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He is one of the most singular artists of his generation. Composer, arranger, virtuoso pianist, singer and television host, Ghassan Yamamine has been one of the most popular musical personalities in the Arab world for more than fifteen years thanks to his weekly "Musical" broadcast since 2012 on MTV Lebanon. But behind [...]

Six Syrian ministers came to Beirut with a programme far beyond investment. Transit of trucks, port and rail in Tripoli, René Moawad airport, Iraqi oil, Jordanian gas, electricity and forty agreements to be revised outline the Damascus strategy to rebuild its economic access to the Mediterranean via Lebanon.

Joseph Aoun demanded the agreement of the ten members of the Supreme Council of the Judiciary before signing the judicial appointments. After strong differences between senior officials, a meeting organized by Adel Nassar allowed for a compromise. Dozens of judges are involved in this text, which was finally adopted unanimously by the Council.

Field reports suggest signs of a geographical expansion of Israeli operations to Mansuri, Rihan and Western Bekaa. However, no extended offensive is confirmed. Bombardments, destruction and military movements continue to cause concern, with potential consequences for the inhabitants, the Lebanese army and the ongoing negotiations.

Joseph Aoun and Nawaf Salam would have reservations about several ministers, but the reshuffle mentioned after the vote of confidence is moving away. Between political balance, Joe Saddi's defence and constitutional constraints, replacing a few ministers would risk reopening all government negotiations, while external and social crises are already accumulating.

Ten European countries would be willing to participate in an international arrangement after the Final, but no formula is yet agreed. Mandate, command, funding and rules of engagement remain to be defined. Beirut is accelerating consultations to avoid a security vacuum in southern Lebanon and at the same time build the Lebanese army's capacity on the ground.

Washington is stepping up its pressure on Beirut regarding the arms monopoly, the deployment of the army and negotiations with Israel. An eighth meeting is envisaged without a final schedule. Between American demands, Lebanese demands for Israeli withdrawal and international assistance, the next diplomatic meeting could test the credibility of the regional process.

The Special Investigation Commission of the Bank of Lebanon asked banks and financial institutions to seek and transmit information on accounts, transactions, safes and financial relations of eleven persons and two companies. Dated September 21, 2026, the mail is based on a decision taken on September 18 and sets establishments a period of one week. Riad Salamé, Raja Salamé, Marianne Hoayek, Samir Hanna, Hassan Moukalled and CTEX are listed.

The increase in fuel oil reveals the hidden cost of the Lebanese electricity deficit. In the absence of sufficient public production, households and businesses also fund electricity from Lebanon and more expensive private generators. This duplication increases fuel imports, weighs on currencies and turns each public failure into an additional national invoice.

The possible reshuffle of the government of Nawaf Salam goes beyond the replacement of a few disputed ministers. Energy, Environment and above all Foreign affairs crystallize relations of force between Baabda, the Lebanese Forces and the Prime Minister. Changing these portfolios could reopen the political agreement that established the firm in 2026.

The eighth round of negotiations between Lebanon and Israel was postponed to October, with no new dates announced. Washington controls the summons while Israeli elections complicate the calendar. Behind this postponement is the order of concessions: Israeli withdrawal, disarmament, Lebanese deployment and mutual security guarantees.

A Frenchman filed a complaint in Paris against X after the alleged grubbing-up by the Israeli army of 600 centenary olive trees in southern Lebanon.

After the Deir Mimas incident, Israel's attention to the denominational identity of a Lebanese officer revives a sensitive question: Does Israel seek to influence military assignments in South Lebanon? A list of officers was reportedly already circulated in July, which was denied by a Lebanese military source and never officially confirmed since.

Washington reportedly sought, even before Joseph Aoun's election, to reduce the five to a Saudi American tandem. The Lebanese President reportedly resisted on 15 January. A few months later, direct negotiations with Israel placed the United States at the centre of a deeply transformed diplomatic architecture around the Lebanese issue.