The prime minister expressed Lebanon’s “utmost gratitude and appreciation to the UAE” and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan….reports Asian Lite
Hezbollah top official emphasised Hezbollah’s continued role in political and military affairs, asserting that “resistance” will persist as long as Israeli threats
Israel had previously postponed its full withdrawal from Lebanon to February 18 after missing the initial deadline…reports Asian Lite News Hezbollah’s Naim
Hariri, who previously served multiple terms as prime minister, had stepped away from politics citing “Iranian influence” and institutional collapse. ..reports Asian Lite
Joseph Aoun acknowledged “the need for change in Lebanon’s political system,” and underscored “the importance of legal and judicial reform.” …reports Asian Lite
The IDF said several “suspects,” some with vehicles, entered areas in southern Lebanon, violating the ceasefire agreement….reports Asian Lite News An Israeli