilateral cooperation in various sectors.
Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman
Safadi and his Vietnamese counterpart Le Hoai Trung held
wide-ranging talks, aimed at continuing the results of His
Majesty King Abdullah's recent visit to Hanoi, the official
Jordanian agency Petra announced today, citing a
statement from the Foreign Ministry of the
Arab nation.
The note added that the talks focused on establishing
practical mechanisms to implement the agreements
reached at the leadership level, with the aim of
strengthening collaboration in vital areas,
such as trade, investment, health,
education and tourism.
Both parties agreed to convene the first session of political
consultations next year, aimed at developing a roadmap
hat translates high-level understandings into concrete
projects, for the benefit of both nations.
Ministers also reviewed a series of agreements in preparation
for laying legal frameworks to facilitate the expansion of ties
between Jordan's and Vietnam's private sectors.
The exchange also included an analysis of the regional
situation, with emphasis on efforts to maintain the
ceasefire in Gaza, to alleviate the humanitarian
crisis .....and promote the implementation of
the second phase of the truce agreement.
Safadi expressed his appreciation for Vietnam's continued
support for peace efforts in the region, based on the two-
state solution and respect for international law.... and
relevant UN resolutions.
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A Perfect Storm --- of Ruin: Khan Younis
Braces for Catastrophe as Rain Looms
November 14th, 9:56am
(al Manar)
Hundreds of thousands of displaced people in Khan Younis are
facing a new, deadly threat — drowning. As a severe storm
approaches, a population already shattered by over
25 months of devastation — now braces for a
potential humanitarian catastrophe.
The scene in Khan Younis is one of profound ruin. Torn tents
line the beaches, squares have turned to mud, and roads
are destroyed. This widespread destruction, described
as systematic, sets a dark stage for the impending
weather. For the over 900,000 people living here,
the storm is a direct threat to their lives.
“The approaching storm is dangerous ---- and threatens to flood
thousands of tents along the coast and inundate entire areas
within the city,” said Saeb Laqan, spokesperson for the
Khan Younis municipality.
The city’s ability to cope has been virtually erased. Laqan reports
that 85% of the road, water, and sewage networks are out of
service. Sewage treatment plants are on the verge of
shutting down due to a critical fuel shortage, with
only 16,000 litres - enough for less than 3 days
- currently available.
While municipal crews work with rudimentary tools to
build earthen barriers, they are confronting a scale
of destruction that is simply insurmountable.
The Palestinian Meteorological Department has issued
warnings of flash floods, high winds... and reduced
visibility. For those living in tents exposed to the
sea, the conditions could become death traps.
Official data - reveals a grim precursor: 93%
of displaced persons’ tents have already
collapsed and are uninhabitable ---
from previous rains.
This raises a desperate question: How can they withstand
another storm? According to UN estimates.... the war has
destroyed more than 282,000 homes. Tens of thousands
of families now live in tents without flooring as winter
approaches, their children without dry clothes, and
the sick ...lacking medicine.
With 1,900 of the city’s 2,200 storm drains destroyed, the needs
are colossal. The municipality states that the city urgently
requires mobile pumps, new drainage networks, debris-
removal trucks, and a steady supply of fuel.For the
residents, there are no alternatives. Their only
choice.. is to wait inside dilapidated tents,
surrounded by water on all sides, many
having lost everything -- and plunged
into poverty.
Laqan - is calling on the international community for
urgent action to save two million displaced people
along the coast.
He describes a city on the brink, warning that a looming
catastrophe.... could become a reality, with just one
more night of rain.
Source: Agencies (edited
& translated by Al-Manar
English Website)
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President Aoun: Claims about Army’s
Shortcomings ---- Comprise Slander,
Negotiations Can Restore Stability
November 13th, 5:55pm
(al Manar)
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun informed the French President’s
diplomatic advisor, Anne-Claire Legendre, during a meeting at the
Presidential Palace in Baabda that “what prevents the Lebanese
army from completing its deployment in the area south of the
Litani River up to the international border is the continued
Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory and the
continuation of hostile acts, as well as the
non-implementation of the agreement
announced in November 2024.”
