Youssef Diab

Youssef Diab
Arab World French UNIFIL soldiers in the town of Aita al-Shaab, southern Lebanon (File photo – EPA). 

Lebanon Fights Tough Battle to Renew UNIFIL Mandate

As the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) approaches its expiration on Aug. 31, Beirut has launched a political and diplomatic…

Youssef Diab (Beirut)
Arab World Lebanese soldiers during the battles in Jroud Arsal in 2017. (Army Command)

Lebanon Worried about Possible Security Unrest Along Syria Border 

Tensions have been high along the Lebanese-Syrian border amid reports of forces being amassed in both countries. Stoking the tensions were Lebanese media…

Youssef Diab (Beirut)
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)