Youssef Diab

Youssef Diab
Arab World Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi makes a phone call during the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Istanbul, Türkiye, June 21, 2025. (Reuters)

Lebanese Officials Outraged over Iranian FM’s ‘Incitement’ against State Decisions

Lebanese officials were outraged on Thursday over Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s recent remarks over the state’s decision to disarm Tehran-backed…

Youssef Diab (Beirut)
Arab World  A scene of the massive destruction at the Port of Beirut following the explosion (Archive – AFP). 

Beirut Port Blast Investigation Nears Conclusion

As Lebanon marks the fifth anniversary of the devastating Beirut Port explosion, there is a significant shift in the national mood. Unlike previous…

Youssef Diab (Beirut)
Arab World Lebanese soldiers deployed in downtown Beirut. (EPA file)

Lebanese Authorities Uncover Hamas and Jamaa Islamiyya Training Camp in Aley

Lebanese security authorities have uncovered a covert military training camp in the Aley district, reportedly operated by members of the Palestinian Hamas…

Youssef Diab (Beirut)
Arab World Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem addresses a televised speech to supporters during Ashura Day celebrations in southern Beirut, Lebanon, 06 July 2025. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH

Legal Complaints Target Hezbollah Officials in Lebanese Courts

Legal complaints are mounting against Hezbollah officials in Lebanon, accusing them of threatening national security and inciting violence against citizens,…

Youssef Diab (Beirut)
Arab World President Joseph Aoun meets with US envoy Tom Barrack (Presidency handout)

Lebanon Weighs US Deadline, Seeks Guarantees for Disarmament

Lebanese officials have been racing to formulate a response to a letter delivered by US envoy Tom Barrack during his visit to Beirut last week, in which…

Youssef Diab (Beirut)
Arab World Overcrowding in prisons and delays in trials in Lebanon lead to prolonged detention in police stations. (Getty) 

Syrian Prisoners File Puts Lebanon in a Bind, Legal Frameworks Needed for Resolution

The issue of Syrian prisoners in Lebanese custody has once again come to the forefront, following reports suggesting dissatisfaction from Damascus over Beirut…

Youssef Diab (Beirut)
Arab World A billboard on the road to Beirut International Airport promoting tourism in Lebanon (AP).  

Israel-Iran War Accelerates Departure of Tourists from Lebanon

The outbreak of war between Iran and Israel has turned the hopes of Lebanese for a promising tourism season after thousands of tourists decided to cut short…

Youssef Diab (Beirut)
Arab World Passengers wait at Beirut airport amid disruptions caused by Israeli-Iranian conflict (EPA)

War Shakes Middle East Airports, Passengers Held Hostage

The Israeli-Iranian war has severely disrupted air traffic across the Middle East, causing widespread airport closures and forcing the cancellation of hundreds…

Youssef Diab (Beirut)