L'Orient Today

🚨The Israeli army has expanded its military foothold in southern Lebanon since fighting with Hezbollah resumed in March 2026. Israel still occupies over 600 square kilometers of southern Lebanon. 🗺️ @enzoquenes/ L'Orient Today

#Analysis | What is behind Naim Kassem’s increasingly hard-line stance ? The latest statement by Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Kassem surprised political circles with its hardening stance. Read @HaddadScarlett's analysis below today.lorientlejour.com/arti…

#Commentary | Israel’s dilemma: ‘Netanyahuism’ without Netanyahu Elections come and go, coalitions fall apart, and political life revolves around a single question: whether to support or oppose the incumbent prime minister. Read @macaronjoe's commentary below today.lorientlejour.com/arti…

🚨 Trump, Netanyahu discuss resuming strikes on Iran, Axios reports The U.S. president threatened Sunday to "deal a heavy blow" to Iran, which warned that a new war could be "longer than the previous one." today.lorientlejour.com/arti…

#War | New bases, roads, checkpoints: How Israel is establishing a fortified military entrenchment in south Lebanon @enzoquenes analyzed dozens of satellite images and information from various sources. today.lorientlejour.com/arti…

What we know about largest drug shipment seized in Beirut airport history lorientlejour.com/article/15…

#BreastCancerAwareness | Joa Antoun has been offering free 3D nipple tattoos to women who have undergone breast cancer surgeries for the past seven years. Through her work, she helps recreate the appearance of the nipple and areola, offering a service shaped by the experiences and stories of the women she meets. From her point of view, breast cancer survivors "have already been through so much. So why not do this extra step to feel like yourself again?"

Morning brief | Everything you need to know this Friday 📍EDL blames technical fault for Beirut airport power outage, director general cites unpaid bills 📍 Cabinet sets 2-week deadline for waste management plans olj.me/1552642

#Focus | ‘We Are Here’: For Palestinians in Israel, this election is their last chance Nineteen seats, 80% turnout, and a desire to end an era of hardline politics. The key takeaways from the historic mobilization of Palestinians of 1948 in Israel’s parliamentary election. Read Stephanie Khouri's article below today.lorientlejour.com/arti…

Qatar rejects 'dangerous' accusations that it interfered in Israeli elections lorientlejour.com/article/15…

#ArchitecturalHeritage | Villa Mexico is listed as heritage, but is it truly safe? The residence’s inclusion on the heritage list, confirmed by Jad Tabet on behalf of the Culture Ministry, has reignited debate over the weakness of heritage protections in the face of real estate pressure. Read May Makarem's article below today.lorientlejour.com/arti…

#Testimonies | Forced displacement in Hebron: ‘Palestinians’ pain is being used for electoral propaganda’ Thousands of Palestinians have been displaced from a major city in the occupied West Bank on the eve of elections, as Netanyahu steps up his security rhetoric in a fight for political survival. Read @emmanuel_haddad's article below today.lorientlejour.com/arti…

UAE court sentences eight to life imprisonment over arms supplies to Sudan's army, state news agency says today.lorientlejour.com/arti…

Palestinian president says hopes for peace talks with new Israeli government today.lorientlejour.com/arti…

#WrapUp | Afternoon recap: Netanyahu camp accuses Qatar of interfering in Israeli elections; 2 young men apprehended in southern Lebanon after entering occupied village today.lorientlejour.com/arti…

#IsraeliOccupation | Outrage after photo of smiling Israeli soldier in front of south Lebanon church The mayor of the Israeli-occupied Qaouzah, in the Bint Jbeil district, called on Lebanese authorities to protect the 120-year-old church. today.lorientlejour.com/arti…

#Health | Screening, risk factors, genetic testing: What you need to know about breast cancer @Annemarieelhage spoke with two specialists to mark “Pink October,” the global campaign to raise awareness among women about cancer screening. today.lorientlejour.com/arti…

#ArtificialIntelligence | After their son’s suicide, Charbel and Soha Habib’s fight against uncontrolled AI The Lebanese couple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO, accusing ChatGPT of presenting death to their 15-year-old son, Mathias, as a form of “liberation.” Read Yara Sarkis' article below today.lorientlejour.com/arti…

Far-right minister Ben Gvir calls for arrest of Arab party leaders amid unfounded claims of foreign interference today.lorientlejour.com/arti…

#Analysis | Israeli election: With no clear winner, what happens next? Tuesday’s vote produced a fragmented Knesset. @shijazi_tweets examines the possible scenarios for the next steps. today.lorientlejour.com/arti…