He added that “despite this, the Lebanese army continues its
work in the areas where it has deployed south of the Litani,
particularly in terms of confiscating arms and ammunition,
uncovering tunnels and warehouses, and extending state
authority, in implementation of UN Security Council
Resolution 1701 and the security plan drawn up
by the army command at the request of the
Lebanese government.”
President Aoun emphasized that “the Lebanese army is
implementing its instructions precisely, contrary to
what Israel is spreading in campaigns aimed at
undermining its capabilities and role, which
enjoys the support of all Lebanese --- who
appreciate the efforts of the army units
----- to provide protection to citizens in
the south and ensure public safety.”
He also stressed the need for the army to be provided with
the necessary equipment and military machinery, which
should be made available through the conference to
support the Lebanese army and armed forces,
which French President Emmanuel Macron
is working to hold in coordination with
the United States and Saudi Arabia.
President Aoun expressed his surprise at some countries
adopting what Israel is promoting ---- about Lebanon’s
''failure'' to implement its commitments under the
November 2024 agreement, while ignoring the
continued Israeli aggression, and violations
of the will of the international community.
He emphasized the importance of enhancing the trust between
the army and the residents of the villages and towns south of
the Litani, which will be solely responsible for security tasks
in the area after the withdrawal of international forces ---
starting from 2026.
President Aoun welcomed any European participation in
maintaining stability after the withdrawal of UNIFIL, in
coordination with the army, which will increase its
numbers to 10,000 soldiers, by the end of 2025.
He also stressed that the army’s tasks are not limited to
deployment in the area south of the Litani, but also
include other security tasks throughout the
country ------ such as border protection,
counter-terrorism, and maintaining
civil peace.
In response to Legendre’s questions, President Aoun confirmed
that the option of negotiation, which he announced weeks ago,
is capable of restoring stability to the southern region and all
of Lebanon, as continued aggression ------- will not lead to
any result.
Source: Al-Manar English Website
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Hezbollah Parliamentary Bloc: Lebanese
Government ---- Must Now Prioritize
Confronting Israeli Aggression,
Protecting Citizens
November 13th, 4:55pm
(al Manar)
The Loyalty to the Resistance parliamentary bloc affirmed that
the state’s top priority is to protect its citizens, which requires
exerting every effort and utilizing all available options with
the ceasefire guarantors ----- obliging the monitoring
committee to enforce the ceasefire measures,
condemning the enemy, and confronting
its aggression.
Hezbollah bloc stated in a statement read after a meeting led by
MP Hasan Ezzeddine that “the American efforts to tighten the
financial siege on Lebanon, to prevent reconstruction and
extort its people and state are condemned and rejected.
Any response to this guardianship is a renunciation of
sovereignty, a stab in the constitution, a violation of
laws, and a threat to stability.”
The bloc renewed its commitment to holding elections on their
constitutional deadline and called on the government to fulfill
its duty in implementing the law.
The text of the statement:
The Loyalty to the Resistance bloc held its periodic meeting on
November 13, 2024, under the chairmanship of MP Mohammad
Raad, and discussed several political and parliamentary
issues related to Lebanon, Palestine, and the region.
The bloc paid tribute to the spirits of the martyrs on the occasion
of Hezbollah’s Martyr’s Day, renewing its commitment to
continue the path of resistance and defending
Lebanon’s sovereignty.
The statement emphasized the importance of the state’s
responsibility to protect its citizens and condemned the
Israeli enemy’s continued aggression against Lebanon,
which requires exerting every effort ----- to enforce the
ceasefire measures and hold the enemy accountable.
The bloc also condemned the American efforts to tighten
the financial siege on Lebanon, which aims to prevent
reconstruction and extort its people and state, and
considered any response to this guardianship as
a renunciation of sovereignty and a threat
to stability.
The bloc reaffirmed its commitment to holding elections on their
constitutional deadline and called on the government to fulfill
its duty in implementing the law and issuing the necessary
decrees ------- to enable expatriates to elect their
representatives abroad.
The bloc also condemned the campaign targeting the Speaker of
Parliament, Nabih Berri, and emphasized its commitment to the
same position with him and the Development and Liberation
bloc regarding the implementation of the electoral law
and rejecting any attempt to change it.
Source: Al-Manar English Website
