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09.05.2025

Day of Israeli Airstrikes and Putin's Victory Proclamation

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Lebanon for 09.05.2025.

It displays 88 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

09.05.2025Day of Israeli Airstrikes and Putin's Victory Proclamation
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, described as "the most destructive since the ceasefire agreement," prompted Hezbollah to threaten retaliation. Early morning reports indicated Morgan Ortagus will soon visit Lebanon to work on consolidating the ceasefire.

Putin marked Victory Day by declaring Russia "a bulwark against Nazism" and confirming full Russian support for operations in Ukraine. This received significant coverage in Lebanese media.

The Lebanese Army announced exceptional security measures for the upcoming municipal elections in North Lebanon and Akkar, with the Ministry of Interior issuing regulations for Beirut, Bekaa, and Baalbek-Hermel.

Reports emerged of a fourth round of US-Iran talks scheduled for Sunday in Oman, with American officials warning they won't continue discussions without productive outcomes.

Lebanese outlets continued extensive coverage of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, whose initial mass expressed concern about "faith retreating before money, power and pleasure."
09.05.2025
00:08
00:09

02:07 (23:07)First American Pope Elected

The newspapers report on the historic election of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the new Pope, who has taken the name Leo XIV (Annahar, Kataeb, LBC, LBCI, Lebanon24, Naharnet). This marks the first American Pope in history. Meanwhile, Israeli escalation continues with attacks on Nabatiyeh that killed two Hezbollah members (L'Orient-Le Jour). Reports also cover an agreement between the US and Houthis, suggesting Iran prioritizes economic interests over alliances (El Nashra), and mention growing concerns in Baabda about potential election law modifications (Addiyar).
02:31
الكتائب

فرنسا تسلّم لبنان خرائط الحدود.. فماذا عن مزارع شبعا؟

02:31 (23:31 in your timezone)
03:06
06:07
06:25
06:33
06:42
06:42
الكتائب

سلام على الحدود الشرقية وفرنسا تساهم في الترسيم..أعنف الغارات التدميرية منذ اتفاق وقف النار!

06:42 (03:42 in your timezone)
06:50
الكتائب

الـ267 في تاريخ الفاتيكان والأوّل أميركيّاً...لاوون الـ 14: ليكن السلام معكم... سلام ينزع السلاح

06:50 (03:50 in your timezone)

09:12 (06:12)First American Pope's Peace Message Resonates

The newspapers report on several diplomatic developments, with Morgan Ortagus reportedly visiting Lebanon soon as Washington considers regional shifts (Al Joumhouria). The Lebanese Foreign Minister warns of continuing danger from Israel but expresses hope for a promising summer (LBC, LBCI). In Israeli military news, psychological trauma is reportedly hindering recruitment to the Israeli army (Al-Manar). Northern Lebanon elections are generating unusual alliances and family-political battles (El Nashra). Significant coverage focuses on Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope in history, with special coverage highlighting his "peace that disarms" message (Kataeb, Lebanon24, Annahar).
09:28
10:31
الكتائب

استهداف تدريجي لساحل الشوف.. ريتا بولس: لتفعيل السلطة الرقابية ودور النيابة العامة المالية ورهاننا على الدولة والقضاء

10:31 (07:31 in your timezone)
10:57
الكتائب

إستهداف تدريجي لساحل الشوف.. ريتا بولس: لتفعيل السلطة الرقابية ودور النيابة العامة المالية ورهاننا على الدولة والقضاء

10:57 (07:57 in your timezone)
10:57
11:15
11:42
الكتائب

مواكبة دولية واسعة وإصرارٌ رسمي: ضبط الحدود وترسيمها حقيقة؟!

11:42 (08:42 in your timezone)

12:45 (09:45)Putin Declares Russia Bulwark Against Nazism

The newspapers report on several diplomatic issues. Foreign Minister warns of ongoing danger from Israel while efforts continue to make summer promising (LBC, LBCI). Reports cover Putin's Victory Day speech asserting Russia will remain a bulwark against Nazism (Al-Manar, Naharnet). Lebanon media discusses international monitoring and official insistence on border control and demarcation (Kataeb). French diplomacy appears active with reporting on Chareh's Paris visit potentially leading to international legitimization (L'Orient-Le Jour). Weather reports indicate weekend temperatures will exceed seasonal norms (Al Joumhouria).
13:01
13:09
الكتائب

خرائط ووثائق فرنسا الحدودية للبنان وسوريا في عهدة الجيش

13:09 (10:09 in your timezone)
13:18
13:45
الكتائب

بالفيديو- البابا أسف في قداسه الأول لـ "تراجع الإيمان أمام المال والسلطة واللذة"

13:45 (10:45 in your timezone)
13:53
الكتائب

7 أيّار بطريقة معكوسة: إسرائيل "تغتال" سلاح الحزب بقنابل خارقة.. ما علاقة نصرالله وصفي الدين؟

13:53 (10:53 in your timezone)
15:08

15:46 (12:46)Army Deploys Special Election Security Measures

The newspapers report on security measures for upcoming elections with the Lebanese Army implementing exceptional protocols (LBC, LBCI). Coverage continues on Israeli military actions with reporting on targeted attacks against Hezbollah using specialized bombs (Kataeb, Janoubia), while Finance Minister Jaber clarifies there will be no tax increases though collection of existing taxes will be strengthened (Al Joumhouria). International news focuses on Iranian diplomat Araghchi's visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar ahead of Trump's regional tour (Al-Manar) and supposed agreements between Trump and Houthis (Lebanon24). Franjieh's statement that Hezbollah disarmament should occur through dialogue is also prominent (Naharnet).
15:58
الكتائب

رئيس إقليم زحلة الكتائبي: لائحة "زحلة رؤية وقرار" تخوض الانتخابات البلدية بجو من الثبات والتماسك

15:58 (12:58 in your timezone)
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17:17
الكتائب

نصار: لا نخوض فقط معركة استقلالية القضاء بل معركة استعادة الثقة

17:17 (14:17 in your timezone)
17:34
18:18
الكتائب

جولة سلام البقاعية... وزيارات رؤساء الحكومة السابقين

18:18 (15:18 in your timezone)
18:36
18:57
19:02
19:10
الكتائب

الصايغ ينبّه: إن لم يرفع من في الحكومة يده عن اللجنة الأولمبية سنكون أمام موقف حازم بالمنع من قبل اللجنة الأولمبية الدولية

19:10 (16:10 in your timezone)
19:19
الكتائب

اللواء ـ الشيخ سامي الجميّل وتجديد الهوية الوطنية

19:19 (16:19 in your timezone)

19:42 (16:42)Fourth Iran-US Talks Set for Oman

The newspapers report on the upcoming fourth round of talks between Iran and the United States scheduled for Sunday in Oman (Al Joumhouria, Annahar). Municipal and local elections continue to be a focus, with traffic measures being implemented in North Lebanon and Akkar during voting (LBC, LBCI). Other coverage includes the appointment of Nicolas Tabet to the ceasefire supervision committee with Israel (L'Orient-Le Jour), financial developments at Beirut port with State Security recovering "lost funds" (Lebanon24), and accusations of collaboration against Mohammed Saleh that his family denies, citing financial motivations behind the allegations (Janoubia).
19:43
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23:32
الكتائب

لبنان يستنفر لإطلاق موسم سياحي واعد

23:32 (20:32 in your timezone)